AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSkopje mourns Vlado Janevski: North Macedonia’s music scene is grieving the death of pop legend Vlado Janevski, 65, who died after a short illness in a Skopje hospital. Tributes poured in from fellow artists and public figures, with fans recalling his romantic ballads and his role as Macedonia’s first Eurovision representative in 1998. Heatwave danger across the Balkans: The region remains on alert as Europe’s record-breaking heat wave moves east, with health warnings and wildfires reported in multiple countries, including forecasts of up to 40°C in parts of the Balkans. Cross-border travel gets easier: Albania and North Macedonia signed an agreement to streamline border crossings with a “One Stop” system at two points, aiming to cut waiting times and speed up movement of people and goods. Skopje mayor studies crisis management abroad: Skopje Mayor Danela Arsov? (Gjorgjievski) visited Israel’s MUNI EXPO to learn how cities handle emergencies, water, traffic and digital services under pressure. US sanctions hit Western Balkans: The US sanctioned 131 people and entities across the region, including 12 in North Macedonia, targeting alleged organised crime, corruption and terrorism. Local identity dispute in Tetovo: Albanians in Tetovo protested after a court ruling could reverse street and square names adopted in 2007, potentially restoring Marshall Tito Square.
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