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North Macedonia outlines defence priorities
Janes
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North Macedonia's first live firing of its JLTVs armed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's M153 Protector Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station took place at the Krivolak training range on 4 October 2024. (North Macedonian MoD) North Macedonian...
North Macedonia PM retreats on singles tax proposal
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Skopje, July 7 – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski walked back remarks suggesting a tax on unmarried citizens, saying Sunday he was misunderstood and had no plans to introduce such a measure. “There will be no such tax. I apologize if anyone...
Former Foreign Minister: North Macedonia's Government Squandered Its Strongest Bargaining Asset by Reopening Language Issue
Bulgarian News Agency
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By reopening the language issue through the European Union's progress report on North Macedonia, the country’s government has wasted "its greatest negotiating capital," according to former Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani. He believes that the...
Fires rage on in North Macedonia, flames move toward border with Kosovo
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
North Macedonia is facing multiple active wildfires, fueled by extremely high temperatures that have surpassed 36 degrees Celsius in recent days. Dry conditions, strong winds, and mountainous terrain are complicating firefighting efforts, while...
World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World...
Kičevo, North Macedonia Nightmare: Journalist Becomes Murderer After Reporting Gruesome Killings – LIVE UPDATES
The Published Reporter
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July 7, 2025
Kičevo, North Macedonia – Veteran reporter Vlado Taneski shocked Macedonia and the world when police revealed that the respected crime writer was the very killer he was covering in Kičevo. Between 2005 and 2008, Taneski penned chilling dispatches...
MEP Fuglsang: Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Marks Success; North Macedonia Must Respect Sofia's Concerns
Novinite
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Danish MEP Niels Fuglsang, representing the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, described Bulgaria’s anticipated entry into the eurozone as a clear signal of progress and economic strength. Speaking to BNR, Fuglsang noted that the...
EU drops ‘Macedonian identity’ from report, Skopje hits back
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament passed North Macedonia’s 2023–2024 Progress Report—but only after removing all references to the “Macedonian language” and “Macedonian national identity,” following pressure from Bulgarian MEPs. The amendment, backed by the...
Skopje Considers Taxing Unmarried to Tackle Demographic Crisis in North Macedonia
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, reported that his government is considering introducing additional taxes for citizens who have not entered a civil marriage. The statement was made during a debate on...
North Macedonia's President Calls for EU Reforms Amid Controversy Over Macedonian Identity
Novinite
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North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska responded to the upcoming European Parliament (EP) vote on the country’s EU progress report, due on July 8, stating that “nothing has been decided, everything is possible,” as reported by BTA. The...
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister: I Will Request a Macedonian Consulate in Korçë
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister, Timcho Mucunski, paid a visit on Wednesday to Pustec, where he held meetings with the local Macedonian community. Speaking to the media, Mucunski stated that the government of North Macedonia needs to do more...
Stay single, pay more: North Macedonia’s new population plan
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
SKOPJE, July 4 - North Macedonia plans to introduce a tax on unmarried adults as part of new efforts to reverse its shrinking population, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced this week. The country recorded more deaths than births in 2024,...
Major EU Groups Aim to Remove “Macedonian Identity” From North Macedonia Draft
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
European Parliament will discuss and vote on the EU report for North Macedonia. Credit: Europarl/ CC-BY-SA 2.0 The European Parliament is set to vote next week on the annual progress report on North Macedonia. Although the draft approved by the...
North Macedonia Battles Two Remaining Wildfires after Twenty Blazes Reported Tuesday
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia had two active wildfires on Wednesday, down from a total of 20 the previous day, the local Crisis Management Centre said. The fires were reported across the country, with only two remaining active on Wednesday. One of the largest...
New Law in North Macedonia: More Albanians in Public Administration
Euronews Albania
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July 3, 2025
The government of North Macedonia will work to increase the representation of Albanians in state institutions following the preparation of a new Law on Fair and Adequate Representation. The law stipulates that the composition of public...
North Macedonia to Start Accession Negotiations Right After it Implements Constitution Changes, Commissioner Kos Says
Bulgarian News Agency
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The political goal of the European Commission is for North Macedonia to start accession negotiations as soon as possible, right after the country meets the criteria agreed on with the European Council, meaning after it implements the changes in...
Serbia, North Macedonia working on gas interconnector project
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 3, 2025
The memorandum, signed by Srbijagas General Manager Dušan Bajatović and Nomagas Executive Director Muhamet Elmazi, confirms the pipeline’s border crossing point, an important step in preparing technical documentation and project implementation,...
North Macedonia's PM Confers with EU Commissioner for Enlargement in Skopje
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has conferred with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who is on a two-day visit to Skopje to attend a meeting of EU and Western Balkan leaders. The sides discussed the region’s...
EU Parliament set to remove “Macedonian identity and language” from draft report on North Macedonia
BGNES
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July 3, 2025
The three largest political forces in the European Parliament - the EPP, S&D and Renew Europe - have agreed to remove the terms “Macedonian identity” and “Macedonian language” from the draft report on North Macedonia's progress, BGNES reports. The...
Turkmen schoolchildren won 6 medals at the Mathematical Olympiad in North Macedonia
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 3, 2025
6 medals of various denominations were won by schoolchildren from Turkmenistan at the 29th Balkan Junior Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO-2025), held in Struga. Northern Macedonia from 24 to 29 June. Having performed with great success in the...