AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: North Macedonia officially joined the Vertical Gas Corridor, with NOMAGAS and Serbia’s Transportgas Serbia signing a memorandum in Thessaloniki to expand cross-border gas capacity and bidirectional flows, as the Greece–North Macedonia link is set to open in 2027. Market Setup: The government has asked MEMO to prepare a plan for creating a natural gas market operator, covering legal, technical, IT and financial steps, to support new interconnectors with Greece (mid-2027) and Serbia (end-2028). Foreign Policy in Kyiv: FM Timco Mucunski met Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha, with North Macedonia backing US-led and EU-supported peace efforts; Sybiha also thanked Skopje for appointing a special representative for Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and for 13 packages of military aid. Regional Memory & Culture: Bulgaria marked the 17th anniversary of the Ilinden ship disaster in Ohrid, while a new Mother Teresa feature highlights her Skopje roots. UNICEF Warning: UNICEF reports about 20 million children aged 12–17 face technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse across 21 countries, including North Macedonia. Sports & Local Interest: Hearts winger Josh McPake pushed for a Scotland call-up after a standout derby win, with Nations League fixtures including matches against North Macedonia.
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