Archaeology in Split: Excavations beside Diocletian’s Palace in Split’s Hrvojeva Street uncovered an early medieval church, a sealed tomb linked to “Marcial palatin,” and 70 graves (about 90 people), helping map how the palace became a medieval city. Early Christian Heritage in Istria: At the St Andrew church complex in Betiga near Barbariga, researchers rediscovered 5th-century mosaics (black-and-white and polychrome) and are preparing conservation after digital documentation, including 3D laser scanning. Agriculture & Food Security: A University of Osijek study using the AGMEMOD model projects Croatia’s milk self-sufficiency dropping to 41% and beef/veal to 51% by 2030, with milk output falling and imports rising under the CAP 2023–27 framework. Infrastructure Watch: Repairs on Croatia’s Pelješac Bridge are set to start after the tourist season following cracks in the protective concrete layer on six pylons; officials say traffic remains safe and the contractor will cover costs under warranty. Space & Science Community: About 30 early-career researchers from nine countries gathered in Vietnam for the 10th Vietnam School on Astrophysics, with lectures from Kavli IPMU experts and a focus on training the next generation. Tech & Finance Regulation: ESMA added 15 crypto-asset service providers to its MiCA register, bringing the total to 309, including BNY’s Belgian unit for custody and transfer services. Space Connectivity in the UK: Starlink named Satworks as its sole UK professional installer for dish mounting starting Aug 16, 2026. Public Safety & Climate: Wildfires across France and Spain have driven evacuations of hundreds of thousands, with EU Civil Protection coordinating aircraft and helicopters as conditions worsen.