First Hearing on Case of Deadly Fire in Nightclub in North Macedonia to Take Place on Nov. 19

The first hearing on the case of the deadly fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani is scheduled for November 19, Skopje's Criminal Court reported on Thursday. The tragedy claimed 63 lives, and more than people were injured after a blaze broke out...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

Pro-Moscow parties emerge in North Macedonia local race

SKOPJE, Oct. 15 (TemA) — Russian influence has surfaced in North Macedonia’s local elections through pro-Moscow rhetoric from minor parties, analysts said Tuesday. The United Macedonia party, led by Janko Bačev, campaigns against Euro-Atlantic...

Von der Leyen to North Macedonia: No EU Talks Without Bulgarians in the Constitution

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed in Skopje that North Macedonia’s path to the European Union depends on the inclusion of Bulgarians in the country’s Constitution. "We continue to fully support North Macedonia on its...

President Warns EU against Undermining Trust in North Macedonia's Accession

The European Union risks losing the trust of the people of North Macedonia if it continues to impose new conditions on the country's accession to the EU, stated President Peter Pellegrini during his official visit to Skopje on Tuesday. Following...

North Macedonia, municipalities go to the polls

© BUTENKOV ALEKSEI/Shutterstock Citizens of North Macedonia are called to renew municipal councils and elect new mayors: this election is marked by the high number of candidates and controversy over the integrity of the electoral lists On October...

Economic Situation Becomes Focus of North Macedonia’s Election Campaign

The economic situation in North Macedonia took centre stage in the country’s election campaign on Wednesday. At a news conference held at the headquarters of the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), party leader Venko Filipce...

Slovak President Pellegrini Criticizes EU and Bulgaria for Blocking North Macedonia’s Accession

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini criticized the European Union and indirectly targeted Bulgaria for blocking North Macedonia’s EU accession, saying that the enlargement process should depend solely on the fulfillment of membership criteria and...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

North Macedonia will host Kazakhstan at the Tose Proeski Arena on Monday in the penultimate round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have performed remarkably well in their qualification campaign so far and sit...

Slovak President Visits North Macedonia

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has begun a two-day official visit to North Macedonia. In Skopje, he will meet President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, and the Head of Parliament Afrim Gashi. The talks will focus...

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 hold Belgium, Mbappe inspires France

North Macedonia put on a defensive masterclass to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw away in their World Cup qualifier and keep a one-point lead in Group J. The visitors kept out everything Belgium could throw at them in a near 90-minute siege and lead...

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...

North Macedonia stay top of group J after holding Belgium to goalless draw

Belgium could not break North Macedonia’s 13-game unbeaten run in competitive fixtures as they were held to a 0-0 draw in FIFA World Cup qualifying (WCQ) on home soil. With the visitors conceding just twice in qualifying before tonight, Belgium...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

North Macedonia hold off Belgium attack to claim vital World Cup point

GHENT, Belgium :North Macedonia put on a defensive masterclass to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw away in their World Cup qualifier on Friday and stay one point ahead in Group J. The visitors kept out everything Belgium could throw at them in a near...

On October 19, North Macedonia elects new local authorities

On October 19, North Macedonian citizens will vote to elect 80 mayors and local councils. These are the eighth local elections since the country's independence was declared—local elections are held every four years in the second half of October....

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...

Election Campaign in Republic of North Macedonia Enters Final Phase

The election campaign in the Republic of North Macedonia ahead of the local elections has entered its final phase. It officially ends on October 17, and local elections in 80 municipalities and the city of Skopje will be held on October 19....

North Macedonia receives applications for 4.2 GW of battery projects

The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources has received an initiative to build a 495 MW cogeneration gas power plant. Sanja Božinovska said the details are unknown as the submitted documentation is too extensive and is still being...