AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Pressure: North Macedonia’s former foreign minister Bujar Osmani says the stalled EU path is hurting development and that Skopje’s “indispensable” Bulgaria conditions boil down to constitutional amendments and an action plan on minority rights—arguing the final vote should wait for Sofia’s agreement on the plan’s content. Wildfire Readiness: The Protection and Rescue Directorate is recruiting experienced former police, soldiers and firefighters as drivers, pump operators and field responders for the summer wildfire season, with pay of €2,150 for three months. Regional Transport Warning: The European Court of Auditors warns Western Balkans states, including North Macedonia, are set to miss the 2030 deadline for the core trans-European transport network due to project delays and weak supervision. Skopje Air Quality: A Europe-wide PM2.5 map links premature deaths to pollution sources, naming North Macedonia’s Skopski region as among the worst affected in 2023. Business Ties: Türkiye and North Macedonia met in Istanbul to push trade growth toward $2 billion, citing $886 million trade in 2025 and Turkish contracting activity in North Macedonia. World Cup Spotlight: Canada’s World Cup opener vs Bosnia in Toronto dominates coverage, with Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko returning at 40 and Canada hoping for a first-ever home World Cup win.
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