West Nile Virus Update: North Macedonia’s health ministry reports 38 locally acquired West Nile cases this year, with four deaths so far and three fatalities in the past week, mostly around Skopje and largely among people over 60—authorities say mosquito-control and public protection efforts are being intensified. Diplomatic & Legal Rights: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry says it has taken urgent steps to protect Iva Mihaylova’s rights after courts upheld a ban on her leaving Kočani for treatment abroad, arguing the needed care can’t be provided in North Macedonia. Foreign Policy & Protocol: Albania criticised the omission of its national anthem at a cultural event in Pustec attended by North Macedonia’s prime minister, calling it a serious breach of protocol. Culture & Film: Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski’s documentary “Good People” is spotlighted at Sarajevo, focusing on survivors of the Kočani nightclub disaster through direct testimonies. Sports Diplomacy: North Macedonia is among the heads of state expected at the opening of Italy’s Mediterranean Games in Taranto, framed as a “bridge between peoples” amid wider regional tensions. Media & Governance: A report says management control changes in Serbia’s Adria News Network could affect newsroom sustainability, with North Macedonia readers likely watching regional media consolidation closely.