Proposed changes to laws on primary and secondary education in North Macedonia leave space for discrimination, experts warn

Entrance to a high school in Skopje, North Macedonia. Photo by Meta.mk, used with permission. This article is based on coverage by Meta.mk. An edited version is republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices and the...

Air Pollution in Skopje, Other Towns in North Macedonia Is Among Top Media Stories

Skopje is once again among the ten cities in the world with the highest air pollution, with an index of 124 on Wednesday, the news media in the Republic of North Macedonia reported, citing data published on the IQAir website. Measurements taken by...

Targovishte Deputy Regional Governor: Knowledge Is Sustainable Bridge Connecting Bulgarian Communities to Europe

Regardless of the differences and challenges of the times, knowledge can be that sustainable bridge that connects Bulgarian communities, regions and countries of the Balkans with a united Europe, Targovishte Deputy Regional Governor Gergana...

From inbox to front page: How the media fuels hate speech in North Macedonia

Photo featuring the term ‘hate speech’ in Albanian, generated with artificial intelligence in Canva by the Portalb.mk team. Used with permission. This article by Despina Kovachevska was originally published by Meta.mk. An edited version is...

Vice President Yotova: Bulgaria Is Not Imposing New Conditions on North Macedonia

Bulgaria has made it clear that it is not setting any additional conditions for North Macedonia’s European Union membership negotiations, emphasizing that the expectations stem from European agreements rather than Bulgarian demands. Vice President...

Sunny With Winds During the Day and Evening Rain: Friday's Weather Outlook for Bulgaria

The weather forecast for Friday, May 9, in Bulgaria calls for mostly sunny skies, but with noticeable wind. Morning temperatures will range from 7° to 12°, with Sofia experiencing around 8°. Isolated areas may see brief showers, though the...

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

Kosova-North Macedonia Joint Government Meeting; Historic Step Toward Regional Cooperation

North Macedonia’s new government holds its first-ever meeting outside its borders today in Prishtina, joining Kosova’s government, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Government spokesperson Venera Azizi hailed the session as a major milestone in...

EBRD, EU and Japan support energy saving investments in North Macedonia

EBRD lends up to €4 million for onward lending to households in North Macedonia Loan seeks to improve green standards, reduce CO2 emissions and improve quality of life in North Macedonia European Union and Japan provide incentive grants to make...

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...

3400 deaths per year in North Macedonia due to air pollution

In North Macedonia, on average, 3,400 people die every year from air pollution. This is what the latest research of the UNDP organization and “Goce Dellchev” University has shown. For years, the citizens of Skopje have been breathing dangerous...

Mickoski: Investor interested in building cogeneration facility in North Macedonia

North Macedonia wants gas power plants to contribute to the decarbonization of the energy sector, but it hasn’t yet had success in such projects. In January, the previous government tasked Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM) with starting...

Sweden suffer shock defeat to Kosovo to leave World Cup hopes hanging by thread

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Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia Sign Cooperation Agreements Under IPARD Program

Source: Neta SEE Business / Serbia | 25.11.24 | access_time 09:28 Plamena Halaceva (BETAPHOTO/MILOS MISKOV) During a Nov. 22 signing ceremony in Belgrade, attended by representatives of the EU Delegation to Serbia, the Serbian Ministry of...

South-West University "Neofit Rilski" Working on Many Projects Related to Digitalization, Sustainability, Innovation

The South-West University "Neofit Rilski" is working on many projects related to digitalization, sustainability and innovation, Professor Radostina Yuleva from the Faculty of Economics at the university said during a cross-border conference held...

Special forces complete Wise Wolf-24 multinational military exercise in the Republic of North Macedonia

Photo: Ministry of Defence A formation of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)of the Bulgarian Army took part in the Wise Wolf-24 multinational exercise of the Special Operations Forces of the Balkan States which took place on the territory...

Bulgaria's 86th Special Forces Group Participate in International Military Exercise in North Macedonia

Units from the 86th Special Forces Group of Bulgaria's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) participated in the international military exercise of the Special Operations Forces of the Balkan States (Β-9 CJSE), Wise Wolf 24, held from November 4...

Head of State: Bulgaria's, North Macedonia's Presidential Institutions Show Constructive Dialogue Is Possible

Bulgaria’s head of state, Rumen Radev, underlined that the Bulgarian and North Macedonia's presidential institutions show that it is possible to have a dialogue between the two countries and that it can be open, constructive, and contribute to the...

President of North Macedonia: COP29 marks a crucial moment for decisive action on climate

Skopje, November 13, AZERTAC "Honored to lead the Macedonian delegation at COP29. This summit marks a crucial moment for decisive action on climate. We’re here to push for strong commitments, resilience-building policies, and sustainable solutions...

Head of State Radev: Bulgaria's, North Macedonia's Presidential Institutions Show Constructive Dialogue Is Possible

Bulgarian head of State Rumen Radev underlined that the Bulgarian and North Macedonia's presidential institutions show that it is possible to have a dialogue between the two countries and that it can be open, constructive and contribute to the...