Culture & Tourism Shake-up: Sedat Sulejmani has been appointed North Macedonia’s new Minister of Culture and Tourism, replacing Zoran Ljutkov, as part of the July government reshuffle. UNESCO Watch: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee postponed the Ohrid Region’s “in danger” listing, giving North Macedonia until 2030 to carry out protection recommendations, with a new progress report due in early 2027. EU Accession Pressure: Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski says North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked despite two years of talks, warning against concessions on national interest, history and identity. Health Alert — West Nile Virus: WHO reports West Nile virus is spreading across Europe, with locally acquired cases including in North Macedonia, urging mosquito-bite prevention and fast medical care for warning symptoms. Diplomacy — India Ties: President Droupadi Murmu’s first-ever state visit to North Macedonia focused on trade, technology and tourism, alongside support for UN Security Council reform. Regional Finance Scrutiny: Hungary is investigating two Eximbank loans to North Macedonia worth about EUR 988 million, as part of a wider review of high-value state-backed deals. Storms & Heat Fallout: A severe storm in Skopje left people injured and caused power outages, while the wider region faces extreme summer weather risks.