Ohrid Anniversary: North Macedonia marked the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement on 13 August, with officials stressing it as an ongoing “institutional responsibility” and a constitutional standard for inclusiveness, dialogue and equitable representation. EU Diplomacy on Iran: A joint statement backed by North Macedonia and 26 countries condemned Iran’s executions of protesters and use of the death penalty, calling for an immediate halt and release of those detained; Iran’s foreign minister then hit back at France, accusing it of hypocrisy. Skopje Water Panic: Skopje’s mayor moved to calm a bottled-water rush after rumours about contamination from the Rašče spring, saying the spring is protected and lab checks are ongoing, while accusing opponents of spreading fear. West Nile in the Region: Greece reported a “significant” rise in West Nile virus cases, with nine deaths, as authorities stepped up fumigation in Athens. Conference League Night in Skopje: Hibernian head to Skopje for the second leg vs Shkendija with a 2-1 lead, with a severe weather alert and heat expected around the National Arena Todor Proeski. Roma Inclusion Talks: China’s ambassador met North Macedonia’s integration minister to discuss cooperation on Roma inclusion strategy 2022–2030.