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Alta Group crisis: License revocations and financial fallout

9 clusters · 216 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Alta Bank collapse affects Russian expats and Serbian state companies

The banking crisis involving Alta Group has escalated into a criminal investigation and widespread financial disruption across the Balkans. In Serbia, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) revoked the operating license of Al

North Macedonia political and EU integration tensions rise

126 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDS over Alta Bank misinformation

Political and economic tensions in North Macedonia have intensified through late 2026, characterized by accusations of foreign influence and institutional instability. The opposition SDSM has accused Prime Minister Hrist

North Macedonia economic, energy, and fiscal trends

34 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: National Bank of North Macedonia maintains interest rate at 4.25%

North Macedonia is experiencing sustained economic growth alongside intensifying political debates over debt, agricultural viability, and the cost of living. While the government reported GDP growth of 4.3% in Q2 2026 an

North Macedonian government domestic policy and stability

6 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Macedonia seeks German investment during Prime Minister Mickoski visit

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has focused on domestic infrastructure, energy security, and political stability. He has announced approximately 500 million euros in budget support for local municipali

Arkin Jahiji wins Brvenica mayoral runoff

19 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brvenica voting controversy sparks political reaction in North Macedonia

Following the death of Mayor Ivica Ilievski in June 2026, extraordinary mayoral elections were held in Brvenica, North Macedonia. After the first round on October 18, 2026, where no candidate secured a majority, a runoff

Trial continues for Artan Grubi in State Lottery case

13 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: State Lottery trial: Witness describes relationship between Grubi and Bajrami

The trial of former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, former State Lottery director Perparim Bajrami, and six others continues at the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje. The defendants are accused of exceeding officia

North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

19 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia considers pension reforms and medical leave updates

The VMRO-DPMNE-led government in North Macedonia continues to implement salary and pension increases across various sectors. In the public sector, recent agreements with unions UPOZ and SADO aim to improve pay for admini

North Macedonia judicial and security legislative reforms

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia government proposes repealing security intelligence coordination law

The North Macedonian government is pursuing significant legislative changes regarding the judicial and security sectors. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that finalized drafts for the Criminal Code and the Cri

North Macedonia public administration reforms

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Goran Minchev calls for public administration reform in North Macedonia

North Macedonia’s Minister of Public Administration, Goran Minchev, has introduced a series of reforms aimed at restructuring the state administration. One legislative initiative focuses on a new law regarding equitabl

Macedonia water crisis, data centers and political disputes

19 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Dimitar Kovachevski calls for AI and data center investment

In late July 2026, severe water contamination was reported in seven Macedonian towns, including Gostivar and Prilep, with white foam observed in the Lepenec and Vardar rivers. The crisis sparked intense political dispute

North Macedonia drug enforcement and police incidents

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Police Union responds to Skopje–Tetovo highway incident

In September 2026, the drug combat unit within the Kumanovo Sector for Internal Affairs was disbanded after eleven weeks of unsatisfactory results in combating illegal drug trafficking and distribution. Following a propo

North Macedonia police brutality allegations

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia political parties demand accountability over police brutality allegations

Political parties and movements in North Macedonia are demanding accountability following allegations of police brutality against two ethnic Albanian youths, aged 21 and 23, in the Saraj Municipality. The victims allege

North Macedonian political debate and EU integration efforts

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Health Insurance Fund adopts new sick leave regulations

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has addressed potential calls for early parliamentary elections. While maintaining that his government holds a mandate until the regularly scheduled elections in April 2