Regional Diplomacy: Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu met Bulgaria’s president Iliana Iotova in Sofia, with both sides pointing to a possible defence cooperation deal and praising Pristina’s approach to the Bulgarian community and community rights. SEECP Leadership: Bulgaria wrapped up the 30-year SEECP summit in Sofia and Romania is set to take over the rotating chairmanship, with priorities including EU enlargement support, resilience to hybrid threats, and energy/transport/digital connectivity. Kosovo-Serb Tensions: Kosovo prosecutors charged six Serbs over roadblocks in northern Kosovo in 2022, accusing them of blocking roads for nearly three weeks and challenging Kosovo’s constitutional order. Security & Law: Serbia’s officials renewed calls around UNSCR 1244 and “military neutrality” while cooperating with NATO, as defence talks continued with Azerbaijan. Organised Crime Crackdown: Europol says encrypted SKY ECC chats helped expose a Kosovar-based organised crime network tied to drug trafficking and money laundering; arrests followed a coordinated action day in Kosovo. Tech & Connectivity: Starlink says its 100Mbps/200Mbps plan is now available in Kosovo, alongside many European markets. Sports (Kosovo link): Kosovo’s national team is mentioned in World Cup build-up coverage, while Kosovo also appears in the FIBA U20 Eurobasket group draw for Team Iceland.