AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Safety in North Macedonia: Gostivar’s tap water is now safe for hygiene after coliform contamination, but still not cleared for drinking or cooking; hyperchlorination helped, while questions remain over a modernization project and delays for an extra 600m pipeline. Public Health Watch: WHO reports West Nile fever cases rising across southern Europe, with Greece and Italy seeing the steepest increases and North Macedonia listed among affected countries—mosquito-bite precautions urged. Heat & Storm Disruptions: A southern Europe heatwave is colliding with Balkan storms; in Skopje, a night storm left injuries, outages, and blocked roads, while Kosovo warns of lightning, flooding, and power damage. Digital Transformation in the Region: A Western Balkans policy brief argues the private sector and regional startup ecosystems are key to accelerating digital transformation and tackling brain drain. Local Tech Leadership: North Macedonia appoints Sedat Sulejmani as new Minister of Culture and Tourism in a reshuffle, taking over from Zoran Ljutkov. Aviation Tech Trend: China’s eVTOL “air taxi” push is expected to drive a low-altitude economy surpassing 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035. Archaeology & Heritage: Excavations at Gradište near Mlado Nagoričane uncover a rare Hellenistic ritual complex tied to elite religious practice and long-distance trade.
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