AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCorridor 8 Push: The EU has backed North Macedonia’s key rail link to Bulgaria with a €149m grant for the Kriva Palanka–border phase, including a cross-border tunnel—part of a wider push to accelerate Pan-European Corridor 8, now also framed as NATO-relevant for regional connectivity. Energy & Industry: HELLENiQ ENERGY reported 2Q/1H 2026 results focused on keeping fuel supply steady amid market disruption, citing alternative crude sourcing and higher diesel/jet exports. Environment & Risk: North Macedonia is battling wildfire spread as Europe’s drought worsens, with 14 open-air fires registered by Aug. 4 and air support deployed, especially around Kavadarci. Cross-border Water Governance: Greece launched a €3.07m Interreg project with North Macedonia to improve protection, monitoring and sustainable management of Lake Doirani. Labor Costs Watch: Eurostat data shows minimum wages in Europe rose in only eight of 29 countries, but real purchasing power fell in several places—North Macedonia listed among candidate countries with €624. Film & Culture: Macedonian director Marjan Gavrilovski has started shooting “Ants/Mravki,” a dark comedy drama supported by the Film Agency.
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