http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:18:40 +0200 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:18:40 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/moldova-liechtenstein-san-marino-the-european-countries-hardly-any-tourists-visit http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/moldova-liechtenstein-san-marino-the-european-countries-hardly-any-tourists-visit Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:13:41 +0200 These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/north-macedonia-declares-electricity-crisis-over-fuel-oil-shortage http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/north-macedonia-declares-electricity-crisis-over-fuel-oil-shortage Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:52:31 +0100 The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/north-macedonia-bullied-on-its-eu-membership-path-pm-mickoski-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/north-macedonia-bullied-on-its-eu-membership-path-pm-mickoski-says Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:40:06 +0100 Having spent over two decades in the EU membership waiting room, North Macedonia hopes the wait will finally be over as Prime Minister Mickoski tells Euronews the accession of his country has been delayed by “artificial disputes”. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/neighbourly-conflicts-hinder-north-macedonia-at-the-gates-of-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/neighbourly-conflicts-hinder-north-macedonia-at-the-gates-of-the-eu Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:08:10 +0100 Historical and cultural disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria hinder EU accession. The stalemate revolves around identity and language recognition. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/16/albania-moldova-montenegro-and-north-macedonia-join-eus-sepa-scheme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/16/albania-moldova-montenegro-and-north-macedonia-join-eus-sepa-scheme Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:24:10 +0200 Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/04/bulgarian-meps-delay-vote-on-north-macedonian-eu-accession-report http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/04/bulgarian-meps-delay-vote-on-north-macedonian-eu-accession-report Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:48:59 +0200 The European People's Party withdrew support for the report at the last minute, leaving MEP author Thomas Waitz denouncing intimidation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/23/kallas-backs-north-macedonias-eu-membership-progress-despite-ongoing-obstacles http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/23/kallas-backs-north-macedonias-eu-membership-progress-despite-ongoing-obstacles Fri, 23 May 2025 19:27:34 +0200 The EU foreign policy chief expressed strong support for North Macedonia's EU integration on Friday, praising its progress and urging continued reforms amid geopolitical tensions. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/04/16/has-the-lost-ancient-macedonian-capital-city-of-lyncus-been-discovered http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/04/16/has-the-lost-ancient-macedonian-capital-city-of-lyncus-been-discovered Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:01:56 +0200 Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/10/north-macedonia-opts-to-align-with-us-as-strategic-partner-foreign-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/10/north-macedonia-opts-to-align-with-us-as-strategic-partner-foreign-minister Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/04/north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-death-toll-rises-to-60-after-burn-victim-dies http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/04/north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-death-toll-rises-to-60-after-burn-victim-dies Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:39:32 +0200 34 people are in custody over the fire last month in the eastern town of Kočani, including an ex-finance minister and seven senior police officers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/north-macedonia-warns-the-eu-of-growing-russian-influence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/north-macedonia-warns-the-eu-of-growing-russian-influence Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:34:31 +0200 Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises the country’s many "difficult compromises" for EU membership. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/25/thousands-of-protesters-in-north-macedonia-demand-justice-over-nightclub-fire http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/25/thousands-of-protesters-in-north-macedonia-demand-justice-over-nightclub-fire Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:41:02 +0100 Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/03/21/victims-of-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-laid-to-rest http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/03/21/victims-of-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-laid-to-rest Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:16:15 +0100 Mourners across North Macedonia attended funerals for 59 nightclub fire victims, including members of the pop band DNA, as communities held solemn ceremonies to honour their lost loved ones. