UNESCO & Ohrid Region: The Lake Ohrid area has avoided being put on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger, but experts say the real problems are still there—illegal construction, uncontrolled urban growth, shoreline damage, weak wastewater management, and insufficient protection for the fragile ecosystem. UNESCO has given Albania and North Macedonia a five-year deadline to deliver fixes. Monetary Policy: North Macedonia’s central bank kept the key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% as inflation cools to 3.4% in June, while warning that energy prices, the war in Ukraine, and Middle East escalation still pose risks. EU Accession Standoff: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski again said there will be no constitutional changes “in the form currently demanded,” arguing Skopje will seek a sustainable solution tied to EU membership. Public Health: West Nile virus cases are rising across Europe; WHO reports locally acquired cases including in North Macedonia, as warmer weather expands mosquito spread. Skopje Culture: The Macedonian documentary “The Tale of Silyan / Siljan” earned two Primetime Emmy nominations, with National Geographic handling worldwide distribution. Sports (Italy): Roberto Mancini was reappointed Italy coach amid federation turmoil after World Cup qualification failures, with Claudio Ranieri named technical director.