Europe
Diplomacy
North Macedonia Approves Bulgaria Dispute Deal, Clears Way For EU Talks
The parliament of North Macedonia voted to end a long-standing dispute with Bulgaria, thus clearing its way to European Union membership talks.
Europe
North Macedonia’s Zaev Resigns After Election Defeat
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said on Sunday that he was resigning following his party’s defeat in municipal elections over the weekend.
“I take the responsibility for the results of these elections. I resign as Prime Minister,” Zaev said...
Europe
Bulgaria Blocks Start of North Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks
The nation of Bulgaria refused to give its approval for North Macedonia, the former nation of FYROM, to begin the preliminary talks to join the European Union on Tuesday.
The surprise move in effect stops the accession process of the small...
Crime
Vienna Terrorist was ISIS Sympathizer With North Macedonian Ties
One thousand police officers fanned out across the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday night, searching for the gunman who had killed five people and wounded at least seventeen more in what authorities had quickly deemed a terrorist attack.
The...
Business
Greek Businesses Unite to Further Interests in North Macedonia
Sixteen large Greek companies that operate in North Macedonia have recently launched the Association of Greek Businesses in North Macedonia based in country's capital city, Skopje.
The founders include representatives from Stopanska Banka, EDS, Usje and Intrakat.
Elected president Aris Vlachos...
Europe
North Macedonia’s Labor Minister Sacked for Using ”Republic of Macedonia” Sign
The North Macedonian Parliament decided on Saturday to sack Labor Minister Rashela Mizrahi from the caretaker government of the country, after using the old and disputed name ''Republic of Macedonia'' during a public speech.
Sixty-two Parliamentarians voted in favor of her...
Europe
North Macedonia PM Zaev Resigns, Snap Elections Announced
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia announced on Saturday that his country will hold snap elections, as his government resigned over the EU's decision not to begin accession talks with Skopje.
PM Zaev is expected to visit the President of...
Europe
Political Turmoil in North Macedonia After EU Nixes Skopje’s Accession Hopes
Political turmoil has erupted in North Macedonia after the European Council decided not to begin accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, a step along the path that would have led to their future accession to the Union.
Stevo Pendarovski,...
Europe
France Blocks EU Accession Talks With North Macedonia, Albania
European Union ministers have failed to reach a consensus on whether they should open membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia amid stiff opposition from France.
Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said the meeting that the EU ministers held on Tuesday...
Europe
August Deadline Looms for North Macedonia to Remove Star of Vergina
Following the signing of the Prespa Agreement by Greece and North Macedonia earlier this year, the deadline is looming to rename monuments as well as remove the Star of Vergina from public places in North Macedonia. The stipulations must...
Europe
EU Commission Proposes Immediate Accession Negotiations for Albania, North Macedonia
The European Commission released its annual assessments and recommendations regarding ''Reforms in the Western Balkans and Turkey'' on Wednesday. In the report, it proposes the immediate opening of accession negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia, but not for the...
Europe
Pope Francis in Historic Visit to North Macedonia
Pope Francis, who is on a historic first trip to North Macedonia, has met with the country's leadership and held Mass in the main square of the capital, Skopje.
He has sought to encourage the country's drive toward integration into...
Europe
North Macedonia Elects Supporter of Name Change as President
Stevo Pendarovski, the presidential candidate backed by North Macedonia's center-left government, won the presidency Sunday in a runoff election with a conservative rival.
The State Election Commission results based on 99.5% the votes counted showed 51.7% of the votes going...
Europe
Inconclusive North Macedonian Presidential Election Leads to Runoff
North Macedonia's pro-Western candidate, Stevo Pendarovski, and his main rival Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova emerged from the first round of presidential elections in a tie on Sunday.
The mixed results are seen as reflecting differences over the deal with Greece to change...
Europe
Russia Officially Recognizes North Macedonia’s New Name
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that the country will now officially recognize the Republic of North Macedonia with its new constitutional name.
Moscow decided to recognize the country's new name despite its strong disapproval of the Prespa Agreement...