AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU4Health Access: The EU signed an agreement associating North Macedonia with EU4Health, letting public and private health entities access funding from 1 January 2026 to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, cancer and cardiovascular care, mental health for young people, critical medicines and cross-border health threats. AI for Health & Research: North Macedonia launched the Vezilka project for a national AI center, linking universities, public institutions and private firms with European AI infrastructure, with €6.2m total funding over three years. Cross-Border Citizen Support: Ombudsmen from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia agreed to help people facing problems across borders, including healthcare access and civil documents. Heat & Health Risks: A new Europe-wide heatwave is pushing health warnings for vulnerable groups; in the Balkans, temperatures up to around 39°C are expected, with alerts aimed at protecting people most at risk. Air Pollution & Public Health: A Bankwatch report says Western Balkans coal plants breached sulphur dioxide limits in 2025 (6.6x over permitted levels), with dust pollution also spiking—raising ongoing health concerns.
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