Danube Low Water Crisis: Serbia’s Danube has dropped to “historic lows,” leaving vessels stranded and exposing sandbanks as a heatwave threatens another stretch of disruption for shipping and energy. Wildfire Response: Extreme heat is driving major wildfires across Europe, with EU emergency coordination pooling aircraft and crews and Serbia offering support as France and Spain brace for more. Digital Transformation Push: A new Western Balkans report argues the private sector and “pockets of excellence” in ICT can help close the region’s digital gap and tackle brain drain to accelerate EU-aligned transformation. IoT & Edge AI in Serbia’s Tech Orbit: Quectel launched a Wi‑Fi 6/Bluetooth module with edge AI for smart home and industrial IoT, signaling continued momentum for local makers building connected devices. AI Shopping Data for Assistants: Logimu’s Shopping MCP is listed for Claude users, aiming to improve assistant recommendations with observed marketplace pricing and stock history. Serbia–US Strategic Dialogue: Milovan Drecun says the US views Serbia as a key partner, highlighting energy hub plans and 5G-related cooperation. TUI Luzia Ship Milestone: TUI River Cruises floated out its first purpose-built Douro ship, TUI Luzia, built in Kladovo, Serbia, ahead of a 2027 delivery. Conservation Win: Serbia’s eastern imperial eagle breeding success hit a record year, with 29 pairs and 25 chicks fledged, supported by targeted conservation and tracking.