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Balkans battle wildfires from prolonged heatwave in Europe

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.

World News

Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high

The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year.

World News

Wildfires continue to burn in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria

Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria.

Europe News

At least 20 wildfires burn across parts of North Macedonia’s south

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.

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World News

Balkan countries struggle with more wildfires amid latest heatwave

Bulgaria triggered its heatwave Code Red, while North Macedonia asked for international aid.

World News

Parts of Europe suffer as temperatures rise to above 40C

Romania, Ukraine and North Macedonia have all seen exceptionally high temperatures, with emergency services inundated across the region.

Destinations

What is Europe’s 90-day rule and which countries are excluded from it?

Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip.

Destinations

Where to work remotely on a budget in Europe this summer

These are digital nomads’ top recommendations for an affordable summer in Europe.

Republic of North Macedonia

Euroviews. North Macedonia and Greece shook hands in Prespa. Don't give up on it

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.

Europe News

North Macedonia elects first woman president as centre-left crumbles

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.

World News

EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential elections

Accession to the EU and the rule of law are key points in the Balkan country's presidential race.

Europe News

North Macedonia landmark burns down without answers

Efforts are underway to establish the cause of the blaze that burned Skopje's Universal Hall to the ground.

World News

Macedonian citizens rush to get new passport before deadline

Thousands of Macedonian citizens risk being unable to leave the country or return home after 12 February.

Europe News

Russia ‘hijacking’ frustration with EU accession - North Macedonia FM

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.

Euronews Witness

Will North Macedonia be able to quit coal?

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.

Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lashes out at NATO and the West

Lavrov told a meeting of OSCE ministers in North Macedonia that the organisation was an "appendage" of NATO and the EU, before walking out.

Russia

Russian foreign minister to visit first NATO country since Ukraine war

Sergei Lavrov will attend an OSCE meeting in the North Macedonian capital Skopje later this week.

Europe News

Von der Leyen vows to bring Western Balkan and EU economies 'closer'

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.

Green News

Why is one of Europe’s oldest lakes receding?

One of Europe’s oldest lakes is shrinking - and it’s putting wildlife at risk of extinction.

Culture news

Will India become Bharat? Why some countries change their name

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.