Diplomacy in Doha: Qatar and North Macedonia held political talks in Doha between foreign ministers Timcho Mucunski and Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, agreeing to set up regular consultations, expand diplomatic training, and introduce visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic/special/official passports. Energy Security: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirmed the natural gas interconnector schedule, saying the pipeline is expected to be completed in 2027. Regional Economy & Sustainability: Qatar took part in a sustainability forum in Skopje focused on turning sustainability into a competitive advantage and strengthening resilient institutions, with PM Hristijan Mickoski and FM Timcho Mucunski in attendance. Transport & Trade Links: A new logistics and warehouse complex is planned at Constantine the Great Airport in Nis to serve southern Serbia and the Western Balkans, including North Macedonia. EU Border Friction: A major airport boss urged the EU to pause its entry/exit border system (EES), blaming a “design flaw” for doubled processing times and border chaos. Sports (Skopje): WTT M25 tennis in Skopje set up a final after Vladyslav Orlov beat Stefan Popovic in a comeback; local player Kalini Ivanovski awaits in the decider. Integrity Watch: A think tank warned that North Macedonia’s integrity crisis is visible when institutions meant to uphold ethics fail to do so.