Europe News 'You are a mess guys': Albania PM angry over EU membership delays "You are a mess guys, you are a big mess and you are a disgrace." 23/06/2022
Europe News Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia row back on EU summit snub threat The trio are frustrated at the lack of progress in joining the EU. 22/06/2022
world news Festival unites people from three Balkan countries sharing Lake Prespa For the first time in recent history the Meet Prespa festival took place, connecting people from all three sides of the lake. 19/06/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria's political turmoil deepens as two key ministers quit Bulgaria's foreign and energy ministers resigned on Monday, deepening the country's political turmoil. 13/06/2022
Republic of North Macedonia Former North Macedonia Prime Minister given fifth prison sentence Nikola Gruevski has been living in exile in Hungary since 2018 and was convicted of abuse of power in absentia. 08/06/2022
Republic of North Macedonia Summit looks to develop plan for mini Schengen zone in Western Balkans It comes as countries in the region struggle to get the green light to join the European Union. 08/06/2022
Russia 'Scandalous': Russia slams Serbia's neighbours as Lavrov visit blocked Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their airspace, preventing Russia's foreign minister from visiting Serbia. 06/06/2022
Uncovering Europe Do Western Balkan countries like Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe? Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro all applied to join the EU more than a decade ago. 12/05/2022
Republic of North Macedonia Former Prime Minister of North Macedonia convicted of money laundering It is Nikola Gruevski's third conviction since he left office in 2016. 21/04/2022
real economy Helping in a crisis: the EU's emergency loans to neighbour countries In this episode, Real Economy travels to North Macedonia to find out about the EU's macro-financial assistance. 09/03/2022
Republic of North Macedonia President walks bullied girl with Down's syndrome to school The president said in a statement he visited Embla Ademi and her family "to give my support and to raise awareness that inclusion is a basic principle". 11/02/2022
Uncovering Europe Can new governments resolve issues plaguing North Macedonia, Bulgaria? Both countries have pledged to resolve the impasse brought on by the Bulgarian veto to North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations. But are nationalists going to cause further roadblocks? 10/02/2022
Bulgaria Sofia trip sparks hope of improved Bulgaria-North Macedonia relations The previous Bulgarian government had blocked North Macedonia's bid to join the EU. But now there is fresh hope that relations between the two countries can be improved. 25/01/2022
world news Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree to improve relations after talks Bulgaria blocked North Macedonia's accession talks with the European Union in 2020 over a cultural dispute. 18/01/2022
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia's new government approved after parliament vote Social Democrat leader Dimitar Kovačevski will be the country's next Prime Minister, replacing Zoran Zaev. 17/01/2022
world news Macedonian census shows Western Balkans is depopulating fast With EU membership hopes all but quashed, the countries of the European region are undergoing a serious population crisis, as the young and educated leave in droves. 03/01/2022
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia's Dimitar Kovacevski elected as new Prime Minister After receiving the mandate he has 20 days to propose a new government to Parliament. His new cabinet is expected to be elected by mid-January. 30/12/2021
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia's prime minister formally steps down North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev formally resigned, in a move he had announced after his governing party's defeat in October's local elections. 22/12/2021
Albania Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia hold talks at Open Balkan Summit Leaders from Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia met in Tirana to discuss and agree on furthering their Open Balkan initiative to promote political and economic ties. 22/12/2021
Republic of North Macedonia Deputy minister in line to be North Macedonia's next prime minister Dimitar Kovachevski is set to take over as prime minister if he can maintain a coalition agreement. 13/12/2021
The Cube Most in North Macedonia think COVID was made to control humans: poll The poll also found that 46% of citizens in North Macedonia believe the virus is being sprayed by aeroplanes. 01/12/2021
Republic of North Macedonia Euroscepticism rises in North Macedonia amid EU membership delays Greece, Bulgaria and EU leaders have all prevented EU membership talks beginning with North Macedonia. 25/11/2021
Bulgaria Human error likely caused Bulgaria's deadly bus crash - investigators Officials say they have recovered the bodies of 45 victims from the scene. 25/11/2021
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia coalition blocks no confidence vote in parliament The parliament of North Macedonia was due to meet on Thursday to vote on a motion of no confidence in the government. 11/11/2021
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia declares 30-day state of emergency over energy crisis North Macedonia's government said it would provide emergency funding for state companies to import the necessary fuel. 10/11/2021
Uncovering Europe North Macedonia’s prime minister resigns after local election results North Macedonia’s prime minister has announced his resignation following the heavy defeat of his governing SDSM in the country’s local elections. 01/11/2021