Kosovo Justice & Serb Return: The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council rejected requests from five ethnic Serb prosecutors and 15 support staff to return to their posts after the 2022 Serb walkout, moving to formal dismissal and ending salary suspensions. Media Freedom in Kosovo: A Council of Europe-backed fact-finding mission report launched in Prishtina warns press freedom is still sliding, citing political pressure, attacks on journalists, and weak protections, with Kosovo ranked 84th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Weather Alert: Kosovo’s meteorology service warned of severe storms moving from the Raška area toward Toplica, with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds expected soon. Kosovo-Linked Regional Politics: Serbia’s foreign minister met the US deputy secretary of state on the margins of a strategic dialogue, with energy cooperation highlighted. Kosovo Culture & Tourism: Prishtina’s Sunny Hill Festival named Fever as its official international ticketing partner for 2026, aiming to boost access for fans abroad ahead of the 31 July–2 August run. Sports (Kosovo Connection): Hibs’ Conference League campaign heads to Pristina for a first leg against FC Malisheva, with heat and altitude flagged as key challenges.