AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEurovision Return: North Macedonia’s MRT confirms it will go back to Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, with a new delegation structure led by Jana Burčeska and Aleksandra Jovanovska, aiming to spotlight Macedonian music and culture through a more transparent selection process. UNESCO & Regional Heritage: Albania, Greece and North Macedonia are pushing a joint UNESCO bid for the Prespa region, arguing the listing would boost protection of shared natural and cultural heritage and strengthen cross-border tourism and community development. Literature in Skopje: The International Literature Festival PRO-ZA Balkan opened at the Museum of the City of Skopje, bringing writers from across the region and exploring links between contemporary prose and cinema. Cultural Diplomacy: North Macedonia’s pavilion appears in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair under the “Balkan Cultures” guest-of-honour theme, highlighting cultural ties with the Arab world. EU Citizenship Watch: The EU criticises proposed changes to North Macedonia’s citizenship law, saying the “golden passport” scheme isn’t being dismantled far enough. Arts & Institutions: The Kennedy Center board voted to close the venue amid financial woes and a dispute over adding Trump’s name, after a judge blocked the move.
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