Judiciary Pay Dispute: Albania’s Finance Ministry says judges’ and prosecutors’ August salaries weren’t “blocked,” but delayed because payrolls used a methodology not yet approved by Parliament, urging KLGJ and KLP to resubmit using the July formula. Supreme Court Pushback: The Supreme Court also demanded immediate unblocking, saying Parliament had until July 31 to pass changes after a Constitutional Court ruling. Health Minister Switch: Klodiana Spahiu is set to replace Evis Sala as Health Minister after Sala’s resignation for international commitments. Crime in Mirditë: A 65-year-old man was shot dead in his car in Ndërfushas; police suspect a long-running blood feud and are investigating. Telecom Deal: 4iG and SpaceX signed agreements for Starlink Mobile across Hungary and the Western Balkans, plus “Sovereign Solutions” for secure national satellite communications. Digital Governance: UNESCO backed adoption of 197 rights-based recommendations to improve digital platform and media governance in the Western Balkans. Banking Rules: Albania’s central bank approved new requirements forcing banks to show currency exchange fees upfront for card payments, cash withdrawals, and online transfers. Tirana Infrastructure: Tirana plans a new railway station on New Boulevard as part of a wider government complex. Protests & Cabinet Changes: Anti-government protests continue as Rama prepares cabinet reshuffles and new government decisions. Wildfire Alerts: A new “Pasqyrë Albania” platform will send real-time phone alerts to people in wildfire and flood danger zones.