EU Big Tech Crackdown: The European Commission hit Google with an €890m fine under the Digital Markets Act, accusing it of unfairly favoring its own search and blocking app developers from steering users to offers outside the Play Store—an issue that could ripple into how consumers find food and drink deals online. Public Health & Hospitality Rules: Spain is moving toward a sweeping expansion of smoke-free areas, including beaches, parks and outdoor bar/restaurant terraces, with proposed fines of €200–€600 and tighter controls around vaping and under-18s. On-the-Ground Retail & Dining: Tenerife’s new La Gran Manzana shopping centre (18,000m²) opens in Las Chafiras, adding a big food-and-drink line-up (from Ginos and 100 Montaditos to Maestro Pizza, Noodle Box & Sushi, and gluten-free Backer Sin Gluten). Food & Drink Culture: A “Juices and Gazpachos of Europe” push spotlights packaged options as convenient hydration and snack staples in hot weather, while also reminding consumers that “juice” has strict legal meaning. Travel + Taste: Silversea announced new food-themed sailings timed to Europe’s grape harvest season, including Portugal/Spain/France/UK itineraries with chef-led lunches and truffle-hunt experiences. Spain in the Spotlight: Ferran Torres’s World Cup-winning goal story is tied back to Valencia’s orchard region, reinforcing how local food landscapes and talent pipelines feed national pride. Leisure Safety Watch: A Reuters report on Spain’s deadly wildfire around Bedar highlights gaps in warnings and advice reaching residents—relevant for tourism operators planning summer risk communications.