Summer Policing: Albania’s Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari says police patrols are ramping up to crack down on loud music, warning bar and club owners that extreme noise “is not entertainment” and urging the public to report violations via the hotline. Tourism Under Pressure: The tourism ministry warns protests have slowed the season, with foreign arrivals up only about 1% in June and cancellations blamed on images of unrest. Trade Boost: Exports rose 13.6% in June to 35.4 billion leks, led by energy, minerals and building materials, while imports climbed 9% and the trade gap stayed high. Rule of Law Watch: The European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report highlights uneven progress but notes Albania’s media freedom remains a test, with continued threats and smear campaigns against journalists. EU Justice & Media: Albania’s Justice Ministry says the Commission’s assessments are objective, while Eurostat data shows women are 55% of judges—yet Albania has the lowest share of female judges in the Balkans. Infrastructure: Parliament advanced the EBRD-backed Tirana–Durrës railway electrification plan, targeting modern electric service by end-2027. Regional Diplomacy: Albania’s foreign minister confronted Serbia’s counterpart in Washington over “unacceptable” Kosovo remarks, calling them inflammatory and irresponsible. Gaza Update (Global): Reports say Trump’s “Board of Peace” Gaza recovery plan has been scaled to a limited Rafah pilot with portable cabins and a small security force. Aftershocks: A gallery and coverage follow damaging aftershocks in Durrës after a 5.6 quake, with dozens reported dead.