Orce Gjorgjievski

Skopje monument restoration project

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Skopje restores monument to refugee children

The City of Skopje initiated the reconstruction of a monument in ‘Zhena-Borec’ park dedicated to refugee children from Aegean Macedonia. The memorial had previously suffered from vandalism and lacked a plaque or proper m

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

Cultural and urban renewal initiatives in Skopje

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Skopje hosts events on sustainable creativity and tea traditions

Skopje has initiated several projects focused on urban renewal and the promotion of local craftsmanship. Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski announced the restoration of historic flower shops operated by the public enterprise ‘Parq

North Macedonian municipal infrastructure developments

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Skopje Mayor announces infrastructure and environmental initiatives

Municipalities in North Macedonia are implementing various urban development and infrastructure projects. In Strumica, Mayor Petar Jankov reported progress after one year in office, focusing on addressing financial debts

Skopje Zoo centenary and modernization

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Skopje Zoo undergoes modernization and habitat renovation

As part of its centenary celebrations, the Skopje Zoo has initiated several programs focused on education and facility improvement. In late September, the institution hosted a two-day student bazaar involving 22 secondar

Skopje infrastructure, budget, and transport development

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria and North Macedonia expand electric bus fleets

Skopje continues to advance major infrastructure, transport, and educational projects. The city’s budget rebalance, which increased the primary budget to 5,324,649,755 denars, supports several new initiatives. These incl

North Macedonia institutional and demographic challenges

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 9 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

Skopje urban and cultural initiatives

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Skopje to host Erasmus Cross sports event

Skopje has launched several civic and institutional initiatives. Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski initiated a large-scale ecological campaign involving volunteers to clean over 50 public locations, with plans to hold these activi

Macedonia water crisis, data centers and political disputes

19 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 13 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

Skopje public transport modernization project

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Skopje BRT project must protect pedestrians and cyclists, warns Na Tochak

The city of Skopje has initiated a multi-phase project to modernize its public transport system through a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) initiative. The process began with a pre-qualification tender conducted in cooperation wit

Skopje municipal administration initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Skopje Mayor calls for urgent animal welfare action

Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski has initiated several municipal actions addressing urban order and animal welfare. Authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal street vendors to restore order to markets and pedestri

Skopje Marathon event

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Skopje Marathon attracts record 15,050 runners from 63 countries

The 22nd edition of the Viz Er Skopje Marathon in North Macedonia drew a record 15,050 participants representing 63 countries. The event featured a full marathon, half-marathon, a 5km race, and an EU for Sport relay race

Skopje bridge infrastructure development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Skopje bridge construction enters final phase for year-end opening

Infrastructure development in Skopje has progressed toward the final phase of a new bridge construction project on Ljubljanska Street. Designed to connect Ljubljanska and Skupi streets, the bridge aims to provide a new t

Biela noc contemporary art festival in Slovakia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Skopje to host Bela Noch cultural festival

The Biela noc festival, Slovakia’s largest contemporary art festival, is scheduled to return to Bratislava and Košice in October. In Bratislava, the event is set to run from October 2 to 4, followed by installations in K

Levica party political disputes in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Levica party withdraws from Tetovo street-naming commission

The Levica political party has engaged in multiple disputes with governing coalitions in North Macedonia regarding procedural and historical issues. In Skopje, the party protested changes to City Council procedures, acc

Illegal waste disposal in Skopje

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Skopje issues over 80,000 euros in fines for illegal waste disposal

Following the viral circulation of video footage showing a woman throwing waste into the Lepenec River near Skopje, North Macedonian police identified and fined the individual for violating the Law on Public Cleanliness

Urban green space and ecological cleaning in North Macedonia

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Skopje citizens launch massive ecological cleaning campaign

Urban development projects in North Macedonia have focused on the creation and expansion of public green spaces. In Lozovo, the municipality completed ‘Park Macedonia’, a 14,000 square meter area featuring a design based

National First Aid Competition in Skopje

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Youth initiatives and regional forums held in North Macedonia and Bosnia

The 32nd National First Aid Competition has begun in Skopje, organized by the Red Cross of Macedonia. Under the theme ‘First Aid in an Urban Environment,’ the event features 10 successful youth teams competing across 10