Design & Architecture: The A’ Design Award & Competition’s 2026–2027 call for entries is now open, with the latest roundup highlighting 20 winning projects across 196 categories, from architecture and interiors to product and interaction design. Court & Rights: In Kocani, the Basic Court heard the next stage of the case against Iva Mihaylova over a fatal 2025 traffic crash; the trial is set to resume September 28 with accident-reconstruction expert testimony, while Bulgarian politicians argue her civil and human rights and access to treatment in Bulgaria must be guaranteed. Performing Arts: Targovishte State Puppet Theatre will represent Bulgaria at Podgorica’s International Puppet Festival (Sept 2–5) with “Adventures with Karlsson,” based on Astrid Lindgren, featuring music by David Kokonchev. Film: Skopje’s MakeDox Creative Documentary Festival crowned Switzerland’s “Tristan Forever” with the Onion Award for Best Film, while “To the West, In Zapata” won the Young Onion Award. Local Culture: Bosnian artist Amer Hadžić opened his solo exhibition “WHATEVER” at the Kavadarci Museum Gallery as part of the venue’s 50th-anniversary program, running with 28 works exploring identity and modern life. Demographics & Education: North Macedonia’s first-grade intake is sharply down for 2026–27, with expectations of fewer classes and potential closures of small rural schools. Media Business: Telekom Srbija says it plans to acquire control of Belgrade’s River Media, expanding its regional media footprint. Sports (Regional): Cablenet and Arena Sport signed a three-year deal to broadcast Cypriot club matches in North Macedonia and other Balkan markets.