AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomacy: Career diplomat Krum Efremov has been named North Macedonia’s new ambassador to Bulgaria, with Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski saying the appointment is now unclassified and part of ongoing Skopje–Sofia dialogue on European integration issues. Public Safety & Health: West Nile virus is surging in Greece and spreading across Europe, with ECDC urging people to avoid mosquito bites as cases and deaths rise—especially among older adults. Border Controls: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency says an 11.6-ton shipment of peppers from North Macedonia was sent back after pesticide residues were found above permitted levels. Culture & Film: Macedonian director Igor Aleksov has started shooting “The Secret of the Bare Hill,” a thriller-drama blending horror and fantasy, while Marjan Gavrilovski began filming “Ants,” a black comedy-thriller tackling prejudice and a murder investigation. Environment: In Sar Mountain National Park, dismantling work has begun to remove infrastructure tied to two abandoned small hydropower plans in the Leshnica Valley. Sports (Local Interest): New Raiders defender Richard Brown is on a 15-day trial with promoted FK Skopje.
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