Wildfire Alert: North Macedonia’s Crisis Management Center issued a code red warning for very high fire risk across the eastern, central and southern regions, citing worsening conditions and 25 wildfires in the past 24 hours. Skopje Flood Memory: A decade after the 2016 flash floods that killed 22 people in the Skopje area, officials warn dangers remain as extreme weather turns deadly. Sports—Skopje on the map: Azerbaijan’s judokas won seven medals at the Skopje Junior European Cup 2026, including two golds, while the event continues to draw athletes from 33 countries. EU/Region—Energy pressure: Kosovo says electricity trading limits with Serbia cost it over €150m in 2024, pointing to blocked cross-border capacity and higher transmission costs via Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Bulgaria–North Macedonia medical dispute: Bulgaria’s president and foreign ministry renewed calls for Iva Mihailova to get medical treatment in Bulgaria after Kočani court refusals, citing risk of permanent injuries. Business/Tech: Iute Group expanded its Myiute app with iuteMarket, letting customers browse and buy partner products in Albania and North Macedonia without leaving the app.