Media in Italy report that the victim was named Renis Domi, a long-time resident of Concesio. He was riding a Yamaha R1 motorcycle when he collided violently with a Renault Clio that was maneuvering to make a turn. Behind the wheel of the car was a 67-year-old local woman, a resident of the Bezzecca area.

The impact was fatal for motorcyclist Renis Domi, who lost his life instantly at the scene. Meanwhile, the Renault driver was rushed to Trento Hospital in serious condition. Traffic police forces quickly arrived at the scene of the tragedy and have launched an investigation to determine the exact dynamics and causes of this fatal accident.

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This document sets out the Alliance’s main strategic directions, describing Russia as a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security, while also underscoring the determination to strengthen military capabilities, develop advanced technologies, and confront new security challenges.

Full statement

1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. An attack against one is an attack against all. Our unity, solidarity, and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity for the one billion citizens of our Alliance of free and democratic nations. We remain committed to our 360-degree approach to deterrence and defense.

2. To counter the long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, as well as the continuing threat of terrorism, Allies are implementing the defense commitments made at the Hague Summit. During 2025, European Allies and Canada increased investments in core defense requirements by more than $139 billion. Our investments are delivering the capabilities we need while simultaneously strengthening our industrial base and resilience. Today, in Ankara, we announce more than $50 billion in new procurements and commit to expanding joint production capacities, working with industry to accelerate innovation. We will continue working to remove barriers to defense trade among Allies and to make use of NATO partnerships with the aim of strengthening the defense industrial base and cooperation.

3. We are building the future: a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO — a modernized Alliance. European Allies and Canada, in cooperation with the United States, are taking on greater responsibility for the defense of the Alliance. NATO’s deterrence and defense are based on an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional, and missile defense capabilities, complemented by space and cyber assets. We are committed to maintaining our military edge. We are investing in the ability to deploy, support, and sustain our armed forces, as well as to meet our capability targets across all domains, including deep precision strike, integrated air and missile defense, unmanned systems, the most advanced technologies, and intelligence capabilities. We are developing interoperable shared transatlantic infrastructure for military operations and adopting powerful artificial intelligence models.

4. Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security, and Allies stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine in defense of its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. European Allies and Canada already finance the vast majority of security assistance for Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. Allies stress that this support must be fair, predictable, and sustainable over the long term. For 2026, Allies commit to providing €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine, and they also reaffirm their sovereign commitments to maintain at least the same level of support in 2027. To this end, we welcome the European Union’s decision to provide multi-year financing for Ukraine through the “Ukraine Support Loan” mechanism.

5. The Alliance continues to respond and adapt to strategic competition, widespread instability, hybrid threats, and the repeated shocks that characterize our broader security environment. Allies reiterate that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and call on Iran to fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

6. We express our gratitude for the generous hospitality provided by Turkey. We look forward to our next meeting.

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During the summit proceedings, the prime minister will hold a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and will also take part in the session with the leaders of allied states.

Wednesday’s agenda also includes a bilateral meeting between Rama and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

His participation in this summit comes as another confirmation of Albania’s commitment as an active and reliable ally in NATO, as well as of its role in strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

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According to suspicions, the young man may have been a passerby at the moment when a clash between criminal gangs escalated to the use of weapons, taking the life of Gent Maksutaj, whose exact age has not yet been confirmed, though he is said to have been in his 20s.

Gent’s father has also expressed his grief over this tragic loss.

“Rest in peace, my son. Forever in our hearts. Dad loves you very much,” Gent Maksutaj’s father wrote in a post on Facebook.

Meanwhile, authorities in the country are continuing investigations to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident, while further details are expected in the coming days.

As there is still no announcement regarding the Albanian man’s funeral ceremony, the family is expected to issue an official statement.

Swedish media have also given attention to the case, reporting that police received a report of gunfire at around 9 p.m. on Sunday in Kvarngärdet in Uppsala.

As soon as they arrived at the scene, police began working to fully clarify what had happened and to identify and arrest the perpetrator.

However, it is reported that a person around 18 years old was detained in the early hours of this morning.

The causes of this incident remain unclear, but the possibility that it stemmed from clashes between criminal groups has not been ruled out, as the victim’s relatives have also claimed.

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According to suspicions, the young man may have been a случайный passerby when the clash between criminal gangs escalated to the use of weapons, costing Gent Maksutaj his life. His exact age has not yet been confirmed, but he is said to have been around his 20s.

Gent’s father has also expressed his grief over this tragic loss.

“Rest in peace my son. Forever in our hearts. Dad loves you very much,” Gent Maksutaj’s father wrote in a reaction posted on Facebook.

Meanwhile, authorities in the country are continuing their investigation to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident, while further details are expected to follow.

As there is still no announcement regarding the Albanian’s funeral ceremony, the family is expected to issue an official statement.

Swedish media have also given attention to the case, reporting that police received notification of gunfire at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, in Kvarngärdet in Uppsala.

As soon as they arrived at the scene, police began work to fully clarify what had happened and to identify and arrest the perpetrator.

However, it has been reported that a person around 18 years old was detained in the early hours of this morning.

The causes of this incident remain unclear, but the possibility that it stemmed from clashes between criminal groups has not been ruled out, as the victim’s relatives have also claimed.

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In France, health authorities reported 2,025 additional deaths during the last week of June, at the peak of the heatwave.

According to official data, deaths rose by around 29% compared with the previous week, with a significant increase among people over the age of 45.

