EU Accession Doubts: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova says she has “serious doubts” North Macedonia’s leadership truly wants EU membership, arguing Skopje is blocking its own path while EU expectations remain unchanged. Diplomatic Tensions: Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev links the arson attack on Bulgarian embassy vehicles in Skopje to wider concerns about hate speech and security for diplomatic missions. Border Protest Called Off: The Macedonia Foundation has cancelled a planned June 21 blockade of three Bulgaria–North Macedonia border crossings after appeals from Bulgaria’s ambassador and foreign ministry. EU Enlargement Pressure: European Parliament reviews accession progress across the Western Balkans, with reports urging reforms and full implementation—while noting lack of progress for North Macedonia. EU Roaming for the Balkans: The European Commission is pushing to extend EU-style roaming to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Local Economy & Jobs: A National Geographic report highlights Ohrid’s tourism and the Kostal plant’s role in electric-vehicle components, portraying a more confident economic outlook. Housing Costs: Eurostat data puts Skopje among the cheapest European capitals for renting, with Geneva and London at the top. Heatwave Across Europe: France, Spain, Germany and the UK take emergency steps as a new heatwave threatens record June temperatures. Culture Spotlight: Transilvania IFF awards go to Lionel, while “Chimney Town: Frozen in Time” secures distribution deals including for North Macedonia.