Mitrovica Bridge Update: The EU says conditions are now in place to reopen the main bridge over the Ibar River in Mitrovica after KFOR began reducing its permanent presence there, a move Kosovo leaders frame as a step toward integrating the north and shifting more security responsibility to Kosovo police—though DW reports lingering Serb mistrust amid past demolitions, searches, and allegations of police abuse. Political Deadlock: Kosovo’s acting president warns the country could face another early election unless parties agree on a consensus president, as parliament remains unconstituted and talks are rejected by opposition parties. Economy & Taxes: Kosovo’s tax authority uncovered about €60m in unpaid taxes in the first half of 2026, while a business group says the ongoing political deadlock is costing the economy hundreds of millions and could deter investors. Security & Justice: Kosovo police arrested a suspect over 2023 attacks on NATO peacekeepers and police in northern Kosovo. Culture & Funding: DokuFest Prizren wrapped with “As the Spring Arrives, Water Recalls the Nomads” winning the Balkan Dox Competition, and CEE Animation launched the CODA co-development animation awards call for early-stage projects. Health & Travel: Foreign tourist stays in Albania rose 20.6% in June year-on-year, with Kosovo and Italy among the biggest sources.