Schengen Pressure on Logistics: Truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia protested outside EU delegations in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje, demanding changes to the 90/180-day Schengen stay limits for professional drivers and warning of new border blockades from September 14 if Brussels doesn’t act. Gas Connectivity Push: NOMAGAS signed with Rapid Build for the design and construction of the North Macedonia–Serbia gas interconnector, a 70-kilometre link aimed at boosting supply security and regional market access, with completion targeted by 2027. Data Centre Investment Talks: PM Hristijan Mickoski said North Macedonia is negotiating with five to six potential investors for data centre projects, while also stressing the role of gas-fired power generation to support demand. Road Infrastructure Start: Construction began on a 10.5-kilometre motorway from Skopje to the Kosovo border, featuring tunnels, viaducts and bridges, with a four-year timeline and a wider corridor impact. Energy Tech in the Region: Hungary’s 4iG launched an energy division and holding company, exploring wind, storage and potential SMR deployments that include opportunities in North Macedonia. Agriculture Market Reality Check: Northern Macedonian table grape harvest is strong, but growers report lower-than-expected prices and tougher competition from Greece, Spain and Italy.