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Five EU States Propose ‘Step by Step’ Single Market Access for Western Balkans, but Macedonia’s Path Remains Blocked by Bulgarian Veto

Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia have circulated a confidential proposal calling for “merit based, step by step” integration of Western Balkan countries into the European Union’s single market before

May 22, 2026

Macedonia

UKIM Marks 77 Years with Campus Ceremony Honoring Cyril and Methodius and Celebrating Academic Excellence

The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje is holding its annual patron saint day ceremony on 23 May, commemorating the 77th anniversary of its founding and the legacy of the

May 22, 2026

Macedonia

Skopje and Ohrid Airports Add New European Routes Ahead of Summer Season

Skopje and Ohrid are entering the summer travel season with an expanded flight network, as Macedonia’s two international airports prepare to launch new direct connections to several European destinations. The new routes

May 21, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Could Return to Eurovision in 2027, MRT Director Says

Macedonia may return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year, according to the new director of Macedonian Radio Television, Zoran Ristovski. Ristovski said he is almost certain that the country will take

May 21, 2026

Macedonia

EU Allocates €65.7 Million to Macedonia Under Growth Plan

The European Commission has made €65.7 million available to Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility, Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski announced. According to Mucunski, this is the highest amount allocated in this

May 20, 2026

Macedonia

Casino sector employees in Macedonia announce protests over proposed gambling law, warn of major job losses

Employees and representatives of the legal gambling and betting industry in Macedonia have announced protests against the proposed amendments to the Law on Games of Chance, warning that the changes could seriously

May 20, 2026

Macedonia

Kometal Gjorche Petrov’s historic Champions League triumph remembered 24 years later

On May 19, 2002, Kometal Gjorche Petrov wrote one of the brightest chapters in Macedonian sports history by winning the women’s handball Champions League and becoming European champion. In the second leg

May 19, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Protest over Albanian-language judicial exam turns controversial amid “UÇK” chants, presence of regional students and clashes in Skopje

Protest demands overshadowed by controversy A protest organized by Albanian students in Skopje, initially focused on the demand to allow the judicial exam to be taken in Albanian, escalated into a highly

May 19, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Lufthansa ends direct Frankfurt–Skopje flights, passengers redirected via Vienna

Lufthansa is ending its direct Frankfurt–Skopje service after more than three years of operations, removing the route from its booking system for both the summer period and the upcoming winter season, which

May 19, 2026

Macedonia

Vardar’s title celebration sparks backlash, disciplinary proceedings and public condemnation in North Macedonia

Controversial celebration and offensive chanting The celebration of the championship title by FK Vardar triggered strong public backlash after videos emerged showing players and individuals associated with the club singing an offensive

May 18, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Macedonia Ranks 52nd in Atlantic Council Prosperity Index, 73rd in Freedom Rankings

Macedonia has been placed 52nd globally in the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index and 73rd in its companion Freedom Index, according to the Washington based think tank’s latest “Freedom and Prosperity Around

May 15, 2026

Macedonia

Memorija announces major Skopje concert and documentary project dedicated to Macedonian rock history

Concert at “Jane Sandanski” arena The Macedonian rock band Memorija has announced a major concert that will take place on October 23 at the Jane Sandanski Arena in Skopje. The event was

May 14, 2026

Macedonia

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