AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfires & drought: North Macedonia is battling fast-moving wildfires as Europe’s drought deepens, with Skopje hitting 37°C and the Crisis Management Center reporting 14 open-air fires by Aug. 4, including a major blaze near Kavadarci. Jobs & pay: Eurostat data for the second half of 2026 shows only eight of 29 European countries raised gross minimum wages in Jan–July, and candidate countries include North Macedonia at €624/month. EU talks pressure: Opposition SDSM accuses Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski of “secret talks” over Skopje’s EU path, after he said confidential efforts aim to resolve the Bulgaria dispute. Cross-border environment: Greece launched a €3.07m Interreg project with North Macedonia to improve governance and sustainable management of Lake Doirani. Culture spotlight: Milcho Manchevski’s documentary “Good People” is set for world premiere in the Sarajevo Film Festival competition. Sports (Skopje link): Hibs host Shkendija in the Conference League third qualifying round first leg, with the return trip to North Macedonia following in hot conditions.
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