North Macedonia launches decarbonization guide for small businesses

The decarbonization guide provides detailed instructions on the most effective ways for local companies to reduce their carbon footprint as part of the global fight against climate change, according to the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia. The...

UK kicks off summit with Western Balkans leaders

Leaders of Western Balkans countries met in London with British and European officials for a summit with a strong focus on migration and other security-related threats. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the leaders of North Macedonia,...

Daniel McDonnell: Shelbourne must compete in Skopje or there’s a danger Euro adventure will be over before they know it

As they prepare for this evening’s Uefa Conference League game away to KF Shkendija, Joey O’Brien’s side have no time to bask in the afterglow of being here Harry Wood of Shelbourne during a training session at the National Arena Todor Proeski in...

The idea of EU membership for the Western Balkans has run aground

Examining recent and current events, you would be forgiven for thinking that the EU was pursuing expansion in the Western Balkans. On the surface, things seem to be moving in the right direction, from the recent tour of the region by the European...

81st Anniversary of Bulgaria's Participation in Final Stage of WWII Commemorated in North Macedonia

The 81st anniversary of Bulgaria’s participation in the final stage of World War II was commemorated near Stracin, in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia. A priest from North Macedonia's orthodox church offered a prayer in honour...

Guide to Shelbourne’s European opponents KF Shkendija – the Albanian club in the heart of North Macedonia

To understand the identity of KF Shkendija, Shelbourne’s Conference League hosts this week, the starting place should be Skanderbeg Square in Skopje.It is named after Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania whose legend is built...

Keeping the peace: UK renews commitment to supporting Nato peacekeeping in Kosovo

The British Armed Forces will continue to support a Nato-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo for at least another three years, the UK Government has announced. The announcement comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted the Western Balkans...

Greek farmers arrested over EU cash for fields that don’t exist

Police in Greece have arrested dozens of people in connection with an EU farm subsidy scandal. Officers have arrested 37 people in Thessaloniki, the region around Athens, and on the island of Crete, for allegedly claiming millions of euros for...

European Council President Costa joins Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit

Published on 21/10/2025 - 16:56 GMT+2 •Updated 18:03 European Council president Antonio Costa has announced that he will join Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on 4 November, alongside the leaders of the accession countries for a unique European...

Starmer calls Western Balkans Europe’s ‘crucible’ as he kicks off summit

The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from the Western Balkan nations of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo as the UK seeks to agree further measures to bring down the number of migrants arriving...

EU indirectly sponsors Serbian protests

European Union continues to support Serbian opposition while simultaneously feigning a desire to maintain good relations with the current Serbian government. Despite the Serbian government is demonstrating a willingness to negotiate with the...

Djurić: Near-unanimous agreement in UN Security Council on difficult situation of Serbs sends message to Kurti

He noted that this sends a strong message to Albin Kurti, Xhelal Sveçla, and those in positions of power that their human rights violations do not go unnoticed and that they must immediately change their behavior. Speaking at yesterday’s UN...

PM Zhelyazkov Invites King Charles III to Visit Bulgaria

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met with His Majesty King Charles III in London, where he extended an official invitation for the monarch to visit Bulgaria. The two spoke during a royal reception hosted as part of the Berlin Process Summit, which...

In Greece, trial begins for mass wiretapping of journalists, politicians, and senior officers

Four men will appear in the dock today before the Athens Criminal Court: two Israelis, representatives of Intellexa, the company that sold Predator spyware in Greece, and two Greek businessmen. They are being prosecuted for "violating the secrecy...

North Macedonia's ruling coalition leads in municipal election results

North Macedonia's governing coalition has established a commanding position in municipal elections, leading in most constituencies according to preliminary results released by the State Election Commission. The ruling alliance appears poised to...

King Charles welcomes Balkan leaders to London summit

LONDON, Oct. 22 — King Charles III welcomed Western Balkan leaders to London on Wednesday for talks on migration, security and regional growth, as the UK hosted this year’s Berlin Process summit. Delegations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

North Macedonia’s right-wing VMRO-DPMNE heading for sweeping victory in local elections

North Macedonia’s ruling right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, appears to be on the verge of a landslide victory in the October 19 local elections, securing mayoral wins in numerous key municipalities in the first...

North Macedonia, Italian Embassy at the Student Fair

On Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, the Italian Embassy participated in the Student Fair organized by the European Delegation at the Europe House in Strumica and the StudyAbroad fair organized by the Educational Advising Center at the...

Ruling Alliance Emerges Strengthened From North Macedonia’s Local Elections

North Macedonia’s governing parties have a double reason to celebrate the results of Sunday’s first round of local elections. First, the main ruling centre-right VMRO DPMNE party of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expectedly crushed its main...

EU mulls partial membership plan to ease enlargement and bypass veto risks

The European Union is considering allowing new member states to join the bloc without full voting rights, in a move aimed at reviving enlargement and overcoming resistance from countries such as Hungary, diplomats said as quoted by Politico....