Border Politics & Mobility: Albania and North Macedonia signed an agreement to introduce a “One Stop” joint border control at Qafe Thane (later this month) and Blate (next month), aiming to cut waiting times and speed up people and goods movement. Local Governance: Skopje Mayor Danela Arsov Gjorgjievski is in Israel studying how municipal authorities handle crises, traffic, water management and digital services. Minority Rights & Court Fallout: Albanians in Tetovo protested after North Macedonia’s Constitutional Court struck down a 2007 decision on public place names, potentially restoring Marshall Tito Square and reigniting identity tensions. Presidential Action on Inclusion: President Stevo Pendarovski visited a Gostivar school after an 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome was effectively isolated by classmates’ parents, with the Ombudsman investigating bullying and obstruction. EU Accession Pressure: The Alliance for Albanians warned North Macedonia is “hostage to political calculations,” saying constitutional amendments are still the key condition for EU progress. Diplomatic Row: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said it is checking facts around a diplomatic note involving Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s family travel to Bulgaria, after Skopje demanded an apology. Cybersecurity: A Kaspersky-linked report describes the SharkLoader malware campaign targeting multiple countries, including North Macedonia, with attackers using tactics disguised as legitimate software.