Austria Climate & Agriculture: Austria’s drought has hit farms hard, with rainfall since mid-June more than 75% below the decade average and 42 days above 30°C—pushing agricultural losses to around €1 billion and damaging crops like maize, potatoes, sugar beet and soybeans. Europe Heatwave Watch: Europe is bracing for another scorching heatwave after record June–July conditions, with Copernicus reporting the hottest stretch on record in western Europe and drought/wildfire impacts already spreading; the next wave is expected to raise wildfire and water-stress risks again. Water Crisis in France: France has imposed water restrictions across about 70% of the country as drought deepens, with many areas facing tap-water cuts and aquifers dropping below normal. Danube Drought & Hidden History: As river levels plunge, Nazi-era warships are resurfacing in the Danube—an eerie reminder of how extreme heat and drought are reshaping waterways. City Sustainability Push: Sarajevo’s mayor is using the upcoming Sarajevo Mayors Summit to push concrete projects on sustainable development, green transition and stronger cooperation between cities. Dog Emotion Research (Vienna): A University of Vienna study suggests dogs can distinguish human emotions from facial expressions, adding to growing evidence that pets read more than just “good vs bad.” Austria Sanctions Enforcement: Austria has disclosed a sanctions-evasion case involving exports of specialized machinery to Russia via a complex network, showing Europe is tightening supply-chain loopholes. Biotech Funding Signal: Austria’s planned Startup & Scaleup Fund could inject up to €500 million in growth capital, with life sciences strongly in focus.