North Macedonia Dismisses Judge Blacklisted by US

Judge Enver Behxheti. Photo: Skopje Appeals Court. The Judicial Council in North Macedonia has dismissed a US-sanctioned judge, Enver Bexheti, citing “a serious disciplinary violation” that renders him unfit for office, the decision published on...

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...

North Macedonia eyes US visa waiver under strategic dialogue

SKOPJE, Oct. 2 (TemA) — North Macedonia is seeking to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as part of its Strategic Dialogue with Washington, officials said, a step that would allow citizens to travel to the United States with only a passport. The...

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...

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...

Italian language week, meeting in Skopje on Camilleri

As part of the XXV Week of the Italian Language in the World, a conference entitled: "Italianity and Sicilianity in the Linguistic Universe of Andrea Camilleri: Translative Challenges," dedicated to the Sicilian author on the occasion of the...

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...

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...

Bulgaria reminds Slovakia: Skopje’s progress depends solely on implementing the Negotiating Framework

Bulgaria has reminded Slovakia that North Macedonia’s progress on its path toward EU membership depends solely on its own merits — specifically on fulfilling the established criteria and implementing the agreed commitments. The Ambassador of the...

Slovak Ambassador summoned to Ministry of Foreign Affairs over statements made in Skopje

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini with President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska Photo: EPA/BGNES Slovak Ambassador Vasil Grivna was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over official statements made by Slovak President Peter...

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....

Slovak Ambassador Summoned to Foreign Ministry following President Pellegrini's Visit to Skopje

The Ambassador of Slovakia to Bulgaria, Vasil Grivna, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in connection with official statements made by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to the Republic of North Macedonia, including unacceptable...

Gjurcinova's book presented in Skopje, with critic Zandel

At the Europe House in Skopje, the presentation of the book Literary Dialogues by Anastasija Gjurcinova, introduced by writer and critic Diego Zandel, was held last night as part of the initiatives for the XXV Week of the Italian Language in the...

Ljubljana airport serving 21 destinations this winter

As winter schedule came into force in air traffic on 26 October, passengers from Ljubljana airport will be able to fly to 21 destinations on scheduled flights until 28 March next year. These include three new services linking Slovenia's capital...

North Macedonia: Local election campaign kicks off

SKOPJE, Sept 29 (TemA) — North Macedonia opened its local election campaign on Monday ahead of the Oct. 19 vote. The campaign ends on Oct. 17, followed by a one-day silence. The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI/BDI), leading the National...

President Radev: Republic of North Macedonia Is Ready to Provide Support in Dealing with Floods Aftermath

The Republic of North Macedonia is ready to provide support in dealing with the aftermath of the floods, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced in a post on X on Saturday night, following a phone conversation with his counterpart Gordana...

FNE at Festival of Slovenian Film Portorož 2025: Festival Winners

PORTOROŽ: Urška Djukić’s debut feature Little Trouble Girls won the Vesna Award for best film at the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoroz, which ran 21 - 26 October 2025 in Portorož. The film also won awards for best actress (Jara Sofija...

Parties intensify local race in North Macedonia

SKOPJE, Oct 4 (TEMA) — Parties in North Macedonia stepped up their local campaign this week with rallies, door-to-door visits and pledges to fix waste, water and roads. The ruling VMRO–DPMNE-led bloc and its partners targeted swing cities, while...

North Macedonia Officially Launches Campaign for 2025 Local Elections

In North Macedonia, the official 20-day campaign for the 2025 local elections has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with political parties and coalitions launching their campaigns through rallies and public presentations. The...

Ursula in Skopje: I’m Clear – Bulgarians Must Be Included in the Constitution

“The next and only step before the start of accession talks is clear. You must implement the agreed constitutional amendment. The ball is in your court. The EU is ready.” This was the message from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...