Heat & tourism impacts: Spain’s August heatwaves were linked to about 2,150 heat-related deaths, and a new study finds travellers’ climate perceptions in southern Europe are starting to shift as sustained heat becomes more common. Wildfire prevention push: A new call from wildfire leaders argues Europe is spending far more on recovery than prevention, warning that poor land management is driving bigger losses and public health harm. Nature Restoration Law lag: Fewer than half of EU countries have submitted Nature Restoration plans by the 1 September deadline, with Portugal among those publishing for consultation—critics warn delays leave ecosystems and communities more exposed to climate extremes. Portugal energy storage strategy: Portugal unveiled a National Energy Storage Strategy aiming for long-duration storage as “essential infrastructure,” including pumped storage expansion and reforms to permitting, targeting at least 5 GW by 2040. Circular materials in Portugal: IMG Group launched its Everbio Innovation Hub in Portalegre, backing recycled and bio-based polymer tech with a €15m investment to scale circular solutions. Portugal–Saudi health cooperation: Saudi and Portuguese health ministers signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on healthcare, innovation and digital health. EU dengue control lessons: EU officials are studying Singapore’s Wolbachia approach to suppress mosquitoes, exploring whether it can be adapted for European dengue risk.