North Macedonia votes: EU stalemate overshadows local issues

Voters across North Macedonia will head to the polls Sunday for local elections seen as a key test of the ruling government's strength — and of the country's patience with a prolonged blockade on its path to European Union (EU) membership....

North Macedonia’s PM: No Unconditional Constitutional Changes without Guarantees from Bulgaria and EU

In an interview on Kanal 5 Thursday, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said no one has the right to expect that this government will unconditionally make changes to the country’s constitution. Skopje is expected to make the...

Voting Underway in North Macedonia’s Local Elections

All polling stations in North Macedonia opened on time Sunday morning for the country’s local elections, and voting is proceeding without any incidents, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced. Polling began at 7:00 a.m. and will continue...

North Macedonia's PM rules out unconditional constitutional recognition of Bulgarians

Hristijan Mickoski Photo: AP/BTA North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said his government will not unconditionally recognise Bulgarians in the country’s constitution. “Nobody has the right to expect this government to make...

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...

FNE at Festival of Slovenian Film Portorož 2025: Fantasy

PORTOROŽ: Kukla’s feature film Fantasy screened in the competition of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoroz (21 - 26 October 2025), winning Vesna awards for music, production design, costume design, makeup, and special achievements. This...

Shelbourne in Skopje

Daniel McDonnell reports from the North Macedonian capital where Shelbourne are preparing for their first away game in the Europa Conference League - a showdown with KF Shkendija, an opponent who consider themselves to be an Albanian team based in...

In Skopje, pianist Vena's concert enchants the audience

At the Skopje Philharmonic, Maestro Alessandro Vena's piano recital "Musical Pearls" was held last night. With a masterful performance, the internationally renowned pianist - reported the Italian Embassy in a note - moved the audience through the...

North Macedonia Engages IMF, World Bank On Fiscal Policies

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Finance Minister of North Macedonia Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska begins an official working visit to the United States, where she will participate in the regular Annual Meetings of the...

North Macedonia’s Ruling Party Eyes Landslide Win in Local Elections

After winning general and presidential elections in 2024, the ruling VMRO DPMNE party is now poised to extend its dominance in North Macedonia to municipal level. VMRO DPMNE’s narrative has been relentless, accusing the opposition Social...

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Death Toll Rises to 63

The death toll from a devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia has increased to 63, following the death of musician Vladimir Blazev-Panco, who succumbed to his injuries nearly seven months after the tragedy. The 46-year-old singer, a member...

‘We’re not here to take pictures’ – Joey O’Brien warns his players as Shelbourne boss targets win in Skopje

EC Approves EUR 16 Mln Second Tranche for North Macedonia under Western Balkans Reform and Growth Facility

The European Commission (EC) approved the second disbursement of funds for the Republic of North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans, North Macedonia's Ministry for European Affairs reported on Friday. This...

Quality-of-Life Issues Dominate BIRN Debates for North Macedonia Albanians

Bajram Rexhepi of the National Alliance for Integration (left) and Bilall Kasami of Vlen face off in one of the BIRN debates ahead of local elections in North Macedonia. Photo: BIRN. North Macedonia’s local elections this weekend are the focus of...

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme

Published on 16/10/2025 - 17:24 GMT+2 Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova have officially joined Europe’s financial transaction ecosystem SEPA, after 40 banks across the four EU membership hopefuls were accepted into the scheme, the...

Mickoski Rejects EU Pressure: North Macedonia Won’t Add Bulgarians to Constitution Without Guarantees

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated firmly that his government will not unconditionally include Bulgarians in the country’s constitution. Speaking to Channel 5 TV, he emphasized that while dialogue with European institutions...

Association of the Descendants of Refugees and Migrants from the Territory of the Republic of North Macedonia and friends: Protest to the President of the Slovak Republic

To the President of the Slovak Republic Mr. Peter Pellegrini To all freedom-loving representatives of the brotherly Slovak people Copy to the European Commission and the European Parliament (Group for the Western Balkans) PROTEST Regarding...

North Macedonia issues first big battery licenses, as 60 MW landmark looms

North Macedonia has issued its first two licenses for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, with a combined capacity of 2.6 MW. These licenses were issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Republic of North Macedonia to...

North Macedonia heads to local elections amid promises, unfinished projects and city challenges

North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections on...

Michael Teh talks about his action film ‘Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace’

Michael Teh. Photo Credit: Bjoern Kommerell Actor Michael Teh (“Days of Our Lives”) chatted about his action film “Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace.” How was your experience in the movie ‘Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace’? Absolutely amazing and...