Kosovo-Serbia Tensions: Kosovo is pushing the EU to punish Serbian minister Snežana Paunović after her “ethnically cleansed Kosovo” remarks, while Serbia’s leadership says the comments don’t reflect government policy and Paunović has not retracted them. Media Freedom: A Kosovo fact-finding mission by EFJ and Kosovo journalist groups says pluralism remains, but media freedom is declining due to a rejected media law, weak RTK funding, and sustained verbal attacks by ruling politicians. Security on the Ground: Kosovo police deny claims of targeting the Serbian Orthodox Church after church leaders alleged harassment and intimidation; police say arrests followed suspected hate speech and incitement. Economy: Kosovo hit the highest inflation in the Balkans in June at 6%, with regional comparisons showing slower inflation elsewhere. EU/Politics: Kosovo’s parliament is set to meet in August to break deadlock as political uncertainty continues. Regional Tragedy (Kosovo Albanians): Three Kosovo Albanians missing after leaving Skopje were found dead after their car plunged into a river in North Macedonia. Sports (Kosovo ties): Hibs learned their Conference League path includes Kosovan side Malisheva, with the first leg in Kosovo on July 23.