UNESCO Pressure on Lake Ohrid: UNESCO has given Albania and North Macedonia five years to strengthen protection of Lake Ohrid after concerns over urbanisation, illegal construction, wastewater pollution and threats to biodiversity and public access. Health Watch: North Macedonia reported 43 West Nile fever cases, with 40 fully confirmed and three positive on a single test, plus the virus detected in a dead crow in Skopje. Diplomatic/Legal Rights: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry says it has taken urgent steps to protect Iva Mihaylova’s right to medical treatment after courts upheld a ban on her leaving Kocani for care not available in North Macedonia. Foreign Policy Signal: North Macedonia’s foreign minister, Macinka, reiterated that “national interests must be the starting point of foreign policy,” as regional diplomacy remains in focus. EU Funding Reality: The EU rebuffed Belfast City Council’s bid for European funding access, highlighting how EU instruments and eligibility rules shape local governance outcomes. Sports & Youth: Leeds United signed North Macedonia youth striker Ditmir Hodja, while the Mediterranean Games opened in Taranto with North Macedonia among participating delegations. Migration & Security: A North Macedonia-linked driver was reported among Afghan migrants detained by Bulgarian border police, underscoring the region’s ongoing migration enforcement pressures.