AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Health Warnings: A record-breaking heatwave is moving east across Europe, with the Balkans—including North Macedonia—bracing for dangerous temperatures up to around 39°C and issuing health alerts, especially for vulnerable groups. EU4Health Funding for North Macedonia: The EU has signed an agreement associating North Macedonia to EU4Health, unlocking retroactive funding from 1 January 2026 to support prevention, diagnosis, treatment, mental health services for young people, and cross-border health threats. Cross-Border Ombudsman Support: Ombudsmen from Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia agreed to help citizens facing problems across borders, including healthcare access and civil documents, with a joint yearly human-rights report planned. Coal Pollution & Public Health Risk: A watchdog report says Western Balkans coal plants—covering Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia—breached sulphur dioxide and dust pollution limits in 2025, highlighting ongoing health costs from coal dependence. AI for Health Systems (Digital Capacity): North Macedonia launched the Vezilka project for a national AI center, connecting researchers, public institutions, and the private sector to European AI infrastructure.
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