EU Accession Push: European Council President António Costa told Albania it must speed up anti-corruption and organised-crime work, strengthen democratic institutions and deliver an independent judiciary as the country aims to close EU talks by 2027. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: SPAK chief Klodian Braho says prosecutors need more police support, technology and funding to tackle corruption and organised crime, including money laundering via digital tools and cryptocurrencies. Zvërnec Resort Row: PM Edi Rama insists a disputed coastal tourism project near Zvërnec will meet EU environmental and planning rules, as protests and international criticism continue over potential damage to the Narta lagoon area. SPAK Probe on Kushner-Linked Development: Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to protected-status and land decisions tied to a luxury resort plan linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on Sazan Island. Protected Coast Under Fire: Reports accuse heavy machinery of damaging the Pishë Poro–Narta protected area without permits or proper assessments, with claims the government misled parliament. Politics & Justice: President Bajram Begaj reiterated Albania’s EU timeline, while former president Ilir Meta was temporarily escorted from detention to attend his father’s funeral. International Deal: Israel and Albania signed a new cooperation agreement on agriculture, food security and innovation.