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/19/north-macedonia-officials-shutter-dozens-of-illegal-clubs-after-59-killed-in-kocani-fire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/19/north-macedonia-officials-shutter-dozens-of-illegal-clubs-after-59-killed-in-kocani-fire Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:51:30 +0100 Around 50 establishments across the country have been inspected since the fire in Club Pulse on Sunday. The venue was found to have been operating without a proper licence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/17/15-detained-on-suspicion-of-corruption-after-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-kills-59 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/17/15-detained-on-suspicion-of-corruption-after-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-kills-59 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:25:04 +0100 Messages of support and condolences, as well as offers for assistance poured in as European leaders react to the horrific fire in a Kočani nightclub that claimed the lives of 59 people. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/16/fire-at-nightclub-in-town-of-kocani-in-north-macedonia-kills-51-people http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/16/fire-at-nightclub-in-town-of-kocani-in-north-macedonia-kills-51-people Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:50:16 +0100 A massive fire broke out early on Sunday in the nightclub, killing 59 people and injuring about 150 more, authorities said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/30/why-renewed-tensions-with-neighbours-have-stalled-north-macedonias-eu-membership-bid http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/30/why-renewed-tensions-with-neighbours-have-stalled-north-macedonias-eu-membership-bid Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:12:56 +0200 EU ambassadors failed to approve the opening of the next chapter of EU accession talks with Skopje last week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/28/orban-accuses-brussels-of-denting-north-macedonias-pride-after-further-eu-bid-delay http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/28/orban-accuses-brussels-of-denting-north-macedonias-pride-after-further-eu-bid-delay Sat, 28 Sep 2024 08:14:15 +0200 Orbán also offered to mediate with EU member Bulgaria, whose dispute with Skopje over Balkan history and heritage triggered the new delay. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/27/north-macedonia-hits-out-at-brussels-says-eu-accession-like-waiting-for-godot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/27/north-macedonia-hits-out-at-brussels-says-eu-accession-like-waiting-for-godot Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:58:46 +0200 Both North Macedonia's president and prime minister slammed stumbling blocks put in place by Brussels over a dispute with Bulgaria over Balkan history, language and culture. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/brain-drain-in-western-balkans-spikes-amid-absence-of-opportunities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/brain-drain-in-western-balkans-spikes-amid-absence-of-opportunities Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:49:59 +0200 Youth brain drain is becoming a worrisome problem for the Western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/06/north-macedonia-is-getting-ahead-on-the-path-to-energy-transition-out-of-coal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/06/north-macedonia-is-getting-ahead-on-the-path-to-energy-transition-out-of-coal Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:42:37 +0200 The country signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will provide it with 26.4 million euros that should support the energy transition according to the Green Agenda. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/01/balkans-battle-wildfires-from-prolonged-heatwave-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/01/balkans-battle-wildfires-from-prolonged-heatwave-in-europe Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:34:29 +0200 Experts say it's time to act to avoid more climate-based disasters across Europe and urge European leaders to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent. http://www.euronews.com/2024/08/01/wildfires-continue-to-burn-across-europe-as-temperatures-remain-high http://www.euronews.com/2024/08/01/wildfires-continue-to-burn-across-europe-as-temperatures-remain-high Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:04:01 +0200 The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/23/firefighters-continue-to-battle-blazes-in-portugal-north-macedonia-and-bulgaria http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/23/firefighters-continue-to-battle-blazes-in-portugal-north-macedonia-and-bulgaria Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:02:26 +0200 Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/20/battle-against-flames-ongoing-in-north-macedonia-with-international-support http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/20/battle-against-flames-ongoing-in-north-macedonia-with-international-support Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:55:36 +0200 Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/17/balkan-countries-struggle-with-more-wildfires-amid-latest-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/17/balkan-countries-struggle-with-more-wildfires-amid-latest-heatwave Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:02:34 +0200 Bulgaria triggered its heatwave Code Red, while North Macedonia asked for international aid. