AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Accession Friction: Bulgaria’s Iva Mihaylova case is back in court in Kočani, with Sofia using the trial of a dual Bulgarian-Macedonian citizen accused of a fatal October crash to add pressure in North Macedonia’s stalled EU path; Bulgarian MPs backed her, her passports were seized, and Bulgaria has asked the European Commission to monitor the matter. Schengen Clash: EU rejected Western Balkan truckers’ demand to extend Schengen stays beyond the 90/180 rule, as drivers from Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro and North Macedonia warn of border blockades from September 14. Housing Watch: Skopje apartment prices jumped 29% year-on-year, with average asking prices rising to about €2,153 per square metre despite weaker sales. Labour Market: North Macedonia is increasingly relying on foreign workers even as unemployment remains high, with the employment agency issuing thousands of procedures for workers from countries including Bangladesh, Turkey and Nepal. Sports—Local Angle: North Macedonia forward Bojan Miovski is reportedly on Feyenoord’s radar after Ayase Ueda’s exit, while Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will miss Nations League games after Napoli confirmed minor heart surgery.
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