Diplomacy & Trade: India’s President Droupadi Murmu wrapped up a three-nation European tour with landmark talks in North Macedonia, agreeing to double bilateral trade and pushing cooperation in tourism, hospitality and filmmaking, after earlier stops in Moldova and ahead of Romania. Culture & Tourism: North Macedonia appointed Sedat Sulejmani as its new Minister of Culture and Tourism, replacing Zoran Ljutkov, as part of a government reshuffle. EU Path: Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski said North Macedonia’s EU accession talks remain blocked despite two years of negotiations, with no public-ready solution yet. UNESCO Watch: UNESCO postponed the Ohrid Region’s “in danger” listing, giving North Macedonia until 2030 to meet protection recommendations, with a new progress report due in early 2027. Health Alert: The WHO warned West Nile virus is spreading across Europe; locally transmitted cases have been reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia, urging mosquito-bite prevention. Regional Finance: Hungary launched investigations into two Eximbank loans to North Macedonia worth about €988m, citing unusually favorable terms under the previous administration. Sport: Athlone Town’s women’s team lost 3-1 to Poland’s Czarni Sosnowiec in the Women’s Champions League qualifier final, while North Macedonia’s links to the tournament continue through regional football coverage.