Kosovo–Bangladesh Diplomacy: Kosovo and Bangladesh reaffirmed opposition to terrorism and transnational crimes and agreed to explore a government-to-government recruitment mechanism, with cooperation flagged across trade, education, agriculture, tourism, and labour mobility. Arms Smuggling Crackdown: Albanian police arrested a man accused of trafficking pistols and ammunition from Kosovo to Albania for criminal groups, seizing weapons and charging him over trafficking and illegal possession. Prizren Festival Buzz: DokuFest returns for its 25th edition in Prizren (7–15 Aug), themed “Persistent Defiance,” turning the historic town into a hub for films, talks, and visitors. Conference League Travel Angle: Hibs’ European run keeps feeding Kosovo travel interest, with fans and teams navigating the region’s routes as they prepare for the next leg against Shkendija in North Macedonia. Prishtina Detention: Kosovo police detained Bosnian Islamic preacher Elvedin Pezić ahead of a book promotion, with organisers saying he entered legally before being taken for questioning. Heat & Wildfire Risk: Serbia and Kosovo face elevated wildfire risk amid record heat, with warnings also pointing to impacts on tourism and public health. Kosovo in the Spotlight: A major international cultural event is set for Sarajevo (free entry) featuring regional and American artists, drawing visitors across the Western Balkans.