AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU-Western Balkans push: European Council President António Costa says the EU will look for ways to speed up EU membership for the WB6 (Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro) at the summit in Tivat, stressing “faster and better” progress without making accession “easier.” Roam Like at Home boost: The EU Council approved talks to extend the Roam Like at Home roaming area to the WB6, aiming to let travelers use calls, texts and mobile data abroad without extra roaming charges. Travel demand signals: ACI Europe reports European airport passenger traffic fell 0.7% y/y in April 2026, with non-EU+ markets down sharply, while Albania and North Macedonia still posted growth. North Macedonia tourism spotlight: A travel feature highlights North Macedonia’s rising visibility, citing a 7% tourist increase last year and new direct Wizz Air links to Skopje and Ohrid. Language for visitors: Ling launched a full Macedonian language course with native-speaker audio, targeting heritage learners, digital nomads and travelers. Connectivity infrastructure: Serbia’s environmental notice starts the screening for a Corridor 10 high-speed rail upgrade through North Macedonia, replacing tunnels and aiming for faster passenger and freight speeds.
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