AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Trade: A new Energy Community Secretariat report says Albania’s electricity exports to the EU get a default CBAM emission factor of zero, thanks to a hydropower-heavy mix—while North Macedonia’s calculated carbon cost is listed at about EUR 66.773 per MWh, putting regional exporters under very different carbon pricing. Infrastructure & Energy Security: North Macedonia’s gasification push moves forward as the Greece interconnector nears completion, aiming to diversify supply and enable phased expansion of the domestic gas distribution network. Transport Connectivity: Bulgaria and North Macedonia launched the joint committee for a cross-border railway tunnel under Corridor 8, setting rules and a preliminary timetable and discussing financing options. Payments & Retail Tech: Nayax has launched its cashless payment suite in North Macedonia, targeting unattended commerce like vending, parking, EV charging and self-service kiosks. Regional Business & Government: Serbian PM Djuro Macut met North Macedonia’s Hristijan Mickoski in Ohrid, flagging transport, energy connectivity, agriculture and tourism as key growth areas. Environment: Wildfire data show parts of Europe facing their worst season in years, while the Balkans—including North Macedonia—sit below historical wildfire medians.
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