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 declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage - Euronews.comNorth Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage  Euronews.com
North Macedonia Retail Sales Rise for 2nd Month - TradingView — Track All MarketsNorth Macedonia Retail Sales Rise for 2nd Month  TradingView — Track All Markets
EU provides financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises in North Macedonia - European NewsroomEU provides financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises in North Macedonia  European Newsroom
EBRD supports modernisation of North Macedonia’s rail freight - EBRDEBRD supports modernisation of North Macedonia’s rail freight  EBRD
Launch of Report on Enablers and Incentives of FIMI in North Macedonia - International IDEALaunch of Report on Enablers and Incentives of FIMI in North Macedonia  International IDEA
Chinese Ambassador to North Macedonia on deepening bilateral ties - news.cgtn.comChinese Ambassador to North Macedonia on deepening bilateral ties  news.cgtn.com
Traditional Santa race held in Skopje, North Macedonia - XinhuaTraditional Santa race held in Skopje, North Macedonia  Xinhua
North Macedonia - World Bank GroupNorth Macedonia  World Bank Group
North Macedonia to offer 40.6 mln euro of T-bills on Jan 8 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia to offer 40.6 mln euro of T-bills on Jan 8  SeeNews
Andreas Trajkovski named North Macedonian Athlete of the Year - European AthleticsAndreas Trajkovski named North Macedonian Athlete of the Year  European Athletics
Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Experience Freezing Temperatures Ahead of New Year - Travel And Tour WorldThessaloniki and Central Macedonia Experience Freezing Temperatures Ahead of New Year  Travel And Tour World
GRETA carries out its fourth evaluation visit to North Macedonia - coe.intGRETA carries out its fourth evaluation visit to North Macedonia  coe.int
European Commission welcomes agreement on Railway Corridor VIII between Bulgaria and North Macedonia - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission welcomes agreement on Railway Corridor VIII between Bulgaria and North Macedonia  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
North Macedonia Industrial Output Pulls Back - TradingView — Track All MarketsNorth Macedonia Industrial Output Pulls Back  TradingView — Track All Markets
North Macedonia's Alkaloid projects 7% rise in 2026 net profit - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Alkaloid projects 7% rise in 2026 net profit  SeeNews
Road to Growth: North Macedonia’s New Expressway Boosts Trade and Connectivity - World Bank GroupRoad to Growth: North Macedonia’s New Expressway Boosts Trade and Connectivity  World Bank Group
Judges and Lawyers from across North Macedonia strengthen capacities on freedom of expression and SLAPPs - coe.intJudges and Lawyers from across North Macedonia strengthen capacities on freedom of expression and SLAPPs  coe.int
North Macedonia's Nov industrial output down 2.8% y/y - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Nov industrial output down 2.8% y/y  SeeNews
North Macedonia sells 99 mln euro of 2-yr T-notes - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia sells 99 mln euro of 2-yr T-notes  SeeNews
North Macedonia's gross foreign debt edges down at end-Sept - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's gross foreign debt edges down at end-Sept  SeeNews
Tickets: Denmark vs North Macedonia 2026 Herning Boxen - Karlobag.euTickets: Denmark vs North Macedonia 2026 Herning Boxen  Karlobag.eu
WB grants 13.6 mln euro to North Macedonia for Corridor X upgrade - SeeNewsWB grants 13.6 mln euro to North Macedonia for Corridor X upgrade  SeeNews
Republic of North Macedonia - Welcome to the United NationsRepublic of North Macedonia  Welcome to the United Nations
Exiting the Bulgarian Labyrinth: Safeguarding North Macedonia’s EU Accession from Entrenched Bilateral Conditionality - The SAIS Review of International AffairsExiting the Bulgarian Labyrinth: Safeguarding North Macedonia’s EU Accession from Entrenched Bilateral Conditionality  The SAIS Review of International Affairs
Permanent Delegate of the Republic of North Macedonia to UNESCO (December 2025) - UNESCOPermanent Delegate of the Republic of North Macedonia to UNESCO (December 2025)  UNESCO
Spiropali: Albania supports the integration of North Macedonia into the EU because we share a common future - European NewsroomSpiropali: Albania supports the integration of North Macedonia into the EU because we share a common future  European Newsroom
North Macedonia - European Environment Agency (EEA)North Macedonia  European Environment Agency (EEA)
EBRD and KfW finance North Macedonia’s flagship solar farm - ceenergynewsEBRD and KfW finance North Macedonia’s flagship solar farm  ceenergynews
Artificial Intelligence in the Media: Toward Smarter Regulation in North Macedonia - coe.intArtificial Intelligence in the Media: Toward Smarter Regulation in North Macedonia  coe.int
Danny Musovski could end up playing in the World Cup - Sounder at HeartDanny Musovski could end up playing in the World Cup  Sounder at Heart
2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: North Macedonia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: North Macedonia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
North Macedonia's c-bank keeps key rate at 5.35% - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's c-bank keeps key rate at 5.35%  SeeNews
Fuel Prices in the Region: BiH and North Macedonia the cheapest - Sarajevo TimesFuel Prices in the Region: BiH and North Macedonia the cheapest  Sarajevo Times
North Macedonia's electricity output up 45% y/y in Oct - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's electricity output up 45% y/y in Oct  SeeNews
