Ohrid Framework at 25: North Macedonia marked the 13 August anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, with officials calling it an “institutional responsibility” and a living constitutional standard—while DUI warns the current VMRO-DPMNE-led government is undermining it through moves affecting language rights and ethnic representation mechanisms. EU enlargement debate: Brussels faces a “moment of truth” over whether it can keep momentum on EU expansion as frontrunners near the finish line. Iran executions row: 26 countries including North Macedonia condemned alleged executions in Iran and the use of the death penalty; Iran’s foreign minister hit back at France, calling the criticism “blatant hypocrisy.” Health alert: West Nile virus is spreading in the region—Greece reports a “significant” rise with nine deaths, and North Macedonia has declared a Skopje-area outbreak with one death. Skopje water scare: A bottled-water rush followed rumours of contamination; the mayor publicly drank tap water and accused opponents of spreading panic. Roma inclusion diplomacy: China’s ambassador met North Macedonia’s integration minister to discuss cooperation on Roma inclusion under the 2022–2030 strategy. Football Europe night: Hibs head to Skopje for the Shkendija second leg, defending a 2-1 lead amid a severe heat warning.