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Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece

31 clusters · 762 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Greece weather: Rain and storms expected this weekend

Extreme weather and health alerts persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026 as a significant seasonal transition begins. In the Balkans, a major weather shift is ending recent high temperatures. Bosnia a

Urban green space development in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Skopje begins construction of 71,000 square meter park in Novo Lisice

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

Balkans weather: extreme heat, storms, and wildfire risks

294 clusters · 867 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Romania weather alert: Torrential rains and storms expected

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and intense atmospheric instability. In Italy, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have caused flooding and fallen t

Balkan utility outages and wildfire risks persist

61 clusters · 295 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Sarajevo to face widespread planned power outages

Utility disruptions and extreme weather conditions persisted across the Balkans and surrounding regions through mid-September 2026. Electricity supply issues continued due to maintenance and technical faults. In Bulgari

European Judo Cup in Skopje

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Skopje to host 2026 European Judo Cup

Skopje is scheduled to host the 2026 European Judo Cup for seniors on September 19 and 20. According to the Judo Federation of Macedonia, more than 440 judokas from over 40 countries across four continents have registere

North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise

83 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: SDSM leader criticizes Prime Minister over Ratko Mladic honors

In August 2026, political and economic tensions escalated as the ruling administration and the opposition traded accusations over national management. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski defended his government’s economic

North Macedonia marks 35 years of independence

6 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia celebrates 35 years of independence in Zagreb

North Macedonia is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its independence, stemming from the September 8, 1991, referendum in which over 95 percent of voters supported sovereignty. The milestone is being observed through s

David Guetta concert in Skopje

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: David Guetta performs in Skopje for North Macedonia independence anniversary

Preparations for David Guetta’s ‘The Monolith Show’ at the Todor Proeski National Arena in Skopje involved a coordinated effort between Avalon Production and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Prior to the event, authorit

Tourism trends in Albania and North Macedonia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Balkan tourism sees high visitor numbers despite economic challenges

Tourism in Albania and North Macedonia has shown significant activity, though the sector faces varied operational and economic challenges. In Albania, cultural tourism has experienced substantial growth, with over 1.06

AERO Street Food Festival in Skopje

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: AERO Street Food Festival enters final days in Aerodrom

The second edition of the AERO Street Food Festival took place from September 4 to 8 at Avionche Park in the Aerodrom Municipality of Skopje. Supported by the City of Skopje and the Aerodrom Municipality, the event aimed

Artan Grubi and seven others face trial in State Lottery-sc案

6 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Artan Grubi faces trial in State Lottery abuse case

The trial of former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi and seven others has commenced at the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje. The defendants are accused of abusing their official positions to cause approximately 507.

Skopje urban train project implementation

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Skopje city train carries 1,500 passengers in first three days

The North Macedonian government has inaugurated the “Urban Train” project in Skopje, beginning with an initial line connecting Zelenikovo to the city center. The project involved a complete reconstruction of railway infr

Wildfires and Landfill Fires in North Macedonia

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Wildfires disrupt North Macedonia and Bulgaria

North Macedonia continues to face widespread wildfires, with the Crisis Management Center reporting 28 open-air fires registered by 18:00 on September 6, 11 of which remained active. In the Brvenica Municipality, the ma

North Macedonia transportation service and cost issues

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: BDI criticizes rising intercity transport costs in North Macedonia

Public transportation in North Macedonia has faced increasing scrutiny due to operational and financial difficulties. In Skopje, political accusations were leveled against Mayor Orce Georgievski, with SDSM councilor Keti

Corruption investigation in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia government driver arrested for alleged bribery

A driver employed by the Government of North Macedonia’s General Secretariat, identified as 49-year-old D. C., was arrested on September 4, 2026, on suspicion of bribery and illegal influence. The individual allegedly de

North Macedonia police enforcement actions

10 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia electric scooter violations persist despite new laws

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

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Beti Grnçarovska disappearance remains unsolved after 19 years

Turkish poğaça pastry preparation methods

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Poğaça recipes for quick or traditional breakfast preparation

Information regarding the preparation of poğaça, a traditional Turkish pastry, focuses on different methods for breakfast preparation. One approach involves a quick, yeastless version requiring five minutes of active t

North Macedonia domestic & youth violence surge

49 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia police report multiple domestic violence incidents

The surge in domestic and youth violence in North Macedonia has intensified throughout much of 2026, characterized by frequent police interventions, arrests, and high-profile criminal cases. In May, the Ministry of Inte

Commemorations of Mother Teresa in Albania, Kosovo, and Skop

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mother Teresa statue unveiled in Tirana

Commemorations for Mother Teresa have taken place in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, marking her birth anniversary and her legacy of service. In Albania, Professor Skender Asani utilized her legacy as a call for u

North Macedonia education system optimization

9 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia political disputes over demographics and school closures

North Macedonia’s Minister of Education and Science, Vesna Janevska, is implementing measures to optimize the national education system by reducing university enrollment quotas in fields with high unemployment, such as l

West Nile virus surge across Europe and the Balkans

3 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: West Nile virus spreads across Europe with over 1,000 cases reported

By early September 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak has escalated into a significant surge across Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that over 1,000 locally acquired infectio

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Kriva Palanka Municipality announces scholarships for students and athletes

Mother Teresa death anniversary commemorations

2 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Mother Teresa commemorated on anniversary of death and International Day of Charity

September 5 marks the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Albanian-born nun who became a global symbol of charity and service to the poor. After arriving in India in 1929, she founded the Missionar

North Macedonia national volleyball team preparations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Macedonia volleyball team prepares for European Championship

The North Macedonian national volleyball team has been undergoing preparations for the upcoming European Championship, which is scheduled to run from September 9 to 26. Initial training sessions in Krushevo focused on p

Zvezdara Theatre production of ‘Una’ in Macedonia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Zvezdara Theatre’s ‘Una’ to perform at Macedonian National Theatre

The Zvezdara Theatre production of ‘Una’, directed by Dejan Projkovski and based on the novel by Momo Kapor, debuted at the 66th Ohrid Summer Festival. The play explores themes of personal freedom and memory, receiving s

Gostivar water crisis: Legal actions and state of crisis

33 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: SDSM accuses Public Prosecutor's Office of inaction on corruption reports

The drinking-water ban in Gostivar was lifted after laboratory results from the Food and Veterinary Agency and the Directorate for Protection and Rescue confirmed the water is microbiologically safe. This followed a 22-d

North Macedonia fuel volatility, food inflation and transit

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia commuters protest rising intercity transport costs

In late August 2026, North Macedonia faced intensifying economic pressures as fuel and food prices rose. On 18 August, the Energy Regulatory Commission (KRE) implemented an average price increase of 4.85% for oil derivat

Economic and infrastructure developments in the Balkans

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vertical Corridor expands to North Macedonia and Serbia

Economic and infrastructure developments continue in North Macedonia and Albania. In North Macedonia, the government is implementing laws to support manufacturing and research through financial aid for investments, with

Macedonia water crisis, data centers and political disputes

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE accuses SDSM of opposing data center investments

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