Mitrovica Bridge Standoff: The EU says the main bridge over the Ibar in Mitrovica can reopen, but only after more coordination and security guarantees for all communities, as KFOR reduces its permanent presence; Serbia’s Vučić meanwhile urges NATO to block the reopening. KFOR & Courts in North Kosovo: A Pristina court ordered 30 days’ detention for Serb Igor Mirković over alleged attacks on KFOR and Kosovo Police during the May 2023 unrest in Zvečan, while EU officials stress rule-of-law safeguards amid ongoing tensions. Presidency Deadlock: Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu pushed parties to agree on a consensus presidential candidate to avoid another election, but opposition MPs stayed away and kept pressuring the assembly to convene. Energy Deal: Kosovo and North Macedonia signed a three-year coal agreement for about 3 million tonnes from Obiliq at €24.40 per tonne, pending selection of a contractor. Public Health: Kosovo recorded 137 measles cases since mid-April, with 25 in the past week, and has launched catch-up MMR vaccination in low-coverage areas. Telecom & Economy: Kosovo’s fixed and mobile subscriptions grew in June, and Albania’s economy grew 3.71% in Q1—regional momentum that includes Kosovo. Media Ethics: Kosovo’s Life Line protested Sinjali over alleged privacy-violating reporting on suicide cases.