Constitutional Court Ruling: Albania’s Constitutional Court ordered a new review of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s detention, saying the Supreme Court didn’t properly test whether keeping him jailed was proportionate for an elected official and whether less restrictive options were considered. Anti-Corruption Capacity: SPAK chief Klodian Braho told lawmakers the agency lacks operational capacity to carry out arrests of fugitives, noting detention orders in absentia are not being enforced and hinting at a possible new approach. NATO Summit Uncertainty: Euronews reports NATO is pressuring Albania over defense spending gaps, with draft summit language in Ankara reportedly omitting Albania as host unless Tirana “steps up” and spends more. Flamingo Revolution Fallout: The “Flamingo Revolution” protests against a Kushner-linked €1.4bn resort near Sazan and the Narta Lagoon keep escalating, with MEPs warning EU accession talks could be jeopardized if the government doesn’t change course. Economy Watch: The Bank of Albania kept its key rate at 2.5% after second-quarter inflation rose, citing fuel and food pressures while saying growth and financial markets remain stable. Regional Ties: Slovakia’s Slavkov Format presidency highlighted EU enlargement support, including a visit by foreign ministers to Albania. Business & Training: Fincantieri signed an MoU in Albania to expand shipbuilding training and modernize the Pashaliman shipyard via a new joint venture.