Wildfire Crisis at Europe’s Border: Belgium’s High Fens blaze has exploded to about 3,000 hectares, with evacuations for roughly 600 residents near Waimes and Bütgenbach and warnings to tourists to leave; firefighters are joined by German and Luxembourg crews, plus helicopters and even tractors hauling water, while smoke reaches Germany. Greece Fire Fatalities: On Salamina island near Athens, two people died as winds fed fast-spreading wildfires, with coast guard vessels evacuating beachgoers. Travel Safety Shock: A Polish bus crash in Hungary killed 12 pilgrims and left at least 10 critically injured; authorities say the driver was detained after police suspected he fell asleep. Arctic Shipping Boost: A new China–Europe container service via the Arctic (Northern Sea Route) is cutting transit time roughly in half, with a scheduled stop plan including Felixstowe, Hamburg and Gdynia—though environmental groups warn it could accelerate polar ice melt. Tourism Demand Signal: Greece tops Europeans’ wish lists for 2027, with 29% planning a trip by May 2027 and September–November interest rising for shoulder-season travel. Direct Flights for Syrians: Germany’s Berlin–Damascus flights are resuming after nearly 14 years, reopening a key route for travellers. Transport Disruption Watch: Wildfire-related guidance is spreading, with travellers urged to check insurance coverage and emergency alerts before heading to affected regions.