North Macedonia's President to Take Part in Leaders’ Meeting of the Brdo-Brijuni Process in Albania

The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska will participate in the Leaders’ Meeting of the Brdo-Brijuni Process in Durres, Albania, where she is on an official visit, the President’s Office of North Macedonia reported on...

Belgium vs North Macedonia Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025

It is first versus second in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Belgium and North Macedonia lock horns in a crunch tie at Ghelamco Arena on Friday. It has been a stunning campaign for North Macedonia, who will be out to extend their...

EU seeks to boost investment in Western Balkans to double regional GDP within decade

BRUSSELS The EU is stepping up investment in the Western Balkans with the goal of doubling the region's gross domestic product (GDP) within the next decade, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Speaking at the opening...

Growth, reform, Russia: Von der Leyen visits 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...

EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans

TIRANA (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday private sector deals signed or in the pipeline could unlock about 4 billion euros ($4.63 billion) in new investment as part of an EU growth plan for the Western...

On the threshold of the snow season – will Bulgarian tourism surpass the levels of winter 2025

The tourism sector in Bulgaria has been growing in recent years, both in the summer and winter seasons. According to data from the relevant ministry, by the beginning of October, Bulgarian citizens who visited tourist destinations in the country...

‘Sirât’ Wins Top Prize at the 2025 Chicago International Film Festival: Full Winners List

The 2025 Chicago International Film Festival winners list is here (read last year’s winners here), and as usual, it’s an eclectic, cinephilic mix of titles to closely watch for the international feature Oscar race while going deeper than mere...

Russia Uses Cyprus, North Macedonia Disputes to Challenge Greece

Moscow accused Greece of violating the Helsinki accords. Credit: Pavel Kazachkov, CC2/Wikipedia Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched an attack on Greece and Europe, responding to accusations that Moscow is undermining...

Marina Abramović’s ‘Balkan Erotic Epic’ Is Her Most Ambitious Performance Yet

We enter Balkan Erotic Epic on the tail of a funeral procession. The funeral is for Josip Broz Tito, the president of communist Yugoslavia, who ruled the country until his death in 1980. The procession is led by performance artist Maria...

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

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Belgium and North Macedonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In a clash at the top of Group J in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, Belgium will welcome...

Faster and Cheaper Transactions Across the EU: Albania Joins the SEPA Scheme

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), enabling faster and cheaper financial transactions across the European Union. The European Commission announced on Thursday that the...

Zakharova Sides With Turkey, North Macedonia in Helsinki Accords Row

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected accusations that Moscow is undermining the 1975 Helsinki Accords, accusing the West of long-standing double standards in international relations, while also appearing to side with...

Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy – North Macedonia to host 14-IFESD forum on October 28-30

The 14th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (14-IFESD) will be held from October 28 to 30 at the Hotel Holiday Inn Skopje in North Macedonia. This year’s theme, From Goals to Action: Powering the Future with Sustainable...

Von der Leyen: EU is guarantee that Serbian families will be warm in winter

In her speech during the visit to Serbia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen didn’t address the looming energy crisis caused by the sanctions that the United States imposed on Russian-owned oil company NIS. Moreover, she demanded...

North Macedonia’s President to UN: EU Cannot Demand Constitutional Changes for Accession

North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting that her country’s EU accession has been delayed for two decades due not to objective Copenhagen criteria, but to what she...

The European Commission welcomes Moldova’s accession to the SEPA: “Our work does not stop here”

The European Commission has welcomed the official accession of 40 banks from the Republic of Moldova, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), according to a statement issued by the EU Executive. The...

EU and Balkan leaders meet in Albania to boost regional investment

TIRANA, Oct. 12 (TemA) — Tirana will host the first EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum on Oct. 13–14, bringing together regional leaders, EU officials and international investors to strengthen economic cooperation and investment across the...

Slovak Ambassador Summoned to Foreign Ministry following President Pellegrini's Visit to Skopje

The Ambassador of Slovakia to Bulgaria, Vasil Grivna, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in connection with official statements made by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to the Republic of North Macedonia, including unacceptable...

The media landscape of the Western Balkans and Turkey: Stuck in transition

This article was originally published on the South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) website If journalism is to survive, it must not only defend itself legally and through unions, but also revolutionarily redefine...

Open Data Bill in North Macedonia Triggers New Transparency Concerns

Current practice in North Macedonia does not bode well. Under North Macedonia’s Law on Access to Public Information law, journalists or members of the public can request access to information that is not publicly available by submitting a formal...