Starmer to host Western Balkans leaders as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

Sir Keir Starmer will host Western Balkans leaders for a summit in London as the UK seeks to agree further measures to bring down the number of migrants arriving illegally. Some 22,000 people were smuggled by gangs last year along routes through...

North Macedonia receives grant from France for grid modernization

The EUR 600,000 grant is for technical assistance for the modernization and digitalization of the transmission grid in North Macedonia, MEPSO said. The project focuses on four areas: preparing system adequacy studies using the ANTARES market...

North Macedonia votes: EU stalemate overshadows local issues

Voters across North Macedonia will head to the polls Sunday for local elections seen as a key test of the ruling government's strength — and of the country's patience with a prolonged blockade on its path to European Union (EU) membership....

North Macedonia votes in local polls amid EU, early-election talk

SKOPJE, Oct. 17 — North Macedonia holds local elections on Saturday, seen as a test for the ruling coalition and its stalled EU membership bid. Voters in 80 municipalities and Skopje will elect mayors and councils, only 18 months after national...

Pro-Moscow parties emerge in North Macedonia local race

SKOPJE, Oct. 15 (TemA) — Russian influence has surfaced in North Macedonia’s local elections through pro-Moscow rhetoric from minor parties, analysts said Tuesday. The United Macedonia party, led by Janko Bačev, campaigns against Euro-Atlantic...

North Macedonia issues first big battery licenses, as 60 MW landmark looms

North Macedonia has issued its first two licenses for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, with a combined capacity of 2.6 MW. These licenses were issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Republic of North Macedonia to...

North Macedonia heads to local elections amid promises, unfinished projects and city challenges

North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections on...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers

Kosovo has become the first country to offer to accept Britain’s rejected asylum seekers as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for migrant “return hubs”. Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, said that his country “wants to help the UK” with its...

Slovak President Visits North Macedonia

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has begun a two-day official visit to North Macedonia. In Skopje, he will meet President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, and the Head of Parliament Afrim Gashi. The talks will focus...

Cal Poly Humboldt Surpasses $1 Billion in Research Funding, Driving Innovation and Discovery

“This milestone reflects the extraordinary dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. Our Principal Investigators lead ambitious projects that advance discovery, creativity, and program innovation; work with impact far beyond Humboldt that...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

North Macedonia will host Kazakhstan at the Tose Proeski Arena on Monday in the penultimate round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have performed remarkably well in their qualification campaign so far and sit...

Over Half of Young People in North Macedonia Have Faced Some Form of Corruption, Study Shows

Some 54% of young people in North Macedonia have encountered some form of corruption, most often in the education sector, according to a study by Analytica Think Tank, North Macedonia's newspaper Vecer reported. The survey, conducted among 500...

North Macedonia’s Minister of Energy: Azerbaijan's role as a stable supplier can significantly contribute to diversifying our sources   – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 7, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC Against the backdrop of the global energy transition, geopolitical challenges, and the drive for decarbonization, European countries are seeking reliable partners to ensure their energy security and...

British border officers sent to Balkans to stem the flow of migrants being smuggled to UK

21:27, 15 Oct 2025 Border security offers are aiming to stem the flow of migrants being smuggled to the UK(Image: Getty Images) British border security officers have been sent to the Balkans for the first time as part of ongoing efforts to stem...

British border officers sent to Balkans as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood hosted counterparts from the Western Balkans (Peter Nicholls/PA)British border security officers have been sent to the Balkans for the first time as part of efforts to stem the flow of migrants being smuggled into...

Belgium vs North Macedonia Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025

It is first versus second in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Belgium and North Macedonia lock horns in a crunch tie at Ghelamco Arena on Friday. It has been a stunning campaign for North Macedonia, who will be out to extend their...

British border officers sent to Balkans to stem flow of migrants

British border security officers have been dispatched to the Balkans for the first time to tackle illegal immigration as talks continue to open migrant “return hubs” in the region. They have been sent to Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North...

Russia Uses Cyprus, North Macedonia Disputes to Challenge Greece

Moscow accused Greece of violating the Helsinki accords. Credit: Pavel Kazachkov, CC2/Wikipedia Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched an attack on Greece and Europe, responding to accusations that Moscow is undermining...

Zakharova Sides With Turkey, North Macedonia in Helsinki Accords Row

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected accusations that Moscow is undermining the 1975 Helsinki Accords, accusing the West of long-standing double standards in international relations, while also appearing to side with...