AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSports & Tech Infrastructure: The 2026 CEV Men’s EuroVolley runs Sept 9–26 across four host nations, with North Macedonia in Pool B in Sofia; the winner earns a direct LA28 quota berth and top three qualify for the 2027 Men’s World Cup. Renewables Finance: Alcazar Energy Partners reached financial close on the Štip wind farm, a 131.25 MW project in North Macedonia backed by €115M+ in senior debt from EBRD/IFC and others, aiming to start construction on later phases. Space & Connectivity: 4iG Group and SpaceX signed deals for Starlink Mobile across Hungary and the Western Balkans, plus “sovereign and secure” satellite communications support for national capabilities. Child Safety Online: UNICEF’s “Through Children’s Eyes” estimates 20M kids (12–17) in 21 countries faced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse; in North Macedonia, reported mental-health risk is among the highest. Local Tech Talent: A Giesecke+Devrient unit, Netcetera, says much of its software development has long been done in North Macedonia, highlighting the country’s role in secure digital payments. Science & Education: North Macedonia marked its 35th independence anniversary, including a presidential panel with students and mentors from international science olympiads.
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