Water & Drought: The Danube is hitting record-low levels across Central and Eastern Europe, with Budapest’s drinking-water security now under pressure as river flow drops and tourism faces disruption. Climate & Weather: A dramatic cold-wave shift is bringing relief after extreme heat, with cooler temperatures and scattered thunderstorms—though not enough to fully reset wildfire risk. Radioactive Waste & Governance: Bosnia has joined the cross-border environmental impact assessment process for the planned Trgovska Gora radioactive waste site, challenging Croatia’s earlier location decision made before the assessment was completed. Urban Environment (Croatia): Zagreb is continuing its city-funded graffiti removal push, with hundreds of citizen requests processed and anti-graffiti coatings plus optional surveillance support for building owners. Waste & Recycling (Regional): Serbia’s glass waste largely ends up in landfills, while EU countries recycle most glass—highlighting a major gap in recycling systems and data. Marine & Education: The EU-CONEXUS Joint Master in Marine Biotechnology (with Frederick University) received a Joint European Degree Label, with sustainability and shared governance among the criteria.