Ukraine Support Talks in Paris: Leaders of the “coalition of the willing” will meet in Paris on Monday, with North Macedonia joining for the first time, to focus on strengthening Ukraine’s air defence, including discussion of licensed Patriot missile production and an anti-ballistic system, ahead of Bastille Day. Energy Corridor Momentum: The Vertical Gas Corridor is moving from plans to technical work, with North Macedonia and Serbia officially joining as gas transmission operators discuss expansion and market integration across the Balkans and Central Europe. Aviation Safety in Focus: A Ryanair Boeing 737 flight from Thessaloniki to Germany made an emergency return after a passenger window dislodged mid-air, partially pulling a Serbian passenger out; the incident is being investigated with North Macedonia leading due to the airspace where it occurred. Regional Cultural Ties: The Golesh traditional convention brought together people from Serbia, Bulgaria and North Macedonia near the border, with local mayors highlighting cross-border cooperation. EU Youth Engagement: Albania’s EU accession and the message that “Europe starts here” were discussed at a youth event involving activists from Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro with Ferit Hoxha and Edi Rama. Film Festival Spotlight: Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe went to “Fruit Gathering,” adding another international win to the region’s cultural visibility.