Nations League, Health Angle: Scotland’s first international window under Sebastien Pocognoli continues today with a Nations League trip to Hampden Park vs Slovenia, after a 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje—an example of how travel and match load can affect athlete recovery and injury risk. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): EU experts are set to assess Albania’s AMR situation across hospitals, primary care, labs, and animal health, aiming to strengthen surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention—work that matters for the wider Western Balkans region, including North Macedonia. Cancer Care Safety: Greek authorities report a Thessaloniki clinic offering costly “alternative” cancer treatment claims, including electrical energy to “destroy cancer cells,” prompting a prosecutor’s intervention—an important reminder for patients to verify oncology credentials and evidence-based care. Public Health Alerts: West Nile virus is being reported across multiple European countries, with severe illness in a small share of cases—mosquito protection and early medical advice remain key. Medicines Trade: The US has exempted certain specialty drugs and ingredients (including orphan drugs, cell/gene therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates) from 100% tariffs for eligible jurisdictions that include North Macedonia, potentially easing access and supply planning. Tobacco Control: Serbia will introduce larger graphic smoking-cessation warnings on packs from June 1, 2027, building on regional tobacco control efforts that include North Macedonia.