Mitrovica Bridge Talks: Kosovo’s acting PM Albin Kurti says the Ibar bridge should reopen to cars, arguing two nearby bridges reopened without new tensions, and says discussions with KFOR will focus on a peaceful process. NATO/KFOR Pressure: Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has urged NATO to stop KFOR’s move to withdraw from the bridge area, warning it could be a step toward ethnic cleansing, while NATO says any reopening must work for all communities. Hague Countdown: A public countdown has started in Pristina ahead of the Sept. 16 Hague verdict for Hashim Thaçi and three former KLA leaders, with a rally planned for Sept. 12. Kosovo Missing Persons: Excavations in Zubin Potok (Mala Kaludra and Jabuka) are completed after remains of 23 people were found at three confirmed mass grave sites, with DNA identification now set to follow. Security in the North: Kosovo police say they seized weapons, ammunition and uniforms in northern areas, while officials also reported weapons found near suspected mass grave sites. Labour Market: Kosovo is hiring more foreign workers from Bangladesh, Turkey and the Philippines to cover staffing gaps, but retention remains a problem for businesses. Health Alert: The EU health agency reports West Nile virus has spread to 12 European countries this year, including Kosovo, urging stronger mosquito-control efforts.