EU Accession Standoff: North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked, Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski said, noting talks continue but Skopje won’t make concessions on identity, history or national interest. Water Safety Crisis: A drinking tap-water ban was introduced in Valandovo after arsenic levels were found above WHO recommendations; the water is still usable for industry and bathing. Public Health Watch: The WHO warns West Nile virus is spreading across Europe, with locally acquired cases reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia; it urges mosquito-bite prevention and fast medical checks for severe symptoms. Regional Infrastructure: Bulgaria–North Macedonia’s Klepalo border crossing is set to be completed by 2029, after environmental procedures and €11 million funding were approved. Diplomacy & Culture: President Droupadi Murmu wrapped up her three-nation tour, including a Skopje visit where she unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust, calling it a symbol of India–North Macedonia friendship and peace. EU Rule-of-Law Pressure: Hungary says it is investigating two Eximbank loans to North Macedonia worth €988m, as part of a wider review of high-value state-backed deals.