AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail & Jobs: JYSK says it will buy out its franchise partner to bring its stores and employees in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia under its own organisation, with the takeover expected to start 1 January 2027 after approvals. Economy & Work: A World Bank report argues North Macedonia can boost growth and create more and better-paid jobs through reforms in governance, private enterprise and workforce skills, warning that without action growth could slow to about 2.4% annually by 2050. EU Accession & Diplomacy: Brussels is preparing for a new enlargement phase, with the European Commission reviewing how EU institutions and decision-making should adapt; meanwhile, Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova says Sofia is open to talks with North Macedonia without ultimatums, while linking progress to EU values and specific unresolved issues. Energy Poverty: OECD figures show energy poverty remains high in the region, with North Macedonia at 23% of households unable to keep homes warm, alongside much higher rates in Albania and Kosovo. Culture & History: The return of Tsar Samuel’s remains to Bulgaria after more than 1,000 years sparked fresh debate tied to shared history and regional politics, with North Macedonia media framing it as pressure in the wider dispute. Sports (Skopje): Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League, with Andy Robertson and Kieron Bowie highlighted as the match’s key moments.
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