Aviation Disruption: Italy’s Catania airport kept flights suspended until 21:59 GMT after Mount Etna ash, with passengers told to check airline status and some Brussels Airlines services rerouted. Road Safety: A coach overturned on Germany’s A96 near Buchloe, killing 2 and injuring about 25 (including critical), with a Philippine tourist group onboard. Rail Electrification: Škoda will supply eight electric trains to Slovakia’s ZSSK for long-distance services from 2032–33, with 10 years of maintenance and multi-system capability. Freight & Energy Costs: Soaring fuel prices are squeezing European operators and small businesses, from diesel-hit truckers to French bakers facing sharply higher heating-oil bills. Security & Transport Risk: German authorities are searching for alleged Russian weapons caches, while reports highlight sabotage concerns around defense-linked sites. Defense Tech for Logistics: Germany’s Wingcopter is moving from civilian delivery drones to a Ukraine-backed tactical reconnaissance drone venture, underscoring how transport tech is being repurposed for war. Maritime Trade: Lloyd’s Register says 200,000-cubic-metre LNG carriers could be a viable next step, improving efficiency where terminals can accommodate larger vessels.