AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCorridor 8 Rail Push: The EU approved a €149m grant for North Macedonia’s third phase of the railway link toward Bulgaria, including a key cross-border tunnel—another step in accelerating Pan-European Corridor 8. Energy & Environment: Greece launched a €3.07m cross-border project with North Macedonia to improve governance and sustainable management of Lake Doirani, with joint monitoring and public awareness measures. Wildfires & Water Stress: North Macedonia is battling wildfire spread amid Europe’s drought, with 14 open-air fires recorded by Aug. 4 and heavy air support deployed, especially around Kavadarci. Regional Power Trade: Kosovo says blocked electricity trading with Serbia cost it over €150m in 2024, citing missed cross-border capacity deadlines. Aviation Connectivity: Wizz Air opened a new Palermo base with two A321neo aircraft and plans a third plus six additional routes—relevant for regional passenger and cargo flows. Finance Integration: Bosnia and Herzegovina applied to join SEPA, aiming for cheaper, faster euro cross-border payments; North Macedonia is already in SEPA. Local Industry Talent: Macedonian director Marjan Gavrilovski has started shooting “Ants,” a dark comedy drama supported by the Film Agency—spotlighting creative production capacity.
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