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Lee Erwin completes surprise move to Jordan after stint in North Macedonia
It's the latest unusual move for Erwin after he previously spent almost two years in Beirut playing for Lebanese side Al-Ahed. Read more: He's also played in Iran for Tabriz side Tractor seven years ago, North Macedonia at his most recent club of...

North Macedonia PM Slams French Proposal Tying EU Entry to Historical Disputes
The French proposal is the only instance in modern Europe where a country's EU membership hinges on the decision of a commission that interprets history, North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told Parliament in Skopje on Thursday....

Parliament Chair: North Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks Should Be with EU, Not Bulgaria
Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova told reporters in the village of Manastirishte, Northwestern Bulgaria, on Saturday that the issue of compliance with the conditions for the accession of the Republic of North Macedonia to the EU is between the EU...

Transport Ministers of Bulgaria, North Macedonia Push for Rapid Agreement on Railway Tunnel
During a meeting between Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov and his counterpart from the Republic of North Macedonia, Aleksandar Nikoloski, the two sides agreed to quickly finalize the agreement on the...
North Macedonia aims to become cryptocurrency hub
Cryptocurrency is gaining a lot of attention in the financial market of North Macedonia. But with no clear laws to guide it, many are concerned. Experts say investing in crypto can be risky as people often don’t fully understand how it works. But...

North Macedonia jails four for double murder
A court in North Macedonia sentenced four men to life in prison on Wednesday for the 2023 kidnappings and killings of a 14-year-old girl and a 74-year-old retiree in a failed ransom scheme that shocked the country. Ljupco Palevski, identified as...

North Macedonia PM Slams European Parliament Committee Vote as Major Disappointment
Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski described the previous day’s European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee vote on the country’s progress report as a major disappointment, not a minor victory, during comments in Skopje on...

North Macedonia President Held “Pleasant and Friendly Protocol Discussion” with Bulgarian PM in The Hague
The President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, held a “pleasant and friendly protocol discussion” with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on the eve of the June 24-25 NATO Summit in The Hague. In brief remarks to the special...

Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgarias Modern History
On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria's modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where...

North Macedonia's Foreign Minister: Bulgarians MEPs Have Entered into Classic Russian Narrative Aimed at Regional Destabilization
North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski declared Tuesday a historic day because the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) voted on the report on his country's progress to EU accession....

Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...

President Radev: Government fails to understand Bulgaria’s national interests regarding North Macedonia
Photo: President's Press Office The head of state commented on the report adopted by the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee this week on Skopje’s progress in the European integration process. He also sent a letter to the leaders of...

Xhabir Deralla, media expert from North Macedonia
Xhabir Deralla is a Macedonian civic activist, journalist, and co-founder of the influential non-governmental organization CIVIL Today – Center for Freedom, based in Skopje, as well as Defending Democracy Global Initiative (it’s an initiative...

North Macedonia's Foreign Minister to Participate NATO Summit
The Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Timco Mucunski will participate in Tuesday's NATO Summit in The Hague as part of a state delegation led by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, said the country’s line ministry on Tuesday....

PM Zhelyazkov: Bulgaria Will Not Turn EU Accession Process of North Macedonia into Bilateral Issue
Bulgaria will not turn the European Union accession process of the Republic of North Macedonia into a bilateral issue, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told reporters on Thursday in Brussels. He reported that earlier in the day he spoke to European...

Bulgarian PM Urges Respect for Bulgarian Minority Rights in North Macedonia's EU Accession Talks
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, speaking from Brussels, emphasized that Bulgaria expects the European Council to strictly follow the 2022 compromise when it comes to the Republic of North Macedonia’s EU accession. This agreement requires...

Scorching Heat Empties Skopje Streets
High temperatures have emptied the streets of Skopje. At 8 a.m. on Monday, the mercury in the capital of North Macedonia had already reached 29.2 C, according to the country’s Hydrometeorological Administration. With temperatures in the shade...

North Macedonia Govt’s First-Year Report Card: Must Do Better
When it came to power in June 2024, the right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party-led government of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski promised a “furious start” with a set of economic and social measures that would boost the economy and improve people’s quality...

North Macedonia, Kosovo* planning 400 kV power interconnection
Director-General of North Macedonia’s MEPSO Burim Latifi and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Transmission, System and Market Operator (KOSTT) of Kosovo* Shaban Neziri signed a memorandum of cooperation in Skopje. The two transmission system...

EU Guarantees €60 Million in Loans for Sustainable Growth of Small Businesses in North Macedonia, BiH, and Montenegro
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, has signed €4.8 million in guarantee agreements, completing the commitment of €60 million in EU-backed funds for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the...