Wildfire Response in the Balkans: The EU has sent firefighting helicopters, rescuers and equipment to Serbia to tackle a major blaze in the Deliblato Sands nature reserve, with 4 Black Hawk helicopters and dozens of firefighters deployed as winds threaten to worsen conditions. US Immigration Ruling: A US judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s immigrant visa suspension affecting 75 countries, including North Macedonia, saying the policy was “patently unlawful” and exceeded the State Department’s authority. Lake Ohrid Protection: UNESCO has given Albania and North Macedonia five years to strengthen protection of Lake Ohrid after concerns over unchecked construction, pollution and tourism pressure, warning that World Heritage status could be at risk. Public Health Alert: North Macedonia has reported West Nile virus deaths, with the health ministry citing multiple fatalities and infections concentrated around Skopje, as Europe expands mosquito-control efforts. Culture & Film: Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski’s documentary “Good People” at the Sarajevo Film Festival focuses on survivors of the Kočani nightclub disaster through survivors’ accounts, while CineLink Industry Days handed out regional development awards including a Macedonian-tied project.