Primetime Emmy Buzz for Skopje: Tamara Kotevska’s Macedonian documentary The Tale of Silyan / Siljan has landed two Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Cinematography for a Documentary Program and Documentary Filmmaking, with worldwide distribution rights secured by National Geographic Documentary Films. Water Safety in Gostivar: After a contamination scare that triggered an epidemic and state of emergency, Gostivar tap water is now safe for hygiene but still not for drinking or cooking, as hyperchlorination reduces coliform bacteria and bottled water continues. Judiciary Under Fire: A rights monitor warns North Macedonia’s judiciary is “nearing collapse,” citing political pressure on courts and chronic funding problems. EU Accession Stalled: Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski says North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked despite two years of talks, with no plan to make concessions on identity or history. Ohrid Gets Breathing Room: UNESCO postponed adding the Ohrid Region to the endangered list, giving North Macedonia until 2030 to meet protection recommendations. Culture Leadership Change: Sedat Sulejmani has been appointed North Macedonia’s new Minister of Culture and Tourism in the government reshuffle. Health Alert: West Nile Virus: WHO is urging extra precautions as West Nile virus spreads across Europe, with cases reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, France—and also North Macedonia. Sport—Local Focus: Athlone Town’s Champions League run ended in Poland with a 3-1 defeat to Czarni Sosnowiec, while Bahrain’s junior handball team booked its next World Championship berth in North Macedonia. Loss for the Arts: Beloved actor Goce Todorovski has died at 75.