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...

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 Church Doubles as Monument to a Fugitive Politician

For years since the foundations for the new Church of St. Constantine and Helena in Skopje’s main square were laid in 2012, the area was fenced off, ugly and unpleasant to everyone. Now that the church and the space around it has opened up,...

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...

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...

Pellegrini’s Comments Spark Bulgaria’s Protest

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry summoned Slovakia’s ambassador after Slovak President Peter Pellegrini’s remarks in Skopje on North Macedonia’s EU bid. Sofia called the comments “unacceptable,” saying they questioned the EU’s 2022 enlargement...

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...

Air Serbia Resumes Direct Flights Between Belgrade and Toronto After 30 Years

After more than three decades, Air Serbia is resuming direct flights between Belgrade and Toronto, expanding its North American network and providing faster, more convenient connections for passengers and the Serbian diaspora. The service,...

Preview: North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. North Macedonia have the opportunity to take command of their World Cup 2026 destiny...

Slovakia Reaffirms Support for Western Balkans’ EU Future

The Slovak President’s Office said President Peter Pellegrini did not criticize any EU member during his visit to North Macedonia, but restated Slovakia’s long-term support for the Western Balkans’ EU integration. Responding to Bulgaria’s protest,...

Just Days To Go: Flying Tiger Copenhagen Arrives in the Western Balkans as CEO Silvio Qyqja Shares Insights

With just days remaining before the first Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores open in the Western Balkans, excitement is building for what promises to be a new era in retail across the region. The inaugural stores will open on 22 October at East Gate...

Growth, reform, Russia: Von der Leyen in the Western Balkans

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a busy schedule when she visited the Western Balkan states of Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia this week, all in just under three days. She has been to...

The war in Ukraine and political chess in the Balkans

President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani (r) welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (c) for their meeting in Pristina, Kosovo, on October 15, 2025. [Visar Kryeziu/EPA] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday...

Governors of central banks from Moldova, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina in dialogue in Sarajevo

The heads of central banks from North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina commended the progress of Moldova in the process of European integration, particularly appreciating its accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The congratulatory...

North Macedonia’s Minister of Energy: Azerbaijan's role as a stable supplier can significantly contribute to diversifying our sources   – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 7, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC Against the backdrop of the global energy transition, geopolitical challenges, and the drive for decarbonization, European countries are seeking reliable partners to ensure their energy security and...

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

GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) -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...

Over Half of Young People in North Macedonia Have Faced Some Form of Corruption, Study Shows

Some 54% of young people in North Macedonia have encountered some form of corruption, most often in the education sector, according to a study by Analytica Think Tank, North Macedonia's newspaper Vecer reported. The survey, conducted among 500...

How to watch Belgium v North Macedonia: TV channel, live stream details and match preview

Watch Belgium vs North Macedonia as Rudi Garcia's side hosts the European minnows in World Cup 2026 qualifying, with all the details on TV and streaming information for viewers anywhere in the world. A top-of-the-table clash awaits on Friday in...

How to watch Belgium vs North Macedonia for *FREE* — Stream UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Stream Belgium vs North Macedonia on Fubo Sports Network (FREE) Kick-Off: 7:45pm BST / 2:45pm ET / 4:45am AEST (Sat.) Use NordVPN to unblock FSN stream World Cup Qualifying continues today (Friday, 10 October), with Belgium aiming to reclaim top...

European big guns fail to fire on road to World Cup

France have missed a chance to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup after being held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland. The result in Reykjavik halted France's perfect start in European qualifying after three straight victories. The two-time world...