Macedonia

Country Macedonia
Capital Skopje
Continent Europe
Currency Macedonian denar(MKD)
Languages Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Roma, Serbian, Bosnian & Aromanian

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Macedonia gained its independence peacefully from Yugoslavia in 1991. Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols delayed international recognition, which occurred under the provisional designation of "the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia." In 1995, Greece lifted a 20-month trade embargo and the two countries agreed to normalize relations. The United States began referring to Macedonia by its constitutional name, Republic of Macedonia, in 2004 and negotiations continue between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name issue. Some ethnic Albanians, angered by perceived political and economic inequities, launched an insurgency in 2001 that eventually won the support of the majority of Macedonia's Albanian population and led to the internationally-brokered Ohrid Framework Agreement, which ended the fighting by establishing a set of new laws enhancing the rights of minorities. Fully implementing the Framework Agreement and stimulating economic growth and development continue to be challenges for Macedonia, although progress has been made on both fronts over the past several years.

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North Macedonia's Orka more than doubles net profit in 2024 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Orka more than doubles net profit in 2024  SeeNews

Partnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia - University of BirminghamPartnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia  University of Birmingham

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Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania - Council of EuropeMoney laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania  Council of Europe

Archaeologists Discover Northernmost Hellenistic Elite Residence Featuring Ionic Architecture and Graffito in North Macedonia - ArkeonewsArchaeologists Discover Northernmost Hellenistic Elite Residence Featuring Ionic Architecture and Graffito in North Macedonia  Arkeonews

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Bulgaria abuses its position to block our EU membership: North Macedonia's Deputy PM Nikoloski - Talking Europe - France 24Bulgaria abuses its position to block our EU membership: North Macedonia's Deputy PM Nikoloski - Talking Europe  France 24

Commissioner Kos meets with Western Balkans leaders to promote growth in the region - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommissioner Kos meets with Western Balkans leaders to promote growth in the region  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree on developing first rail border crossing - RailFreight.comBulgaria and North Macedonia agree on developing first rail border crossing  RailFreight.com

59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - - News On AIR -59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia -  News On AIR -

Turning Data into Action: North Macedonia Celebrates 25 Years of Gender Statistics - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaTurning Data into Action: North Macedonia Celebrates 25 Years of Gender Statistics  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

North Macedonia becomes first European country to deploy Turkish-made Boran 105mm towed howitzers - Army RecognitionNorth Macedonia becomes first European country to deploy Turkish-made Boran 105mm towed howitzers  Army Recognition

Macedonian Minister Fires Back at Bulgaria's Borissov: 'I’m in Power, He’s Just a Party Leader' - Novinite.comMacedonian Minister Fires Back at Bulgaria's Borissov: 'I’m in Power, He’s Just a Party Leader'  Novinite.com

2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Srbijagas, Nomagas sign MoU on Serbia-North Macedonia gas link - SeeNewsSrbijagas, Nomagas sign MoU on Serbia-North Macedonia gas link  SeeNews

Universities set sights on future research to tackle North Macedonia’s air quality crisis - University of BirminghamUniversities set sights on future research to tackle North Macedonia’s air quality crisis  University of Birmingham

Police in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists - Council of EuropePolice in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists  Council of Europe

North Macedonia's Replek opens new 2 mln euro production line - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Replek opens new 2 mln euro production line  SeeNews

Republic of North Macedonia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Republic of North Macedonia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Western Balkans Leaders' meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodWestern Balkans Leaders' meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

World Cup 2026 qualfiers: North Macedonia cap off great week with narrow win over Kazakhstan - Flashscore.comWorld Cup 2026 qualfiers: North Macedonia cap off great week with narrow win over Kazakhstan  Flashscore.com

Health systems in action 2024: North Macedonia - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesHealth systems in action 2024: North Macedonia  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Newcastle disease hits flocks in Poland, North Macedonia - WATTPoultry.comNewcastle disease hits flocks in Poland, North Macedonia  WATTPoultry.com

North Macedonia's Wabtec MZT raises 2.5 mln euro in cap hike - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Wabtec MZT raises 2.5 mln euro in cap hike  SeeNews

