U.S. tariff agreement sealed over the weekend has been described as a “dark day” for Europe and even a capitulation to American demands.

A tactic of deference and praise, along with a studied attempt to avoid any public blowups, coaxed President Trump into changes on key issues like Gaza and Ukraine.

According to the EU, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be implemented for visa-free travelers in the last quarter of 2026, and an application will now cost 20 euros (about $23.20), up from the initially announced 7 euros.

Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks threatened the country’s fourth-largest city early Sunday, causing more than 1,700 people to flee their homes and leaving a firefighter dead.

Many pharmaceutical products made in Europe will face a 15 percent tariff, pinching manufacturers and potentially leading to higher drug prices.

The fee for Americans and other visa-free travelers won’t begin until fall 2026, but the price is about to triple, officials say, because of rising costs.

Plus, teens turn to AI to make friends, Uber launches a pro-woman update and Trump’s AI plan angers MAGA world — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop.

Spanish GDP grew 0.7% in the second quarter, a sign of resilience as the eurozone faces a slowdown from U.S. tariffs.

After extreme heat hits many parts of southern Europe in another heatwave, conditions should improve for holidaymakers.