EU Sanctions Push: The EU is set to expand its Russia sanctions list by about 1,600 people and entities, with talks due at the next Foreign Affairs Council—while the frozen-assets debate stays stuck, with Belgium again resisting. Frozen Assets Standoff (Belgium): Belgium’s defence minister says the door is “closed” on using immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine, after a prior “reparations loan” plan was blocked. Iceland Rejects EU Talks: Iceland voted down restarting EU accession negotiations in a referendum, with opponents winning 52.8% to 47.2%, largely over sovereignty and fisheries control. Kyrenia Ferry Disaster: A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, north of Cyprus; at least seven died and 23 are missing, with 237 rescued after the FILOJET overturned on the route to Turkey. Baltic Security Tensions: Sweden and Finland are moving to strengthen air and sea defence cooperation as fears grow over Russia’s intentions toward NATO’s eastern flank. Bosnia War Crimes Legacy: Ratko Mladić’s death renews debate over how Balkan societies remember convicted war criminals, with divisions still deep. Water-Saving Demand: Europe’s drought and heat waves are driving demand for water- and energy-saving household goods, boosting exports of Chinese water-saving hardware.