Macedonia

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

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Introduction

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 Maintains Key Interest Rate at 5.35% - TradingViewNorth Macedonia Maintains Key Interest Rate at 5.35%  TradingView

North Macedonia: medicine and lost humanity - Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso TranseuropaNorth Macedonia: medicine and lost humanity  Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa

North Macedonia's c-bank maintains benchmark rate at 5.35% - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's c-bank maintains benchmark rate at 5.35%  SeeNews

Key considerations for the prevention and reduction of statelessness among Roma in North Macedonia - ReliefWebKey considerations for the prevention and reduction of statelessness among Roma in North Macedonia  ReliefWeb

The Constitutional Court did not contest the SEC regulation, candidacies for local elections in the Republic of Macedonia are valid even with two signatures - Gazeta ExpressThe Constitutional Court did not contest the SEC regulation, candidacies for local elections in the Republic of Macedonia are valid even with two signatures  Gazeta Express

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

EBRD Vice President makes first visit to North Macedonia - EBRDEBRD Vice President makes first visit to North Macedonia  EBRD

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 should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs - World BankNorth Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs  World Bank

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)

North Macedonia steps up efforts to digitalize agriculture - Food and Agriculture OrganizationNorth Macedonia steps up efforts to digitalize agriculture  Food and Agriculture Organization

North Macedonia: MRT Discussing Eurovision Return - EurovoixNorth Macedonia: MRT Discussing Eurovision Return  Eurovoix

North Macedonia sells 58 mln euro worth of govt paper - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia sells 58 mln euro worth of govt paper  SeeNews

DUI: Mickoski in panic, heading towards political disintegration - Gazeta ExpressDUI: Mickoski in panic, heading towards political disintegration  Gazeta Express

MONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain - The Council of EuropeMONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia's RI Energoinstitut raises stake in RZ Uslugi - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's RI Energoinstitut raises stake in RZ Uslugi  SeeNews

North Macedonia's producer prices in agriculture up 12% in Aug - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's producer prices in agriculture up 12% in Aug  SeeNews

North Macedonia's c-bank sells 152 mln euro worth of CB bills - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's c-bank sells 152 mln euro worth of CB bills  SeeNews

North Macedonia's pension funds assets up 1.3% m/m in Aug - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's pension funds assets up 1.3% m/m in Aug  SeeNews

44% of institutions in the Republic of Macedonia included in a research have worsened active transparency - Gazeta Express44% of institutions in the Republic of Macedonia included in a research have worsened active transparency  Gazeta Express

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

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

Anti-SLAPPs Training to Protect Journalists in North Macedonia - The Council of EuropeAnti-SLAPPs Training to Protect Journalists in North Macedonia  The Council of Europe

EBRD to back green projects in Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia - SeeNewsEBRD to back green projects in Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia  SeeNews

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

North Macedonia's Halk Banka general director leaves post - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Halk Banka general director leaves post  SeeNews

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

North Macedonia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Revisits the Brutalist Architecture of Skopje - ArchDailyNorth Macedonia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Revisits the Brutalist Architecture of Skopje  ArchDaily

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

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

59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Newsonair59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Newsonair

Saudis come from behind to beat North Macedonia 2-1 in friendly in Prague - Arab NewsSaudis come from behind to beat North Macedonia 2-1 in friendly in Prague  Arab News

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

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

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

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)

59 Dead, 155 Injured After Massive Fire At North Macedonia Nightclub - NDTV59 Dead, 155 Injured After Massive Fire At North Macedonia Nightclub  NDTV

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

North Macedonia vs Liechtenstein: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCNorth Macedonia vs Liechtenstein: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

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

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

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

Vazrazhdane Demands Clarification from PM Zhelyazkov and Parliament Chair Kiselova over North Macedonia Policy - ???Vazrazhdane Demands Clarification from PM Zhelyazkov and Parliament Chair Kiselova over North Macedonia Policy  ???

