AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCorridor 10 Rail Upgrade: Serbia has published details for a double-track high-speed railway on Corridor 10 through North Macedonia, starting near the Tabanovce border crossing; the plan replaces a slower route limited by old tunnels and sharp curves, targeting up to 160 km/h for passengers and 120 km/h for freight. Energy Security: Serbia’s mining and energy minister says new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania are planned within two years, alongside upgrades to transport capacity, compressor stations and storage—discussed with the World Bank. EU Path and Bulgaria: Bulgaria’s foreign minister tells Skopje not to seek conflict with Sofia and to focus on fulfilling EU commitments, warning that progress has stalled. EU Enlargement Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa will tour the Western Balkans and co-chair the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro on June 5, with stops including Skopje. Legal/Extradition Watch: North Macedonia says it has no information that former PM Nikola Gruevski has Hungarian citizenship, after reports that it could complicate extradition. Sports—Turkey Friendly: Turkey and North Macedonia meet in a friendly in Istanbul, with Turkey aiming to build momentum ahead of the World Cup. Youth Football Call-ups: U.S. youth squads include North Macedonia opponents in June friendlies in Bulgaria, featuring players linked to the region. Press Freedom Snapshot: A new global map from RSF shows press freedom at a 25-year low, with Europe the only region rated “good.”
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