Bilateral EU talks: North Macedonia President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met Bulgaria’s Iliana Iotova in Sofia, with both sides urging continued dialogue on “difficult issues” tied to Skopje’s EU path, while Bulgaria reiterated it expects North Macedonia to fulfil EU commitments already agreed. Foreign Affairs: North Macedonia’s FM Timco Mucunski said a Bulgarian citizen’s case over confiscated documents and a road injury in Kočani is for the independent judiciary, adding healthcare access should not depend on criminal proceedings. Regional Cooperation: SEECP’s 30th-anniversary summit in Sofia highlighted continued regional integration and resilience, with Romania set to take the rotating chairmanship next. EU Enlargement Safeguards: EU states including Germany and France back stronger rules to speed action against “democratic and legal breaches” by future members, aiming to prevent a repeat of Hungary’s veto-era disruptions. Housing Pressure in Europe: An EU rights agency warns soaring house prices and rents are pushing more people toward homelessness, hitting young and vulnerable groups hardest. Iran Condemnation: 22 countries including North Macedonia condemned Iran for “lethal plotting” and “malign actions” on others’ soil, demanding immediate cessation. Business & Economy: Wizz Air will keep all 11 A321XLRs on its own network, adding capacity across eastern Europe including North Macedonia; Vipul Organics signed an exclusive European distribution deal with Omya, covering North Macedonia among other Balkan markets. Culture: Kyustendil’s second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival runs June 12–14 with free admission and legal graffiti zones.