Wildfire Crisis at the EU’s Edge: Germany’s Monschau ordered partial evacuations as Belgium’s record wildfire in the Hautes Fagnes reserve pushed smoke and flames toward the border, with residents told to leave nearby streets and others offered shelter. Deadly Road Accident: A Polish tourist bus overturned on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes, killing 12 and injuring at least 10; police suspect the driver fell asleep and detained him. Tech and Security Tensions: China sanctioned two Polish entities tied to defense and high-tech, including Wrocław University of Science and Technology and Vigo Photonics, citing EU Russia-related measures. Open-Source Push in Government IT: A German state is shifting civil servants from major US collaboration tools to open-source alternatives and is starting to move from Windows to Linux, reflecting wider geopolitical tech worries. Climate Pressure on Central Europe: Czech authorities reported a new heat record and drought covering most of the country, with 4 billion crowns earmarked for drought response. Cultural Heritage Support: Switzerland pledged about $730,000 via UNESCO to restore Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after a Russian attack. Energy and Industry Watch: German direct investment in the US fell to a three-year low in H1 2026 amid tariff uncertainty. Sports Spotlight: Hungary’s Hubert Kós won gold in the 200m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships, while Belgium’s wildfire and Hungary’s bus crash dominated headlines.