AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomatic Tensions: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says North Macedonia will raise the Iva Mihaylova case with NATO and the EU, accusing Bulgaria of sheltering fugitives. Sofia says no border violations were found; its border system has no record of Mihaylova crossing at an official checkpoint. Prespa Links: Work is under way on a new Greece–North Macedonia border crossing, expected to restore a route closed since 1967 and boost tourism and local business. The project also includes a cross-border hiking trail. Railway Connection: North Macedonia has tendered construction of its railway corridor towards Bulgaria. An EU grant worth €149 million was signed in July, but a continuous link is unlikely before the early 2030s. Skopje Culture: Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi’s Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep won best feature at the KineNova festival, which screened 39 films across the city. Cybercrime: North Macedonian police arrested a suspect accused of administering the OLVX cybercrime marketplace. Regional Influence: BIRN reports that Serbian diaspora groups in North Macedonia received grants from Belgrade, including €84,500 for the Serbian Cultural Center in Skopje since 2023.
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