AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Enlargement Push: EU Council President António Costa says the bloc will explore ways to speed up EU membership for the WB6 (including North Macedonia) at a summit in Tivat, stressing “faster and better” progress without making accession “easier.” Roaming for Travelers: The EU Council has approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia—aiming to let visitors use calls, texts and data abroad without extra roaming charges. Aviation Demand Signal: ACI Europe reports European airport passenger traffic fell 0.7% in April, but Albania and North Macedonia still posted strong growth—good news for regional travel momentum. Tourism Pricing Watch: Short-stay costs are rising across the Balkans: Albania is no longer the cheapest and is now the second most expensive for daily rentals, while North Macedonia is cited as the cheapest in Europe at about €40/night. Rail Connectivity: Serbia has published an environmental notice for a Corridor 10 high-speed double-track rail upgrade through North Macedonia, targeting faster passenger and freight speeds and replacing slow tunnel sections. North Macedonia in the Spotlight: A travel feature highlights North Macedonia’s low-traffic appeal, noting a 7% rise in visitors and new UK direct flights to Skopje and Ohrid.
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