Kosovo Justice & Serb Return: Kosovo’s prosecution oversight body rejected requests from five ethnic Serb prosecutors and 15 support staff to return to their posts after the 2022 north institutions walkout, sending names for formal dismissal and ending salary suspensions. Press Freedom Under Pressure: An international media-freedom report says political interference and attacks on journalists are driving a sharp decline in Kosovo’s press freedom, citing funding problems at RTK and concerns over the media regulator; Kosovo ranked 84th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Weather Alert: Serbia’s Raška District is flagged as the highest risk area for severe storms, with forecasts of intense thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain and strong winds moving toward Kosovo’s Toplica region. Pristina Culture & Tourism: Sunny Hill Festival named Fever as its official international ticketing partner for 2026, aiming to make booking easier for fans abroad ahead of the 31 July–2 August run. Regional Context: Kosovo’s inflation hit 6% in June, the highest in the Balkans, while severe weather and broader EU/Western Balkans policy debates continue to shape the week’s headlines.