Antitrust & Media: Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger until June 1, 2027 (or until U.S. lawsuits end), after a California-led coalition won a temporary restraining order—keeping pressure on the deal’s competition and pricing claims. Public Health: Eurostat data show Albania ranks 4th in Europe for premature deaths tied to PM2.5, underscoring how air pollution remains a major Western Balkans health risk. Water Safety in North Macedonia: Valandovo imposed a ban on tap water for drinking after arsenic levels rose above WHO guidance; the water is still considered safe for industrial use and bathing while contamination sources are investigated. Ohrid Protection: UNESCO postponed adding Ohrid Region to the “in danger” list, giving North Macedonia until 2030 to meet protection recommendations, with a new progress report due in early 2027. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s first-ever visit to North Macedonia (as part of a three-nation tour) focused on doubling bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in tourism, hospitality, filmmaking, and tech. Border Infrastructure: Bulgaria–North Macedonia’s Klepalo border crossing is on track for completion by 2029, with €11m allocated and construction steps moving forward. Health Alerts: WHO and European health agencies are urging mosquito-bite prevention as West Nile virus cases rise across parts of Europe, including North Macedonia. Culture & Industry: Macedonian documentary “The Tale of Silyan/Siljan” earned two Primetime Emmy nominations, boosting visibility for local film production and global distribution.