AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Enlargement & Diplomacy: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Skopje on Friday, Oct 2, to discuss North Macedonia’s EU path and the Bulgaria dispute, as she also pushes “gradual integration” across the Western Balkans. Regional Politics: In Tirana, von der Leyen’s talks with Edi Rama sparked protests and clashes under the “No EU with Rama” slogan, while Albania signals it wants to close more EU chapters before year-end. Security: North Macedonia police arrested five in Skopje raids targeting an alleged ISIS-linked network tied to illegal weapons trafficking, seizing firearms, ammo, propaganda and cash. Sports (Nations League): Slovenia beat North Macedonia 2-0, leaving the team bottom with zero points, while Scotland’s scoring drought continued in a Nations League match. Energy & Economy: A US-backed antimony project in North Macedonia received $5m for development work, aiming to diversify critical minerals supply. Culture: Cyprus cinemas announced late-October screenings for “Motherwitch,” a dark fantasy shot entirely in Cyprus.
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