EU Travel Rules: British and Scottish travellers are set to pay a new ~£17 ETIAS fee (20 euros) to visit many European countries, with ETIAS expected to launch in late 2026 and become compulsory in 2027; children and those over 70 are exempt. Border Travel Update: Lithuania has scrapped a deal with Belarus on travel for border-area residents, after the earlier local-permit arrangement failed to fully take effect. Baltic Security & Travel Disruption: Lithuania and other countries are warning about the “normalization” of foreign drones near airports and military bases, with GPS interference also rising—an issue that can halt flights. Maritime Safety: A Russian LNG carrier in the Baltic has been spotted with heavy machine guns mounted on its bridge, raising concerns for NATO boarding and inspection actions. Lithuanian Tourism Spotlight: Druskininkai’s mayor says the resort is pushing ahead with new infrastructure, including a cultural/congress center, a new bus station, and plans for a year-round artificial wave park. Practical Travel for Visitors: Lithuania’s citizenship-by-descent guide highlights how diaspora families can pursue EU access through lineage paperwork. Heat & Holidays: Europe’s record heatwave is already forcing landmark closures and shorter opening hours, with travellers urged to plan around extreme temperatures.