EU Sanctions: The Council of the EU extended sanctions against Iran tied to its support for Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, with eight more European countries joining—among them North Macedonia—plus Ukraine, all expected to align national policies. Food Safety & Trade: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency ordered the return of an 11.6-tonne peppers shipment from North Macedonia after formetanate pesticide residues were found above permitted levels, with intensified border checks continuing at key checkpoints. Energy Supply: North Macedonia’s Rade Koncar delivered power transformers to help restore energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions amid ongoing attacks. Industry & Production: A report flags Albania’s industrial production slide since 2021, while North Macedonia is noted as comparatively stable in the same period. Business in Apps: Iute Group expanded its Myiute ecosystem with iuteMarket, an integrated shopping service now available in Albania and North Macedonia. Risk Watch: North Macedonia’s Crisis Management Center issued a code red fire warning for very high wildfire risk across eastern, central, and southern areas. Tech & Cyber: A global cyber security index ranks Albania top, while North Macedonia appears among the higher performers. Public Health: West Nile virus updates show North Macedonia among European countries reporting locally acquired human cases.