Kosovo–Bangladesh Labour Links: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urged Kosovo to recruit more Bangladeshi skilled and semi-skilled workers, citing Bangladesh’s young workforce and asking for easier student enrolment in Kosovo via scholarships and grants. EU Enlargement & Kosovo Politics: European Council President António Costa visited Pristina to stress that EU support is real but Kosovo must “do its homework,” while also backing the wider Western Balkans enlargement push ahead of a summit in Montenegro. Women’s Representation Debate: A Kosovo think tank report says parties still rely on the 30% quota and often nominate women only to meet requirements, not to strengthen leadership. Culture & Reading in the Region: Skopje hosts the first Albanian Book Fair (June 4–7), bringing about 55 publishers from Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia to spotlight Albanian-language literature. Migration Rules Hit Kosovo on the Map: The EU approved a plan to deport and confine undocumented migrants in third countries, listing Kosovo among “safe territories,” with tougher penalties for non-cooperation. Faith & Pilgrimage Numbers: The Serbian Orthodox Church reported 576,793 believers venerated the Holy Belt in Belgrade, with Patriarch Porfirije stressing devotion over headcounts. Sports Spotlight: Kosovo’s presence in the wider sports conversation continues, from World Cup previews to a Pristina table-tennis milestone featuring Divyanshi’s historic win.