Heat & Costs: Europe’s fifth heatwave is hitting tourism, food and insurance, with economists warning of a €209bn hit this year and added pressure from higher energy prices tied to the Iran war. Travel Disruption & Safety: Germany saw a runaway sheep board a bus and police had to escort it through a bus wash; in the UK, Travelodge’s boss Jo Boydell quit after backlash over a 2022 sexual assault, with the chain rolling out tighter room-key controls. Air Connectivity Boost: Bulgaria’s tourism minister and Fraport are planning more flights for 2027, including new links to Varna and Burgas. Migration at Europe’s Border: Spain is refusing to return 500 migrant girls in Ceuta to Morocco despite an EU recommendation, while police dismantle a beach camp after sexual assault allegations. Spain Quake Update: A magnitude-4.8 earthquake near Granada injured three and forced closures, including the Alhambra temporarily. Royal Travel News: Reports say Harry and Meghan plan to move back to Britain later this month, with children starting school in September. Car Hire Watch: Spain fined Avis €1m over “abusive” admin fees tied to traffic fines for hire cars. Tourism Growth: Sri Lanka launches a six-country campaign to nearly double arrivals in its peak winter season, targeting $4.2bn revenue. Where to Go: Florence is ranked Europe’s top city for 2026, and Jet2Villas adds Galicia to its Spain villa programme.