Wildfire Crisis Across Europe: EU officials say “very extreme” wildfire conditions are spreading, with emergency alerts in the UK and evacuations reported from Croatia, Greece and France as record heat and drought fuel blazes. UK Fire Risk Measures: Britain has banned disposable barbecues and issued nationwide warnings as temperatures top 38C and firefighters battle major incidents. Croatia Travel Disruption: Romania’s MFA urges citizens to avoid Croatia’s Adriatic areas near Omis after major fires, warning of road and power disruptions. Etna Eruption Hits Sicily Travel: Mount Etna’s persistent ash has kept Catania airport closed into the Ferragosto peak, with flights rerouted and aviation risk warnings for visitors. Rail Disruption in Britain: Two derailments in 24 hours have added to summer travel chaos, with Network Rail stressing safety. Tourist Behaviour Crackdown (Croatia): Split is tightening rules on party tourists, including alcohol sale limits, as fines for street drinking and vomiting remain a flashpoint. September City Escape: Porto is highlighted as a strong September pick, easing peak-summer crowding while keeping key attractions running. Cruise News: Virgin Voyages confirms new Scandinavia and Baltic itineraries from Amsterdam in 2028. EU Retail Compliance Watch: New EU packaging rules are creating cost and paperwork headaches for small online retailers, threatening cross-border deliveries. Travel Safety on Ibiza: An Irish tourist died after falling ill during the eclipse bar-crawl period, with authorities linking the case to drug consumption pending post-mortem results.