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Heavy Traffic Reported at Several Border Crossings in Bulgaria

Bulgarian News Agency ·

Traffic is heavy at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint (BCP) on the border with Türkiye for outbound passenger vehicles. Тraffic is intense for inbound passenger cars аt the Kalotina BCP on the border with Serbia,the General Directorate Border...

North Macedonia parliament rejects Gaza aid resolution

Gazeta Tema · July 24, 2025

SKOPJE, July 24 – North Macedonia’s parliament on Thursday rejected an opposition-backed resolution calling for humanitarian aid access to Gaza, where Israeli strikes have killed over 59,000 Palestinians since October 2023. Only 16 of the 93 MPs...

Which one is EU: Active competitor or passive spectator?

Sabah · July 29, 2025

Today, the European Union can be seen, on one hand, as the result of a consensus between federalists and intergovernmentalists. On the other hand, it is viewed as an overregulated, intensely bureaucratic, partly supranational and asymmetrical...

North Macedonia, Kazancı sign memorandum on gas power plants

Balkan Green Energy News · July 23, 2025

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Cemil Kazancı, President of the Board of Directors of Kazancı Holding. In February, Mickoski announced that the company would invest EUR 1 billion in gas power...

North Macedonia’s UNESCO ‘Victory’ is Defeat for Ohrid’s Environment: Activist

Balkan Insight · July 24, 2025

When the UN heritage agency UNESCO failed to declare the Ohrid region an “endangered” heritage site at its session in Paris earlier this month, the government of North Macedonia rejoiced. Despite repeated recommendations by UNESCO experts to put...

Corinth Pipeworks awarded Supply Contract for Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector

Pipeline Technology Journal · July 25, 2025

Corinth Pipeworks announces its participation in the Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector, a milestone project that strengthens regional energy security, enhances cross-border connectivity, and supports the transition to a low-carbon...

Greek FM Reiterates Support for North Macedonia’s European Path

To Vima · July 23, 2025

Athens’ insistence that the neighboring Republic of North Macedonia observe “a full, consistent, and bona fide implementation of the Prespa Agreement” was reiterated on Wednesday during a high-profile meeting in the Greek capital between Foreign...

Fewer Foreign Tourists in Bulgaria, But Romanians and Turks Lead the Way

Novinite ·

In June 2025, the number of Bulgarians traveling abroad reached 943.6 thousand, marking a 10.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicates a rise in trips across all recorded...

Iute Pay Macedonia Receives EMI License in North Macedonia

Financial IT · July 25, 2025

IutePay Macedonia, a subsidiary of Iute Group, has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Central Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia. The license enables Iute to offer a wide range of digital payment services to...

North Macedonia Considers Autonomy Plan as Only Basis to Settle Moroccan Sahara Dispute – Statement

Ghana News Agency · July 23, 2025

Accra, July 23, GNA-The Republic of North Macedonia says it considers the Autonomy Plan, put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007, as the only basis for the settlement of the Sahara dispute. This position was expressed in a Joint Statement...

Open Call for Applications for the European Media Hackathon To Boost Innovative Storytelling In Media

Novinite ·

Open call for applications for the European media hackathon to boost innovative storytelling in media The European media hackathon Media Blend is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its main event, which will take place in...

Preview: Who will make it to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers?

FIBA Basketball ·

MUNICH (Germany) - The road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup is long and demanding and European teams will continue to battle for the spot with the Second Round of the Pre-Qualifiers set to take place this summer. The 12 participating teams have...

Azerbaijan concludes Skopje 2025 with ten medals

Today.Az ·

The 18th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) held in Skopje 2025, jointly hosted by North Macedonia and Croatia, has come to an end. Over 4,000 young athletes aged 14 to 18 from 50 European nations competed across 15 sports disciplines....

North Macedonia reaffirms Morocco’s Sahara full Autonomy Plan

Switch TV · July 22, 2025

North Macedonia has formally recognized Morocco’s 2007 Autonomy Plan as the sole framework for resolving the long-standing dispute over Western Sahara. The announcement followed bilateral talks held Monday in Skopje between Morocco’s Foreign...

The last 2.4 kilometers of Corridor No. 8 in Bulgaria are expected to be completed in four years

BNR - Radio Bulgaria · July 29, 2025

Public procurement tenders have been announced for the final 2.4 km of the railway line from Gyueshevo to North Macedonia, as well as for the Sofia–Radomir section. The total value of the tenders exceeds EUR 279 million, and the completion...

Azerbaijan concludes Skopje 2025 with ten medals [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 29, 2025

The 18th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) held in Skopje 2025, jointly hosted by North Macedonia and Croatia, has come to an end, Azernews reports. Over 4,000 young athletes aged 14 to 18 from 50 European nations competed across 15 sports...

North Macedonia backs Morocco’s autonomy plan as sole basis for resolving Sahara dispute

Joy FM · July 22, 2025

The Republic of North Macedonia has declared its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, describing it as the only basis for resolving the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was outlined in a joint statement signed by Morocco’s Minister...

European NATO coffers swell to $399 B, quadruple non-aligned neighbors

24/7 Wall St. · July 22, 2025

Key Points France has one of the most formidable militaries in Europe built on a strong military tradition spanning centuries France has one of the world’s premier defense contractors (Dassault Aviation) headquartered in Paris France has one of...

North Macedonia Considers Autonomy Plan as Only Basis to Settle Moroccan Sahara Dispute – Joint Statement

The Voice Gambia · July 22, 2025

The Republic of North Macedonia “considers the Autonomy Plan, put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007, as the only basis for the settlement of this dispute.” This position was expressed in the Joint Statement signed by the Minister of...

'Starting to sink in': No time to bask in bronze as Erin Friel readies for European U20s

DonegalLive · July 29, 2025

The wheel keeps turning and the legs keep running. On Tuesday morning, Erin Friel will board another plane at Dublin airport and head for the European Athletics U20 Championships. It is to Tampere in Finland this time having won a bronze medal at...