AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Build-Up: Türkiye’s coach Vincenzo Montella has unveiled a 35-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with camp starting May 22 and warm-ups including a June 1 friendly vs North Macedonia in Istanbul—another sign of the region’s football momentum. Macedonian Cinema in Cannes: The North Macedonia Film Agency is back at Marché du Film in Cannes via the SEE Pavilion, with support for new projects and a market screening for “Anomalie” (working title “Tenant”). Skopje on Screen: Filming has begun in Skopje on Stojan Vujičić’s second feature “Snowman / Sneshko,” a fantasy-tinged coming-of-age coproduction supported by the Film Agency. Budget Pressure: North Macedonia has started work on a 2026 budget rebalance, aiming to protect living standards while keeping macro stability amid global uncertainty. EU Friction: Skopje has summoned Bulgaria’s ambassador over Sofia’s use of “North Macedonian,” keeping identity politics firmly in the spotlight. Safety & Justice: North Macedonia prosecutors are preparing charges in what’s believed to be the country’s first serial femicide case.
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