Currency & Economy: The euro slid to a record low against the lek, with the Bank of Albania setting 1 euro at 94.3 lek and traders seeing even lower levels near 93.8, as tourism, remittances and investment boost the lek; Parliament also urged the central bank to keep a close eye on the exchange rate and align more with EU rules. Human Capital: A World Bank report says Albanian children are losing 37% of potential due to gaps in education quality, even as child health indicators improve. Protests & Politics: Anti-government demonstrations outside Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office continued, with protesters demanding resignation and a technical government; Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje denied any organizational role, while Germany said protests are a citizens’ right but an internal Albanian matter. Kushner Resort Backlash: The “Flamingo Revolution” protests keep growing over a Kushner-linked luxury resort plan in protected coastal areas, with environmental groups warning of major ecological damage and allegations of corruption fueling the anger. EU Migration Push: Denmark’s PM says EU “return hubs” outside Europe could be operational by end-2027, with the model linked to Italy’s approach in Albania. Travel & Connectivity: Air Transat launched a new non-stop Toronto–Tirana service, weekly from June 18, and Albania also faces slower growth forecasts as energy prices bite. Agriculture: Over 32,000 farmers applied for 2026 agricultural support schemes ahead of the June 26 deadline.