West Nile Update: North Macedonia confirmed its 8th West Nile virus death, reporting 58 cases and eight fatalities so far, all men aged 62–83 with underlying conditions. Digital Safety: UNICEF says about 20 million children aged 12–17 across 21 countries have experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, with North Macedonia included in the study. Energy Corridor: North Macedonia joined the Vertical Gas Corridor, adding NOMAGAS to the regional network and strengthening access to supplies via Greece, with a Greece–North Macedonia link planned for 2027. Gas Infrastructure: Greece and Balkan partners signed an MoU to extend the Vertical Corridor to North Macedonia and Serbia, aiming for more cross-border capacity and bidirectional flows. Meta Scrutiny: SafeJournalists warns of unexplained Meta restrictions hitting media and public-interest accounts in Albania, including Euronews Albania and Citizens.al. Connectivity Deal: 4iG Group and SpaceX signed agreements for Starlink Mobile in Hungary and the Western Balkans, plus sovereign satellite communications support. Sports & Transfers: Rangers’ Bojan Miovski sacked his agent amid an uncertain future, while Scott McTominay is set for a minor heart procedure and will miss over a month.