AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia–North Macedonia Cultural & Media Links: President Droupadi Murmu’s Skopje visit put cinema on the agenda, with talks highlighting Tamil films as a way to boost tourism and people-to-people ties, and an invitation for North Macedonia to join India’s WAVES entertainment summit. Diplomacy & Public Art: Murmu and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust at the Museum of the City of Skopje, framed as a lasting symbol of friendship. Health & Accountability in Skopje’s Region: Gostivar prosecutors opened an investigation into drinking-water contamination after a stomach illness outbreak and an epidemic declaration, targeting Komunalec officials over alleged contaminated water transfers. Climate Shock Hits the Balkans: Severe storms and extreme winds damaged homes and infrastructure in Skopje (hundreds of vehicles, trees down) and injured people in North Macedonia and Kosovo, while hailstorms followed heat-driven wildfire risk across Europe. Film Festival Spotlight: Sarajevo Film Festival’s feature-film jury was announced, with Emily Watson leading alongside European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol and North Macedonia’s Sara Klimoska. Women’s Football (Europe): Athlone Town advanced in the Women’s Champions League qualifiers after beating Skopje 4-0, setting up their next match in Poland.
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