Thomas Waitz's report on North Macedonia goes to the EP plenary

The report on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia, prepared by rapporteur Thomas Waitz, was voted on today, June 24, by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), according to BGNES special correspondents in...

Draft Report for North Macedonia Approved by MEPs in EP Foreign Affairs Committee

The draft report of the European Parliament for the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia on its path to the EU was approved Tuesday by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) with 40 votes in favour, 19 against and 10...

EP to drop all references to "Macedonian identity and language" from Skopje's progress report

MEP Andrey Kovatchev Photo: European Parliament The three largest parties in the European Parliament — the European People’s Party (EPP), the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) and Renew Europe have reached an agreement to...

Skopje To Host Meeting Of EU And Western Balkans Leaders

On Monday and Tuesday next week, Skopje will host a meeting of European Union (EU) and Western Balkans leaders, dedicated to the Growth Plan, which will also be attended by EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos. The government’s press service...

EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

The EU-funded Western Balkans Guarantee 4 SME Resilience is supporting financing under favourable lending conditions, contributing to small business growth and boosting employment and competitiveness. This initiative complements the EU’s broader...

North Macedonia seeks nearly €2bn for high-speed railway project via global lenders

North Macedonia’s Ministry of Finance has submitted financing requests totalling €1.9bn to 22 major international banks and financial institutions to fund the construction of a high-speed railway along Corridor X. Corridor X is a major...

Foreign Minister Georgiev: EP Report on North Macedonia Not Legally Binding

The European Parliament’s report on the Republic of North Macedonia carries no binding legal weight at international level, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev said in Brussels on Monday. Georgiev was speaking to Bulgarian journalists...

North Macedonia's EU Membership Vetoed by Its PM, Government, MEP Vigenin Says

MEP Kristian Vigenin (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats/Bulgarian Socialist Party) said Wednesday that North Macedonia's European Union membership is vetoed by its Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and his government. In an...

Sashko Micevski Appointed Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency

SKOPJE: Editor and sound designer Sashko Micevski has been appointed acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency by the Macedonian Government. He is replacing Veronika Buchkovska, who had held the position since December 2023. Micevski,...

European Parliament to Drop All References to "Macedonian Identity", "Macedonian Language" from Skopje's EU Progress Report

The three largest political groups in the European Parliament (EP): the European People's Party (EPP), the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) and Renew Europe, on Wednesday evening reached agreement on dropping all references...

North Macedonia’s President Accuses Bulgaria of Blocking EU Path; Radev Rejects Veto Claims

North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova openly criticized Bulgaria during a summit of the South East European Cooperation Process in Tirana, accusing Sofia of “abusing its veto right” over her country’s EU integration. She charged...

Western Balkan leaders meet in Skopje to advance EU Growth Plan

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos met with leaders of the six Western Balkans partners – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia – in Skopje on July 1, for a high-level meeting dedicated to the EU Growth...

Association of the Descendants of Refugees and Migrants from the Territory of the Republic of North Macedonia and Friends: Address on the real situation of Bulgarians in North Macedonia and the need for an active European position

North Macedonia’s President on Working Visit to Tirana

President of the Republic of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is on a working visit to Tirana, where she will participate in the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), her office...

North Macedonia’s flagship wind project enters its final phase

On 28 May, North Macedonia’s state-owned electricity generation company, ESM, signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for the completion of the final phase of the Bogdanci Wind Park. This second phase includes the...

Bulgarian Embassy in North Macedonia and Consulate General in Bitola Receive Honorary Plaques from Union of Bulgarian War Veterans

The Bulgarian Embassy in the Republic of North Macedonia and Consulate General in Bitola received honorary plaques from the Union of Bulgarian War Veterans. The plaques were presented to the Bulgarian Ambassador in Skopje, Zhelyazko Radukov, and...

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports

Baku, June 21, AZERTAC Azerbaijan and North Macedonia have agreed to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service/official passports. The relevant draft Law was discussed and adopted in a single reading by the Milli Majlis...

Azerbaijan, North Macedonia scrap visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia have agreed to exempt holders of diplomatic and service/official passports from visa requirements. The relevant draft Law was discussed and adopted in a single reading by the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic...

Azerbaijani Parliament Ratifies Visa-Free Agreement With North Macedonia

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21.​ The Azerbaijani Parliament has ratified an agreement with North Macedonia on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official/service passports, Trend reports. The issue was discussed...

Azerbaijan, North Macedonia exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from mutual visa requirements

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia mutually exempt holders of diplomatic and service/official passports from visa requirements, APA reports. This is reflected in the draft law “On the approval of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of...