Ohrid Framework Agreement at 25: North Macedonia marked the 13 August anniversary with a government session stressing the deal as an “institutional responsibility,” aiming for inclusiveness, equitable representation and trust between communities. EUalive backs journalist Erol Rizaov: The media outlet condemned death threats and ethnically targeted insults aimed at Rizaov after his criticism of political use of history, urging police action and prosecution where criminal conduct is found. Humanitarian and legal pressure on Iva Mihailova: Bulgarian MEPs urged EU leadership over what they call rights and rule-of-law violations after North Macedonia allegedly blocked the dual Bulgarian-Macedonian citizen from urgent medical treatment abroad. EU and allies condemn Iran executions: A joint statement by 26 countries including North Macedonia condemned executions of protesters and use of the death penalty, prompting Iran’s foreign minister to accuse France and others of hypocrisy. Local politics funding: A BIRN analysis says parties received nearly €9m from the state budget, with VMRO-DPMNE taking a record share and DUI funding falling. Sports (Conference League): Hibs head to Skopje for Shkendija vs Hibs with a 2-1 first-leg lead, while players and fans brace for heat and humidity. Business and society: North Macedonia’s Rade Koncar supplied power transformers to help restore Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.