Heatwave & health impacts: Europe’s record heat is still driving deadly outcomes, with reports of thousands of excess deaths across France, Belgium and the Netherlands, and wildfires forcing evacuations in southern Europe. Energy & grid pressure: European gas prices jumped as a new heatwave threatened higher power demand for air conditioning, while storage levels lagged last year. Wildlife protection: Zeeland ordered 20 wind turbines near the Kreekraksluizen to shut down during daylight after a young sea eagle died from a blade strike, with operators now required to install bird detection. Water cooperation: Bangladesh and the Netherlands pledged closer collaboration on water resources management, focusing on knowledge sharing and capacity building. Wastewater & biodiversity: Oxford’s Thames Water plans a new sludge processing and blower facility, including a landscape bund aimed at a large biodiversity net gain. PFAS accountability: Belgium faces legal action over PFAS “forever chemicals” contamination, with human-rights complaints filed at the Council of Europe. Green energy investment signal: Romania’s solar and battery-storage build-out is accelerating, drawing broader European investor interest. Netherlands-India ties: A new strategic partnership highlights trade, investment and critical minerals cooperation. Dementia prevention gap: A review finds public campaigns often improve knowledge but not enough behaviour change, pointing to more personalised risk assessment approaches.