Western Balkans leaders' meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan - EEASWestern Balkans leaders' meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan  EEAS

Offering Electoral Reform, North Macedonia PM Covets Diaspora Vote - Balkan InsightOffering Electoral Reform, North Macedonia PM Covets Diaspora Vote  Balkan Insight

Digital 2025: North Macedonia - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: North Macedonia  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

EY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global - EYEY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global  EY

Marta Kos: To start negotiations, the Republic of North Macedonia must amend its Constitution - bgnes.comMarta Kos: To start negotiations, the Republic of North Macedonia must amend its Constitution  bgnes.com

The fight against informality in the labor market, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro with a joint initiative - A2 CNNThe fight against informality in the labor market, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro with a joint initiative  A2 CNN

The crisis in North Macedonia runs deep - Al JazeeraThe crisis in North Macedonia runs deep  Al Jazeera

North Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all - Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all  Council of Europe

European Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

North Macedonia's streaming platform Gley launches IPO on Skopje stock exchange - IntelliNewsNorth Macedonia's streaming platform Gley launches IPO on Skopje stock exchange  IntelliNews

North Macedonia: Media coverage of tragedy in Kocani must respect journalistic ethics - International Federation of Journalists - IFJNorth Macedonia: Media coverage of tragedy in Kocani must respect journalistic ethics  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Official Statement: Netherlands vs North Macedonia - IHFOfficial Statement: Netherlands vs North Macedonia  IHF

What we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire - Times of IndiaWhat we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire  Times of India

SME Policy Index: North Macedonia Kick-off Event - OECDSME Policy Index: North Macedonia Kick-off Event  OECD

North Macedonia down Guinea to seal main round spot - IHFNorth Macedonia down Guinea to seal main round spot  IHF

North Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience - World BankNorth Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience  World Bank

59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Times of India59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Times of India

Late equaliser sees North Macedonia hold Belgium to draw - ReutersLate equaliser sees North Macedonia hold Belgium to draw  Reuters

Kazakhstan-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comKazakhstan-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Watch: Moment when pyrotechnics spark deadly fire in nightclub in North Macedonia - Times of IndiaWatch: Moment when pyrotechnics spark deadly fire in nightclub in North Macedonia  Times of India

AFET adopts the report on North Macedonia, calls for the constitutional amendments - European Western BalkansAFET adopts the report on North Macedonia, calls for the constitutional amendments  European Western Balkans

North Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025 - ClingendaelNorth Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025  Clingendael

FAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards  Food and Agriculture Organization

Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia - World Health Organization (WHO)Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia  World Health Organization (WHO)

North Macedonia becomes first European buyer of Turkish-made Boran howitzers - VIDEO/PHOTO - Caliber.AzNorth Macedonia becomes first European buyer of Turkish-made Boran howitzers - VIDEO/PHOTO  Caliber.Az

Republic of North Macedonia: Selected Issues - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Republic of North Macedonia: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

WBCJ Project Organises the Regional Environmental Crime Conference in North Macedonia - EurojustWBCJ Project Organises the Regional Environmental Crime Conference in North Macedonia  Eurojust

Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report - EuronewsBulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report  Euronews

Projects in North Macedonia - ArchDailyProjects in North Macedonia  ArchDaily

Over 50 killed, 100 injured in fire at nightclub in North Macedonia - Here's what we know - MintOver 50 killed, 100 injured in fire at nightclub in North Macedonia - Here's what we know  Mint

North Macedonia: Revised media legislation must ensure better working conditions for media professionals / IFJ - International Federation of Journalists - IFJNorth Macedonia: Revised media legislation must ensure better working conditions for media professionals / IFJ  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani - BBCFifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani  BBC

Bulgaria disrupts European Parliament’s bill on North Macedonia EU accession - politico.euBulgaria disrupts European Parliament’s bill on North Macedonia EU accession  politico.eu

Thallium in Technosols from Allchar (North Macedonia): Isotopic and speciation insights - ScienceDirect.comThallium in Technosols from Allchar (North Macedonia): Isotopic and speciation insights  ScienceDirect.com

North Macedonia-Belgium | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comNorth Macedonia-Belgium | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

At least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Al JazeeraAt least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Al Jazeera

