North Macedonia's Skopje tackles mounting waste and rodent crisis

The Municipality of Centar in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, has declared an environmental emergency and rolled out a package of urgent measures to combat the growing piles of rubbish and the appearance of rodents that have overwhelmed...

North Macedonia Launches First Decarbonisation Guide For Small Businesses

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia has produced the first decarbonisation guide for the country's small businesses with support from the European Union, Trend reports. The digital tool...

Ethnic Albanian party in North Macedonia seeks early vote

SKOPJE, Oct. 24 (TemA) — The head of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti, said North Macedonia should hold early parliamentary elections “without delay,” citing his party’s success in recent local polls. Speaking after a meeting...

In North Macedonia, Albanian-Run Festival Thrives as ‘Bridge Between Cultures’

In the town of Tetovo, at the foot of the Sharr Mountains in North Macedonia, languages from across the world resound around the local cultural centre, the venue of the Ditet e Naimit (Days of Naim) international poetry festival, named in honour...

North Macedonia's SDSM Urges PM Mickoski to Clarify Whether Migrant Centres Were Discussed in UK

The opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) called on Thursday for Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski to clarify whether, during his visit to the United Kingdom, he agreed to the reception of migrants and the construction of migrant...

Skopje disappointment in rearview mirror as Shelbourne focus turns to securing Euro return

Shkendija’s Klisman Cake and Shelbourne's John Martin (Image: INPHO) John Martin says Shelbourne have two “massive cup finals” ahead to ensure they are back in Europe next season - kicking off with Sunday’s Dublin derby against Bohemians. The Reds...

Skopje’s Waste Pile-Up Becomes Key Issue in Local Election Campaign

A waste collection crisis in Skopje has entered the local election campaign between the two rounds of municipal voting, after overflowing rubbish containers and piles of uncollected waste triggered public concern and political recriminations,...

Shelbourne suffer late heartbreak in North Macedonia after injury time loss

Shelbourne’s Paddy Barrett scores an own goal late in the match One lapse. That’s all it takes. For Shelbourne on Thursday night in Skopje, Milan Mbeng was the guilty party. For much of the game he had the better of his personal battle with...

Mickoski Says North Macedonia’s Path Remains toward EU, but Fairness and Tangible Gains Must Be Ensured

The path toward the European Union remains the direction North Macedonia wants to follow, but the key questions are what the country gains in the process and whether the terms are fair, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said in...

North Macedonia launches decarbonization guide for small businesses

The decarbonization guide provides detailed instructions on the most effective ways for local companies to reduce their carbon footprint as part of the global fight against climate change, according to the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia. The...

Shkëndija v Shelbourne, Conference League: LOI champions face big test in North Macedonia

SHKENDIJA’S TEAM TONIGHT: FK Shkendija finished champions in last season’s Masedonian league but currently sit third in the 2025-26 edition. Tonight, head coach Jeton Beqiri lines his team out as follows in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Baboucarr Gaye...

Secularism or Militant Marxism? The Debate on Religious Education in North Macedonia

By Nun Euphemia Zajkovska The question of introducing religious education in public schools in the Republic of North Macedonia has been a long-standing and unresolved issue, revealing fundamental challenges in the understanding and application of...

Association of the Descendants of Refugees and Migrants from the Territory of the Republic of North Macedonia and friends: Exposition Addressed to Lord Robertson

To Lord Robertson Dear Lord Robertson, From reports in the media in North Macedonia, we have learned that you have suggested that the United Kingdom should mediate in the dispute between Skopje and Sofia in order to prevent North Macedonia from...

81st Anniversary of Bulgaria's Participation in Final Stage of WWII Commemorated in North Macedonia

The 81st anniversary of Bulgaria’s participation in the final stage of World War II was commemorated near Stracin, in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia. A priest from North Macedonia's orthodox church offered a prayer in honour...

Guide to Shelbourne’s European opponents KF Shkendija – the Albanian club in the heart of North Macedonia

To understand the identity of KF Shkendija, Shelbourne’s Conference League hosts this week, the starting place should be Skanderbeg Square in Skopje.It is named after Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania whose legend is built...

North Macedonia's ruling coalition leads in municipal election results

North Macedonia's governing coalition has established a commanding position in municipal elections, leading in most constituencies according to preliminary results released by the State Election Commission. The ruling alliance appears poised to...

North Macedonia’s right-wing VMRO-DPMNE heading for sweeping victory in local elections

North Macedonia’s ruling right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, appears to be on the verge of a landslide victory in the October 19 local elections, securing mayoral wins in numerous key municipalities in the first...

North Macedonia, Italian Embassy at the Student Fair

On Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, the Italian Embassy participated in the Student Fair organized by the European Delegation at the Europe House in Strumica and the StudyAbroad fair organized by the Educational Advising Center at the...

North Macedonia heads to runoffs in 33 municipalities

SKOPJE, Oct. 20 — North Macedonia’s local elections will go to a second round in 33 municipalities after no candidate secured a majority in Sunday’s vote, the State Election Commission said. Mayors have already been elected in 44 municipalities,...

North Macedonia Ruling Party Celebrates Triumph in Local Elections

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister and leader of the ruling VMRO DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, speaks at a press conference in his party’s headquarters in Skopje, October 19, 2025. Photo: EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI. The ruling VMRO DPMNE party won local...