Visa Rules Clarified: Spain says only Mauritius and Seychelles citizens can enter Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days, after online claims suggested a wider African list; Spain also points travellers to a new digital border system replacing manual passport stamps. Regional Sports: Greece beat North Macedonia 73-42 in the U18 Women’s EuroBasket Division B, with Greece set to face Slovakia next. EU-Backed Transport: Bulgaria and North Macedonia held the first joint committee meeting in Sofia on the cross-border railway tunnel under Corridor 8, agreeing rules and a timetable and discussing financing with EU-linked institutions. Energy Update: North Macedonia’s gasification push moves forward as the Greece interconnector nears completion, paving the way for a more diversified gas supply and phased expansion of the distribution network. Tech & Payments: Nayax launched its cashless payment services in North Macedonia, enabling merchants to accept card payments via its commerce platform, with a focus on unattended retail. Politics & Influence: A civic activist warns Russian influence in North Macedonia is growing through localized propaganda narratives, including claims that the Macedonian Orthodox Church is under Russian sway.