Ohrid Anniversary & Peacekeeping: North Macedonia marked 25 years since the Ohrid Framework Agreement, with officials stressing it as an ongoing institutional responsibility that reshaped the state toward civic equality, dialogue, and inclusive governance. EUalive & Press Freedom: EUalive backed journalist Erol Rizaov after death threats and ethnically targeted insults followed his column, urging authorities to identify those behind the comments. Language & Representation Debate: DUI and others accused the current government of undermining Ohrid, pointing to disputes over language law, Albanian-language bar exams, and changes to ethnic representation mechanisms. Public Health Watch: West Nile virus continues to surge regionally, with Greece reporting 9 deaths and 110 cases in a week, while Europe’s human surveillance lists North Macedonia among affected countries. Food Safety: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency ordered the return of 11.6 tonnes of peppers from North Macedonia after pesticide residues exceeded permitted levels. Sports (Europe): Hibs prepare for the Conference League second leg against Shkendija in Skopje, aiming to protect their 2-1 first-leg advantage. Politics & Funding: Parties received nearly €9m from the state budget, with VMRO-DPMNE taking a record share and DUI funding falling year-on-year. Regional Security: The U.S. and allies renewed calls for 24-hour advance notice of missile tests, including North Macedonia among signatories.