Russia 'flooding Europe and UK with illegal migrants' in attempt to 'destabilise the EU and Britain'

Russia is attempting to flood Europe and the UK with illegal migrants in order to destabilise the EU and Britain, a Bulgarian minister has warned. The country's interior minister, Daniel Mitov, claimed Moscow was working with people smugglers to...

Dancing Beyond Borders

Imagine this: you’re standing in a line with strangers, moving together as the line snakes its way around the room. You meet the eyes of people you’ve never seen before — and the strangeness dissolves. Laughter, joy, and rhythm flow through you...

Team Greece survive late Serbia comeback to register first All Nations Cup win

Team Greece survived a late comeback from Serbia to open its account in the 2025 All Nations Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory. After leading by two goals at halftime after a scintillating display of football, Team Greece scored early in the second...

First Hearing on Case of Deadly Fire in Nightclub in North Macedonia to Take Place on Nov. 19

The first hearing on the case of the deadly fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani is scheduled for November 19, Skopje's Criminal Court reported on Thursday. The tragedy claimed 63 lives, and more than people were injured after a blaze broke out...

North Macedonia heads to local elections amid promises, unfinished projects and city challenges

North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections on...

When the Shelbourne class of 2000 ended the League of Ireland’s 18-year hoodoo in Europe

The Reds’ return to Skopje this week brings back memories of a landmark away day Shelbourne manager Dermot Keely, centre, celebrates with goal scorer Richie Baker, left, and his brother Dessie after their Champions League qualifier victory over...

Von der Leyen to North Macedonia: No EU Talks Without Bulgarians in the Constitution

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed in Skopje that North Macedonia’s path to the European Union depends on the inclusion of Bulgarians in the country’s Constitution. "We continue to fully support North Macedonia on its...

Pro-Moscow parties emerge in North Macedonia local race

SKOPJE, Oct. 15 (TemA) — Russian influence has surfaced in North Macedonia’s local elections through pro-Moscow rhetoric from minor parties, analysts said Tuesday. The United Macedonia party, led by Janko Bačev, campaigns against Euro-Atlantic...

Russia and left-wingers ‘trying to flood Europe with illegal migrants’

Russian spies and hard-left humanitarian groups are working with people smugglers to flood Europe with illegal migrants, a Bulgarian minister says. Daniel Mitov, the interior minister, said his government had evidence that Russia’s foreign...

Von der Leyen keeps the door open to EU enlargement on Western Balkans tour

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Serbia on Wednesday, marking the fourth stop — after Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina — of her tour across the Western Balkans to discuss EU enlargement with regional...

North Macedonia issues first big battery licenses, as 60 MW landmark looms

North Macedonia has issued its first two licenses for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, with a combined capacity of 2.6 MW. These licenses were issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Republic of North Macedonia to...

President Warns EU against Undermining Trust in North Macedonia's Accession

The European Union risks losing the trust of the people of North Macedonia if it continues to impose new conditions on the country's accession to the EU, stated President Peter Pellegrini during his official visit to Skopje on Tuesday. Following...

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health

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EU launches AI factory antennas, access to supercomputing

The European Commission today announced the launch of AI factory "antennas" in seven Member States (Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia) and partner countries (Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North...

Slovak President in Skopje: EU Enlargement to Western Balkans Boosts European Stability

The enlargement of the European Union to include the Western Balkans is a way to strengthen stability across Europe, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said during his official visit to the Republic of North Macedonia. "You have really come a long...

Slovak President Pellegrini Criticizes EU and Bulgaria for Blocking North Macedonia’s Accession

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini criticized the European Union and indirectly targeted Bulgaria for blocking North Macedonia’s EU accession, saying that the enlargement process should depend solely on the fulfillment of membership criteria and...

North Macedonia, municipalities go to the polls

© BUTENKOV ALEKSEI/Shutterstock Citizens of North Macedonia are called to renew municipal councils and elect new mayors: this election is marked by the high number of candidates and controversy over the integrity of the electoral lists On October...

Croatia Got What It Expected from Adopting the Euro, Central Bank Governor Says

In an interview with BTA during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, Croatian National Bank Governor Boris Vujcic said Croatia got what it expected from adopting the euro. The first major benefit was...

EU invites Serbia to join collective gas-buying plan to reduce reliance on Russia

The European Union has invited Serbia to join the bloc’s communal gas-buying initiative, EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as it seeks to reduce the Balkan country’s reliance on fossil fuels from Russia. The EU launched a...

Slovak President Visits North Macedonia

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has begun a two-day official visit to North Macedonia. In Skopje, he will meet President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, and the Head of Parliament Afrim Gashi. The talks will focus...