NATO & Defence Finance: At the Ankara summit, NATO leaders reaffirmed Article 5 unity and backed Ukraine’s ability to make Patriot interceptors, while Canada pushed a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank with Albania among the founding supporters—aiming to raise up to $134bn for defence production and security projects. Albania Growth & Inflation: INSTAT reports June inflation at 3.2% (highest since Jan 2024), driven mainly by food, rent and transport, even as IMF projections still place Albania among Europe’s faster-growing economies. Tourism Under Attack: Albania’s State Police say they’re investigating a suspected coordinated wave of fake negative online reviews targeting hotels and restaurants across multiple cities, warning it could damage competition and the country’s tourism image. Coastal Environment Clash: Protests over the Kushner-linked Zvërnec luxury resort continue, with PM Rama saying the fight has turned into a global anti-Trump digital and political battle rather than a pure environmental debate. Security & Justice: Fier prosecutors brought M.R. to trial after seizing a large cache of firearms, ammunition and suppressors, while police also arrested a suspect in a separate gambling and drug probe in Fushë-Krujë. Cyber & Business Risk: Albania’s State Police chief also warned of potential cyber campaigns against local businesses, with investigations involving thousands of suspicious social media accounts.