Social Democratic Union of Macedonia

North Macedonia reforms and EU accession challenges

428 clusters · 187 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia political parties clash over inflation data

Since May 2026, North Macedonia’s ruling VMRO-DPMNE coalition and the opposition have been locked in a volatile reform race underpinning the country’s EU-accession bid. The government has pursued unused EU Growth-Plan fu

Gostivar water crisis: stabilization and political pressure

20 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gostivar water crisis: SDSM accuses government of negligence

The drinking‑water ban in Gostivar remains in force, but hyper‑chlorination has driven bacterial counts down sharply. Authorities still classify the supply as unsuitable for drinking or cooking, permitting only technical

North Macedonia political and anti‑corruption crisis

73 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Macedonian SDSM accuses government of orchestrated hate campaign

In early May 2026 an appeals court annulled the conviction of former prime‑minister’s bodyguard Angel Samarakov for leaking secret police files, while former security chief Mitko Çavkov warned that the 2017 “27 April” tr

Macedonia oncology drug shortage

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Macedonia Oncology Drug Shortage Eased, Patients Seek Continuous Supply

In early August 2026, patients with cancer in North Macedonia staged protests over repeated shortages of oncology medicines. The Liberal Democratic Party backed the demonstrators, while the mayor of Skopje, Orce Gjorgiev

North Macedonia political unrest continues

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Venkо Filipče accused of inciting violence after attack on SDSM youth in Novo Selo

In early August 2026, North Macedonia saw a series of confrontations linked to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s public appearances. On 2 August a man in Struga was arrested for shouting insults at the prime minister,