Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia votes for EU deal to lift Bulgarian veto amid protests The so-called French proposal would see the country recognise the Bulgarian minority in its constitution and commit to an annual review of its relations with Sofia. 17/07/2022
Europe News North Macedonia: VDL urges MPs to back compromise for EU accession The president of the European Commission told lawmakers in Skopje that accession negotiations could start "as soon as next week" if they approve the French proposal. 14/07/2022
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia is at a crossroads as it debates negotiations for EU membership After 17 years of candidate status, North Macedonia has received an invitation to start negotiations with the European Union. But there are still many hurdles for the small country to overcome. 11/07/2022
Republic of North Macedonia Dozens of police injured as EU compromise protest turns violent Demonstrators are angry with a proposed "compromise solution" that would allow North Macedonia to begin EU membership talks. 06/07/2022
Europe Decoded Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name? Throughout history, many countries have chosen to re-baptise themselves, but not every new name has stuck. 28/06/2022
Bulgaria Bulgarian lawmakers vote to unblock North Macedonia's EU bid Bulgaria's parliament voted on Friday in favour of lifting the country's veto on the opening of negotiations for the accession of North Macedonia to the European Union 24/06/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria's political turmoil could sink a deal to solve EU veto row A deal looked in reach but it was suddenly thrown into doubt by Bulgaria's government losing a confidence vote in parliament. 23/06/2022
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
