STEM & Women’s Empowerment: The University of Huddersfield selected 10 young women for its Global Engineer Girls programme, with students inspired after attending a GEG conference in Istanbul and meeting role models across engineering. Military Welfare & Community: At RAF Lossiemouth, warrant officer Neil Mackie marked retirement by running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, highlighting support for families and youth programmes. Kosovo Remembrance & Culture: In Pristina, Integra launched “The Train – On the Border Between Terror and Freedom,” compiling testimonies of Kosovo war deportations by train in 1999. Child Protection in Kosovo: UNICEF and local experts say prosecuting child sexual abuse cases is hard in Kosovo due to weak evidence and delays, while social services face staffing gaps and need more child-sensitive support. Kosovo’s Mine Clearance: Kosovo reports 117 deaths and 469 injuries since 1999, with demining still ongoing near the border at Hani i Elezit and a goal to clear remaining mined areas by 2030. Sports & Youth Access: Miss Universe Croatia 2026 winner Antea Mršić says she wants to push sport projects for children and young people who lack equal opportunities. Religious Life & Identity: A parishioner in Slovenia shared her conversion from Islam to Orthodoxy, describing a spiritual journey through liturgy, prayer, and community support. Global Faith Observance: Eid al-Adha drew millions to early morning prayers worldwide, with Salat al-Eid and themes of sacrifice, charity, and restraint. Western Balkans Policy Shift: The US signals a move toward “mutually beneficial partnerships” and economic cooperation in the region, while warning Russia and China exploit vulnerabilities.