EU Accession Talks: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says progress for North Macedonia is now “in writing,” with the next intergovernmental conference tied to constitutional amendments to include Bulgarians, and she points to faster reform delivery in Ukraine and Moldova as the benchmark. EU Conditionality Debate: French Ambassador Christophe Le Rigoleur argues the 2022 EU “compromise” is an EU-North Macedonia text, not a Bulgaria-only deal, and says it won’t be reopened. Regional Diplomacy: Italy’s Deputy FM Edmondo Cirielli visited Skopje and Kosovo, reiterating support for North Macedonia’s EU path and backing EU-facilitated Serbia-Kosovo normalization. Ukraine Support: Zelensky and NATO chief Mark Rutte are set to attend the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris; Moldova and North Macedonia are joining as the bloc seeks security guarantees and pressure on Russia. Energy Infrastructure: A broadened Vertical Corridor gas technical meeting in Athens now includes operators from North Macedonia plus new participants Slovakia and Hungary, aiming to expand non-Russian gas flows via Greece. Border Incident: Three North Macedonian officials were reportedly stopped at Albania’s Qafë Thanë crossing and later told they were banned, linked by media to alleged involvement in Tirana protests. Aviation Safety: A Ryanair Boeing 737 emergency landing in Greece followed a right-engine issue, cabin decompression and a dislodged passenger window; North Macedonia’s investigators are set to lead. Culture & Community: The Galicnik Wedding Festival runs July 10–12, featuring real newlyweds and traditional customs under the Macedonian President’s patronage.