EU Trade & Markets: Nearly seven in ten Albanian exports went to the EU in July, with EU countries taking 68.4% of Albanian goods sold abroad and supplying almost half of imports; Greece-led gains (+19%) contrasted with softer sales to Italy and Kosovo, while China imports rose nearly 23%. Humanitarian Funding: UN data show humanitarian support for Jordan has collapsed by about 92% over a decade, with only $73.9m received in 2026 so far—leaving the Syrian refugee response plan just 2.2% funded. Energy Security: UBS warns Germany’s gas storage is only 48% full versus 65% a year ago, raising the risk of higher prices and a supply crunch if winter is harsh. Russia & Dissent: A Russian court jailed opposition figure Lev Shlosberg for 11 years for anti-war comments, as the Kremlin tightens pressure ahead of parliamentary elections. Crypto Regulation: Cyprus is urging users to verify MiCA-authorised providers after the July 1 transition, as unauthorised firms withdrew and fraudsters moved in. Business & Finance: European ETF assets hit a record $3.80tn with $323.59bn in YTD inflows, while Spain’s Next Generation funds helped growth but face limits on deeper structural change.