Energy & Infrastructure: North Macedonia’s gasification drive moves closer to reality as the Greece interconnector nears completion, paving the way for a diversified natural gas supply and a phased build-out of the domestic distribution network. Border & Travel: Summer queues are building on the North Macedonia–Greece border routes, with drivers reporting around 40 minutes of waiting at Bogorodica–Evzonoi as the holiday rush peaks and the EU Entry/Exit System adds pressure. Economy & Business: Makedonski Telekom says it won six Ookla Speedtest Awards in the first half of 2026, topping both mobile and fixed network categories in North Macedonia. Public Health: WHO warnings continue as West Nile virus cases rise across parts of Europe, including Greece, raising concerns for travellers. Environment: Lake Ohrid has avoided UNESCO’s Danger List for now, but experts warn illegal construction and wastewater problems still threaten the site, with a new five-year deadline for fixes. Politics & Governance: North Macedonia’s PM reiterated there will be no constitutional changes in the form currently demanded by the EU path conditions.