Court & Access to Care: In Kočani, the trial of Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova continues as her defence argues she must be allowed to travel to Bulgaria for surgery she says North Macedonia cannot provide; the hearing has featured conflicting witness accounts and questions over whether a police officer who carried out measurements for the prosecution had the required qualifications. Water Safety in Focus: In Gostivar, tap water is now safe for hygiene but still not for drinking or cooking after an outbreak of stomach problems linked to coliform contamination; authorities say hyperchlorination reduced contaminants, while bottled water continues and managers of the local utility are in custody over alleged causes. Heat & Infection Alerts: The ECDC warns that longer, warmer summers across Europe are increasing risks for multiple infections, including foodborne illnesses and mosquito- and tick-borne diseases, urging cross-border and cross-sector cooperation. Mosquito-Borne Risk: West Nile virus cases are rising in Europe, with North Macedonia among countries reporting locally acquired infections; health agencies advise protection measures like repellents and nets. Maternal Health Milestone: A Skopje hospital reports a successful IVF birth for a 61-year-old woman using donated eggs and uterine reconstruction, with mother and newborn said to be in good health. Air Pollution & Premature Deaths: Eurostat data highlight severe PM2.5 health impacts across the Western Balkans, with North Macedonia among the worst in Europe for air pollution-related premature deaths.