Ohrid Anniversary: North Macedonia marked the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, with officials stressing it as an “institutional responsibility” that ended the 2001 conflict and set a model of civic equality, dialogue, and equitable representation. Public Health: The EU health agency ECDC warned Europeans to protect themselves as West Nile virus spreads, with new local transmission areas reported in Italy and rising fatalities in Greece. Environment: Dam removal efforts hit a new European record, while in North Macedonia the Sar Mountain Leshnica Valley begins dismantling unused hydropower infrastructure (Pena 84 and Pena 85) to help restore the protected landscape. Regional Politics: A new analysis highlights Skopje’s “soft landing” approach toward Belgrade on church and identity issues, contrasted with a tougher line against Sofia. Trade & Borders: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency ordered the return of an 11.6-tonne pepper shipment from North Macedonia after pesticide residues exceeded permitted levels. Sports: Hibs’ Conference League preparations continue as they plan for possible transfer movement, while New Raiders’ Richard Brown heads to a 15-day trial with FK Skopje.