News from North Macedonia, in English
Original reporting and analysis on politics, the economy, energy policy, EU accession and sport — written for readers following the region from outside it.
Politics
Mickoski: We'll Do Everything Within Our Power on Reforms — Let Brussels Judge Us on Delivery
Following a working meeting with the European Commission delegation led by Enlargement Director-General Gert Jan Koopman, PM Mickoski reaffirmed full commitment to the Reform Agenda — and said the membership verdict shou
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Politics
PM Mickoski: Government Continues Strong Support for Skopje's Development — New Municipal Equipment and Electric Buses Coming
At a press conference, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that Skopje will receive new municipal equipment and electric buses by the end of t…
Economy
Macedonia Completes First National Hydrogen Study: A Step Toward Europe's Energy Future
The Ministry of Energy has completed Macedonia's first national Hydrogen Study — a strategic document opening the door to the hydrogen economy and pos…
Sport
79 Years of Vardar: A Birthday Night on European Soil — and the Fight Goes On in Riga
FK Vardar turned 79 on 22 July 2026 — and marked the occasion with a European night at the Todor Proeski Arena against Latvian side Riga FC. The 2-3 d…
Economy
Macedonia's Energy Ministry Confirms Progress: Two Reform Steps Fully Completed, EU Commission Validates Transition Plan
The European Commission has officially confirmed that North Macedonia has fully completed two key reform steps in its energy transition agenda. The Mi…
Economy
Skopje Becomes Wizz Air's Third Largest European Base as Seventh Aircraft Joins the Fleet
Wizz Air has added a seventh aircraft to its Skopje base, making the Macedonian capital the third largest Wizz Air base in all of Europe. Two new rout…
Sport
Macedonia's U16 Water Polo Boys Take First Steps on the Balkan Stage — 'We Are Building Foundations That Will Last'
Fourteen young Macedonian water polo players competed at the first Balkan Games U16 in Thessaloniki. They were younger than their opponents, they were…
Politics
EU's Kos in Skopje: 'Don't Waste Time — Write Bulgarians Into the Constitution'
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos made an unambiguous demand during her visit to Skopje: North Macedonia must amend its constitution to include Bu…
World
Nine EU Countries Demand EES Rollback as Border Queues Ruin Summer Holidays
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland have written to Brussels demanding the EU extend emergency f…
Politics
Macedonia at NATO's Ankara Summit: 'Credible Partner' — But the EU Maze Must End
President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova addressed the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, delivering a clear message: Macedonia is a proven, credible NATO ally …
Sport
Vardar Fall to Finnish Champions KuPS 0-2 at Home in Champions League Qualifier
FK Vardar suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Finnish champions KuPS in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round, with Bosančić s…
Health
Macedonia's Voice in Europe: Olivera Vasilevska Danev Shapes EU Dementia Policy from the Inside
For two years, Olivera Vasilevska Danev has been the first and only Macedonian representative on the European Dementia Carers Working Group — a body t…
Economy
Skopje-Blace Motorway Contract Signed: After 15 Years of Promises, Construction Begins This Summer
North Macedonia has finally signed the construction contract for the long-awaited Skopje-Blace motorway. Domestic company Granit AD will lead the cons…
Sport
Kalin Ivanovski Wins Macedonia Open 2026 Title on Home Soil
Kalin Ivanovski crowned champion at the M25 Skopje Macedonian Open 2026, defeating Ukraine's Vladyslav Orlov 6-1, 0-6, 6-2 in the final — capping a re…
Sport
History Made: Lina Gjorcheska Makes Wimbledon Debut Against Sixth Seed Anisimova
Lina Gjorcheska becomes the first Macedonian tennis player ever to compete in the main singles draw of a Grand Slam, facing last year's finalist Amand…
Politics
Macedonia's Weekly Political Report: Cabinet Reshuffle, EU Funds and Justice Debate
Prime Minister Mickoski announces a major cabinet reshuffle for Tuesday, June 30 — while Macedonia receives its largest-ever EU Growth Plan payout and…
Sport
World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know as the Group Stage Reaches Its Climax
France, Spain, Belgium and Brazil among the big names through to the Round of 32 — while Uruguay crash out and Cabo Verde write one of the tournament\…
Politics
Macedonia's EU Path: Where Things Stand in 2026 and What Comes Next
After years of delays, political conditions, and bilateral disputes, Macedonia\'s EU accession process is moving again — but the road ahead remains co…
Sport
History Made: Lina Gjorcheska Becomes First Macedonian at Wimbledon
Lina Gjorcheska has etched her name into history, becoming the first Macedonian tennis player — male or female — to qualify for the main draw of a Gra…
Култура
"Made by Hands" United Young Creators with the Community
The event organized by Rotary Club Skopje IKS brought together young craftspeople, designers, artists, and creatives in Laboratorium — celebrating han…
Travel
5 Hidden Gems in Macedonia You Need to Visit This Summer
From the ancient shores of Lake Ohrid to the canyon of Matka just 15 minutes from Skopje — Macedonia offers world-class experiences that most tourists…
