AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNorth Macedonia Energy & Industry: The gasification push gets a boost as North Macedonia’s Greece interconnector nears completion, paving the way for phased gasification and a wider domestic gas distribution network. Regional Infrastructure: Bulgaria and North Macedonia kick off the joint committee work for a cross-border railway tunnel under Corridor 8, setting rules and a preliminary timetable while discussing financing options. Bilateral Business & Energy Links: Serbia’s PM Djuro Macut meets North Macedonia’s Hristijan Mickoski in Ohrid, with transport, energy connectivity, agriculture and tourism flagged as top cooperation areas, including rail upgrades and gas interconnector plans. Payments & Retail Modernization: Nayax launches its full cashless payment suite in North Macedonia, targeting unattended commerce like vending, parking and EV charging with card acceptance plus merchant tools. Monetary Policy: North Macedonia’s central bank keeps the key interest rate at 4.25% as inflation cools but external risks from geopolitics and energy prices remain. Environment & Risk: Europe’s wildfire season is worsening amid a strengthening El Niño, while the Balkans—including North Macedonia—are currently below their historical wildfire median.
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