AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoEnergy & Renewables: Slovenia’s Gen-I has bought three utility-scale battery storage systems in Bulgaria (Belovo, Momchilgrad, Parvomay 1), adding 30 MW/76 MWh and lifting its subsidiary Gen-I Invest portfolio to 42 MW/100 MWh, with a target of 100 MW by year-end; the group also points to its earlier solar builds in North Macedonia (29 MW total). Environment & Power: A Bankwatch report says coal plants across the Western Balkans—including North Macedonia—breached sulphur dioxide limits in 2025, with SO₂ emissions at 6.6 times permitted levels regionwide and dust pollution at 2.9 times the ceiling, despite enforcement deadlines under the Energy Community Treaty. Retail & Logistics: Viva Fresh Group opened a new SPAR store in Bitola and says it will invest over €45 million in North Macedonia over the next three years, including a new logistics centre and conversions to the SPAR format. Air Travel & Border Tech: Airports and airlines warn the EU’s Entry/Exit System is “not working fine,” citing long queues and missed flights just weeks before summer holidays. Housing Costs: Eurostat data puts average rent for a two-bedroom flat at €470 in Skopje, while European capitals like Geneva and London top the list, underlining affordability pressure across the region.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
