Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy – North Macedonia to host 14-IFESD forum on October 28-30

The 14th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (14-IFESD) will be held from October 28 to 30 at the Hotel Holiday Inn Skopje in North Macedonia. This year’s theme, From Goals to Action: Powering the Future with Sustainable...

Skopje suffocates under toxic cloud, regime sees "hybrid attack"

For many years, Skopje has been one of the most polluted cities in Europe, especially in winter. This year, by September, even before the heating season had begun, the air was already unfit to breathe. Once again, the Macedonian capital is...

North Macedonia’s Minister of Energy: Azerbaijan's role as a stable supplier can significantly contribute to diversifying our sources   – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 7, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC Against the backdrop of the global energy transition, geopolitical challenges, and the drive for decarbonization, European countries are seeking reliable partners to ensure their energy security and...

Governors of central banks from Moldova, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina in dialogue in Sarajevo

The heads of central banks from North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina commended the progress of Moldova in the process of European integration, particularly appreciating its accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The congratulatory...

When National Interests Collide with European Unity: The Bulgaria-Ukraine-North Macedonia Nexus

As Europe grapples with the most significant threat to its security architecture since World War II, the question of how quickly the European Union can act has become existential. European Council President António Costa is actively exploring ways...

North Macedonia's Local Elections to Be Held Amid Polarized Political Environment - OSCE Report

Issues of national identity and ethnic representation have dominated the election campaign in North Macedonia so far, according to an interim report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) election observation mission in...

Cooper to host talks on security and migration at Western Balkans summit

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Public Consultation Begins on Renewal of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced opportunities to provide input on key trade topics. The USTR published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments and testimony on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...

Snow Cover and Sub Zero Temperatures in Higher Parts of North Macedonia

The Republic of North Macedonia woke up to sub-zero temperatures and snow in the higher parts of the country. On Friday morning, the coldest temperature was -4C, measured at Popova Sapka peak, with 26 centimetres of snow. According to the...

OCTOBER 2025 NEWS IN BRIEF

| EINRIDE OPERATES FIRST EVER FULLY AUTONOMOUS HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK ON A PUBLIC ROAD IN BELGIUM AT THE PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, has for the first...

Kurti noses back into North Macedonia’s race

SKOPJE, Oct 1 (TemA) — Kosovo’s ruling party stepped into North Macedonia’s local race again, sending acting environment minister Hysen Durmishi to a VLEN rally to show support from Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje. Why it matters: The...

North Macedonia’s Local Elections: Women Make Up Only 10% of Mayoral Candidates

In the upcoming local elections in North Macedonia, scheduled for October 19, a total of 309 candidates will compete for 81 mayoral posts — 80 municipalities and the city of Skopje. According to data from the State Election Commission (SEC), the...

Local Elections Campaign Begins in North Macedonia

As of September 29, the official election campaign for the local elections in North Macedonia has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with a runoff on November 2. These are the eighth local elections since the country declared...

North Macedonia’s President to UN: EU Cannot Demand Constitutional Changes for Accession

North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting that her country’s EU accession has been delayed for two decades due not to objective Copenhagen criteria, but to what she...

N.Macedonia politicians talk rubbish to woo voters

Something is rotten on the streets of Skopje -- or at least its voters could be forgiven for thinking so. First, there were toxic dump fires that burned for weeks around North Macedonia's capital. Then, dumpsters started overflowing after a sudden...

President of North Macedonia Confers with UN Secretary-General

The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, who is leading the country's delegation at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, met with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio...

Solomon Islands Establishes Diplomatic Relations with North Macedonia

New York, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Solomon Islands has formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. The official signing of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations by Minister of Foreign...

EuroHPC JU Adds Moldova as 37th Member

Oct. 8, 2025 — During the 50th Governing Board meeting of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), Moldova became the 37th participating state to join the initiative to lead the way in European supercomputing. The addition of Moldova to the...

Security a concern for Italy-Israel match as protesters demand match be stopped

Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the football stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the arena. Protesters already approached the gates of Italy's...

Dubai Chambers, North Macedonia explore trade, investment ties

Dubai Chambers has met with Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of North Macedonia, to explore prospects for bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business ties, and advance economic cooperation across key sectors. The meeting...