AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOhrid Under Pressure: A new report warns Lake Ohrid and the historic city are facing uncontrolled construction, illegal development and tourism strain, raising fears the UNESCO site could be put on the World Heritage in Danger list. LGBTQ+ Visibility: Skopje Pride returned for its eighth year under the slogan “Let Everyone Know,” with organisers pushing back against silence and social exclusion. Language Rights at the EU Level: The European Parliament backed calls for Albanian-language exams in North Macedonia, urging equal access for Albanian-speaking students and stressing the Ohrid Framework Agreement. Cultural Heritage & Identity Politics: PM Hristijan Mickoski marked VMRO-DPMNE’s anniversary by demanding EU guarantees on identity, language and culture, while EU debates also kept pressure on constitutional changes tied to EU talks. Regional Culture & Film: KVIFF Industry Days (5–8 July) announced KVIFF Promises with 38 projects, including Central Stage and a new Book-to-Screen strand for literary adaptations. Cross-Border Tensions: The Macedonia Foundation cancelled a planned June 21 civil blockade at Bulgaria–North Macedonia border crossings after a Bulgarian embassy appeal.
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