Wildfire Response in Southern Europe: Spain declared a national emergency as wildfires near Madrid forced about 20,000 people to evacuate, while France ordered mass evacuations on the Atlantic coast with more than 60,000 fleeing; both countries asked the EU for help and cited reinforcements including aircraft from Croatia, Portugal, and support from Czechia and Slovakia. Energy Storage in Slovakia: Slovenské elektrárne launched Slovakia’s largest battery energy storage facility at the former Nováky coal plant, with 36 MW capacity to stabilise the grid and better integrate renewables. Slovakia–Azerbaijan Security & Industry Links: Slovakia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement for exchanging and protecting classified information, building on recent cooperation that also covers energy, technology, and defence. Logistics & Rail Freight Expansion: DB Cargo opened a Kyiv office to support rail-based supply chains for Ukraine’s economic recovery, while METRANS plans a new Poznań–Gdynia intermodal service from September to connect Slovakia and the region to Baltic shipping. Agriculture & Exports: Moldova’s apricot harvest is rebounding, with estimates of 15–17 thousand tons and improved export-ready quality after investments in frost protection, irrigation, and post-harvest infrastructure. EU Renewables Pressure: Eurostat data show the EU still needs faster progress toward the 2030 renewables target; Cyprus and Slovakia remain among the lowest performers, highlighting the gap for countries still reliant on fossil fuels.