AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSkopje Crime: A 44-year-old man pleaded guilty to setting fire to two Bulgarian Embassy cars in June; the court will hear his psychiatric assessment on November 11. Four people have also been arrested over two robbery-homicides in Gjorche Petrov. EU Accession: Slovakia’s foreign minister visited Skopje, voicing support for North Macedonia’s EU path. Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski said talks with Bulgaria, EU institutions and member states are continuing, though no bilateral meeting with Bulgaria is planned. Trade and Jobs: Bulgaria turned back more than 21 tonnes of North Macedonian apples after tests found an EU-banned pesticide. North Macedonia and the ILO signed a 2026–2030 programme focused on job quality, skills and women’s employment. Regional Ties: Opposition SDSM is seeking an investigation into alleged Serbian bank transfers to North Macedonia and Russia; the National Bank says it supervises domestic banks within its legal powers. Culture: North Macedonia will return to Eurovision in 2027 after a four-year absence, with the contest set for Burgas, Bulgaria.
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