Kosovo–China Influence: A new report argues Kosovo has few formal China entry points, but still feels Beijing’s pull through Chinese goods, diplomatic support for Serbia, and deepening security ties in Belgrade—an “unusual” mix of low politics, high economic and strategic exposure. EU Enlargement Tech & Governance: “Super Tuesday” moves EU accession talks forward for Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine, with rule-of-law and democratic standards still the big gatekeepers. Serbia–Germany Digital, Science Links: Serbian FM Marko Đurić met Germany’s ambassador, highlighting cooperation in economy, energy, education, science, innovation, and digitalisation—plus progress on the Belgrade–Pristina dialogue. Forensic Science Spotlight: Sue Black’s work and public ideas on death and anatomy keep forensic science in the spotlight, including her court-focused approach shaped by investigations in Kosovo. Digital Rights in the Region: BIRN’s digital rights monitoring flags systemic online harms across the Western Balkans and Turkey, with economic fraud and harmful behavior leading, alongside pressure on civic actors and journalists. STEM in Kosovo: Kosovo students are mentioned among participants in TIMO 2026 in Baku, where teams from multiple countries earned awards. Security & Tech in the Region: EU-funded SALW control efforts get attention after a visit by the EU disarmament envoy to Albania, aiming to strengthen safe weapons management. Aviation Engineering Note: A deep dive explains how the C-17 can land on very short runways—relevant for understanding military logistics tech. Public Safety Reminder: A piece on water purification tabs warns how household filters can fail when you need them most.