North Macedonia

Railway traffic

02.June 2026 A.M.

When will the railway from Serbia to Greece

The high-speed railway from Serbia through North Macedonia to Greece could be ready by 2031

Vučić and the region

24.May 2026. S. Ć.

In Kumanovo, paid support for Vučić?

According to the Macedonian opposition party, support for Vučić in Kumanovo was agreed upon during Miloš Vučević's visit last week.

Northern Macedonia

19.May 2026. B. B.

Student protest in Skopje: Struggle for the Albanian language or increasing ethnic tension

Albanian students protested in Skopje because they cannot use their mother tongue when taking the bar exam. Journalist Aleksandar Srbinovski warns for "Vreme" that it is a case of extortion to change state policy with street pressure

Aleksandar Vučić at the Brdo - Brioni summit

Neighborly relations

18.May 2026. KS

Summit Brdo-Brioni: Known new date and venue

The summit, which was supposed to be held in May, was canceled because of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić

Serial killer

15.May 2026. Almire Pichon

A serial killer in Macedonia suspected of four murders and two attempted murders

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Kumanovo is conducting an investigation against TB (25) on suspicion of having committed four murders and two attempted murders. The Prosecution alleges that the crimes were motivated by hatred of women and self-interest

"VIP" refugee

23.April 2026. Isidora Ceric

Ghost from the trunk: Nikola Gruevski and the Serbian passport

Allegations by the Macedonian opposition Social Democratic Union (SDSM) that former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who fled to Hungary in 2018 to avoid prison, allegedly holds a Serbian passport, have re-opened one of the most sensitive issues in Macedonian politics.

Region

22.march 2026 S. Ć.

Gasoline: Restrictions in Slovenia, tax reduction in North Macedonia

In Slovenia, according to the government's decision, it is possible to pour 50 liters of gasoline per person per day, and in North Macedonia, they reduced the VAT on gasoline and diesel fuel, so now they have the cheapest prices for these energy sources in the region.

Drug

18.February 2026. KS

North Macedonia: Detention of two suspects in the case of drug seizure in Konjuh

Two people are in custody in Skopje because they are suspected of being connected to the seizure of five tons of marijuana in Serbia

Floods

16.February 2026. B. B.

Floods across North Macedonia, more than 200 people evacuated in Kicevo

North Macedonia is defending itself against floods caused by heavy rainfall. The most difficult situation is in Kicevo, where more than 200 people were evacuated due to the overflowing of the river

Energy Industry

11.February 2026. KS

Wind farms: How South Banat became an energy epicenter with the growth of Chinese capital

While wind energy in Serbia and North Macedonia is being promoted as a pillar of the green transition, the development of wind farms in South Banat and the Demir Kapija region has opened up questions of transparency, ownership and the role of the state.

Northern Macedonia

09.February 2026. IN THE

BIRN: Serbian citizens linked to the seizure of nine tons of marijuana in Skopje

Behind the seizure of a large amount of marijuana in Skopje is hidden an extensive network of business and ownership connections between companies for medical cannabis in North Macedonia and citizens of Serbia, mainly from Kruševac, BIRN writes.

marijuana

06.February 2026. KS

North Macedonia: 27 tons of marijuana seized, a case connected to Serbia

In North Macedonia, 27 tons of marijuana linked to drug smuggling to Serbia and five tons of "grass" found in the village of Konjuh near Kruševac were seized.

Playing table tennis in front of the government building in Skopje with the Macedonian flag

European Union

16.October 2025 MLJ

After Greece's veto, Bulgaria's veto: North Macedonia's road to the EU is paved with blackmail

In order for North Macedonia to continue accession negotiations with the European Union, it must change the Constitution again - after changing the name of the state, it must recognize Bulgarians as a national minority

Identity Swap

13.June 2025 B. B.

"As if I'm a criminal": The pensioner has been tormented for years by her namesake from the Interpol wanted list

Due to the name, surname and date of birth she shares with the woman who was wanted by Interpol, the pensioner from Lazarevac experienced a seven-hour beating at the border

President of Serbia

09.April 2025. B. B.

