AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCrisis at the top: North Macedonia is facing fresh fallout from an alleged spy leak, with prosecutors investigating a president’s office IT administrator accused of copying and encrypting secret data for a foreign intelligence service—an issue the president says surprised her, while the PM downplays it as tied to “old structures.” Regional politics: The dispute is landing amid wider Balkan tensions, including accusations from North Macedonia’s opposition that a deputy PM has links to Serbian intelligence. Language flashpoint: In Skopje, Albanian law students’ push to take the bar exam in Albanian has escalated into clashes and arrests, turning a legal demand into a broader identity fight. EU money watch: The EU Growth Plan is moving for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia, but Kosovo is at risk of losing tens of millions if reforms miss June deadlines. Transport shake-up: Lufthansa is ending Frankfurt–Skopje flights, rerouting passengers via Vienna. Culture ties: Bulgaria marks Cyril and Methodius Day with Vatican visits and renewed focus on shared Slavic heritage.
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