Baltic Security Drills: Finland’s Border Guard ran a Baltic Sea exercise simulating a vessel seizure, with helicopter assaults and bridge takeovers, as Poland and France joined amid rising concerns over damage to cables and pipelines. Poland Air Disruptions: Russia-linked attacks prompted Poland to suspend flights at Rzeszów and Lublin airports and scramble fighters, with drones reported near the border. Aviation Disruption in Belgium: Brussels South Charleroi faces nightly air traffic controller strikes (10pm–8am) through 10 October, with UK Foreign Office travel advice urging checks with airlines. Red Sea Shipping Risk: Italy says it will prepare national escort plans for Bab el-Mandeb rather than wait for the EU’s Aspides mission, citing rising Houthi threats and cost impacts for goods. EU CCS Milestone: INEOS opened the EU’s first full-scale commercial CO2 storage site under Greensand at Port of Esbjerg, using a purpose-built CO2 carrier and offshore injection. Electric Trucks Roll Out: BYD debuted a Europe-focused 600 km electric tractor plus heavier truck variants at IAA Transportation 2026, while Hankook extended OE tire supply to Schmitz Cargobull through 2030. Public Health at Frankfurt: A rare malaria cluster linked to an infected mosquito “trapped on a plane” has now killed three, with new cases reported nearby. Tourism Demand: Spain hit 12.3m international air passengers in August (+5.5%), led by the UK and Italy.