The country also recorded the hottest day ever documented on average at the national level on June 24, when temperatures in Paris approached 41 degrees Celsius and half of the territory was placed on red alert.

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The fee, which came into force this Wednesday, will be applied to each customs classification within the same shipment. This means that a package containing three different product categories will face a total fee of 9 euros, while a shipment with several items in the same category will pay 3 euros.

This decision marks the European Union’s first step to curb what it describes as unfair competition from e-commerce platforms. The exemption from customs duties for packages worth up to 150 euros had been in place since 2008, but the sharp rise in the number of shipments has increased concerns over the loss of customs revenue and the entry into the market of products that do not comply with European standards.

According to EU data, the number of packages entering the bloc through this exemption rose from 1.4 billion in 2022 to 5.8 billion during 2025.

Dirk Gotink, the European lawmaker leading customs reform in the European Parliament, said the system had been widely abused.

“In a different trading world this made sense, but that world no longer exists. The exemption has been abused on an industrial scale and has created an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of European businesses,” he said.

Trade experts estimate that the new fees will lead to a drop of between 10% and 35% in e-commerce air shipments to the European Union in the first weeks of implementation.

Meanwhile, Shein has begun adapting to the new framework by increasing its storage capacity in Poland and sending more goods to the EU in bulk. AliExpress said buyers will be informed of import fees before completing their order, while Amazon said 97% of its shipments to the European Union are made from warehouses located within the bloc.

The 3-euro fee is considered a temporary solution and is expected to be replaced by a new tariff system based on product categories, which will come into force on July 1, 2028, when the new European Union Customs Authority begins operations.

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In France, according to the national public health agency, around 1,000 people have died as a result of the high temperatures. Most of the victims are elderly, while authorities stress that the toll could rise as hospitals and care centers continue updating their data.

Scorching temperatures have caused major difficulties in several European countries, including Germany, France, Austria, and Poland. In Berlin, police deployed water-cannon vehicles on the streets to cool people down, while residents have been advised to avoid staying in the sun and to drink as much water as possible.

Climate experts consider this one of the strongest heat episodes ever to hit the continent, noting that climate change is making such events more frequent and more dangerous. According to them, phenomena that once appeared rarely are now becoming almost an annual occurrence.

The impact of this situation has also been felt in energy and transport. High temperatures have forced the suspension or restriction of some railway lines due to damage to infrastructure, while power grids are facing heavy strain from rising demand for cooling.

In Hungary, a nuclear power plant has reduced production because the waters of the Danube River used for cooling have overheated. In Italy, meanwhile, the low level of the Po River has allowed seawater to penetrate inland, putting agriculture at risk.

Authorities have warned that in the coming days some regions could be hit by severe storms, while the heat wave is expected to gradually shift toward Central Europe and the Balkans.

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High temperatures have also begun to affect nature. In Castelluccio di Norcia, one of the best-known destinations for the spectacular blooming of its fields, the intense heat has damaged the flowering process.

However, weather forecasts show that a change in conditions is expected from Tuesday, with rainfall and lower temperatures in some regions.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), since June 21 more than 1,300 additional deaths linked to extreme temperatures have been recorded in Europe.

Europe remains the fastest-warming continent in the world, while around 150 million residents are living under the impact of extreme heatwaves.

WHO experts describe extreme heat as a “silent killer,” as most homes, workplaces and schools are not designed to withstand such high temperatures.

After several days of scorching heat, extreme weather phenomena have also begun in some parts of Italy. In the Piedmont region, especially in Turin and the northern areas of the province, strong storms, intense rainfall and hail have been recorded.

In recent hours, the areas of Valtellina and Valchiavenna have also been hit by bad weather, with powerful winds, torrential rain and hail, causing problems in several areas.

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Tirana has been ranked the second most expensive city in Europe, as a four-member family with two adults earning an average salary spends 89% of its income to maintain a normal standard of living.

At these levels, Tirana ranks behind only Lisbon, which tops the list in Europe with a level of 12195.8%.

The data were made public in a recent report by Tradingpedia. To determine which capitals offer the best standard of living with the smallest financial burden relative to monthly income, Tradingpedia compared data from 37 European capitals, taking into account daily expenses and average monthly net salaries (the “real” salary after all taxes and deductions are subtracted from gross pay). The information for Albania was processed by Monitor.

The report takes into account net salary, which for Albania is 760 euros per month, and calculates family income at 1,520 euros per month, assuming that two adults are working.

Monthly expenses for a family of four are estimated at 1,353 euros, meaning nearly 90% of income must be spent.

Albania has a much higher cost of living than other countries in the region. In Skopje, North Macedonia, where the average net salary is at levels similar to Albania, at 769 euros per month, monthly expenses for a family of four are 1,037 euros, accounting for 67% of income, far less than in Albania.

In Belgrade, where the net salary is 1,081 euros, the share is 68.2%, while monthly expenses are slightly higher than in Tirana, reaching 1,478 euros, but net salaries are about 30% higher.

In Podgorica, the average monthly net salary is 883 euros, higher than in Albania, and monthly expenses are lower at 1,077 euros, making Sarajevo relatively the city with the lowest cost of living in the region in relation to income.

Data for Kosovo are not included in this report.

The cheapest city to live in is Brussels, where the average monthly net salary for one person is 2,945 euros, while monthly expenses are 2,653 euros, or 45% of income./Monitor

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