Border Infrastructure: Bulgaria and North Macedonia’s Klepalo border crossing is moving from environmental approvals to the investment project and building permits, with construction expected to start soon and finish by 2029, supported by €11 million and aimed at boosting regional business and tourism. Diplomacy & State Visits: India’s President Droupadi Murmu continued her three-nation European tour, arriving in Romania for the final leg after visits to Moldova and North Macedonia, with talks focused on trade, tourism, technology, and meetings with Romania’s top leadership and business forums. Peace & Public Diplomacy: Murmu and North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust in Skopje, framing it as a symbol of India–North Macedonia friendship and a call for dialogue and non-violence. Regional Mobility: Albania has approved an agreement with North Macedonia for joint border controls at crossings to cut waiting times, pending Albanian parliamentary approval. Public Safety: A severe storm hit North Macedonia late Tuesday, damaging cars, roofs, power lines and traffic lights, with injuries reported and repairs still underway. EU/Politics Context: A commentary argues North Macedonia’s refusal to implement the EU negotiating framework agreed in 2022 is pushing the country toward self-isolation and slowing accession momentum.