EU Accession Standoff: Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski says North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked despite two years of talks, with no public solution ready and no plans to concede on national interest, history or identity. EU Rule-of-Law Pressure: A new European Commission Rule of Law Report points to uneven progress across Europe, with follow-through still a concern in parts of Eastern and Central Europe. Hungary Eximbank Probe: Hungary is investigating two Eximbank loans to North Macedonia worth about EUR 988m, filed as criminal complaints tied to four high-value foreign transactions totaling EUR 2.74bn. Health Alert—West Nile Virus: WHO warns West Nile virus is spreading across Europe, with locally acquired cases reported in North Macedonia; officials urge mosquito-bite prevention and fast medical care for severe symptoms. Storm Damage in Skopje: A severe storm hit Skopje and parts of the country, sending 11 people to hospital and causing power and water outages. Culture & Heritage: Archaeologists report a rare Hellenistic ritual complex discovered at Gradište, while President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust in Skopje, highlighting peace and non-violence. Diplomacy & Trade: India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s first-ever visit to North Macedonia focused on boosting cooperation in trade, technology and tourism, including calls to double bilateral trade.