AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndependence Day spending: North Macedonia’s 35th anniversary celebrations (Sept. 8) cost €5.5 million, with about €4.9 million covered by the State Lottery and €650,000 from “socially responsible” companies, according to government figures. UAE cultural ties: North Macedonia’s ambassador to the UAE backed “Balkan Cultures” as Guest of Honour at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, running Sept. 13–18, as a boost for dialogue with Arab audiences. Health update for a Skopje-linked star: Napoli says Scott McTominay’s heart surgery in Manchester was a “complete success”; he will rest two weeks, return to training next week, and is expected to be available for Scotland’s November matches including games against North Macedonia. Regional transport pressure: Bulgaria’s foreign ministry warns of coordinated EU border blockades by carriers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with North Macedonia also expected to join on Sept. 14. Sports—volleyball standings: Ukraine beat hosts Bulgaria 3-1 in Sofia, while North Macedonia remains winless in Group B after earlier losses to Ukraine. Public health: Skopje reported another West Nile virus death, bringing fatalities to eight.
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