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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EAM Jaishankar wishes Macedonia on Independence Day - Awaz The VoiceEAM Jaishankar wishes Macedonia on Independence Day  Awaz The Voice

North Macedonia’s Rival Albanian Parties Battle for Supremacy in Election - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia’s Rival Albanian Parties Battle for Supremacy in Election  Balkan Insight

Saudi Arabia vs North Macedonia LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch KSA v NMA? - SportstarSaudi Arabia vs North Macedonia LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch KSA v NMA?  Sportstar

Recruited via Telegram: The Testimony of a Macedonian Who Fought in Ukraine - Gazeta ExpressRecruited via Telegram: The Testimony of a Macedonian Who Fought in Ukraine  Gazeta Express

North Macedonia advances climate finance under the GFS programme - The European StingNorth Macedonia advances climate finance under the GFS programme  The European Sting

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

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 Advances Green Finance with EIB-Backed Greening Financial Systems Programme - DevdiscourseNorth Macedonia Advances Green Finance with EIB-Backed Greening Financial Systems Programme  Devdiscourse

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

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

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 TTK Banka gets regulatory nod for bond issue - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's TTK Banka gets regulatory nod for bond issue  SeeNews

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

Earthquake recorded in North Macedonia - Gazeta ExpressEarthquake recorded in North Macedonia  Gazeta Express

North Macedonia to offer 35.8 mln euro of govt paper on Sept 16 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia to offer 35.8 mln euro of govt paper on Sept 16  SeeNews

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

An earthquake is recorded in Macedonia - Gazeta ExpressAn earthquake is recorded in Macedonia  Gazeta Express

Rokas confirmed: New rules from October 12 for citizens of the Republic of Macedonia to enter the EU - Gazeta ExpressRokas confirmed: New rules from October 12 for citizens of the Republic of Macedonia to enter the EU  Gazeta Express

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

North Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia - Forthcoming opinion – Country visit - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia - Forthcoming opinion – Country visit  The Council of Europe

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

Italy U21 edge past North Macedonia thanks to Napoli new boy Marianucci - Football ItaliaItaly U21 edge past North Macedonia thanks to Napoli new boy Marianucci  Football Italia

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

North Macedonia's green energy output flattish y/y in Aug - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's green energy output flattish y/y in Aug  SeeNews

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

Tokayev congratulates Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on North Macedonia’s Independence Day - qazinform.comTokayev congratulates Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on North Macedonia’s Independence Day  qazinform.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

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: 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

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)

Highlights: North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein | Highlights | European Qualifiers - UEFA.comHighlights: North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein | Highlights | European Qualifiers  UEFA.com

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

North Macedonia election campaign under the shadow of wiretapping and insults - Gazeta ExpressNorth Macedonia election campaign under the shadow of wiretapping and insults  Gazeta Express

Energy Prices and Subsidies in the Western Balkans - OECDEnergy Prices and Subsidies in the Western Balkans  OECD

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

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

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

Azerbaijan extends congratulations to North Macedonia on National Day - AzerNewsAzerbaijan extends congratulations to North Macedonia on National Day  AzerNews

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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's building permits up 7% y/y in July - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's building permits up 7% y/y in July  SeeNews

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

North Macedonia's inflation slows to 4.4% y/y in Aug - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's inflation slows to 4.4% y/y in Aug  SeeNews

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 - The Times of India59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia  The 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

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

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

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

Fire at Makprogres factory injures 12, destroys production lines - SeeNewsFire at Makprogres factory injures 12, destroys production lines  SeeNews

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

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

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

Preview: N. Macedonia vs Liechtenstein - prediction, team - Sports MolePreview: N. Macedonia vs Liechtenstein - prediction, team  Sports Mole

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of North Macedonia - AzerNewsPresident Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of North Macedonia  AzerNews

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 rocked by new wiretapping scandal - IntelliNewsNorth Macedonia rocked by new wiretapping scandal  IntelliNews

'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

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

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

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

9×6 m tomb near N. Macedonia yields gold-threaded fabric - The Jerusalem Post9×6 m tomb near N. Macedonia yields gold-threaded fabric  The Jerusalem Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arun Kumar Sahu concurrently accredited as Indias Ambassador to North Macedonia - Tribune IndiaArun Kumar Sahu concurrently accredited as Indias Ambassador to North Macedonia  Tribune India

‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire - Al Jazeera‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire  Al Jazeera

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

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

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

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

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

North Macedonia Policy Notes - World BankNorth Macedonia Policy Notes  World Bank

Lost capital of ancient kingdom unearthed in North Macedonia - Archaeology News Online MagazineLost capital of ancient kingdom unearthed in North Macedonia  Archaeology News Online Magazine

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

Cymru vs. North Macedonia | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J - FAWCymru vs. North Macedonia | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J  FAW

Slovenia and North Macedonia's Inaugural Twinning Project - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodSlovenia and North Macedonia's Inaugural Twinning Project  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Gallery of North Macedonia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Revisits the Brutalist Architecture of Skopje - 1 - ArchDailyGallery of North Macedonia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Revisits the Brutalist Architecture of Skopje - 1  ArchDaily