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The President of North Macedonia calls for more EU presence in the Balkans

"We are the best-prepared candidate in the history of the organisation" - The President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, tells Euronews of his country's difficulties in the EU accession process, the Balkans' 'non-paper' and how the country is managing with vaccine supplies.

29/04/2021

Economy

North Macedonia warns EU not to disengage from Western Balkans

Stevo Pendarovski said that if Europe leaves a void in the region, Russia and China will fill it.

28/04/2021

Republic of North Macedonia

Former North Macedonia police chief sentenced over wiretapping scandal

The former head of the North Macedonian intelligence police has been imprisoned for 12 years for co-ordinating a decade-long illegal wiretapping scandal.

26/02/2021

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia issues arrest warrant for former secret police chief

Mijalkov, a first cousin of conservative former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, is accused of masterminding phone taps on more than 20,000 people, including politicians, judges and journalists between 2006-2016.

23/02/2021

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonian police arrest 8 for creating 'terrorist organisation'

Authorities detained the suspects on Sunday after carrying out searches in Kumanovo and Skopje. They also seized a large number of weapons.

28/12/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

'Completely irrational': Skopje anger at Bulgaria’s EU membership veto

"Bulgaria’s position is completely irrational and offensive to the Macedonians and our entire nation," Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in a video address on Wednesday.

09/12/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

Bulgaria's block on North Macedonia 'endangers Europe's security'

Bulgaria wants North Macedonia to formally recognise that its language has Bulgarian roots, and to stamp out what it says is anti-Bulgarian rhetoric.

08/12/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

17/11/2020

My Europe Series

Bulgaria's putting brakes on North Macedonia's EU dream. Here's why.

Bulgaria's veto over accession talks with North Macedonia is allegedly over language but domestic and EU politics may play just as big a role.

12/11/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

EU looks to mobilise €20 billion for Western Balkans

The funds would help the Western Balkans catch up economically with the rest of Europe.

07/10/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

Police in North Macedonia arrest three on suspicion of terrorism

Authorities also seized a large number of weapons in raids at five different locations.

01/09/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Parliament begins debate on new government

Zoran Zaev's Social Democrats won the majority of seats in July's election.

30/08/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia votes: Pro-western incumbents claim victory

The North Macedonian electoral commission website was hit by a suspected hacking attempt during the vote count which showed the incumbent government narrowly ahead of opposition parties.

15/07/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia prepares for first election since name change

Opinion polls suggest the country's two main parties, which both support EU membership, are running neck-and-neck ahead of Wednesday's election

14/07/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonian Police find 211 migrants in truck at Greek border

Authorities say 63 minors were among those discovered. Meanwhile eight others were injured when a pick-up truck carrying 32 migrants crashed on Tuesday.

07/07/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia PM resigns over stalled EU talks

France, supported by Denmark and the Netherlands, strongly opposed membership talks with North Macedonia and Albania.

03/01/2020

Europe News

'We must denounce patriarchy in Europe,' says award-winning director

The tale of a woman standing up to patriarchy in a small Macedonian village has won the prestigious LUX Film Prize. Its director says it is important to stand up to misogyny in the Balkans and across Europe.

29/11/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

Watch: Award-winning violin maker made first instrument for his son

Kostadin Bogdanoski showed promise as a violinist but his family could not afford to buy one, so his father Svetozar stepped in. Svetozar is now an award-winning violin maker, and his son a professional musician.

07/11/2019

World

Zaev warns: EU accession halt could cause a rise of nationalism in the Balkans

The Republic of North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev talks to Euronews about the country’s accession negotiations being stopped. To watch the full interview on Global Conversation click on the player.

30/10/2019

World

Failure to begin EU accession talks 'a betrayal' - Zoran Zaev

North Macedonia's Prime Minister has warned that the agreement with Greece that led to his country's renaming could be in danger. Zoran Zaev's comments follow the European Union’s decision not to begin accession negotiations with the Balkan nation. France vetoed the plan.

30/10/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia PM calls for election after EU accession talks blocked

“Citizens must decide which path we will take in the future – the correct, progressive European path, the path of reforms, or the path that leads backwards, towards isolation, nationalism, conflicts"

19/10/2019

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Hair today, gone tomorrow: stylist creates portraits with cuttings

North Macedonian hairdresser Svetlana Grozdanovska's creations are a cut above the rest.

14/08/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

Watch: Elephants keep it cool amid high temperatures

Daela, an African elephant and Dunja, an Asian are both former circus performers.

13/08/2019

World

North Macedonia awaits EU membership talks ahead of election

While the British Prime Minister struggles to make good on the country's decision to leave the EU, North Macedonia is waiting for the green light to start membership talks with the bloc.

22/05/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia's new president Stevo Pendarovski takes office

Outgoing president Gjorge Ivanov was among senior officials who attended the inauguration ceremony of new president Stevo Pendarovski.

12/05/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

Pope Francis continues Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia

Pope Francis continued his Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia, where 20,000 Catholics live alongside Orthodox, Muslim and Protestant communities

07/05/2019