North Macedonia

SDSM minimum wage and agricultural subsidy proposals

8 clusters · 35 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: SDSM criticizes North Macedonia's cost of living and minimum wage

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

Greek foreign policy and regional security concerns

4 clusters · 55 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Greece affirms progress on Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis continues to define Greece’s priorities through a focus on domestic economic stability and regional security. Domestically, the government aims to address the cost of living by containi

Junior Eurovision 2026: Armenia wins, Spain second

20 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Armenia wins Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta

The 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest concluded at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, with Armenia claiming victory. Naré Kerobyan secured the win for Armenia with 202 points following a performance of t

Greece expands energy subsidies and cost-of-living aid

32 clusters · 204 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Greece heating subsidy increases by 30% amid rising fuel costs

Greece is expanding its economic strategy to combat high energy costs and inflation through industrial subsidies and social support. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €95 million support package for ener

EU daylight saving time transition October 2026

70 clusters · 780 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Europe transitions to winter time amid ongoing debate over clock changes

As the transition on the night of October 24 to October 25, 2026, arrives, European countries are moving from Central European Summer Time (CEST) to Central European Time (CET). Clocks are being set back one hour, provid

Balkans and Italy: Extreme storms, heat, and seasonal shifts

323 clusters · 884 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Moldova weather forecast: cooling temperatures and rain expected

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe have transitioned through cycles of extreme heat, severe storms, and seasonal shifts. Following the extreme heat and drought of August 2026, the region entered Septe

International White Cane Day observance

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Altı Nokta Körler Derneği calls for White Cane Law in Muğla

International White Cane Day, observed annually on October 15, serves to raise awareness for the needs of blind and visually impaired individuals by emphasizing the white cane as a vital tool for orientation and a symbol

Legal proceedings for physical assaults in Bulgaria and MK

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Ohrid court acquits men who assaulted Hristiyan Pendikov

Legal proceedings are underway regarding separate physical assault cases in the region. In Bulgaria, the Veliko Tarnovo District Court has postponed the trial involving the assault of Nikolay Kozhuharov, the former dire

Brvenica mayoral by-election leads to second round

13 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 17 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

Weather fluctuations in North Macedonia

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia expects unstable weather with rain and fog

North Macedonia is experiencing a period of cold and unsettled weather characterized by cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall. An influx of cold air from the north has caused temperatures to drop, with morning lows reac

Balkan, Austrian, and Central European weather shifts to wet

13 clusters · 199 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Croatia weather forecast: Rain and wind followed by stabilization

The Balkan region, Austria, and parts of Central Europe are transitioning from stable, mild autumn weather toward more volatile conditions characterized by rain and wind. While some areas initially experienced an ‘Indian

North Macedonia economic, energy, and fiscal trends

31 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 21 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

North Macedonia political and EU integration tensions rise

119 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE criticizes LSDM leadership following election losses

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

Electoral preparations and monitoring in Serbia

46 clusters · 449 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Voter registration data released for southern Serbia

As the October 25, 2026, snap parliamentary elections approach, political tensions in Serbia have intensified. President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from the presidency to run for Prime Minister as a private citizen fo

Student activism and political shifts in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated about 24 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

Socio-economic developments in North Macedonia

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia average salary reaches 48,733 denars in August

North Macedonia is experiencing diverse socio-economic shifts involving its labor market, cost of living, and real estate sector. The domestic labor market is defined by a persistent paradox of high unemployment alongsid

Severe storms, flooding, and seasonal weather in Greece

33 clusters · 891 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece weather: Heavy rain and storms expected across the country

The seasonal weather patterns in Greece have been characterized by periods of instability, extreme heat, and sudden transitions. In mid-September 2026, a low-pressure system in the Mediterranean caused heavy rains, thund

North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

18 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 1 day 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

North Macedonia Public Revenue Office tax enforcement

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Public Revenue Office in North Macedonia audits 2021 foreign inflows

The Public Revenue Office (UJP) of North Macedonia has initiated efforts to increase tax compliance through targeted campaigns and audits. In Mavrovo, the agency conducted information sessions for the tourism sector, emp

Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations

152 clusters · 329 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Chania: Woman arrested for online cannabis distribution business

Law‑enforcement actions across the Balkans intensified through late 2026, targeting cannabis production and cocaine trafficking. Following earlier seizures in Crete, Mani, and Fthiotida, operations expanded into northern

North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform

11 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia Education Minister defends renovated student dormitory

North Macedonia is undertaking extensive educational infrastructure and curriculum reforms. A major investment of 78 million euros is targeting at least 300 facilities, including seven new school buildings, 30 reconstruc

Greek sovereign credit rating and economic resilience

13 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: S&P Global maintains Greece credit rating at BBB with stable outlook

Greece continues to pursue significant credit rating improvements and debt reduction through fiscal discipline and economic growth. Building on previous upgrades, Moody’s Ratings affirmed Greece’s Baa3 ratings with a pos

Traditional cabbage and herb preservation techniques

14 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Cabbage prices fluctuate as pickling season begins in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Discussions regarding traditional food preservation focus on the techniques and nutritional aspects of fermenting cabbage and herbs using salt. Initial guidance emphasizes precision in salt ratios, suggesting 20 to 25 gr

North Macedonia EU integration diplomacy

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EU Commissioner Kos urges North Macedonia to adopt constitutional amendments

Bekim Sali, North Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs, has been actively engaging in regional and European diplomacy to advance EU integration. At a Western Balkans Conference in Vienna,

Balkan utility outages and infrastructure failures persist

91 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Balkan region faces power outages and seasonal schedule changes

Utility disruptions and infrastructure maintenance continued across the Balkans and Southeast Europe through late October 2026, affecting electricity, water, and gas supplies. In Montenegro, CEDIS maintained widespread

Balkan regional economic and fiscal trends

5 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina economic and social trends

The Balkan region continues to experience varied economic and fiscal developments. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, public revenues in the Federation reached 6.61 billion KM through September 2026, despite rising costs for sta

Internal reform disputes within SDSM

5 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days 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

Global and European food waste challenges

14 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Food waste prevention efforts in Germany

Global food systems face immense challenges, with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food—one-third of global production—lost or wasted annually. While industrial agribusiness provides 25% of consumed food, it is respon

North Macedonia EU relations and Bulgarian tensions

23 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 3 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

Norway digital age limit advocacy and proposals

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Norway proposes social media ban for children under 16

In Norway, health professionals and parent leaders have been advocating for stricter boundaries on children’s digital access. The ‘Smartphone-free childhood’ initiative, led by parent representative Ruchi Sharma, has cal