World news about “Macedonia” published by euronews.
Police crack international smuggling group Police have cracked an international criminal group who had been smuggling migrants from Arab countries into western Europe according to the interior ministry… 17/06/2013
Skopje: the future is in the past It’s the monument in front of which everyone wants to have their photo taken: Skopje’s largest statue features Alexander the Great, who is considered a… 22/04/2013
From idea to prototype Some 20 kilometres from Skopje in the Macedonian countryside lies Hi-Tech, a company which specialises in manufacturing circuit boards, the electric hearts of… 27/11/2012
The bilingualism challenge Language can be a double edged-sword in multi-lingual societies. It is a keystone of cultural identity but can be a barrier to integration and educational… 17/10/2012
How SMS trading is helping Macedonian farmers Gjorgje is a farmer. He and his workers grow tomatoes in rows of greenhouses near Strumica, in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. So why does he seem… 03/07/2012
“We need EU membership” – FYR Macedonia’s president The “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” wants to become a member of the European Union. But Greece is blocking accession talks because of a dispute… 22/06/2012
Bonus interview with Robin Liddell 14/06/2012
Inter-ethnic tensions in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Ethnic violence is a genuine fear for lots of Macedonians. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has seen a growing mistrust between Albanian and… 14/06/2012
Macedonian film sparks anger in Bulgaria A new Macedonian film is causing controversy in Bulgaria. ‘Third half time’ is set against the backdrop of the World War II, during a period when the country… 11/11/2011
Macedonia celebrates its independence – nocomment Thousands of Macedonians poured into the capital Skopje on Thursday to mark 20 years of independence. Festivities include a giant parade involving the… 09/09/2011
Diary – The soul of the young Macedonian nationOhrid: the hidden gem of the Balkans Before travelling to Skopje for our three-part series on Macedonian life, I must admit that I had never heard the name… 26/05/2011
Macedonian diarySeamus Kearney spent a week in Skopje and at Lake Ohrid Skopje’s most famous daughter She is revered around the world, and in the minds of many she is… 09/05/2011
The soul of the young Macedonian nation The soul of any country is its culture and heritage, and for Macedonians they are of vital importance. In the last of our special three-part series we… 05/05/2011
Building a strong Macedonian business motor The sight of cranes across the Macedonian sky is a sign of this country’s ongoing transformation after gaining independence 20 years ago. In the second of… 05/05/2011
The changing face of Skopje This year Macedonians celebrate the 20th anniversary of their country’s independence from the former Yugoslavia. In the first of a three-part series… 05/05/2011
Politically-sensitive festival in FYR MacedoniaA politically sensitive festival is taking place in a remote village in the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia.Residents of Vevcani use their pagan… 14/01/2013
Tensions flare over budget in FYR MacedoniaTensions flared outside the national parliament in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Riot police intervened to separate pro- and anti-government… 25/12/2012
March against violence in FYR MacedoniaThousands of activists, celebrities and intellectuals have marched in the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia calling for an end to the worst inter-ethnic… 18/03/2012
ICJ criticises Greece over Macedonia name rowThe International Court of Justice has ruled Greece was wrong to veto Macedonian NATO membership after a row concerning the country’s name. Following a… 05/12/2011
Giant Alexander statue erected in SkopjeA 11-metre-high, 40 tonne statue of Alexander the Great has been installed in central Skopje, but critics say his presence will not please everyone… 21/06/2011
A third-term for Macedonia’s PMMacedonians appear to have returned Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski for a third term in a snap general election. With most votes counted, the conservative… 06/06/2011
Macedonia goes to the pollsMacedonians are voting in an early general election which, it is hoped, will put plans for membership of the EU and NATO back on track. Macedonia is one of… 05/06/2011
Skopje’s most famous daughterShe is revered around the world, and in the minds of many she is closely associated with the Indian city of Calcutta (Kolkata). But Mother Teresa was in fact… 17/05/2011
Enlargement chief urges FYROM and Greece to agree on ‘Macedonia’A further impulse to resolve a 19-year old dispute over the use of the name Macedonia: EU enlargement chief Stefan Fuele, after meeting Prime Minister Nikola… 19/02/2010
Balkan states welcome visa-free travelThree Balkan states have moved a step closer to Europe, with the end of visa restrictions for foreign travel. The Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic made a… 19/12/2009
Lake Ohrid boat captain arrestedThe president of Bulgaria has flown to Macedonia to visit survivors of the tourist boat sinking which killed 15 of his countrymen. Georgi Parvanov said he had… 06/09/2009
Bulgaria and Macedonia mourn tourist deadAmateur film footage captured the moments just after a sightseeing boat sank at a popular tourist resort in Macedonia, killing 15 people. The accident… 06/09/2009
At least 15 drown as Macedonia tourist boat sinksA tourist trip has ended in tragedy at a beauty spot in Macedonia. At least 15 people drowned when a sightseeing boat sank. Most of the more than 70… 05/09/2009
Macedonian President takes oathFive weeks after his election, the new President of Macedonia has taken the oath of office in Skopje. Gjorge Ivanov becomes the fourth head of state since… 12/05/2009
New president for MacedoniaRuling Party candidate Gjorge Ivanov has been elected the new president of Macedonia after victory in the country’s presidential run-off. International… 06/04/2009
Conservatives seal grip on power in MacedoniaConservatives in Macedonia are revelling in their election success following a landslide victory in yesterday’s presidential run-off. High on… 06/04/2009
Macedonia elects political novice as presidentThere were celebrations as Macedonia’s ruling party candidate Gjorge Ivanov won a landslide victory in the former Yugoslavian Republic’s presidential poll… 06/04/2009
Macedonian’s vote for new presidentVoting is underway in Macedonia in the final round of the country’s presidential elections. Gjorgji Ivanov from the governing conservative party is… 05/04/2009
Macedonia votes in peace, Ivanov takes lead into 2nd roundThe first round of the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia’s presidential and local elections has passed off peacefully, and while its has not produced a… 23/03/2009
Macedonia exit polls point to victory for IvanofExit polls for the presidential election in Macedonia indicate a victory for Gjorge Ivanof, the frontrunner for the largely ceremonial post. Votes are now… 23/03/2009
Macedonian elections “crucial”Macedonia has voted in what has been called the former Yugoslav republic’s last chance of a place in the international community. Seven candidates challenged… 22/03/2009
Macedonia holds crucial electionsMacedonia has been warned that today’s presidential election is its last chance to prove it is worthy of a place in the international community. NATO and… 22/03/2009
Macedonia’s elections “a crucial test”Today’s elections are seen as a crucial test of democracy in Macedonia, with its aspirations of joining the European Union. It is one of Europe’s poorest… 22/03/2009
Macedonia elections key to EU candidacyMacedonia goes to the polls today in presidential and local elections that are being seen as a test of the country’s ability to qualify as a candidate for… 22/03/2009
