Kosovo-Serb Tensions: Kosovo police rejected claims by the Serbian Orthodox Church that officers harass Serbs, saying arrests targeted alleged hate speech and violence after religious events, while the church warns trust is at a post-war low. EU Pressure on Serbia: Kosovo is pushing the EU to punish Serbian minister Snežana Paunović after her ethnic-cleansing remarks; Kosovo sued her and banned her entry, while EU officials condemned the language and Serbian opposition lawmakers demanded her removal. Security Incident: A shooting near a primary school in Laplje Selo sparked panic, with police responding as witnesses described women and children present in the schoolyard. Local Governance & Jobs: Kosovo sacked 20 ethnic Serb environment ministry officials for long absences tied to the EU-backed “Civil Protection” integration deal, after audits found salaries paid without attendance proof. Politics Ahead of Parliament: Acting President Albulena Haxhiu called Kosovo’s new parliament to meet in early August to avoid a 60-day president election freeze and possible snap elections. Regional Context: A US envoy warned Kosovo’s deadlock is damaging ties and said Washington’s attention is “not infinite,” urging action on gas projects and ethnic Serb concerns.