Hristijan Mickoski

Brvenica mayoral by-election leads to second round

13 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Mickoski delivers message of trust and solutions in Brvenica

Following the death of Mayor Ivica Ilievski in June 2026, extraordinary mayoral elections were held in Brvenica, North Macedonia, on October 18, 2026. Because no candidate secured a majority, a second round of voting is

North Macedonia economic, energy, and fiscal trends

31 clusters · 106 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia among Europe's cheapest countries for food

North Macedonia is experiencing sustained economic growth alongside intensifying political debates over debt and agricultural viability. While the government reports GDP growth of 4.3% in Q2 2026, the SDSM opposition has

Student activism and political shifts in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Student activism and intellectual influence in Serbia and Macedonia

In North Macedonia, Albanian students have initiated protests demanding the right to take jurisprudence exams entirely in the Albanian language. While Justice Minister Jeton Shasivari proposed a model allowing 12 subject

North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

18 clusters · 60 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia minimum wage increases projected through 2026

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

Internal reform disputes within SDSM

5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: SDSM Leader Venko Filipce faces criticism over Zoran Zaev's influence

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) is experiencing intense internal conflict driven by the ‘12:05’ platform, a group of current and former officials seeking structural reforms. The movement, which includes f

North Macedonia EU relations and Bulgarian tensions

23 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mickoski criticizes Bulgaria over EU integration hurdles

The relationship between North Macedonia and the European Union remains complex as Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski navigates domestic political pressure and regional disputes. While Mickoski previously characterized EU

North Macedonia healthcare system modernization

14 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Health Minister Klekovski visits kidney transplant patients in North Macedonia

North Macedonia is implementing several initiatives to modernize and strengthen its healthcare system. The Ministry of Health is advancing a digital transformation supported by the EU. In September 2026, the government i

North Macedonia political and EU integration tensions rise

118 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDS over economic predictions

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

Poland fuel crisis: Windfall tax, price caps and EU scrutiny

57 clusters · 306 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Poland fuel prices decrease under government program

The Polish political landscape is defined by a dispute over fuel pricing and taxation. The Sejm passed a law imposing a windfall tax on fuel corporations to fund the ‘Ceny Paliwa Niżej’ (CPN) consumer protection program.

SDSM minimum wage and agricultural subsidy proposals

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Latest: North Macedonia opposition warns of rising living costs and energy price hikes

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has proposed increasing the national minimum wage to 36,960 denars (approximately 600 euros) to combat rising living costs. SDSM President Venko Filipce has argued that the

North Macedonian government domestic policy and stability

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Prime Minister highlights infrastructure projects

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has focused on domestic infrastructure, energy security, and political stability. In early October, Mickoski announced approximately 500 million euros in budget support

North Macedonia national commemorative observances

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia commemorates Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle

North Macedonia has held several national commemorations honoring historical struggles for independence and freedom. On October 11, the country marked the 85th anniversary of the October 11 National Uprising, which bega

North Macedonia fiscal and agricultural spending

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia begins budget amendment debate

North Macedonia has reported significant developments regarding its national budget and sectoral spending. Through August 2026, budget revenues reached 230.6 billion denars, an 8 percent increase over the previous year,

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

46 clusters · 375 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lagumdžija criticizes Serbia at UN over Ratko Mladić funeral

The death of Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, in The Hague has triggered a profound political and diplomatic crisis across the Balkans. Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide, war crimes, a

Repatriation and scientific study of Tsar Samuel's remains

8 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Defense withholds final costs for Tsar Samuil repatriation

Greece and Bulgaria have finalized a historic agreement for the mutual exchange of cultural and anthropological heritage. During a ceremony at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriako

North Macedonia State Lottery contract and corruption probe

7 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: State Lottery of North Macedonia faces audit irregularities

The North Macedonian State Lottery continues to face scrutiny regarding its contract with Avalon and its subsidiary, Stardust, to organize the 35th anniversary of national independence. While government spokesperson Mari

SDSM opposition challenges Macedonian border security

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: SDSM demands accountability over 5-ton marijuana seizure

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has intensified its criticism of the government regarding border security and organized crime. Initially, the opposition demanded the resignation of Minister Panče Toškovsk

EU-Western Balkans diplomatic relations

9 clusters · 121 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia faces EU accession delays despite Merz's openness claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s diplomatic tour of the Western Balkans has highlighted varying speeds of integration across the region. In Albania, von der Leyen commended progress in the justice sys

Bulgaria–North Macedonia Iva Mihaylova extradition dispute

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Latest: Nikoloski accuses Bulgaria of creating crisis over Mihajlova case

The dispute over Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova’s medical access and legal status has escalated into an international matter. The crisis originated following a fatal head-on collision between Kočani and Štip, North Mace

North Macedonia transport infrastructure development

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ohrid-Kichevo highway tunnel nears completion in North Macedonia

North Macedonia is prioritizing the modernization of European Corridors 8 and 10 to enhance regional connectivity. Regarding Corridor 8, the first section of the highway is complete, and the second section is expected to

North Macedonia organized crime prosecution developments

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Lidija Raiçeviq outlines strategy for organized crime prosecution

In North Macedonia, legal developments involving the prosecution of organized crime and corruption have emerged. A senior prosecutor from the Bitola Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office is under investigation for allegedly

North Macedonia EU accession and Bulgaria diplomatic talks

18 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia summons Bulgarian diplomat over provocative statements

Efforts to resolve the diplomatic deadlock between North Macedonia and Bulgaria regarding EU accession have transitioned into a direct dialogue, though significant obstacles remain. While North Macedonian Prime Minister

North Macedonia fuel prices and oil supply stability

10 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: OKTA introduces 2 denar per liter diesel discount in North Macedonia

To mitigate rising costs and potential supply disruptions, the North Macedonian government approved a temporary reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel from 18% to 10%, effective September 15, 2026. Prime Minist

Liberia diplomatic and multilateral engagement

9 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Liberia and United States seek expanded cooperation in investment and security

Liberia continues to advance its diplomatic and multilateral engagement, focusing on youth development, women’s leadership, and governance. During the UN General Assembly in September 2026, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai,

North Macedonia judicial and security legislative reforms

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 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 social welfare and poverty issues

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Macedonian Platform Against Poverty demands urgent national strategy

Research presented at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje indicates that approximately 6% of households in North Macedonia, or roughly 34,900 households, live in multidimensional poverty. The study identified si

North Macedonia institutional and demographic challenges

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia faces significant demographic decline

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

Kromberg & Schubert automotive industrial expansion

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kromberg & Schubert to create 2,000 jobs in Bitola for Audi production

German automotive cable manufacturer Kromberg & Schubert has initiated significant industrial expansions in North Africa and the Balkans. In Tunisia, the company inaugurated ‘Béja 2’, its second industrial site in the B

Macedonia water crisis, data centers and political disputes

19 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 12 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

Balkan regional diplomacy and Vučić's resignation

4 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Vučić expresses war fears and details conversation with Putin

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the shifting global order, asserting that the established international system has collapsed and is transitioning into a new e