AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSarajevo Film Festival: Skopje director Milcho Manchevski’s documentary Good People / Dobri lugje lands a world premiere in Sarajevo’s 2026 Competition Programme, following survivors of North Macedonia’s nightclub fire and focusing on resilience over spectacle. Sarajevo Film Festival (Open Air): The festival also unveiled its Open Air and Open Air Premiere lineups, including Fatherland (opening) and No Man’s Land (closing), plus regional premieres like Štante’s The Lost Son. Folk Culture: Bosilegrad’s “Horo Se Vie” International Folklore Festival drew 30+ groups and 1,000+ performers from Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro, ending with a gala concert and communal horo dance. Public Health: West Nile fever is expected to peak in August into mid-September; Bulgaria’s infectious disease chief says cases may already be circulating, with North Macedonia listed among countries reporting confirmed infections. Travel & Culture: A new “Travel Dupe Index” highlights budget-friendly alternatives to overtouristed hotspots, with Skopje named among the cheapest 3-star options in Europe. Sports (North Macedonia link): UEFA Conference League qualifiers put North Macedonian side Shkendija in the spotlight as they prepare for Hibs, with injury concerns eased ahead of the tie.
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