Mozart Theft in Salzburg: A German artist’s 270th-birthday tribute in Mirabell Gardens was hit by an “organized theft” as 210 mini gold-coloured Mozart statuettes vanished, leaving about €20,000 in losses and no quick replacements. Sabah Security Push for Tourism: Malaysia is bringing foreign ambassadors to Sabah’s east coast for a three-day visit to rebuild confidence after the Lahad Datu incident, highlighting the region’s islands and beaches as tourism drivers. Morocco Rail Contract Race: Companies including Germany’s Saarstahl Rails SAS are competing to supply tracks for the Kenitra–Marrakech TGV as Morocco expands rail ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Dubrovnik Tourism Steady: Dubrovnik logged 802,531 arrivals and 2.55m overnight stays from Jan 1 to Aug 5, up about 1%, with the UK and US leading. Solar Eclipse Travel Demand: Hotel prices jumped in eclipse-viewing hotspots as tourists chase the path of totality across Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Drought Hits Europe’s Rivers: France reports 43% of small waterways partially or fully dried up, with the Rhine at record lows threatening inland shipping and tourism. TUI Says Bookings Normalising: Despite heatwaves and the Mideast conflict, TUI says bookings over the past four weeks rose 7% as summer demand steadies. Smart Glasses Privacy Complaint (Germany): HateAid filed a criminal complaint against Meta and sellers of Meta “smart” glasses, arguing covert recording devices breach German privacy rules.