Wildfire fallout: Europe’s wildfire season is already forcing major travel changes, with fires across France and Spain killing civilians and pushing hundreds of thousands from homes, while travellers weigh cancellations and smoke impacts. Portugal crime update: Portugal’s Judiciary Police arrested two suspects over a Lisbon kidnapping and assault of a foreign national, after a ransom demand; the victim was released after payment and needed medical care. Algarve labour pressure: Hundreds marched in Faro demanding an end to precarious work, higher wages, and better living conditions, with health service and tourism-sector workers among those protesting. NextGenerationEU cashflow: The European Commission disbursed €2.320bn to Portugal under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, bringing total received to 78.67% of the plan. Immigration law challenge: President António José Seguro sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court over concerns it could separate children from parents and allow minors to be expelled. Solar eclipse prep: European grid operators are preparing for a temporary solar-power dip during the Aug. 12 eclipse, including coordination steps with Spain expected to see the biggest drop. Portugal in the spotlight (music): Ye (Kanye West) is set to perform in the Algarve despite Israel’s ambassador urging cancellation over past antisemitic remarks.