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North Macedonia public procurement law reform

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Latest: North Macedonia public procurement law amendments pass commission

Business leaders in North Macedonia, led by the Chamber of Commerce, have advocated for reforms to the Public Procurement Law. The Chamber’s proposals emphasized prioritizing quality over the lowest price, granting domes

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North Macedonia youth policy regional model

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Latest: Minister Vellkovski advocates for youth inclusion in policy-making

In North Macedonia, Minister of Social Policy, Demography, and Youth Gjoko Vellkovski has proposed using the ‘Youth Policies for Youth’ project in the Pelagonia region as a national model. The initiative, implemented by

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Lidl retail expansion in Europe and the Balkans

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Latest: Lidl expands into Bosnia and Herzegovina and launches new lifestyle products

Lidl is expanding its retail footprint and business activities across Europe, with a particular focus on the Balkan region. In North Macedonia, the company has begun construction on a second supermarket in Bitola, desig

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2026 Balkan art season – September updates

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Latest: Regional art exhibitions open across Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia

The regional art season in the Balkans continues through late September 2026, featuring diverse exhibitions across Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Croatia. In Serbia, new developments include Dunja Ćorlomanović

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North Macedonia police enforcement and traffic safety

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Latest: North Macedonia police arrest 21 drivers for reckless driving

In late July 2026, the Macedonian Ministry of Internal Affairs secured a two‑year contract for 10,000 rapid drug‑testing kits, sourced from China, to enable police officers to screen drivers for a range of illicit substa

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Municipal infrastructure development in North Macedonia

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Latest: Negotino Mayor reports 240 million denars in infrastructure investments

Municipalities in North Macedonia are undertaking significant infrastructure and modernization projects. In Bitola, the local and national governments have allocated over 310 million denars to school sports infrastructu

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Manaki Brothers Film Festival awards

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Latest: Lukas Zal wins Golden Camera 300 at Manaki Brothers Festival

The 47th Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival in Bitola, Macedonia, concluded with several major honors for prominent filmmakers. During the event, cinematographer Dan Laustsen was presented with

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Traffic accidents in North Macedonia and Bulgaria

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Latest: Fatal collision near Muglizh kills three after family dispute

Reports from late September 2026 indicate several fatal and serious traffic accidents across North Macedonia and Bulgaria. In North Macedonia, two heavy collisions occurred on September 19. One accident on the Bitola–Pr

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Balkan regional cinema festival participation

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Latest: Janusz Kaminski hosts masterclass at Brothers Manaki Film Festival

Regional film productions from the Balkans continue to gain international recognition through various festivals. In Macedonia, the 47th Brothers Manaki International Film Camera Festival in Bitola recently concluded, fea

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Macedonian cinematic and theatrical honors

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Latest: Petar Arsovski receives Great Star of Macedonian Film award

The Macedonian film and theatre community has recently recognized significant cinematic contributions. The Society of Film Workers of Macedonia (DFRM) announced that actor Petre Arsovski would receive the ‘Great Star of

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North Macedonia institutional and demographic challenges

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Latest: North Macedonia faces depopulation as 205 settlements lose all residents

North Macedonia continues to navigate institutional and demographic challenges. The country is managing a legal trial concerning the ‘State Lottery’ case involving approximately 8 million euros, while simultaneously addr

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Updated Balkan drug, weapons & organized crime raids

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Latest: Ilijaš drug seizure: 1.1 tons of synthetic narcotics intercepted

The crackdown on organized crime in the Balkans intensified in September 2026 with significant developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through “Operation Amadeus,” police from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republik

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Cinema programming and film festivals in the Balkans

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Latest: Regional film festivals launch traveling programs in Croatia and North Macedonia

Cinema programming and film festivals are active across various regions in Greece, Croatia, and North Macedonia. In Greece, scheduled screenings include the 2026-2027 season launch at the Helysia Cinema in Alexandroupol

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