Water Safety in Skopje: Skopje residents rushed to bottled water after rumours of E. coli contamination linked to the Rašče spring. Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski held a press conference, drank tap water to show it’s safe, and accused the opposition of spreading “lies and disinformation,” saying reports were filed for investigation and that the spring is protected and monitored through lab checks at dozens of locations. Public Health Alert: Health authorities declared a West Nile fever outbreak across Skopje and five surrounding municipalities: 26 confirmed cases by Aug. 11, with one death, and officials urged mosquito-bite protection while saying there’s no need for panic. EU/Regional Politics: A major 25-year reflection on the Ohrid Framework Agreement highlighted how the 2001 deal helped end the conflict through dialogue and institutions. Elections Watch: Kazakhstan’s Qurultay vote is set for Aug. 23, with 405 more international observers accredited, bringing the total to 656. International Diplomacy: 26 countries, including North Macedonia, condemned Iran’s executions and urged an end to the death penalty. Security & Governance: An intelligence officer convicted in the “Titanic” election case was granted clearance for state-secret access and later posted to Vienna, prompting questions and complaints. Football (Skopje): Hibernian head to Skopje for the Conference League second leg vs Shkendija amid a severe weather alert, with both sides framing heat as a key challenge.