AGP Executive Report

Sustainable Design: North Macedonia is among the countries represented in the European Commission’s 2026 New European Bauhaus prizes, which recognise sustainable, inclusive and attractive projects. Wildlife Protection: A new EU-backed project will protect Egyptian vultures along their migration route from the Balkans to Africa, targeting poisoning, illegal killing and dangerous power lines. Prespa Protection: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have agreed to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, joining forces to safeguard its biodiversity, natural environment and cultural heritage.

Prespa Protection: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, recognizing its biodiversity, natural landscapes and shared cultural heritage. Migratory Birds: A new EU-backed project will protect Egyptian Vultures along their migration route from Balkan breeding grounds to Africa, targeting poisoning, unsafe power lines and illegal killing. The work spans 15 organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Migratory Wildlife: North Macedonia’s Balkan region is part of an international effort to protect the endangered Egyptian Vulture along its 5,000-kilometre route between European breeding grounds and African wintering areas. The EU-backed project will target poisoning, poaching and electrocution from unsafe power lines. Prespa’s Natural Heritage: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, citing its biodiversity, natural environment and cultural heritage. The bid aims to raise the area’s profile and strengthen cross-border cooperation to protect and promote it.

Migratory Vultures: A new EU-backed project involving 15 organisations will protect Egyptian vultures across their Balkan breeding grounds and migration routes to Africa. Work will target poisoning, illegal killing and dangerous power lines, threats that can affect many migratory birds. Prespa Protection: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, recognising its biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage. The bid builds on decades of cross-border cooperation.

Wildlife Protection: A new EU-backed project is bringing 15 partners together to protect Egyptian vultures across their Balkan breeding grounds and African migration routes. The birds travel more than 5,000 kilometres and face poisoning, poaching and unsafe power lines; safer infrastructure and stronger anti-poaching efforts could also benefit other migratory species. Prespa’s Future: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, recognising its rich biodiversity and shared cultural heritage. The bid could strengthen cross-border cooperation to protect and promote this unique landscape.

Migratory Birds: An EU-backed project bringing together 15 organisations aims to protect Egyptian Vultures across their Balkan breeding grounds and migration route to Africa. It will tackle poisoning, poaching and dangerous power lines, threats that can harm birds across the flyway. Prespa’s Heritage: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, citing its biodiversity and natural and cultural significance. The bid could strengthen cross-border cooperation to protect the area.

Balkan Wildlife: A new EU-backed project will work across the Egyptian vulture’s migration route to reduce poisoning, poaching and electrocution on power lines, threats that endanger the rare bird and other migratory species. Prespa Conservation: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, recognising its biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage. The bid builds on years of cross-border cooperation to protect the area.

Wildlife: A new EU-backed project will protect the endangered Egyptian vulture across its Balkan breeding grounds and migration route, targeting poisoning, illegal killing and electrocution on unsafe power lines. Prespa Conservation: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania are seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the transboundary Prespa region, highlighting its biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage. The countries also plan closer cooperation to protect their shared heritage.

Wildlife: A new EU-backed project is bringing 15 organisations together to protect the endangered Egyptian vulture across its Balkan breeding grounds, migration routes and African wintering areas. The work targets poisoning, illegal killing and electrocution on power lines. Prespa: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania are seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the shared Prespa region, citing its biodiversity and cultural heritage. The joint bid builds on decades of cross-border cooperation. Energy Links: Ministers from North Macedonia, Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria agreed to deepen regional energy connections, including expanding the Vertical Gas Corridor and exploring an oil-products route through Skopje. They also discussed investment in renewable power.

Wildlife Protection: A new EU-backed project will coordinate efforts to protect the endangered Egyptian vulture across its Balkan breeding grounds and migration route to Africa. Measures include tackling poisoned baits and illegal killing, and making power lines safer. Prespa Heritage: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia have signed a declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, highlighting its biodiversity and cultural heritage. The cross-border bid could strengthen cooperation to protect this shared landscape.

Wildlife: A new EU-backed project will coordinate protection for the endangered Egyptian Vulture across its Balkan breeding grounds, migration routes and African wintering areas. The birds face poisoning, poaching and electrocution on unsafe power lines. Prespa Conservation: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, known for its biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage. The bid builds on decades of cross-border cooperation to protect and promote the area.

Wildlife Conservation: A new EU-backed project is bringing 15 organisations together to protect the Egyptian vulture across its Balkan breeding grounds and migration route to Africa. The effort targets poisoning, poaching and dangerous power lines, with measures that could also help other migratory birds. Prespa Protection: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, highlighting its biodiversity and shared natural and cultural heritage. The bid could strengthen cross-border cooperation to protect the area.

Wildlife: A new EU-backed project is bringing 15 organisations together to protect Egyptian vultures along their Balkan-to-Africa migration route. Measures will target poisoning, poaching and dangerous power lines, threats that can endanger birds far from their nesting grounds. Prespa: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania have signed a declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the shared region, recognising its biodiversity and cultural heritage and strengthening cross-border conservation. Energy Links: Regional ministers are advancing gas connections and a possible oil-products route through North Macedonia, while also identifying the need for more renewable energy and investment.

Prespa Heritage: North Macedonia, Greece and Albania signed a joint declaration seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Prespa region, highlighting its biodiversity, natural environment and cultural heritage. Energy and Climate: Serbia’s energy minister said hydropower is gaining importance for storing renewable energy as climate change strains power systems. Regional Energy Links: North Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia agreed to deepen cross-border energy cooperation, including gas interconnections; officials also stressed the need for more investment in renewables.

Renewable Energy: Regional energy ministers, including North Macedonia’s, discussed stronger cross-border links and the need for more renewable generation. A Serbian energy official also pointed to hydropower’s potential to store energy as renewables grow, while warning that grids must keep pace. Prespa Protection: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia are renewing a joint bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for Lake Prespa, with EU funding for preliminary studies. Supporters say the effort could strengthen protection of the shared natural and cultural heritage and encourage sustainable tourism.

Regional Energy: North Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia agreed to strengthen cross-border energy links, including the Vertical Gas Corridor and a potential oil-products route from Thessaloniki through Skopje to Niš. Ministers also discussed investment in renewable energy, but gave no project details. Lake Prespa: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia are preparing a joint UNESCO World Heritage bid for the shared lake, with EU funding for preliminary studies. The effort could support stronger heritage protection and sustainable tourism.