AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoMedical Travel Dispute: North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry says Bulgaria is using all communication channels after a Kocani court refused to let dual citizen Iva Mihailova leave for urgent treatment of a serious neurological condition, with Bulgaria’s side warning of irreversible harm if delays continue. West Nile Alert (Skopje): Health authorities have declared a West Nile fever outbreak across Skopje and five nearby municipalities, confirming 26 cases by Aug. 11 and reporting one death, while urging residents to prevent mosquito bites. Regional Outbreak Pressure (Greece): Greece reported a sharp rise in West Nile infections—45 new cases in a week, bringing totals to 110 and deaths to 9—prompting increased mosquito-control measures around Athens. Public Health Risk (Water Rumours): A Skopje bottled-water rush followed online claims about tap water contamination; the mayor publicly tested the water, blamed misinformation, and pointed to ongoing lab checks tied to the Rašče spring. EU Health/Justice Watch: Bulgarian MEPs and President Iliana Iotova renewed calls to EU leaders and North Macedonia’s government over Mihailova’s denied medical travel, framing it as a humanitarian and rule-of-law issue.
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