Weather today in North Macedonia - TelegrafiWeather today in North Macedonia  Telegrafi

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

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

The productivity paradox in North Macedonia: Why growing firms don’t always pay more - World Bank BlogsThe productivity paradox in North Macedonia: Why growing firms don’t always pay more  World Bank Blogs

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

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

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

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

CyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - The Council of EuropeCyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  The Council of Europe

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

Smoke rises from fire at "Zero Waste Skopje" facility for plastic materials in Skopje - XinhuaSmoke rises from fire at "Zero Waste Skopje" facility for plastic materials in Skopje  Xinhua

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

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

Rules change for North Macedonia citizens entering the Schengen Zone - Euronews AlbaniaRules change for North Macedonia citizens entering the Schengen Zone  Euronews Albania

No Brakes, No Problem: North Macedonia’s Failing Vehicle Safety Tests - Balkan InsightNo Brakes, No Problem: North Macedonia’s Failing Vehicle Safety Tests  Balkan Insight

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

Enhanced forest fire management will bolster North Macedonia’s climate resilience - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEnhanced forest fire management will bolster North Macedonia’s climate resilience  Food and Agriculture Organization

Nearly Half of North Macedonia's Citizens Believe Country Is Moving in Wrong Direction - ???Nearly Half of North Macedonia's Citizens Believe Country Is Moving in Wrong Direction  ???

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 Investigates After Anti-Albanian Chants At Basketball Match - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyNorth Macedonia Investigates After Anti-Albanian Chants At Basketball Match  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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

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

UN adopts resolution for "two-state solution for Palestine-Israel", North Macedonia votes "abstain" - TelegrafiUN adopts resolution for "two-state solution for Palestine-Israel", North Macedonia votes "abstain"  Telegrafi

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

Diplomacy Alumna Joins Peace Corps in North Macedonia - Seton Hall UniversityDiplomacy Alumna Joins Peace Corps in North Macedonia  Seton Hall University

Enlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed" - EunewsEnlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed"  Eunews

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

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

Mickoski: There are centers of power that are trying to sow fear and panic among citizens before the elections - Gazeta ExpressMickoski: There are centers of power that are trying to sow fear and panic among citizens before the elections  Gazeta Express

EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

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

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

Creating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art - UNDPCreating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art  UNDP

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

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

Kambovski: Macedonia and Bulgaria are discussing their differences in a bad way, only through political channels - TelegrafiKambovski: Macedonia and Bulgaria are discussing their differences in a bad way, only through political channels  Telegrafi

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

Raid in Tetovo, a man and a woman are arrested with over 100 grams of cocaine - Gazeta ExpressRaid in Tetovo, a man and a woman are arrested with over 100 grams of cocaine  Gazeta Express

'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

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

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

Corruption Chronicle: North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Indictment Exposes ‘Predictable Tragedy’ - Balkan InsightCorruption Chronicle: North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Indictment Exposes ‘Predictable Tragedy’  Balkan Insight

Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report - Euronews.comBulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report  Euronews.com

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

European MPs’ Report Revives Bulgaria-North Macedonia Identity Battle - Balkan InsightEuropean MPs’ Report Revives Bulgaria-North Macedonia Identity Battle  Balkan Insight

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

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

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

UN Human Rights Committee Condemns North Macedonia for Anti-Roma Discrimination at Borders - European Roma Rights CentreUN Human Rights Committee Condemns North Macedonia for Anti-Roma Discrimination at Borders  European Roma Rights Centre

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

NORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings - The Council of EuropeNORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings  The Council of Europe

Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire - Euronews.comThousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire  Euronews.com

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

North Macedonia airports traffic up 5.9% y/y in Jan-Aug - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia airports traffic up 5.9% y/y in Jan-Aug  SeeNews

Waiting in silence for officials to resign after North Macedonia nightclub tragedy - Global VoicesWaiting in silence for officials to resign after North Macedonia nightclub tragedy  Global Voices

Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce Opens New Office in Skopje - ???Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce Opens New Office in Skopje  ???