Medical Rights Clash: Bulgaria again demands that Iva Mihaylova be allowed timely, adequate medical treatment after a Kočani court refused her request, citing a severe neurological condition and saying the needed care can’t be provided in North Macedonia. Public Health Alert: Greece’s West Nile outbreak is accelerating, with 65 locally acquired cases and six deaths reported by Aug. 5, prompting warnings for summer travel and mosquito protection. Regional Infrastructure: Corridor 8 gets a boost with major EU backing for the North Macedonia–Bulgaria railway link, including a cross-border tunnel, as the project is framed as both economic and strategic. Environment & Water: A €3.07m Greece–North Macedonia initiative targets better governance and sustainable management of Lake Doirani, with joint monitoring and public awareness. Politics & Tensions: Opposition activists say they were attacked and threatened during a protest linked to Gostivar’s drinking-water contamination, alleging intimidation tied to the ruling VMRO-DPMNE. Culture & Film: North Macedonia director Marjan Gavrilovski begins shooting “Ants/Mravki,” a dark comedy about a hidden homophobic cover-up involving a murdered trans woman. Diplomacy: Kazakhstan opens an honorary consulate in Ohrid to deepen trade, culture, and tourism ties.