AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFilm & Creative Industries: Skopje’s “17” (Black Cat Production) has been selected as North Macedonia’s candidate for the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film, a North Macedonia–Serbia–Slovenia coproduction now backed by Totem Films ahead of Berlinale’s Perspectives. Telecom & Space: 4iG Group and SpaceX signed Europe’s first Starlink Mobile deal for mobile satellite connectivity across Hungary and the Western Balkans, plus “Sovereign Solutions” for secure national satellite communications. Energy Diplomacy: Energy Minister Iva Petrova is set to attend the 10th Southeast Europe Energy Forum in Thessaloniki, with North Macedonia’s participation highlighted among ministers and investors. Banking & Risk Controls: Hungary opened a criminal probe into Eximbank mismanagement, including a €1bn North Macedonia loan, after police seized thousands of pages tied to alleged irregularities. Labour Market: North Macedonia is increasingly issuing opinions for foreign workers despite high registered unemployment, with demand strongest in manufacturing, construction, and accommodation/food services. Transport & Logistics: Western Balkan truckers, including in Skopje, threaten new EU border blockades over Schengen 90/180 stay limits for professional drivers. Defence Industry: ATS/ Demirovski reporting points to ongoing scrutiny around North Macedonia’s ammo production and regional competition.
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