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Heavy rain helps bring Western Balkans' waste problem into view

Swollen winter waters have surged over landfill sites near the river banks, pulling rubbish downstream.

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.

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.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

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World News

Euro 2020: North Macedonia celebrates qualifying for the big time

The Balkan nation triumphed in Thursday's play-offs along with Hungary, Scotland and Slovakia to complete the 24-team line-up for the pandemic-delayed tournament.

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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.

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Police in North Macedonia arrest three on suspicion of terrorism

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

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North Macedonia: Parliament begins debate on new government

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

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.

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

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.

Belgium

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursula von der Leyen

"The EU is determined to further intensify its engagement at all levels to support the region's political, economic and social transformation," EU leaders said on Wednesday after a summit with Western Balkans countries.

Europe News

Brussels 'can open EU membership talks' with Albania & North Macedonia

After setbacks, the door is once again open for both Tirana and Skopje to begin talks that may lead to them joining the EU.

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Albania and North Macedonia 'ready for EU enlargement talks'

Albania and North Macedonia have delivered “tangible” changes that pave the way for accession talks to join the European Union, the commissioner for enlargement said in an official report.

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Sceptical Macron hints at change of heart on EU enlargement

Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he is ready to lift French opposition to the opening of EU accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia.

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EU Commission presents new enlargement strategy amid divisions

The new strategy sets the stage for North Macedonia and Albania accession's battles - which Paris blocked last year.

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.

Albania

Western Balkan leaders discuss regional cooperation

The leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro met on Saturday to discuss how to deepen regional cooperation in the Western Balkans, including in their quest to join the European Union.

Europe News

North Macedonia FM prepared to go solo for EU accession bid

North Macedonia FM prepared to go solo for EU accession bid

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'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.