Hazardous Waste Crisis in Croatia: Tens of thousands marched in Zagreb demanding urgent cleanup of illegally dumped toxic waste in Croatia’s Lika region near Gospić, where about 35,000 tonnes (including medical and electronic waste) were reportedly buried after imports from Italy, Germany and Slovenia; protesters want a moratorium on waste imports and a nationwide waste-management plan within 20 days, citing soil contamination and PFAS (“forever chemicals”) risks. Climate Signals for Europe’s Winter: A forecast points to a warmer, wetter-than-average 2026–2027 winter across Europe, driven by a strengthening El Niño, with brief but sharp cold spells still possible. Slovenia Tourism Watch: Slovenia’s summer tourism rose to 2.2 million arrivals and 6.3 million overnight stays (+7%), with Germany leading demand and direct US flights next spring flagged as a potential boost. Circular Economy Push: The EU launched CIRCUIT4EU to recycle critical raw materials from electronics, targeting recovery from printed circuit boards and components to support the EU’s recycling benchmarks. Nuclear Safety Update (Finland): An IAEA review found strengths in Finland’s emergency preparedness but urged tighter national coordination and improved radiation emergency planning and lab capacity.