AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder Deal: Albania and North Macedonia signed an agreement to speed up travel and trade with a “One Stop” system at Qafe Thane (from later this month) and Blate (next month), using joint border control instead of separate checks. Local Politics: Albanians in Tetovo protested after a court ruling that could undo 2007 renaming of public spaces, including a possible return of Marshall Tito Square instead of Iliria Square. City Governance: Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski is in Israel to study how municipalities handle crises, emergency preparedness, traffic, water management and digital services. Diplomacy Row: North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski renewed claims of an “eastern neighbor” campaign, while Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said it is checking facts around a diplomatic note linked to events from January 6. Cybersecurity: Kaspersky reported a new malware campaign, StrikeShark, using a dropper called SharkLoader, targeting organizations including in North Macedonia. EU Path: The Alliance for Albanians warned North Macedonia remains “hostage to political calculations” and urged constitutional amendments to unlock EU progress. Culture: A photo exhibition by Vihra Velkova opened in Skopje, featuring large-format sea-themed works. Travel Tip: National Geographic highlighted Ohrid as a standout lake town in North Macedonia.
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