On October 19, North Macedonia elects new local authorities

On October 19, North Macedonian citizens will vote to elect 80 mayors and local councils. These are the eighth local elections since the country's independence was declared—local elections are held every four years in the second half of October....

Bulgaria reminds Slovakia: Skopje’s progress depends solely on implementing the Negotiating Framework

Bulgaria has reminded Slovakia that North Macedonia’s progress on its path toward EU membership depends solely on its own merits — specifically on fulfilling the established criteria and implementing the agreed commitments. The Ambassador of the...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

North Macedonia will host Kazakhstan at the Tose Proeski Arena on Monday in the penultimate round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have performed remarkably well in their qualification campaign so far and sit...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

EU tells Serbia to ‘get concrete’ on reforms and align with Russia sanctions

129European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged Serbia to make tangible progress on democratic reforms and to align its foreign policy with the European Union, including the imposition of sanctions on Russia, if it wishes to...

Europe’s strategic autonomy starts at its borders: Montenegro’s SEPA leap

Earlier this month Montenegro quietly reshaped its relationship with Europe. By sending and receiving its first Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transactions, it joined Europe’s payment infrastructure in full. What began as a technical reform has...

Election Campaign in Republic of North Macedonia Enters Final Phase

The election campaign in the Republic of North Macedonia ahead of the local elections has entered its final phase. It officially ends on October 17, and local elections in 80 municipalities and the city of Skopje will be held on October 19....

Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country?

Comparing car prices across Europe is a complex challenge. Focusing on one or a few specific models might seem like a reasonable approach, but it can be misleading. Such comparisons fail to capture the broader market situation within each country,...

North Macedonia hold off Belgium attack to claim vital World Cup point

GHENT, Belgium :North Macedonia put on a defensive masterclass to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw away in their World Cup qualifier on Friday and stay one point ahead in Group J. The visitors kept out everything Belgium could throw at them in a near...

KF Shkendija v Shelbourne RECAP as Joey O'Brien's men suffer last-gasp heartache

Shelbourne returned to European action on Thursday night and were moments away from claiming a crucial point against Shkendija in Macedonia. Joey O'Brien's side earned a hard-fought draw first time out against Hacken in Tallaght, but lost out in...

European supercomputers to be accessible from Serbia – EU building “antenna” for its AI factories here

The European Commission has announced the launch of the “AI Factory Antennas” initiative in seven EU member states - Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta and Slovakia - as well as in partner countries, including Iceland, Moldova,...

North Macedonia receives applications for 4.2 GW of battery projects

The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources has received an initiative to build a 495 MW cogeneration gas power plant. Sanja Božinovska said the details are unknown as the submitted documentation is too extensive and is still being...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells Serbia to act on reforms and implement Russia sanctions

BELGRADE, Serbia – The European Union’s top official on Wednesday told Serbia's populist leader to “get concrete” about its proclaimed goal of joining the 27-nation bloc, including implementing sanctions against traditional ally Russia. European...

BiH The Only One Blocking Freedom Of Movement Of Citizens In The Balkans

The delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is traveling next week to the Berlin Process summit in London with an uncomfortable label, as it is the only country in the region that has not yet enabled the free movement of citizens in the Western...

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...

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

North Macedonia, Amb. Palminteri awarded by the American College

The Embassy of Italy was pleased to participate in the 20th anniversary ceremony of the American College Skopje University (UACS), a special occasion to celebrate the role this institution plays in international education and dialogue. In this...

Orbán’s Expanding Media Empire in the Balkans: The EU’s Next Big Challenge

A roundtable organised by the Balkan Free Media Initiative (BFMI), a Brussels-based organisation addressing media freedom issues in Southeastern Europe, focused on Viktor Orbán “media investment” in the Balkans. For several years, individuals...

Inflation in Albania stays below EU average

TIRANA, Oct. 17 — Consumer prices in Albania rose 2.3% in September, according to the EU-harmonised index published Friday. National data from INSTAT showed a similar 2.4% increase. Officials said the difference stems from how each method weighs...

Prioritizing Infrastructure in EU Candidate Countries

The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, said that it will focus on supporting strategic infrastructure projects in the EU candidate countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and...