EU Enlargement Push: Brussels held “Super Tuesday” intergovernmental conferences to open or close EU negotiating tracks for Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Ukraine, with accession still likely years away. Kosovo–China Leverage: A new look at Kosovo’s unusual position shows China has limited formal political reach in Prishtina, but influence still shows up via goods, Serbia diplomacy, and security ties with Belgrade. US–Serbia Strategic Dialogue: Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić says the US will launch a strategic dialogue with a first session in Washington, framed as a shift toward regular, working-group cooperation. Media Freedom & EU Accession: A Kosovo-focused webinar will launch shadow reports on media freedom and EU accession in Kosovo and Bosnia, aiming to map gaps and recommendations for stakeholders. Digital Rights in the Region: BIRN reports worsening digital repression across the Western Balkans and Turkey, documenting widespread online rights violations tied to fraud, disinformation and attacks on civic actors. STEM in the Region: Kosovo students took part in TIMO 2026 in Baku, with the broader regional team earning awards. Forensic Science Spotlight: Sue Black’s work on death and dissection continues to draw attention, including her forensic background linked to Kosovo. Security & Tech in Gaza: Photos and satellite-based analysis point to an ISF support facility near Kerem Shalom, raising new questions for postwar security planning. Household Tech: Tineco explores why cleaning under low furniture remains a common problem, pitching a stretch-access vacuum-and-wash solution.