Anti-Trump Protests: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” keeps growing as locals rally against a planned luxury resort on Sazan island tied to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, with protesters saying laws were reshaped to “accommodate the rich.” EU Enlargement Overhaul: EU Commissioner Marta Kos lays out a new “Helsinki Moment” for enlargement—internal EU reforms, stronger rule-of-law safeguards, gradual integration, and tighter accession conditions—citing Albania’s rule-of-law progress. Court Fight Over $13M: Albania’s state oil company asks a US federal court to dismiss a default judgment enforcing a roughly $13 million arbitral award linked to litigation funder Omni Bridgeway. Public Services & Corruption: A new push to digitize public services is framed as a way to cut citizens’ contact with corrupt gatekeepers, especially inspectorates and key utilities. Food & Migration Data: FAO estimates 31.8% of Albanians face moderate or severe food insecurity (2023-2025), while INSTAT reports 32,163 foreigners with residence permits in 2025, with work the main reason. Security & Crime: Cocaine and hashish were found in Tirana’s high-security Prison 313 after a surprise search; police also arrested suspects in a fatal Fier axe attack and an attempted theft case on a Tirana rooftop. Wildfires & Health: Five wildfires remain active across Albania as firefighters and a helicopter respond; Albania confirms its first West Nile virus case of 2026 in Korça.