AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSkopje Culture & Tech: North Macedonia officially launched the Vezilka project, a national AI center meant to link universities, public institutions and private firms with Europe’s AI infrastructure, with a €6.2m budget and EU support via Horizon Europe and EuroHPC. Heritage & Infrastructure: Bitola’s long-abandoned Partizan cinema is set for a major reconstruction into a contemporary multifunctional cultural center, with completion targeted by end of 2027. Pride & Rights: Skopje held its eighth annual Pride under “Let Everyone Know,” with organisers pushing back against silence and exclusion. Faith & Community: A “Real Pride Parade” in Bitola drew thousands defending Orthodox Christian family norms and children’s upbringing, framing it as a counter-event to Pride. Environment & Tourism Pressure: Calls are growing to protect the Ohrid region as uncontrolled construction and tourism strain UNESCO-listed heritage, with fears Lake Ohrid could face danger status. Wildlife Protection: Dojran Lake’s bird sanctuary may be added to Natura 2000, but shrinking habitats and water-level swings threaten its future. International Cultural Spotlight: A guide to Islamic history city breaks this summer highlights Mostar’s Stari Most and Ottoman-era heritage. Sports & Youth: Ireland named six uncapped players ahead of EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers in Skopje and Baku, with a friendly in Los Angeles also on the calendar.
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