AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoIndependence Celebrations: North Macedonia marks its 35th anniversary of independence today, with flowers laid at the graves of Kiro Gligorov, Boris Trajkovski and Nikola Kljusev, plus cultural events running through the month including a Jose Carreras concert and the multimedia performance “A Brightly Shining Day” featuring 120 artists. Local Culture: The “Maškari Amende” festival returns Sept 11–12 in Šuto Orizari, celebrating 30 years of the municipality with music, youth activities, and performances including the Roma Rock School Band. Public Health: Skopje’s Infectious Diseases Clinic reports eight hospitalized cases of neuroinvasive West Nile virus and a new weekend death; authorities have intensified mosquito spraying and issued updated guidance for people over 60 and immunosuppressed patients. Film & Oscars: Kosara Mitić’s debut feature “17” has been selected as North Macedonia’s candidate for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Arts & Community: The ERIAC-backed “Maškari Amende” highlights Roma heritage through intergenerational cultural exchanges and performances. Digital Safety: UNICEF warns that nearly 20 million children aged 12–17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse, with North Macedonia flagged among higher-risk cases.
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