EU Accession Timetable: Brussels is drawing up step-by-step reform roadmaps for Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova, with Albania still aiming to finish membership talks by end-2027. Depopulation Watch: Moldova’s population has fallen 13% in a decade, with rural areas hit hardest, as hopes rise that EU talks will bring jobs and rural investment. Sanctions Over Ukraine Children: The EU imposed restrictive measures on 10 individuals and 17 entities tied to alleged unlawful deportation, forced transfer and “militarised education” of Ukrainian children. Cyprus Jobs Boost: An EU-backed €50m entrepreneurship scheme in Cyprus is set to support about 800 new businesses and 1,600 jobs, targeting young people and women. Tech & Media in Finland: Titan OS brings MTV Katsomo to Philips and Sharp smart TVs, expanding Finland’s streaming and live sports access. Travel & Culture: Tenerife hosted European travel agents for a push beyond beach holidays, focusing on gastronomy, nature, culture and golf. Music & Touring: Rod Stewart announced his 2027 “Final Encore” UK/Europe farewell tour, with dates starting in Dublin.