EU Accession Watch: North Macedonia’s opposition SDSM says PM Hristijan Mickoski’s private Brussels visit could hint at an EU negotiating breakthrough tied to the “French proposal” on constitutional changes, while the government faces pressure to show results. Cost of Living & Housing: A new Knight Frank-style market snapshot flags North Macedonia among the fastest-growing residential price markets, with another significant jump in property values. Fire Risk: The Crisis Management Center issued a code red warning for very high wildfire risk across eastern, central and southern regions, citing worsening conditions and dozens of active incidents. Health & Justice: Bulgaria’s foreign ministry again urges North Macedonia to allow Iva Mihailova timely medical treatment abroad after a Kočani court refusal, framing it as a human-rights and right-to-life issue. Business & Tech: Iute Group expands its Myiute app with iuteMarket, an integrated shopping service available in North Macedonia, while Xaoc Devices announced a new Skopje dual quantizer for microtonal music. Culture & Society: A report highlights North Macedonia-linked regional cultural ties, as well as broader Balkan civic and community themes.