Aviation Safety & North Macedonia’s Role: A Ryanair/Malta Air Boeing 737 flight from Thessaloniki to Germany made an emergency return after a passenger window dislodged mid-air, causing cabin decompression and leaving a 61-year-old Serbian man partially sucked out; fellow travelers pulled him back in, he was treated for neck/shoulder injuries and friction burns, and North Macedonia’s investigation is now underway after regulators said the incident involved a right engine issue. EU Enlargement & Regional Diplomacy: Italy is pushing the “Rome Charter” to keep Western Balkans EU enlargement credible, linking it to Europe’s strategic autonomy and connectivity; the plan is backed by several EU states and explicitly includes North Macedonia among the accession countries. Ukraine Support in Europe: Zelensky is set to attend the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris on July 13, with France saying Moldova and North Macedonia will join and NATO chief Mark Rutte and EU leaders are expected. Energy Integration: Bulgaria and Greece agreed to draft a joint strategic document to accelerate Southeast Europe’s energy market integration, while Vertical Corridor gas talks in Athens included North Macedonia and Serbia and expanded coordination toward Central Europe. Local Culture & Community: The Galicnik Wedding festival runs July 10–12 in North Macedonia, featuring real newlyweds and traditional customs in the mountain village of Galicnik.