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BTA National Press Club in Skopje Joins Launch Event for LIK Issue Dedicated to Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Bulgarian News Agency
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Miryana Simonyan, cultural activities expert at the Bulgarian Cultural and Information Centre in Skopje, was a guest at the BTA National Press Club in Skopje for the presentation of the June issue of LIK magazine, dedicated to pioneering artists...
‘Humiliating Defeat’: Bulgaria's 'Revival' Slams EU Decision, Blames Lobbying by Skopje
Novinite
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Parliament rejected a proposal by the nationalist “Revival” party to summon Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev for questioning following the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee’s endorsement of the progress report on North Macedonia. The...
The AFET adopted a draft report on Skopje's progress and rejected the amendments proposed by Bulgaria
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 24, 2025
The European Parliament’s draft report on the Republic of North Macedonia’s progress toward EU membership was adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) with 40 votes in favour, 19 against and 10 abstentions, according to a report by BTA....
Azerbaijani judokas to compete at Skopje Junior European Cup 2025
Azertag
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June 24, 2025
Baku, June 24, AZERTAC The Azerbaijani judokas will compete at Skopje Junior European Cup 2025 in North Macedonia, on June 26-29. The hopes will be pinned on 19 athletes (10 males, 9 females) in 14 weight categories in individual competitions. The...
Bulgarian Foreign Minister: 'Macedonian identity and language' irrelevant to Skopje's EU integration.
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 19, 2025
Georg Georgiev Photo: BGNES 'International law does not address the recognition of identities and languages, and this also applies to North Macedonia,' said Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, quoted by BGNES. ‘Formulations such as “recognition of...
There is no open issue between Sofia and Skopje, says Bulgaria's Foreign Minister
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 16, 2025
We are concerned about the escalating rhetoric coming from our neighbors in the Republic of North Macedonia, as it demonstrates a limited understanding of European processes and likely an attempt to avoid responsibility, Bulgaria’s Minister of...
Hungarian Minister in Skopje: Minority of EU States Support Enlargement to Western Balkans
Beta Briefing
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June 15, 2025
Source: Beta News / Region | 16.06.25 | access_time 01:05 Peter Szijjarto (BETAPHOTO/HINA/Dario GRZELJ) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in Skopje on June 13 that only a minority of EU member states supported the Union’s enlargement...
PM Zhelyazkov: "My Collegue Mickoski Should Find Way to Offer Apology"
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov suggested here Friday that the government leader of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, should find a way to apologize for using disrespectful in reference to Bulgarian Foreign Minister...
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgarian News Agency
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On July 10, 2025, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Skopje was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia in relation to the use of the adjective "North Macedonian" in reference to the Prime Minister...
Week in Review: Surprises in Store
Balkan Insight
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July 11, 2025
In May, when North Macedonia’s Constitutional Court scrapped electoral law provisions that made it hard for independents to take part in elections, a range of political actors not affiliated to the major parties cheered. Some wondered whether it...
Borders swimming ace Lili Mundell set to represent GB at her biggest competition yet
The Southern Reporter
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July 11, 2025
As one of only two Scottish swimmers selected in Great Britain’s team for this month’s European Youth Olympics in North Macedonia – a multi-sport event for youngsters from 50 countries aged 16 and under - Borders teenager Lili Mundell is full of...
NEW: Roscrea teen selected for Team Ireland at prestigious European Youth Olympics
Tipperary Star
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July 11, 2025
Tipperary and Munster Badminton rising star Luke Marks (14) has been selected to represent Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Skopje, North Macedonia, making him the youngest male badminton player ever to earn a place at...
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov: Mickoski must find a way to apologize for his comments on FM Georg Georgiev
BGNES
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July 11, 2025
The narrative and expression of North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will be left to those familiar with Aesop. The Republic of North Macedonia must adhere to the consensus reached in 2022 and fulfill the commitments it has...
Midlands trio targeting glory at Olympic Youth Festival
Express & Star
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July 11, 2025
Swimmers Kaiden Hitchins and Olivia Robins and cyclist Rose Lewis are part of a 54-strong squad heading to the European Youth Olympic Festival which takes place in North Macedonia later this month. The festival plays a key role in the development...
Friel set to take part in European Youth Olympic Festival
Donegal News
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July 10, 2025
Erin Friel is one of 13 Irish athletes that have been selected by Team Ireland for this year’s European Youth Olympic Festival which takes place in Skopje, North Macedonia from the 20-27 July. Friel, who represents Letterkenny AC, has made...
Erin Friel selected for European Youth Olympic Festival
DonegalLive
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July 10, 2025
Erin Friel will be representing Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in North Macedonia later this month. The Letterkenny AC sprinter is part of a 13-strong team of athletes selected by the Olympic Federation of Ireland that will...
Mitre by mitre: How North Macedonian nuns are stitching priceless holy headwear for bishops worldwide
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SKOPJE, July 9 — In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned throughout the Orthodox world. In her careful hands, the mitre glimmered as if spun from gold. The bulbous silk...
European Parliament calls for reforms and action on foreign interference in Western Balkans
BNE Intellinews
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The European Parliament adopted three country reports on July 9, stressing the urgent need for reforms in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina and North Macedonia, while also calling for effective use of the EU’s Growth Plan and stronger resistance to...
Coalition aims to simplify replacing W Balkan driving licences with Slovenian
STA
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July 9, 2025
Ljubljana, 9 July - The coalition tabled on Wednesday draft amendments to the Drivers Act aimed at simplifying procedures to replace valid driving licences issued in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia with a...
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry: Identity and Language Issues Should Be Addressed in Scholarly and Academic Discourse
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry acknowledges the resolution adopted by a substantial majority in the European Parliament, which keeps the institution from getting involved in attempts at political instrumentalization by the Republic of North...