AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPress Freedom & Law: Bojana Davitkovska reflects on defending journalists in North Macedonia, from the “Black Monday” 2012 parliamentary crackdown to today’s pressure via SLAPP suits and online smear campaigns. Education & Demographics: Education Minister Vesna Janevska says first-grade enrolment for 2026-27 is already far below last year’s 17,921, with the country losing about 8,800 first-graders (nearly 38%) over a decade—prompting fewer classes and expected rural school closures. Film & Industry: CineLink Industry Days at the Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped with winners across co-production, work-in-progress and drama, including North Macedonia’s “The Taste of the Peach” taking a CineLink award. Cinema Spotlight: Sandra Wollner’s “Everytime” won the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film at Sarajevo, while the festival’s awards also highlighted regional talent. Sports Media: Cablenet expands sports coverage via a three-year Arena Sport deal, bringing Cypriot football rights to markets including North Macedonia. Local Arts: Bosnian artist Amer Hadžić opened “WHATEVER” at the Kavadarci Museum Gallery in North Macedonia, blending memory, pop culture and identity.
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