Demography Shock: Europe could lose 152 million people by 2100, with the biggest drops projected for Ukraine and Italy (about 23.8M each) and sharp declines also flagged for Bulgaria (around 3.2M), as low birth rates and aging reshape the continent. Pop Culture & Fashion: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Sicily wedding celebrations keep going, with fresh photos of beachy bridal looks and luxury accessories—from Bottega Veneta and Chloé to Bulgari jewelry—after their secret London civil ceremony. Travel & Lifestyle: The Optima Express is spotlighted as one of Europe’s longest scenic rail journeys, running from Villach (Austria) to Edirne (Turkey) across six countries in roughly 32–37 hours. Culture & Community: Kazanlak’s 123rd Rose Festival drew visitors for the rose-picking ritual and a major street parade, while Bulgarian folklore group Ot Izvora marks its 15th anniversary with a free concert and Balkan festival in Lyon on June 20. Books & Ideas: Georgi Gospodinov tells readers that books help people endure crises, and Bulgaria’s guest-of-honour run at Bucharest Bookfest wraps with presentations tied to Bulgarian history and minority life. Politics & Migration Backlash: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked outrage after linking D-Day commemorations to an “invasion” by migrants, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum and renewed debate over Europe’s migration policies.