Most households in Macedonia live in a space of 50-70 square meters. - Gazeta ExpressMost households in Macedonia live in a space of 50-70 square meters.  Gazeta Express
IKEA denies media reports on plan to enter North Macedonia - SeeNewsIKEA denies media reports on plan to enter North Macedonia  SeeNews
EBRD, North Macedonia's ProCredit sign 25 mln euro risk-sharing deal - SeeNewsEBRD, North Macedonia's ProCredit sign 25 mln euro risk-sharing deal  SeeNews
Thousands rally in N Macedonia ahead of trial over deadly nightclub fire - Al JazeeraThousands rally in N Macedonia ahead of trial over deadly nightclub fire  Al Jazeera
North Macedonia's Sinceritas hikes capital by 9.3 mln euro - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Sinceritas hikes capital by 9.3 mln euro  SeeNews
Commission welcomes Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia as first Enlargement partners to join SEPA schemes - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommission welcomes Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia as first Enlargement partners to join SEPA schemes  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
North Macedonia: Invitation to Webinar on Investment Opportunity – Construction of Agri-Food Platform in Gazi Baba, Skopje - World Bank GroupNorth Macedonia: Invitation to Webinar on Investment Opportunity – Construction of Agri-Food Platform in Gazi Baba, Skopje  World Bank Group
North Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure - coe.intNorth Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure  coe.int
European Commission report urges North Macedonia to recognize minorities in constitution - ConstitutionNetEuropean Commission report urges North Macedonia to recognize minorities in constitution  ConstitutionNet
Opinion – North Macedonia’s Emergent Ethnic Nationalism - E-International RelationsOpinion – North Macedonia’s Emergent Ethnic Nationalism  E-International Relations
North Macedonia launches its first WHO Country Cooperation Strategy – a model for strategic alignment and whole-of-government cooperation - World Health Organization (WHO)North Macedonia launches its first WHO Country Cooperation Strategy – a model for strategic alignment and whole-of-government cooperation  World Health Organization (WHO)
Central Macedonia "Freezes" – Temperatures Below Zero in Many Areas - Greek City TimesCentral Macedonia "Freezes" – Temperatures Below Zero in Many Areas  Greek City Times
Chinese Ambassador to North Macedonia Jiang Xiaoyan Meets with President of the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to North Macedonia Jiang Xiaoyan Meets with President of the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn
North Macedonia to offer 71.5 mln euro of T-notes on Dec 30 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia to offer 71.5 mln euro of T-notes on Dec 30  SeeNews
There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds - CNNThere’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds  CNN
North Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs - World Bank GroupNorth Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs  World Bank Group
Dozens go on trial over deadly North Macedonia nightclub fire - BBCDozens go on trial over deadly North Macedonia nightclub fire  BBC
UNODC Recognized the by Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia on the International Day of Police Cooperation - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeUNODC Recognized the by Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia on the International Day of Police Cooperation  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - Commissioner for Human Rights - coe.intNorth Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - Commissioner for Human Rights  coe.int
North Macedonia's Komercijalna Banka shares to be offered for sale - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Komercijalna Banka shares to be offered for sale  SeeNews
North Macedonia's 11-mo budget deficit slightly widens y/y - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's 11-mo budget deficit slightly widens y/y  SeeNews
AFD strengthens its partnership with North Macedonia for a modern and just energy transition - AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementAFD strengthens its partnership with North Macedonia for a modern and just energy transition  AFD - Agence Française de Développement
Chiefs of Defence - North Macedonia - nato.intChiefs of Defence - North Macedonia  nato.int
Man storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia - Committee to Protect JournalistsMan storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia  Committee to Protect Journalists
North Macedonia Celebrates World Food Day and FAO’s 80th Anniversary: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future” - Food and Agriculture OrganizationNorth Macedonia Celebrates World Food Day and FAO’s 80th Anniversary: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”  Food and Agriculture Organization
Neighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU - Euronews.comNeighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU  Euronews.com
North Macedonia EC Report 2025 – Stagnation and frustration - European Western BalkansNorth Macedonia EC Report 2025 – Stagnation and frustration  European Western Balkans
Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania - coe.intMoney laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania  coe.int
CyberSEE supports North Macedonia to advance legislative alignment with the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) - coe.intCyberSEE supports North Macedonia to advance legislative alignment with the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)  coe.int
North Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyNorth Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
ESHS-Macedonia: 637.471 tons of municipal waste were collected last year - TelegrafiESHS-Macedonia: 637.471 tons of municipal waste were collected last year  Telegrafi
