Anti-Extremism Drive: Religious leaders across Albania joined an EU-backed “Peace and Harmony” campaign to steer young people away from violent extremism, reaching about 560,000 people and visiting 16 schools. Judicial Showdown: Prime Minister Edi Rama hit back at a SPAK complaint over magistrates’ salary non-payment, saying the finance minister coordinated with government legal teams and that any pay changes must go through Parliament. Corruption Case Watch: SPAK seized a villa in Palasë linked to former infrastructure minister Belinda Balluku, alleging hidden ownership and tender favoritism. Crime Crackdown: Eleven people were accused in a Tirana-based call-centre scam that allegedly used fake trading platforms to steal millions from victims across Europe. Banking Snapshot: Albania’s bad loans fell to the lowest level since 2008, with fewer households and businesses falling behind. Energy Deal: Argent LNG and Albania signed an MoU to evaluate a coastal LNG storage and regasification terminal to boost regional energy security. Protests in Tirana: Road blockades and clashes marked the 102nd day of the “Flamingo Revolution,” with organizers calling a national rally for Sept. 12. Fuel Costs: Higher fuel prices hit drivers with about €80m in extra costs from March to July, while the state collected €18m more in taxes. EU Enlargement Message: EU officials stressed that “gradual integration” can’t replace full EU membership, pointing to Albania and Montenegro as frontrunners.