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Xhabir Deralla, media expert from North Macedonia
Xhabir Deralla is a Macedonian civic activist, journalist, and co-founder of the influential non-governmental organization CIVIL Today – Center for Freedom, based in Skopje, as well as Defending Democracy Global Initiative (it’s an initiative...

PM Zhelyazkov Has Good Discussion with North Macedonia’s President Davkova, Talks Human Rights and European Values
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he had a very good discussion with the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, in The Hague on Wednesday. “We talked about human rights, about European values,”...

Skopje Pride participants demand ‘death to fascism, freedom to the people’
Skopje Pride, June 21, 2025. Photo: Meta.mk, used with permission. This article first appeared in Meta.mk on June 22, 2025. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement with the Metamorphosis...
EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
The EU-funded Western Balkans Guarantee 4 SME Resilience is supporting financing under favourable lending conditions, contributing to small business growth and boosting employment and competitiveness. This initiative complements the EU’s broader...
Sashko Micevski Appointed Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency
SKOPJE: Editor and sound designer Sashko Micevski has been appointed acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency by the Macedonian Government. He is replacing Veronika Buchkovska, who had held the position since December 2023. Micevski,...

Bulgaria Takes Part in Month of Francophonie in Skopje
As a regular participant in Francophone Film Week in the Republic of North Macedonia, Bulgaria was represented with a screening of director Niki Iliev’s film "The Foreigner" at the Cinematheque in Skopje on Tuesday evening. The event was made...

Anti-misinformation alliance offers journalists scientific backup and funding
Credit: Google_FX A new €2.7 million initiative invites European journalists to ditch the traditional "quick quote" approach and develop proper partnerships with researchers. The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with NOVA University of...

Moldovan Students Win Four Medals at Balkan Physics Olympiad
The Olympic Team of the Republic of Moldova earned one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at the 7th Balkan Physics Olympiad, held from June 26 to 30 in Ohrid, North Macedonia, the Ministry of Education and Research (MER) announced in a press...

Azerbaijan-North Macedonia discuss prospects for advancing bilateral relations
Baku, June 17, AZERTAC On June 17, Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, met with Afrim Gashi, Speaker of the North Macedonian Assembly, during his official visit to Azerbaijan. Gashi was first introduced to the plenary session...

European Parliament Must Adopt Unambiguous Report on North Macedonia - MEP Andrey Kovatchev
The European Parliament (EP) must adopt a clear and unambiguous report (on North Macedonia) that does not lend itself to interpretation, said MEP Andrey Kovatchev from the EPP/GERB-UDF in an interview with BTA in the lobby of the European...

Association of the Descendants of Refugees and Migrants from the Territory of the Republic of North Macedonia and friends: Violation of Freedom of Expression in the Case of Lyupcho Georgievski from Bitola
To: Ms Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Ms Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr Raffaele Fitto, Executive...

North Macedonian Sinologist: AI can be an excellent learning companion
The contributions of digital technology to empowering Sinology, Chinese studies, and the exchanges of civilizations were discussed at the 9th World Conference on Sinology, held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, from June 5-7. It was jointly hosted...

Top 10 stories of the day: Transnet execs granted bail | Nkabane responds to axing calls | Vultures expose major poisoning
Here’s your daily news update for Monday, 30 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes four former Transnet executives have been granted bail of R50 000 each with conditions. Meanwhile, as calls grow for Higher...

Heatwave brings temperatures up to 46°C across southern Europe
MADRID — A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in...

Negotino, a museum that spans generations
In the Pashkalov museum - A.Samardjiev/OBCT Conceived by Dionis Pashlakov, the project of a museum of vintage cars in Negotino is carried on by his sons and wife. An idea that, for the Pashlakov family, combines passion for the past and a vision...

North Macedonia vs Belgium Prediction and Betting Tips | June 6th 2025
North Macedonia will face Belgium at the Toše Proeski Arena on Friday in another round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home side have a enjoyed a positive start to their qualification campaign and now sit atop Group J with four points...

Summary: Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia in World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED North Macedonia defeats Kazakhstan 1-0 to take all three points on Matchday 4 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Image: VAVEL 3:57 PM2 hours ago The match ends with the final score in this Date 4 Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia, great...

Four Students from Ukraine and Russia Study at Trakia University's Yambol-based Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Four foreign students are studying at the Yambol-based Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Trakia University in Stara Zagora, Professor Vanya Stoykova, Dean of the Faculty, told BTA. Three students from Ukraine and one from Russia are...

Kazakhstan vs North Macedonia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 9th 2025
Kazakhstan will entertain North Macedonia at the Astana Arena in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Monday. The visitors have enjoyed an unbeaten record in the qualifiers thus far and are second in the Group J standings....

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe
Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News ShareSave Watch: 'A little bit melting' - Intense heat across Europe A record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other parts of southern and eastern Europe, remain in the grip of soaring...