Ceuta Border Shock: The US has raised its travel advisory for Spain’s Ceuta enclave to Level 3 after a massive migrant surge from Morocco, warning of “unpredictable and dangerous” security conditions as Spain deploys military and police. EU Schengen Tensions: Italy’s push to suspend Spain from Schengen is being challenged as “shut out” moves are largely impossible in practice, but the political fallout is growing across EU capitals. Spain Tourism Numbers: Spain is on track for another strong summer, with 46.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026 and €63.8bn in spending, led by UK visitors. Wildfire Reality Check (France): France’s tourism agency says most destinations remain open, with fires “localised” and only parts of Nouvelle-Aquitaine affected. Heat & Travel Choices (UK): With UK heat alerts and 34C forecasts, more Brit holidaymakers are leaning toward staycations and road trips to avoid crowded airports. On-the-ground Safety: Germany’s alpine huts are using bed-bug detector dogs, while travellers are warned that lithium battery items (like headphone charging cases) can overheat and force diversions. Travel Disruption Watch: Croatia’s border chaos is blamed on peak holiday traffic plus added passport checks under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Overtourism Backlash: Valencia residents describe overtourism turning neighbourhoods into “tourist traps,” with rising noise and security cameras.