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/16/parts-of-eastern-and-southeastern-europe-suffer-as-temperatures-rise-to-above-40-celsius http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/16/parts-of-eastern-and-southeastern-europe-suffer-as-temperatures-rise-to-above-40-celsius Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:03:00 +0200 Romania, Ukraine and North Macedonia have all seen exceptionally high temperatures, with emergency services inundated across the region. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/12/albania-cyprus-ireland-europes-best-non-schengen-countries-for-when-youve-used-up-your-90- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/12/albania-cyprus-ireland-europes-best-non-schengen-countries-for-when-youve-used-up-your-90- Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:00:39 +0200 Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/04/super-good-weather-cheap-food-digital-nomads-top-picks-for-an-affordable-summer-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/04/super-good-weather-cheap-food-digital-nomads-top-picks-for-an-affordable-summer-in-europe Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:00:43 +0200 These are digital nomads’ top recommendations for an affordable summer in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/17/in-north-macedonia-we-gave-greece-our-word-we-cant-walk-back-on-it http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/17/in-north-macedonia-we-gave-greece-our-word-we-cant-walk-back-on-it Fri, 17 May 2024 17:10:36 +0200 The agreement is a welcome reality, even among many of its opponents, because reopening the dispute would be much worse. I plead for a display of leadership in both countries, Greece and North Macedonia, to face this reality and stop playing petty politics with this issue, Nikola Dimitrov writes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/09/north-macedonia-elects-first-woman-president-as-centre-left-crumbles http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/09/north-macedonia-elects-first-woman-president-as-centre-left-crumbles Thu, 09 May 2024 13:14:30 +0200 On Wednesday, North Macedonia saw a significant political shift to the nationalist right-wing amidst historic losses for the governing SDSM in presidential and parliamentary contests. http://www.euronews.com/2024/04/24/eu-hopeful-north-macedonia-holds-presidential-elections http://www.euronews.com/2024/04/24/eu-hopeful-north-macedonia-holds-presidential-elections Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:50:19 +0200 Accession to the EU and the rule of law are key points in the Balkan country's presidential race. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/north-macedonia-landmark-burns-down-without-answers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/north-macedonia-landmark-burns-down-without-answers Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:23:52 +0200 Efforts are underway to establish the cause of the blaze that burned Skopje's Universal Hall to the ground. http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/11/northern-macedonian-citizens-rush-to-get-new-passport-before-deadline http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/11/northern-macedonian-citizens-rush-to-get-new-passport-before-deadline Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:51:55 +0100 Thousands of Macedonian citizens risk being unable to leave the country or return home after 12 February. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/01/24/russia-trying-to-hijack-frustration-with-eu-accession-delay-north-macedonia-fm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/01/24/russia-trying-to-hijack-frustration-with-eu-accession-delay-north-macedonia-fm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:31:19 +0100 Frustration over the delay in North Macedonia's EU accession is creating an opening for Russia to sow discord in the country through an "arsenal" of hybrid warfare, the country's foreign minister has warned. http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/08/will-north-macedonia-be-able-to-quit-dirty-coal http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/08/will-north-macedonia-be-able-to-quit-dirty-coal Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:30:16 +0100 North Macedonia is bathed in sunlight, so, phasing out coal should be easy. But because of the energy crisis, the exact opposite is currently happening: ancient coal-fired power plants are blowing huge amounts of toxic emissions into the air and new lignite mines are even being opened up. http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/30/russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-lashes-out-at-nato-and-the-west http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/30/russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-lashes-out-at-nato-and-the-west Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:10:30 +0100 Lavrov told a meeting of OSCE ministers in North Macedonia that the organisation was an "appendage" of NATO and the EU, before walking out. http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/28/russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-to-visit-first-nato-country-since-ukraine-invasion http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/28/russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-to-visit-first-nato-country-since-ukraine-invasion Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:30:31 +0100 Sergei Lavrov will attend an OSCE meeting in the North Macedonian capital Skopje later this week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/10/30/von-der-leyen-vows-to-bring-western-balkan-and-eu-economies-closer-as-four-day-visit-start