AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Media Watch: A new regional study on how social media platforms and recommendation systems shape access to news across Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye highlights growing regulatory pressure and audience gatekeeping. Transport & Energy: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirm the natural gas interconnector schedule, targeting completion in 2027, while Skopje also sees A1 begin staged 3G shutdowns in Kavadarci and Probistip. EU Accession & Funding: Western Balkan governments face EU Growth Plan funding risks if reform targets aren’t met by July 15, and North Macedonia’s election law debate heats up over diaspora e-voting and integrity concerns. Regional Politics & Integrity: A Bitola cultural centre urges PM Mickoski to “tell the truth” on an EP report, while another think tank warns North Macedonia’s institutions are eroding integrity. Business & Travel: Qatar takes part in a sustainability forum in Skopje; Greek retailer Vero Holding announces new store plans in North Macedonia and Serbia; BlaBlaCar expands further across Europe. Sports: North Macedonia beat Ireland 77-56 in EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers in Skopje, keeping their perfect run alive.
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