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Zakharova Sides With Turkey, North Macedonia in Helsinki Accords Row
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected accusations that Moscow is undermining the 1975 Helsinki Accords, accusing the West of long-standing double standards in international relations, while also appearing to side with...

Zakharova cites Greece over Cyprus and North Macedonia disputes
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends the annual press conference held by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, January 14, 2025. [Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters] Russian Foreign Ministry...

North Macedonia’s Minister of Energy: Azerbaijan's role as a stable supplier can significantly contribute to diversifying our sources – INTERVIEW
Baku, October 7, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC Against the backdrop of the global energy transition, geopolitical challenges, and the drive for decarbonization, European countries are seeking reliable partners to ensure their energy security and...

Open Data Bill in North Macedonia Triggers New Transparency Concerns
Current practice in North Macedonia does not bode well. Under North Macedonia’s Law on Access to Public Information law, journalists or members of the public can request access to information that is not publicly available by submitting a formal...

Masked attacker shoots party candidate in North Macedonia
KUMANOVO, Oct. 7 (TemA) — North Macedonia’s Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) said one of its municipal council candidates, 43-year-old Zekirja Shahini, was shot by a masked assailant in Kumanovo and is in stable condition in hospital. Police...

Governors of central banks from Moldova, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina in dialogue in Sarajevo
The heads of central banks from North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina commended the progress of Moldova in the process of European integration, particularly appreciating its accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The congratulatory...

North Macedonia's Local Elections to Be Held Amid Polarized Political Environment - OSCE Report
Issues of national identity and ethnic representation have dominated the election campaign in North Macedonia so far, according to an interim report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) election observation mission in...

When National Interests Collide with European Unity: The Bulgaria-Ukraine-North Macedonia Nexus
As Europe grapples with the most significant threat to its security architecture since World War II, the question of how quickly the European Union can act has become existential. European Council President António Costa is actively exploring ways...

North Macedonia's President to Take Part in Leaders’ Meeting of the Brdo-Brijuni Process in Albania
The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska will participate in the Leaders’ Meeting of the Brdo-Brijuni Process in Durres, Albania, where she is on an official visit, the President’s Office of North Macedonia reported on...
Award surfaces in North Macedonia mining dispute
Credit: shutterstock.com/TODOROFF Photography An ICSID tribunal found that North Macedonia’s termination of a mining concession was not politically motivated while rejecting the state’s allegations of corruption against the Ukrainian claimants, a...
People attend Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia
Dario Ivanovski of North Macedonia crosses the finish line during Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia, Oct. 5, 2025. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua) Participants compete during Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia, Oct. 5, 2025....

Albania vs. Serbia rivalry, explained
Serbia take on Balkan neighbours Albania in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier on October 11. England have dominated UEFA Group K so far with five wins out of five, including a 5-0 demolition of Serbia in Belgrade. That left Dragan Stojkovic's...

Fans loathe dull international breaks — here’s the solution
So what did the manager expect? Hosannas, garlands? It was Wales, at home. In 104 meetings with England, Wales have won 14. They haven’t scored against England since 2016, haven’t won a game since 1984, haven’t won on English soil since 1977....

Shelbourne’s European ambitions spelled out as Joey O’Brien warns against ‘failure’
Shelbourne manager Joey O’Brien after the win against Shamrock Rovers(Image: INPHO/James Crombie) Joey O’Brien has warned his Shelbourne stars that anything less than progression from the league phase of the Conference League would represent...

How to watch Serbia v Albania: Live streams for fiery clash in World Cup qualifying
Watch Serbia v Albania with fireworks expected in this World Cup 2026 qualifying clash, and we have all the information on TV and streaming wherever you are in the world. Belgium vs North Macedonia: Key information ► Date: Saturday 11 October 2025...

Historians warn that Republican leaders are driving a 12-step blueprint for America’s collapse
People are baffled. Why are Trump and his Republicans so intent on gutting our government, destroying our alliances and reputation around the world, and screwing working-class people while transferring over $50 trillion from them to the morbidly...

France win 3-0, lose Mbappe to injury
Four-time winners Germany on Friday cruised past 10-man Luxembourg, and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in FIFA World Cup qualifying before going off with a sore right ankle. Captain Joshua Kimmich’s double inspired Germany to a 4-0...

Portugal vs Ireland LIVE Score Udpates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match
20' Yellow card Festy Ebosele received a yellow card for a heavy foul on Nuno Mendes. The play continued after this foul, with Rúben Neves receiving the pass at the edge of the box and shooting hard, but sending the ball wide to the left of the...

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C) reacts as he lies on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D European qualification football match between France and Azerbaidjan at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, on Saturday. AFP Kylian...

Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark
Agence France-Presse. Paris 11 October, 2025, 23:05 Germany’s Joshua Kimmich celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Luxembourg during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers match in Sinsheim on Friday. | AFP photo Four-time winners Germany...