Rail & Corridor 10: Serbia’s environmental ministry has published details for a double-track high-speed upgrade on Corridor 10 through North Macedonia, with works planned near the Tabanovce border crossing; the plan targets up to 160 km/h passenger and 120 km/h freight, replacing sections limited by six tunnels and tight curves. Gas Infrastructure: Serbia’s Mining and Energy minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic says new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania are due within two years, alongside pipeline, compressor and storage capacity upgrades supported by a multi-phase World Bank-backed programme. Energy Cooperation: North Macedonia and Croatia move to deepen ties with a strategic cooperation agreement and an energy-sector memorandum, focused on regional interconnections and joint infrastructure. EU Enlargement Watch: EU Parliament committee discussions flag North Macedonia’s accession process as still at a standstill, while also reviewing Western Balkans progress and rule-of-law concerns. Retail Demand Signal: North Macedonia’s retail sales grew 2.1% year-on-year in April, with food and essential categories driving the strongest turnover gains. STEM & Industry Talent: Global Engineer Girls events in Türkiye bring new cohorts of young women in engineering from North Macedonia-linked participation and regional partners, reinforcing skills pipelines for future industry.