North Macedonia's industrial producer prices up 4.6% y/y in Nov - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's industrial producer prices up 4.6% y/y in Nov  SeeNews
Commission releases funds for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia under EU Growth Plan for Western Balkans - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommission releases funds for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia under EU Growth Plan for Western Balkans  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
FIBA Europe welcomes North Macedonia Basketball Federation delegation - FIBAFIBA Europe welcomes North Macedonia Basketball Federation delegation  FIBA
Inter-Agency Working Group in North Macedonia Enhances Firearms Detection under Project HERMES - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeInter-Agency Working Group in North Macedonia Enhances Firearms Detection under Project HERMES  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
How North Macedonia’s Digitised Health System Leaves Vulnerable Patients Behind - Balkan InsightHow North Macedonia’s Digitised Health System Leaves Vulnerable Patients Behind  Balkan Insight
Key findings on North Macedonia - European Western BalkansKey findings on North Macedonia  European Western Balkans
MONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain - coe.intMONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain  coe.int
North Macedonia's Tikves to distribute dividend - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Tikves to distribute dividend  SeeNews
Elections in North Macedonia: 2025 Local Elections - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems: IFESElections in North Macedonia: 2025 Local Elections  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems: IFES
EBRD boosts support for green investments in North Macedonia - EBRDEBRD boosts support for green investments in North Macedonia  EBRD
North Macedonia - Permanent Representatives - nato.intNorth Macedonia - Permanent Representatives  nato.int
0-0: Courtois keeps a clean sheet for Belgium against North Macedonia - realmadrid.com0-0: Courtois keeps a clean sheet for Belgium against North Macedonia  realmadrid.com
In meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reaffirm commitment to finalising railway Corridor VIII - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodIn meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reaffirm commitment to finalising railway Corridor VIII  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
Bringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics - FIGO.orgBringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics  FIGO.org
Earthquake recorded in North Macedonia - TelegrafiEarthquake recorded in North Macedonia  Telegrafi
Weather today in North Macedonia - TelegrafiWeather today in North Macedonia  Telegrafi
European Commission welcomes North Macedonia-Bulgaria agreement - European Western BalkansEuropean Commission welcomes North Macedonia-Bulgaria agreement  European Western Balkans
Chinese Ambassador to North Macedonia Jiang Xiaoyan Presents Credentials to Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to North Macedonia Jiang Xiaoyan Presents Credentials to Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn
Hostages of the Past: The Bulgarian President and the Macedonian Prime Minister - Meta.mkHostages of the Past: The Bulgarian President and the Macedonian Prime Minister  Meta.mk
North Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all - coe.intNorth Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all  coe.int
Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
Pension Fund-Macedonia: December pensions will be paid on time on January 2, 2026 - TelegrafiPension Fund-Macedonia: December pensions will be paid on time on January 2, 2026  Telegrafi
North Macedonia ‘bullied’ on its EU membership path, PM Mickoski says - Euronews.comNorth Macedonia ‘bullied’ on its EU membership path, PM Mickoski says  Euronews.com
North Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases - Global Arbitration ReviewNorth Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases  Global Arbitration Review
North Macedonia Ruling Party Celebrates Triumph in Local Elections - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia Ruling Party Celebrates Triumph in Local Elections  Balkan Insight
North Macedonia declares electricity supply crisis amid fuel oil shortages linked to Greek protests - bne IntelliNewsNorth Macedonia declares electricity supply crisis amid fuel oil shortages linked to Greek protests  bne IntelliNews
Avni Qahili appointed director of the National Museum of Contemporary Arts in North Macedonia - Gazeta ExpressAvni Qahili appointed director of the National Museum of Contemporary Arts in North Macedonia  Gazeta Express
SDSM: How many tenders is ONAM selling Macedonia for? - Gazeta ExpressSDSM: How many tenders is ONAM selling Macedonia for?  Gazeta Express
Macedonia: Still Some Way to Go Towards the EU - Balkan InsightMacedonia: Still Some Way to Go Towards the EU  Balkan Insight
From statelessness to belonging: Amida’s story and North Macedonia’s landmark victory - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyFrom statelessness to belonging: Amida’s story and North Macedonia’s landmark victory  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Medford Carlton Crain Obituary (1964 - 2025) - Macedonia - Post and CourierMedford Carlton Crain Obituary (1964 - 2025) - Macedonia  Post and Courier
CyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - coe.intCyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  coe.int
Judgment concerning North Macedonia - ECHRJudgment concerning North Macedonia  ECHR
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
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