Food Safety: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency ordered the return of 11.6 tonnes of peppers imported from North Macedonia after detecting pesticide residues above permitted levels, with intensified border checks continuing at crossings including Zlatarevo and Gyueshevo. EU Integration & Rights: Skopje marked 25 years since the Ohrid Framework Agreement, with officials stressing it as an ongoing institutional responsibility that protects community rights and supports civic equality. Ohrid Anniversary Debate: Political voices are again clashing over whether the agreement is being undermined, including disputes around language-use rules and representation mechanisms. Court & Health Access: Bulgarian MEPs renewed pressure on EU leadership over the case of Iva Mihailova, saying North Macedonia is blocking her travel for urgent medical treatment abroad. Politics & Justice: Prosecutors in Skopje charged former First Deputy PM Artan Grubi and others over alleged illegal procurement of video lottery terminals, tied to losses for the State Lottery. Sports (Skopje): Hibernian held Shkendija to a 0-0 draw in Skopje’s heat to reach the Conference League play-off against Gent after a 2-1 aggregate win. Culture: Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski premiered the documentary “Good People” at the Sarajevo Film Festival, giving a voice to Pulse nightclub survivors after the 2025 Kočani tragedy.