Kosovo–Albania Tech for Farms: Albania and Kosovo signed two agreements to boost agricultural advisory services, technology transfer, innovation, and digital support for farmers—plus joint promotion to help agri-food producers reach wider markets. Public Sector Cyber Training: Kosovo’s KIPA sent a delegation to Luxembourg for a study visit with EIPA, focused on digital learning and cybersecurity training to modernize public administration capacity. AI in Finance: RIA Arca raised $64M and plans to expand in the U.S., using AI to automate onboarding and back-office tasks so advisors can spend more time with clients. Kosovo Mining Funding: Avrupa Minerals says its private placement is fully subscribed, raising $510,000 to fund copper exploration in Finland and operations in Portugal, while Kosovo’s Slivova gold project remains under option. Heatwave Reality Check: A severe Europe heatwave is driving event cancellations, health warnings, and even nuclear plant shutdowns due to river cooling limits—an urgent reminder for regional resilience planning. Serbia Protests Spill Over: Thousands protested in Kraljevo after President Vucic said he’ll resign, with tech workers among the crowd and concerns about power shifting behind the scenes. NATO & Regional Tech Policy: Türkiye’s upcoming NATO summit in Ankara highlights defense-industry momentum and technology supply roles across southeastern Europe.