AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-India Cultural Diplomacy: President Droupadi Murmu made the first-ever Indian head-of-state visit to North Macedonia, meeting President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and PM Hristijan Mickoski, with talks spotlighting trade, technology and tourism. Cultural Landmark: Murmu and Siljanovska-Davkova unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust in Skopje, framed as a lasting symbol of friendship. Public Health & Water Safety: Valandovo introduced a ban on drinking tap water after arsenic levels rose above WHO guidance; the wider region is already on edge after the Gostivar stomach-illness outbreak. Finance & Accountability: Hungary launched investigations into Eximbank loans tied to North Macedonia, including EUR 2.74bn worth of deals, as part of a broader review. Film & Festival Buzz: Sarajevo Film Festival announced its feature-film jury, led by Emily Watson, with regional industry figures including Sara Klimoska and Igor Bezinović. Weather Impacts: Storms and extreme heat are hitting the Balkans, with hail and injuries reported in North Macedonia and Kosovo.
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