Multi-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeMulti-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

North Macedonia updates Positive List of Medicines after 15 years, with WHO support - World Health Organization (WHO)North Macedonia updates Positive List of Medicines after 15 years, with WHO support  World Health Organization (WHO)

North Macedonia fire: Why are nightclubs vulnerable to blazes? - FirstpostNorth Macedonia fire: Why are nightclubs vulnerable to blazes?  Firstpost

North Macedonia prepares against Peste des petits ruminants - Food and Agriculture OrganizationNorth Macedonia prepares against Peste des petits ruminants  Food and Agriculture Organization

Nightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster - BBCNightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster  BBC

Silencing truth: Confronting SLAPPs and defending press freedom in North Macedonia - Council of EuropeSilencing truth: Confronting SLAPPs and defending press freedom in North Macedonia  Council of Europe

Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother - Live ScienceAncient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother  Live Science

North Macedonia nightclub fire updates: At least 59 killed during concert - Al JazeeraNorth Macedonia nightclub fire updates: At least 59 killed during concert  Al Jazeera

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

A first-time guide to North Macedonia - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to North Macedonia  Lonely Planet

How to bridge the trust gap to drive the Western Balkans’ EU integration - Atlantic CouncilHow to bridge the trust gap to drive the Western Balkans’ EU integration  Atlantic Council

North Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened - The GuardianNorth Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened  The Guardian

Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire - The GuardianMourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire  The Guardian

Thousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire - Al JazeeraThousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire  Al Jazeera

The EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsThe EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Grief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims - Al JazeeraGrief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims  Al Jazeera

North Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking - Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking  Council of Europe

North Macedonia—Country Climate and Development Report: Key Highlights - World BankNorth Macedonia—Country Climate and Development Report: Key Highlights  World Bank

Addressing Hate Speech: Training for Judges and Prosecutors in North Macedonia - Freedom of Expression - Council of EuropeAddressing Hate Speech: Training for Judges and Prosecutors in North Macedonia - Freedom of Expression  Council of Europe

Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire - EuronewsThousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire  Euronews

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured - The GuardianNightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured  The Guardian

'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire - BBC'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire  BBC

Situation analysis of children and adolescents in North Macedonia 2024 - UnicefSituation analysis of children and adolescents in North Macedonia 2024  Unicef

Republic of North Macedonia - General DebateRepublic of North Macedonia  General Debate

EBRD and EU support SME digitalisation in North Macedonia with first-of-its-kind loan - EBRDEBRD and EU support SME digitalisation in North Macedonia with first-of-its-kind loan  EBRD

Waltz warns: Serbian and Hungarian influence advances Russian and Chinese influence in North Macedonia - Gazeta ExpressWaltz warns: Serbian and Hungarian influence advances Russian and Chinese influence in North Macedonia  Gazeta Express

Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead - BBCThousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead  BBC

Moment pyrotechnics set fire to North Macedonia club - BBCMoment pyrotechnics set fire to North Macedonia club  BBC

Landmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia - GOV.UKLandmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia  GOV.UK

North Macedonia: health system review 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesNorth Macedonia: health system review 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

North Macedonia-UK Deal Sparks Concerns About Hosting Migrant Hubs - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia-UK Deal Sparks Concerns About Hosting Migrant Hubs  Balkan Insight

Young people help heal trauma of N.Macedonia's deadly nightclub fire | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesYoung people help heal trauma of N.Macedonia's deadly nightclub fire | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

North Macedonia - consilium.europa.euNorth Macedonia  consilium.europa.eu

North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained - The GuardianNorth Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained  The Guardian

North Macedonia Plans Tariff Cut on US Goods to Win Trump Exemption - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia Plans Tariff Cut on US Goods to Win Trump Exemption  Balkan Insight

Republic of North Macedonia – Request for a Follow-up Opinion - Council of EuropeRepublic of North Macedonia – Request for a Follow-up Opinion  Council of Europe

Albanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’ - Balkan InsightAlbanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’  Balkan Insight

In meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reconfirm commitment to continue construction of Railway Corridor VIII - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodIn meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reconfirm commitment to continue construction of Railway Corridor VIII  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood