EU Accession & Reforms: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Albania its EU goal is “in sight,” praising reforms and urging continued progress as Brussels prepares new accession roadmaps. Justice & Rights: Prosecutors’ association warns proposed Criminal Procedure Code changes could weaken investigations and corruption/organized-crime cases, while a separate draft would force courts to review all pre-trial detention orders within 60 days. Governance & Urban Planning: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj asks parliament to halt a new municipal map cutting Tirana from 61 to 46 municipalities, saying residents were consulted too late; PM Edi Rama also defended the “Tirana Fountain Tower” project, rejecting claims of forced evictions. Economy & Finance: IMF praised Albania’s public investment management efficiency; Bank of Albania reports improving business and consumer confidence and home-loan rates around 3.8% (lek) and 5% (euro). Crime & Business: Fier Prosecution seized €2.6m in bank accounts and a 2024 Bentley in a property-fraud and money-laundering probe. Energy/Industry: A new draft Mining Sector law proposes wider eligibility for mining rights, streamlined procedures, and clearer rehabilitation obligations. Tech & Culture: Apple Music launches in Albania (plus Brunei, Burkina Faso, Pakistan).