http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/10/30/von-der-leyen-vows-to-bring-western-balkan-and-eu-economies-closer-as-four-day-visit-start Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:05:10 +0100 European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed to bring the economies of the Western Balkans and the European Union 'closer' on Monday as she began a four-day tour of the region. http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/14/no-rain-no-winter-no-rivers-this-ancient-european-lake-is-receding-and-it-could-be-disastr http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/14/no-rain-no-winter-no-rivers-this-ancient-european-lake-is-receding-and-it-could-be-disastr Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:47:47 +0200 One of Europe’s oldest lakes is shrinking - and it’s putting wildlife at risk of extinction. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/09/will-india-be-renamed-bharat-heres-why-some-countries-change-their-name http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/09/will-india-be-renamed-bharat-heres-why-some-countries-change-their-name Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:52:53 +0200 Bharat is a Sanskrit term found in scriptures from around 2,000 years ago and the G20 summit in India is a perfect platform to let the world know. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/08/greece-and-north-macedonia-sign-agreement-to-save-rare-12th-century-byzantine-frescoes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/08/greece-and-north-macedonia-sign-agreement-to-save-rare-12th-century-byzantine-frescoes Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:25:01 +0200 The fresco paintings found inside St George's church in North Macedonia are a rare example of Byzantine art in the Balkan region. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece - alongside the European Centre for Byzantine Monuments - have agreed to ensure the preservation of the frescoes. http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/17/tensions-high-in-kosovo-after-serbia-charges-kosovar-police-officers http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/17/tensions-high-in-kosovo-after-serbia-charges-kosovar-police-officers Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:02:01 +0200 Kosovo's Prime Minister accused Serbia of "kidnapping" the three police officers inside Kosovo on Wednesday. http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/15/greek-orthodox-christians-celebrate-their-easter-weekend http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/15/greek-orthodox-christians-celebrate-their-easter-weekend Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:07:52 +0200 Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday while there were also celebrations in North Macedonia and Romania. http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/20/kosovo-and-serbia-reach-eu-back-deal-to-normalise-ties-but-do-not-sign http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/20/kosovo-and-serbia-reach-eu-back-deal-to-normalise-ties-but-do-not-sign Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:35:20 +0100 Serbia’s and Kosovo’s leaders have agreed to a framework agreement following a day of talks in Northern Macedonia but have stopped short of signing the EU-brokered deal. http://www.euronews.com/2023/02/02/in-north-macedonia-waning-pro-eu-sentiment-opens-the-door-to-malign-intentions http://www.euronews.com/2023/02/02/in-north-macedonia-waning-pro-eu-sentiment-opens-the-door-to-malign-intentions Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:01:33 +0100 The Western Balkan country has been built on compromises made to deliver on the dream of becoming a part of the European Union. Decades later, Macedonians have never been more tired of waiting, President Stevo Pendarovski explains. http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/28/north-macedonia-arrests-nine-border-police-officers-for-corruption http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/28/north-macedonia-arrests-nine-border-police-officers-for-corruption Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:58:05 +0100 The suspects are accused of taking bribes from motorists to ease their crossing into Serbia. http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/26/north-macedonias-capital-chokes-on-dangerous-levels-of-air-pollution http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/26/north-macedonias-capital-chokes-on-dangerous-levels-of-air-pollution Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:53:57 +0100 North Macedonia has imposed emergency measures in its capital Skopje and three other cities to tackle soaring levels of smog. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/03/north-macedonia-bans-organisations-with-names-linked-to-fascism http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/03/north-macedonia-bans-organisations-with-names-linked-to-fascism Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:45:10 +0100 The new law comes after recent protests against a controversial Bulgarian WWII monarch. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/10/27/the-eu-and-north-macedonia-sign-migration-agreement http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/10/27/the-eu-and-north-macedonia-sign-migration-agreement Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:50:00 +0200 The European Union and North Macedonia have signed an agreement on border management cooperation. The accord involves the EU’s frontier agency, Frontex.