Government Reshuffle: North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski says VMRO-DPMNE and coalition partners VLEN and ZNAM have reached an agreement in principle on changes to the cabinet, with new minister names expected after VMRO-DPMNE’s Executive Committee meeting. VLEN is set to take six ministries, including Justice, Culture and Tourism, and Inter-Community Relations, reshaping key portfolios ahead of the next political cycle. Border Management: Albania and North Macedonia signed a deal to streamline crossings using a “One Stop” joint border control at Qafe Thane (later this month) and Blate (next month), aiming to cut waiting times and boost trade and travel. Local Governance: Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska’s visit to Israel’s MUNI EXPO focused on learning practical lessons in crisis management, emergency preparedness, water and traffic systems, and digital public services. Security & Diplomacy: NATO parliamentary leaders meeting in Istanbul urged stronger defense capabilities, alliance unity, and continued support for Ukraine, with speakers stressing resilience and international law. Regional Watch: Hungary blocked a key procedural step in Ukraine’s EU accession bid, arguing against fast-tracking and raising minority-rights concerns—an issue that also reverberates across the Western Balkans. Public Life: A Tetovo court ruling striking down 2007 decisions on Albanian street and square names sparked protests, with the dispute tied to how Albanian political and cultural representation is handled after the Ohrid framework. Cybersecurity: A new SharkLoader malware campaign has been reported targeting multiple governments and organizations, including entities linked to North Macedonia, highlighting ongoing risks to public institutions.