Coalition of the Willing: Leaders are set to meet in Paris on July 13 at the Hôtel national des Invalides to coordinate support for Ukraine, with North Macedonia joining for the first time alongside Moldova; the focus is strengthening Ukraine’s air defence, including plans for licensed Patriot missile production and discussions on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire. Skopje Sports: Freestyle wrestler Maxim Dimov won gold at the U20 European Championship in Skopje, while Ukraine’s team also collected multiple medals at the event. Energy Corridor: The Vertical Gas Corridor is moving fast as capacity bookings for 2026/27–2029/30 exceeded expectations, and North Macedonia and Serbia have officially joined the initiative, starting technical preparations for market integration. Regional Culture: Cinehill Film Festival picked Montenegro as partner country for its July 21–26, 2026 edition, featuring a dedicated programme of contemporary Montenegrin films and industry events. Aviation Incident: A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Germany made an emergency return after a window dislodged mid-flight, injuring a passenger; North Macedonia is mentioned as the area over which the issue occurred. Local Politics: Tetovo protests erupted after a court decision removed Albanian street names, with demonstrators demanding a council vote to restore them.