Legal Accountability: Skopje prosecutors have charged Artan Grubi, North Macedonia’s former First Deputy Prime Minister, and seven others over alleged abuse of office tied to the purchase of video lottery terminals that were reportedly illegal to operate, costing the State Lottery over €8.2 million; Grubi denies wrongdoing, and prosecutors are seeking to extend his house arrest while asking for detention for another accused, with Grubi having fled the country in 2024. Press Freedom: EUalive and IBNA back journalist Erol Rizaov after death threats and ethnically targeted insults appeared under his Nezavisen.mk column and on his Facebook page, urging authorities to identify those responsible and refer the case for prosecution if criminal elements are found. Peace & Identity: North Macedonia marked the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement signed on 13 August 2001, with officials stressing it as an ongoing institutional responsibility and a living constitutional standard for inclusiveness and equitable representation. Roma Inclusion & Diplomacy: China’s ambassador Jiang Xiaoyan met Integration Minister Erdjan Demir to discuss cooperation on Roma inclusion under the 2022–2030 strategy, including capacity building and China’s ethnic unity approach. Culture & Film: Sarajevo Film Festival programming highlights regional women’s authorship through the “Sister Sister” initiative, with North Macedonia’s Teona Mitevska among the launch figures, while another Sarajevo tribute program celebrates Béla Tarr’s legacy through former Film Factory students. Language & Rights: DUI has demanded Albanian be restored to state border signage at Tabanoc, arguing the change violated constitutional and legal rules on official language use.