Presidential Deal Talks: Kosovo’s acting president and acting prime minister have called party leaders to agree on a consensus candidate for president, aiming to prevent a fourth election after February 2025 as parliament remains incomplete. Political Deadlock Pressure: The LDK has dropped demands for top posts in talks with Vetëvendosje, signaling it will stay in opposition while backing a consensus presidency to unblock institutions. Court Orders Detention in Espionage Case: Pristina Basic Court ordered 30 days’ detention for Fehim Sali, suspected of spying for Serbia’s BIA and passing information about Kosovo officials and Islamist circles. Serbia’s Kosovo Line Repeated: Aleksandar Vučić says Serbia will not recognize Kosovo, impose sanctions on Russia, or join NATO, while again raising the Ibar River issue. EU Dialogue Pace: EU envoy Peter Sørensen says there’s no deadline for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, stressing implementation over calendars. Regional Diplomacy Ripple: Albania’s PM Edi Rama defended continued support for Ukraine despite Zelensky’s Kosovo remarks, arguing freedom and solidarity can coexist. Trade and Mobility: Bangladesh and Kosovo discussed an FTA process and a government-to-government mechanism for orderly worker recruitment. Culture in Prizren: DokuFest marks its 25th edition with a “Persistent Defiance” theme, drawing filmmakers and audiences to Prizren.