Heat Relief in Skopje: People flocked to the Treska River to cool off as summer temperatures rise near the capital. Serbia–North Macedonia Talks in Ohrid: Serbian PM Djuro Macut met North Macedonia’s Hristijan Mickoski, highlighting growing cooperation in transport, energy connectivity, agriculture and tourism, with a focus on joint border crossings and railway upgrades linking Serbia and Greece. Energy Sanctions Update: Serbia’s mining and energy minister said there are indications NIS may receive a new US operating licence after OFAC extensions, a move seen as key for planning oil purchases and refinery operations. Cashless Payments Push: Nayax launched its full cashless payment services in North Macedonia, expanding card acceptance for unattended retail like vending, parking and self-service kiosks. Court Case in Kočani: Hearings continued in the case involving Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova, with new testimony and contradictions adding pressure as a decision on whether she can receive treatment in Bulgaria is expected soon. World Cup Politics: UEFA confirmed a boycott of future FIFA competitions over plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, with many European nations backing the move.