Media & Digital Governance: A SEENPM/UNESCO-backed study says social media platforms now act as the main gatekeepers to news across Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye—raising new questions about how online media is regulated and trusted. Transport & Mobility: BlaBlaCar expands to 20 new countries, adding North Macedonia to its network, while pointing to demand for shared rides and faster scaling via AI. Energy Security: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirm the gas interconnector schedule, targeting completion in 2027 and linking supply routes via LNG options in Greece. Politics & Elections: Parliament debate on North Macedonia’s election law stalls after thousands of amendments, with the opposition challenging diaspora e-voting and the ruling side pushing ahead with changes. EU Money & Reforms: Western Balkan states face possible loss of EU Growth Plan funds if reform targets aren’t met by July 15, with North Macedonia among frontrunners likely to receive more. Public Health: Europe’s monthly WNV update reports North Macedonia recorded one human case of West Nile virus as of 24 June. Society & Culture: Vietnam Day in Skopje brings cultural performances and tourism promotion as part of the Skopje Summer Festival. Cybersecurity: Researchers warn of SharkLoader malware reaching victims including North Macedonia, using fake installers to deliver malicious tools.