AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Bojana Davitkovska says North Macedonia’s journalists now face not just defamation suits, but SLAPP cases and coordinated online attacks, after years of defending media through political turmoil. Skopje–Kosovo Road Push: Construction has started on a 10.5-kilometre motorway link from Skopje to the Kosovo border, with tunnels, bridges and viaducts, and a four-year completion target. School Demographics Alarm: Education Minister Vesna Janevska reports first-grade enrolment for 2026-27 is already far below last year’s figure, forcing fewer classes and potential closures of small rural schools. EU Enlargement Reform: Commissioner Marta Kos outlines a reform plan for the next enlargement wave, focusing on transitional measures, internal EU changes, safeguards and gradual integration. Foreign Policy Pivot to Israel: Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski says North Macedonia wants to expand ties with Israel in defense, investment, tourism, agriculture and water management, including exploring direct flights to Skopje or Ohrid. Drug Smuggling Case: A Skopje court sentenced two men over transporting marijuana to Serbia, detailing how cannabis was packed in Skopje and shipped via trucks.
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