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,...

Local Elections Campaign Begins in North Macedonia

As of September 29, the official election campaign for the local elections in North Macedonia has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with a runoff on November 2. These are the eighth local elections since the country declared...

Bulgaria, North Macedonia to Sign Agreement on Corridor VIII Cross-Border Tunnel on Nov. 4

An agreement with the Republic of North Macedonia on the joint cross-border tunnel, part of Corridor VIII, will be signed on November 4, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov announced at a briefing...

Finnish Minister in Skopje: Stable, Integrated Western Balkans Is Crucial Element for Better EU Security

Source: Beta News / Region | 02.10.25 | access_time 19:59 Minister for European Affairs of Finland Joakim Strand stated in Skopje on Oct. 2 that a stable and integrated Western Balkans was the fundamental element of strengthening the security and...

Parks and Greenery Company Employees Protest Over Unpaid August Salaries in Skopje

For the third day running, employees of Parks and Greenery company and its subsidiaries Florakom and Luna have been protesting over delays of their August salaries by blocking several junctions in Skopje on Thursday. Speaking to the media,...

Abu Dhabi Chamber welcomes Balkan delegation to advance partnerships and economic cooperation

Abu Dhabi,October 2025 – In line with its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global trade and investment hub, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) hosted a high-level delegation of heads of chambers of...

North Macedonian Minister Updates On Bilateral, NATO, And UN Initiatives In New York

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timčo Mučunski, in an interview with Sitel TV from New York, spoke about bilateral relations with the United States, the...

North Macedonia busts major illegal logging ring causing €104mn forest damage

North Macedonia’s police said they have uncovered an organised criminal group responsible for illegal logging that caused damage worth MKD6.4bn (around €104mn), with 15 people arrested in a large-scale operation carried out on September 18-19. The...

Solomon Islands Establishes Diplomatic Relations with North Macedonia

New York, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Solomon Islands has formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. The official signing of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations by Minister of Foreign...

Abu Dhabi Chamber Strengthens Economic Ties with Balkan Chambers of Commerce

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a high-level delegation from the Balkan Chambers of Commerce to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation. The expanded meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Abu...

North Macedonia, U.S. Advance Partnership On Western Balkans Challenges (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 20. As part of his working visit to Washington, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Timčo Mučunski, held separate meetings with Congressmen Robert...

'I expect us to be at the World Cup': CRAIG BELLAMY on how he transformed the Wales national team, found peace from 'the bad things' and furthered the work started by his close friend Gary Speed

The manager who will stand in front of the visiting bench at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night is a changed man. Some may find it hard to recognise the enfant terrible who was once a scourge of referees, a connoisseur of conflict and a bubbling...

Dubai Chambers, North Macedonia explore trade, investment ties

Dubai Chambers has met with Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of North Macedonia, to explore prospects for bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business ties, and advance economic cooperation across key sectors. The meeting...

Dubai Chambers explores trade and investment opportunities with the Republic of North Macedonia in the presence of the Prime Minister and officials from the public & private sectors

H.E. Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski: Visit of Dubai delegation opens new opportunities to deepen bilateral economic ties, forge partnerships, and advance joint projects and investments. • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We remain committed to...

Dubai Chambers explores trade, investment opportunities with North Macedonia

Dubai Chambers explored prospects for bilateral trade and investment during a meeting with Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia. The discussions focused on strengthening the ties between the business...

North Macedonia’s Election, Anti-Corruption and Audit Bodies Sign Cooperation Memorandum Ahead of Local Elections

North Macedonia's State Election Commission (SEC), State Commission for Preventing Corruption, and State Audit Office have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation ahead of the upcoming local elections in October, the SEC said in a press release on...