Municipal Power Reset: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj revoked an order that had temporarily delegated his powers to Deputy Mayor Anuela Ristani, citing Constitutional Court decisions and a breakdown in coordination. Air Travel Disruption: A technical failure temporarily shut Albania’s airspace on Friday evening, affecting flights at Tirana International Airport before services largely resumed by 6 p.m. EU Integration Moves: Albania adopted new EU-aligned transport standards for roads, railways, ports and airports, with deadlines stretching to 2030–2050, plus sustainable transport planning for network cities. Justice Pay Update: Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council raised the reference salary used for prosecutors’ pay, following a similar judges’ increase. Crime-Politics Watch: Two police officers were suspended over leaked arrest photos of Ergys Agasi; Agasi later appeared at SPAK-related court for a security-measures hearing. Regional Tensions: Albania denied involvement in alleged Montenegro destabilisation plans after Montenegrin claims of “hybrid activities” linked to Serbia and Albania. Wildfire Response: Seven wildfires remained active across Albania, with armed forces and helicopters deployed in the hardest-hit areas. Economy & Finance: Bank lending hit a record €2.3bn in the first half of 2026, while public revenues rose 31% over three years and a new draft tax cooperation law is out for consultation. Travel Surge: Tirana Airport processed 1.717 million passengers in August (to Aug 27), keeping growth momentum.