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New EU Non-Paper Proposes Gradual Integration of Western Balkans into the Single Market

A new non paper reportedly backed by five European Union member states proposes a gradual integration model for the Western Balkans, aiming to bring the region closer to EU membership through phased

May 20, 2026

Community·Politics

Croatian Drone Company Expands to the U.S., Launches Production Facility in Florida

Croatian technology company Orqa is expanding into the United States through a new strategic partnership that will see the company establish drone production operations on American soil. The move represents one of

May 6, 2026

Community·Croatia

Miami Event to Bring Macedonian Community Together for Rooftop Sunset Gathering

The United Macedonian Diaspora will host a rooftop gathering in Miami on Sunday, April 26, offering an evening dedicated to community, culture and informal connection in a relaxed setting. The event is

April 24, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Fort Lauderdale to Host Macedonian Film Evening Featuring The Tale of Silyan

The United Macedonian Diaspora is organizing a cultural film event in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, April 27, bringing together members of the community for an evening centered on Macedonian storytelling, cinema and

April 24, 2026

Community·Macedonia

New Bomb Threats Reported Across the Region, Schools Evacuated in Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro

A new wave of bomb threats was reported across the Western Balkans on Monday morning, shifting concern from shopping centers to schools in several countries across the region. After shopping malls in

April 20, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Croatia·Montenegro

Louisiana Community in Mourning After Eight Children Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting

A devastating act of domestic violence has left a Louisiana community in mourning after eight children were killed and two women were seriously injured in a shooting that unfolded across two homes

April 20, 2026

Community·Whats New

Macedonian Cardiologist Nikola Bakraceski Named Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Macedonian cardiologist Nikola Bakraceski from Ohrid has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) during an official ceremony held alongside one of the world’s largest

March 31, 2026

Community

Ambassador Ljubica Z. Acevska to Speak at UMD’s 4th Annual Macedonian Women’s Conference in New Jersey

The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) will hold its 4th Annual Macedonian Women’s Conference on March 28, 2026, in Fairfield, New Jersey, bringing together Macedonian women from across the diaspora for a day

March 23, 2026

Community

Macedonian Entrepreneurs in Canada Form Founding Board for New Chamber

At a time when the Macedonian diaspora is increasingly recognizing the need for stronger economic coordination and a unified business voice, the first meeting of the Founding Board of the Canadian-Macedonian Chamber

March 23, 2026

Community

Mayor Pavlovic Visits Leader Freight Systems in Chicago, Strengthening Niš-US Ties

Mayor Dragoslav Pavlovic of Niš visited Leader Freight Systems in Chicago, a company owned by Serbian entrepreneurs and employing a large number of Serbs living in the United States. During the visit,

March 17, 2026

Community

Serbian-American Trucking Company UFC Welcomes Mayor Pavlovic

Unique Freight Carriers, a Serbian-American trucking company owned by Luka Jovanovic and operating for 13 years, welcomed Mayor Dragoslav Pavlovic of Niš this week. Each of UFC’s trailers features a white angel,

March 17, 2026

Community

Macedonian-born U.S. Businessman Nikola Andreevski Attends Key Fundraising for Iowa Congressional Candidate

Macedonian-born U.S. businessman Nikola Andreevski from Chicago attended a high-profile fundraising event for Iowa congressional candidate Joe Mitchell, held at Mar-a-Lago, the private resort owned by U.S. President Donald Trump. Nikola Andreevski

March 17, 2026

Community·Featured