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Fires rage on in North Macedonia, flames move toward border with Kosovo
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
North Macedonia is facing multiple active wildfires, fueled by extremely high temperatures that have surpassed 36 degrees Celsius in recent days. Dry conditions, strong winds, and mountainous terrain are complicating firefighting efforts, while...
Serbian party says country should join BRICS, save itself headache of joining EU
TASS
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July 7, 2025
BELGRADE, July 7. /TASS/. The Movement of Socialists, founded by the former head of Serbia’s Security Information Agency (BIA) Aleksandar Vulin, believes the country would be better served trying to get into BRICS than the EU, thus saving itself a...
World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World...
Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgarias Modern History
Sacramento Sun - California
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On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria's modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where...
North Macedonia PM retreats on singles tax proposal
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Skopje, July 7 – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski walked back remarks suggesting a tax on unmarried citizens, saying Sunday he was misunderstood and had no plans to introduce such a measure. “There will be no such tax. I apologize if anyone...
North Macedonia outlines defence priorities
Janes
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North Macedonia's first live firing of its JLTVs armed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's M153 Protector Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station took place at the Krivolak training range on 4 October 2024. (North Macedonian MoD) North Macedonian...
MEP Fuglsang: Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Marks Success; North Macedonia Must Respect Sofia's Concerns
Novinite
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Danish MEP Niels Fuglsang, representing the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, described Bulgaria’s anticipated entry into the eurozone as a clear signal of progress and economic strength. Speaking to BNR, Fuglsang noted that the...
Heat wave in Balkans to ease, while wildfires continue in some areas
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - BELGRADE, Jul 7 (AA/APP): The heat wave gripping the Balkans is expected to ease in the coming days, meteorologists said Monday, as authorities continue to battle wildfires across the region....
Heatwave gives way to storms as wildfires persist across Balkans
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
July 7 – Extreme heat across the Western Balkans is expected to ease this week, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures forecast, while firefighting efforts continue in several countries grappling with wildfires. North Macedonia has recorded...
Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgaria’s Modern History
Novinite
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On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria’s modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where...
Scorching Heat Empties Skopje Streets
Bulgarian News Agency
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High temperatures have emptied the streets of Skopje. At 8 a.m. on Monday, the mercury in the capital of North Macedonia had already reached 29.2 C, according to the country’s Hydrometeorological Administration. With temperatures in the shade...
MEP Penkova: Bulgaria Ready for the Eurozone, Warns of Missed EU Funds Without Reforms
Novinite
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Tsvetelina Penkova, Bulgarian MEP from the Socialists and Democrats group and secretary for international affairs of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, discussed Bulgaria's European trajectory in an interview for BNR’s “Nedelya 150.” Key topics...
Albania’s food prices outpace EU despite farm reliance
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania now has the most expensive food in the Balkans and prices above the EU average—despite having the largest agricultural sector in Europe by share of economic output. Eurostat data show food and non-alcoholic beverage prices...
North Macedonia's President Calls for EU Reforms Amid Controversy Over Macedonian Identity
Novinite
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North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska responded to the upcoming European Parliament (EP) vote on the country’s EU progress report, due on July 8, stating that “nothing has been decided, everything is possible,” as reported by BTA. The...
Mitre by mitre: N. Macedonian nuns craft priceless holy headwear
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 8, 2025
In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned throughout the Orthodox world. In her careful hands, the mitre glimmered as if spun from gold. The bulbous silk crown, now...
Skopje Considers Taxing Unmarried to Tackle Demographic Crisis in North Macedonia
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, reported that his government is considering introducing additional taxes for citizens who have not entered a civil marriage. The statement was made during a debate on...
Major EU Groups Aim to Remove “Macedonian Identity” From North Macedonia Draft
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
European Parliament will discuss and vote on the EU report for North Macedonia. Credit: Europarl/ CC-BY-SA 2.0 The European Parliament is set to vote next week on the annual progress report on North Macedonia. Although the draft approved by the...
Stay single, pay more: North Macedonia’s new population plan
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
SKOPJE, July 4 - North Macedonia plans to introduce a tax on unmarried adults as part of new efforts to reverse its shrinking population, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced this week. The country recorded more deaths than births in 2024,...
Serbia, North Macedonia working on gas interconnector project
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 3, 2025
The memorandum, signed by Srbijagas General Manager Dušan Bajatović and Nomagas Executive Director Muhamet Elmazi, confirms the pipeline’s border crossing point, an important step in preparing technical documentation and project implementation,...
PM Mickoski Expects Rail Corridor VIII Tunnel Between Bulgaria and North Macedonia to Be Funded by EU Grant
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects an EU grant to finance a tunnel between Bulgaria and North Macedonia, part of Rail Corridor VIII. Mickoski expressed satisfaction with the progress made during a June 28 meeting between...