Vlora Hotel Fire: A blaze in central Vlora left at least five people seriously injured, including five Kosovo citizens, with police saying an electrical outlet tied to a refrigerator likely caused the fire; some victims were transferred to Tirana for burns treatment. Kosovo Politics: Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu warns the country could face another early election after opposition parties rejected talks, as parliament remains unconstituted and parties clash over a consensus presidency. NATO Security Probe: Kosovo police arrested a suspect over the 2023 attacks on NATO peacekeepers and police in northern Kosovo, with charges including assault and rioting. War Crimes Recovery: Kosovo police found remains of three suspected war victims from the 1998–99 conflict near Zubin Potok; identification is pending and investigations continue. Serbia-EU Tensions: Russia’s Lavrov claims the EU is “blackmailing” President Vučić to align with EU Russia decisions and recognize Kosovo, while Vučić reiterates he will not recognize Kosovo. Kosovo-Serbia Flashpoint: NATO has begun reducing its permanent presence at the Mitrovica bridge as security transition continues, heightening local political alarm. Kosovo Abroad/Regional Links: Bangladesh and Kosovo reaffirm cooperation on trade and investment, including talks on a free trade agreement and worker recruitment.