Extreme Heat Across Europe: France set a new hottest-day record (30.0°C national average; up to 43.8°C locally) as heatwaves spread and drought raises forest-fire risk, while the WMO and UN warn impacts will intensify. Heat on the Ground for Businesses: Southern Europe’s hotels are already paying more for cooling and water management as guests shift to cooler destinations or different seasons. Wildlife Rescue Needs More Than Zoos: Skopje Zoo highlights how confiscated or injured animals often need dedicated rescue centres with space and habitat-like conditions, not long-term improvised care. Coal Pollution Still Breaches Limits: A Bankwatch report says Western Balkan coal plants repeatedly exceed SO₂ limits—Serbia and Bosnia among the worst—showing enforcement gaps despite legal deadlines. Montenegro’s Green Infrastructure Push: Bouygues was selected to design and build a 562-bed Podgorica hospital aiming for LEED Silver and nearly zero-energy standards, with construction starting in 2027. Regional Transport for Sustainability: Montenegro’s Port of Bar is being discussed as a potential link in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, with talks focused on integrating logistics corridors. EU Path Momentum in Montenegro: A dispatch from Tivat says Montenegro’s “28 by ’28” EU timeline is gaining traction, with progress on closing negotiating chapters and hosting major EU-Western Balkans engagement.