Kosovo Media & Rights: Three new reports on media freedom, journalists’ safety, and hate speech in Kosovo were published, with the Association of Journalists of Kosovo warning about online attacks tied to politics and real physical threats, urging faster investigations and stronger protection for reporters. Kosovo Courts & Security: The Pristina Basic Court sentenced Hysri Selimi to six years for espionage for Serbia’s intelligence, including alleged work on religious radicalisation and ISIS-related information, with an appeal possible. Kosovo Culture & Memory: A joint Kosovo-Serbia commission on missing persons is still offering little hope for families, as 91-year-old Halil Ujkani says the process has come too late for his relatives missing since 1999. NATO in Kosovo: NATO announced it will reduce KFOR troop levels back toward 3,000–3,500 as security improves in Serb-majority north. EU & Regional Politics: Bulgarian MEPs criticized how Skopje frames EU progress issues, with Kosovo and North Macedonia highlighted in the lead-up to EU accession votes. Culture Beyond Kosovo: Bulgarian National Radio honored “Bulgarian Cultural Ambassadors,” including a University of Pristina figure promoting Bulgarian language and culture in Kosovo. Sports & Identity: The 2026 World Cup spotlighted Muslim players across Europe’s national teams, reflecting migration and integration through football. Lifestyle & Community: A mushroom farm near Spuz in Montenegro shows how EU pre-accession support is modernising local agriculture, boosting production and jobs.