AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospitality Expansion: TGI Fridays signs a landmark development deal with Devolli Group to open 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the brand’s first expansion into the Balkans under a franchise-first growth push. Energy Storage Build-out: North Macedonia’s BESS market is starting to develop fast, with Solar Macedonia saying 2026 plans include both standalone battery systems and batteries integrated into existing solar plants to improve arbitrage and investment returns. Gas Infrastructure Push: North Macedonia (NOMAGAS) and Serbia (Transportgas Serbia) formally join the Vertical Gas Corridor via an MoU in Thessaloniki, aiming for stronger south-to-north supply options through Greece and access to LNG routes. Cross-border Logistics Pressure: Regional hauliers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia announce EU border blockades from 14 September over the 90-day Schengen stay limit for Western Balkan professional drivers. Local Industry Watch: A Dutch lottery operator escalates action against offshore gambling platform Skyhills, with corporate links reported across multiple jurisdictions including North Macedonia.
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