EU Enlargement & Veto Pressure: Bulgaria’s trial-related move around dual citizen Iva Mihaylova is again feeding fears of a new Bulgaria veto on North Macedonia’s EU path, as the case resumes in Kočani and MPs attend while Mihaylova argues she can’t get treatment abroad. Courtroom Update: In the Kocani hearing, a police officer said he didn’t see the crash but heard the impact, while an expert reported her car crossed into the oncoming lane; the next steps are set for September 28. Labour Market Reality: North Macedonia is increasingly relying on foreign workers despite nearly 90,000 registered unemployed, with the Employment Agency issuing thousands of procedures for workers from countries including Bangladesh, Turkey, Nepal and India. Schengen Rules Protest: Truck drivers across the region, including in Skopje, warn of new border blockades from September 14 over the 90/180 Schengen stay limits for professional drivers. Investment Watch: PM Hristijan Mickoski says North Macedonia is in talks with 5–6 investors for data centre projects, framing them as tied to future energy needs. Culture & Film: The Manaki Brothers Film Festival in Bitola unveils its 47th programme, with Wally Pfister chairing the jury and Dan Laustsen set for a lifetime award.