Protests & Politics: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” over the Zvërnec/Sazan luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner escalated again as demonstrators tore down parts of a construction site and pushed crates downhill; Prime Minister Edi Rama says the uproar is driven by Kushner’s involvement and social-media algorithms, while he prepares a Wednesday meeting with Socialist Party regional leaders amid calls for his resignation. Regional Tensions: The government stepped up attacks on Kosovo leadership over alleged funding and travel of demonstrators to Tirana, while officials also criticized protest figures and the use of KLA symbols for politics. EU & Economy: Albania’s labor market improved in 2025: unemployment fell to 8.4% and average wages rose to about 84,100 lekë, though gender gaps remain. Finance: The Bank of Albania proposed new card interchange fee limits (0.2% debit, 0.3% credit) to cut merchant costs. Justice & Security: The ECHR ruled Albania violated the rights of former prosecutor Gentian Osmani during vetting; DNA confirmed the identity of a missing 34-year-old found dead in central Albania, and SPAK-linked drug suspect Jetmir Pepa was reportedly arrested in Dubai for extradition. Energy: Albania signed with Italy’s Eni a memorandum to study a national oil and gas products hub and strategic fuel reserves. Infrastructure: The Milot–Balldren highway will be rerouted with a new two-tube tunnel to ease traffic.