Diplomacy & Security: North Macedonia’s FM Timcho Mucunski condemned Russia’s strike on Sloviansk after it damaged Latvia’s diplomatic mission, while Ukraine’s Andriy Sybiha thanked Skopje for solidarity. EU Accession: Mucunski said North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked despite two years of talks, warning Skopje won’t make concessions on identity or history. Culture & Heritage: UNESCO extended its Ohrid Region “in danger” process, giving North Macedonia until 2030 to implement recommendations, with a new progress report due in early 2027. Government Reshuffle: Sedat Sulejmani was appointed North Macedonia’s new Minister of Culture and Tourism, replacing Zoran Ljutkov. Regional Infrastructure: Albania and North Macedonia agreed to introduce joint border checks at crossings to cut delays (still pending Albania’s parliamentary approval). Public Finance Scrutiny: Hungary announced investigations into two Eximbank loans to North Macedonia worth €988m, as part of a wider probe into €2.74bn in deals. International Spotlight: India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s first-ever visit to North Macedonia was framed around trade, technology, tourism, and UN Security Council reform. Weather & Disruption: A storm in Skopje left damage and power outages, with 11 hospitalised.