Cultural & Film Spotlight: CineLink Industry Days 2026 wrapped in Sarajevo with 11 awards across 32 film and TV projects, including North Macedonia-linked winners and a focus on fair pay for writers and directors. Foreign Policy: North Macedonia’s FM Timčo Mucunski told The Jerusalem Post that strengthening ties with Israel is a foreign-policy priority, with plans spanning defense, investment, tourism, agriculture and water management. Regional Security & Diplomacy: More than 50 UN member states urged Russia to accept a full ceasefire in Ukraine and resume talks, with North Macedonia among the signatories. Public Health: The EU health agency reports West Nile virus spread across Europe, listing North Macedonia among countries with locally acquired cases. Environment: Serbia is receiving EU firefighting help for wildfires in the Deliblato Sands reserve, as drought and extreme heat keep pressure on the Balkans. Literature Funding: North Macedonia’s children’s publishing community warns that translation cutbacks are limiting international access to local literature, threatening authors’ careers. Arts in Skopje Region: A Bosnian artist’s “WHATEVER” exhibition opened at Kavadarci Museum Gallery, exploring identity, memory and the digital world.