AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Funding Watch: Albania has received the most money so far under the EU’s Western Balkans Growth Plan (€212m by May 2026), with Serbia (€168m) and North Macedonia (€141m) next, while Bosnia and Herzegovina has received nothing yet; payments hinge on completing reforms tied to rule of law and public institutions. Public Health Alert: North Macedonia is on heightened alert after West Nile fever deaths rose to four among 38 confirmed cases this year, with three fatalities in the past week; most infections are in the Skopje area and mainly affect people over 60, as authorities intensify mosquito control and public protection efforts. Diplomacy & Appointments: Career diplomat Krum Efremov is set to become North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Bulgaria, as Skopje stresses ongoing dialogue with Sofia on issues linked to EU integration. Regional Energy Deal: Kosovo and North Macedonia’s state energy firms signed a three-year coal agreement for about 3 million tonnes at €24.40 per tonne to support additional electricity generation. Sports Diplomacy: The Mediterranean Games open Friday in Taranto, with Türkiye set to face North Macedonia in women’s volleyball before the official opening ceremony.
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