AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Balkan Route Update: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will skip Serbia and Bosnia on her Western Balkans tour, citing upcoming elections, and will instead visit Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 while focusing on EU accession steps and the Growth Plan. Rail Corridor 8 Progress: About 40% of work is done on North Macedonia’s Railway Corridor 8 section from Beljakovce to Kriva Palanka, with construction of the 194-metre Bridge No. 7 and production of concrete elements underway, aiming to reach 50% by year-end. Sports—Handball 2034 Bid: North Macedonia is among the countries that have shown interest in hosting the men’s and women’s EHF EURO 2034, after 11 nations submitted letters of interest. Local Culture: Statue Fest 2026 brought performers dressed as statues to Skopje on Sept. 17, adding to the city’s busy cultural calendar. Regional Spotlight: Aroya Cruises says it completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, hosting over 4,000 athletes from 26 nations, including North Macedonia’s president among visiting dignitaries.
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