Open Data Bill in North Macedonia Triggers New Transparency Concerns

Current practice in North Macedonia does not bode well. Under North Macedonia’s Law on Access to Public Information law, journalists or members of the public can request access to information that is not publicly available by submitting a formal...

Skopje suffocates under toxic cloud, regime sees "hybrid attack"

For many years, Skopje has been one of the most polluted cities in Europe, especially in winter. This year, by September, even before the heating season had begun, the air was already unfit to breathe. Once again, the Macedonian capital is...

North Macedonia’s Minister of Energy: Azerbaijan's role as a stable supplier can significantly contribute to diversifying our sources   – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 7, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC Against the backdrop of the global energy transition, geopolitical challenges, and the drive for decarbonization, European countries are seeking reliable partners to ensure their energy security and...

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...

World Bank sees better growth for Western Balkans but more work needed on jobs

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to slightly increase in 2026 on stronger exports and investment after a slowdown this year, the World Bank said on Tuesday. Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro,...

National Theatre’s Medea Wins Grand Prize at Skopje Festival

The production of Medea of Bulgaria's National Theatre has won the grand prize at the Skupi Festival in Skopje, the company said. The production, based on Euripides’ tragedy and created by the world-renowned duo Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod,...

N.Macedonia politicians talk rubbish to woo voters

Something is rotten on the streets of Skopje -- or at least its voters could be forgiven for thinking so. First, there were toxic dump fires that burned for weeks around North Macedonia's capital. Then, dumpsters started overflowing after a sudden...

Bulgaria’s National Theatre wins Skopje festival top prize with "Medea"

Photo: The Ivan Vazov National Theatre The Ivan Vazov National Theatre's production of Medea won the Grand Prix at the 19th Skupi festival in North Macedonia, the company announced. The production was specially created for the theatre by the...

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...

Defending free expression amid global decline: ‘Journalism must reconnect with people’

At the "Our Media" conference held in Sarajevo on Oct 2-3, organized by the South East European Network for Professionalization of the Media (SEENPM) and Mediacentar Sarajevo, NGO representatives and media workers from Western Balkan countries and...

Mobile apps and cards drive surge in electronic payments in North Macedonia

Electronic payments in North Macedonia continued their strong upward trend in the second quarter of 2025, as citizens increasingly opted for mobile applications and payment cards instead of over-the-counter transactions, the National Bank said on...

Cabinet Takes Final Step before Signing of Аgreement with North Macedonia on Corridor VIII Railway Tunnel

The Cabinet announced on Friday that it had taken the final steps towards signing an agreement with North Macedonia on the preparation, construction and operation of a railway tunnel between the two countries on Pan-European Corridor VIII. The...

Bulgaria and North Macedonia sign agreement on cross-border railway tunnel

The Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Agreement between Bulgaria and North Macedonia on the preparation, construction and operation of a cross-border railway tunnel. “Following correspondence, notes were received from North...

‘Never really an option’ – Arsenal star rubbishes summer exit rumours

Leandro Trossard is ‘feeling good’ about his current role at Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Leandro Trossard has poured cold water on rumours that he could have departed Arsenal in the summer, claiming it was ‘never really an option’. Fierce competition...

Truly global: 34 nations represented as EuroLeague Women season tips off

The official EuroLeague Women app Download Now MUNICH (Germany) - The new EuroLeague Women campaign will see players and coaches from around the world taking to the court, with a staggering 34 different nations represented on the squads of the 16...

Red Lines Resolution Brings French Proposal to Fore in North Macedonia’s Election Campaign

A resolution on “red lines” for North Macedonia’s EU integration, tabled by opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) Chair Venko Filipce, introduced the so-called French proposal into the country’s local election campaign. VMRO-DPMNE...

Documentary Exposes Bribery and Institutional Failures Behind Deadly North Macedonia Nightclub Tragedy

Shocking evidence of corruption, political ties, and institutional failures that contributed to the tragedy in Kocani, North Macedonia is revealed in a new documentary by the Investigative Reporting Lab – Macedonia (IRL Macedonia) titled “Kocani –...

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...

Head of VMRO-DPMNE Says His Party Will Win Upcoming Local Elections in North Macedonia

The leader of VMRO-DPMNE and Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, said in an interview for MRT 1 on Monday night that his party expects to win between 45 and 50 mayoral posts in the country's 80 municipalities in...

Macut, Mickoski discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation

SKOPJE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with North Macedonian PM Hristijan Mickoski in Skopje on Friday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, economic cooperation and infrastructure ties. The two PMs placed emphasis on development of trade,...