Coastal Protests, Environment at Stake: Albania’s “flamingo revolution” protests turned violent as police blocked demonstrators from reaching parliament over a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, with critics warning of major environmental damage and reduced public access to the shore. Fisheries & Climate Resilience: The UN/FAO-backed GFCM set up a new technical unit in Split to strengthen science-based, sustainable fisheries cooperation across the Adriatic, including Albania, as climate change and fishing pressure mount. Marine Protection Spotlight: Researchers report that a WWII hospital ship wreck off Albania’s coast is now teeming with marine life, underscoring the ecological value of protected marine areas like Karaburun-Sazan. EU Accession Funding Focus: UNDP approved Albania’s 2027–2031 country programme, prioritizing inclusive green growth, governance, justice, and human rights to support Sustainable Development Goals and EU accession. Digital Identity & Data Control: Albania expanded ALBTrace’s mandate to run the country’s digital identity infrastructure, including biometric systems and data protection, as preparations continue for a national digital ID rollout. Media Freedom & Platform Risks: SafeJournalists Network warned that Meta account restrictions and coordinated-looking activity targeting public-interest accounts in Albania show a continuing vulnerability in social-media enforcement systems. Gender & AI Governance: UN Women said only 24 of 138 AI strategies mention gender, warning that AI could deepen inequality unless women shape digital governance.