Vučić: My will was to enter the intensive care room

"I am that proud Aleksandar Vučić who participated and whose idea was to rebuild the Clinical Center and invest a huge amount of money," said Vučić, explaining why he entered the intensive care room without authorization, where the injured patients killed in the fire in North Macedonia were placed

Northern Macedonia

22.march 2025 B. B.

Urgent financial aid to the families of those killed and injured in the fire in Kočani

The families of the dead and injured will receive an aid of around 2500 euros

The search for the guilty

19.march 2025 Sonja Kramarska / DW

Hell in Kočani: "Greed for money is killing our children"

Disrespect for the law and decades of corruption led to an unprecedented tragedy in North Macedonia, experts say

Fire in Kočani

19.march 2025 IN THE

Grief and anger: Protest in Kočani, looking for those responsible for the tragedy

The fire at the "Puls" discotheque in Kočani claimed 59 lives, and the investigation into the causes of the accident is ongoing. So far, 20 people have been questioned, while eight have been detained. The government of North Macedonia declared seven days of mourning, and the Book of Mourning was opened in the Assembly

Silence for the innocent victims

18.march 2025 IN THE

Students in Belgrade pay tribute to the victims in North Macedonia

November lay wreaths and lit candles in front of the embassy, and citizens joined them. Diplomats from North Macedonia came out to greet the gathered students and citizens

Solidarity and sadness

18.march 2025 IN THE

Day of mourning in Serbia due to the tragedy in North Macedonia

After the tragedy in North Macedonia, Serbia pays tribute to the victims of the catastrophic fire

Pain, sadness and anger

17.march 2025 IN THE

Fire in Kočani: 59 killed, 155 injured, seven days of mourning declared

The tragic death toll of the large fire at the Puls discotheque in Kočani, North Macedonia so far is 59 people, while more than 150 are injured. Twenty-two people who are in critical condition are being transported to Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece, and some of the injured are being transported to Serbia. The Prosecutor's Office requested the detention of 20 persons, for four issued international warrants

Region

18.November 2024 B. B.

Joint meeting of the governments of Kosovo and North Macedonia in Pristina

In addition to the meeting between Prime Minister Aljbin Kurti and Hristijan Mickoski, bilateral agreements are planned to be signed

Germany

18.September 2024 Nenad Krejcer/DW

Deportation offensive: Unwanted citizens of Serbia are returning to the country with charters

On Tuesday, 36 rejected asylum seekers from the north of Germany were deported to Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia. It is part of a new effort by German authorities to increase the number of deportations

Northern Macedonia

10.September 2024 Daniela Trpcevska Zafirovska/DW

"Pumping" American patriotism in fake news factories

Spammers from North Macedonia produce fake news using artificial intelligence that provides them with a large number of clicks. Posts containing prayers for US soldiers, copied tweets, mimes and pictures of old Hollywood pinup girls are linked to AI-generated messages. Sites that promote false American patriotism are desirable advertising platforms, because in the world of advertising, American clicks are among the most valuable

Coalition government

24.June 2024 IN THE

The new Government of North Macedonia, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, was elected

In a solemn statement, the newly elected Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, like all ministers, called his country by the constitutional name "Northern Macedonia", which was agreed upon in the Prespa Agreement with Greece

Northern Macedonia

16.May 2024. MP / Sky Greece

The new-old government and the new-old quarrel with Greece

If they think that we have violated the agreement, then there is an International Court of Justice, so we will cross our arguments there, VMRO President Kristijan Mickoski said regarding the diplomatic incident at the swearing-in of the new president of North Macedonia. Greece warns that compliance with the Prespa Agreement is a condition for joining the EU

Side effects

15.May 2024. Teofil Pančić

From the trunk to the horse

By senselessly insulting Skopje, VMRO seems to have "written down the territory"; by not moving their barbaric legacy, Zaev and his team legitimized and canonized it (any freak that stands somewhere long enough will become "cultural heritage" through time itself)