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North Macedonia economic, energy, and fiscal trends

35 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Economic trends show growth in North Macedonia and Albania

North Macedonia is experiencing sustained economic growth alongside intensifying political debates over debt, agricultural viability, and the cost of living. While the government reported GDP growth of 4.3% in Q2 2026 an

Elderly poverty and pension policy changes in Croatia

16 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia increases retirement age requirements for women

Croatia continues to face economic challenges regarding elderly poverty and pension sufficiency. While average pensions increased in July to roughly 711 euros, this remains lower than levels in neighboring Slovenia and A

Albania food inflation and rising cost-of-living pressures

21 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Albania Transparency Board adjusts fuel prices

By late 2026, Albania’s food inflation continued to outpace the European Union. Eurostat data indicated that food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 3.2% year-on-year in July 2026, five times faster than the EU av

North Macedonia energy sector management

11 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia: Political group warns of data center expansion without climate policy

North Macedonia is managing various aspects of its energy sector, ranging from large-scale infrastructure oversight to consumer support. A State Audit Office report highlighted systemic weaknesses in the permitting proce

North Macedonia economic indicators

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia economy shows growth in GDP and household savings

Economic data from North Macedonia shows growth in wages and business turnover. In August 2026, the average monthly net salary rose by 7.6 percent compared to August 2025, reaching 48,733 denars. The minimum net wage als

North Macedonia renewables, gas link & mineral strategy

30 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia collects 1.2 billion denars in mineral resource concessions

In 2026, North Macedonia accelerated its clean-energy transition with a €1.5 billion programme for two run-of-river hydro plants (Chebren, Galishte) and a €400 million wind farm near Štip, while a second 800 million-euro

North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

19 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia considers pension reforms and medical leave updates

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 economic and agricultural developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia tobacco prices expected to exceed 420 denars per kilogram

In October 2026, North Macedonia implemented new economic and agricultural measures. The Ministry of Economy and Labor introduced a new methodology for monitoring the cost of living by calculating an average consumer bas

Demographic and social challenges in the Balkans

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia faces demographic shifts and wage disparities

Demographic decline and aging populations continue to affect the Balkans, characterized by shrinking populations and falling birth rates. Albania has recorded the most severe drop in births in Europe over the last three

Socio-economic developments in North Macedonia

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia average net salary rises to 48,733 denars

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

Digital economy growth in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia e-commerce transactions exceed 530 million euros in H1 2026

North Macedonia is experiencing growth in its digital sectors. The national e-services portal, uslugi.gov.mk, reached a record 27,345 requests in September, bringing the cumulative total of requests to over 400,000. The

North Macedonia institutional and demographic challenges

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 20 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

Financial and asset management in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina receives 1.5 million KM in seized assets

Financial developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina have involved both rising public debt and the recovery of criminal proceeds. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, public debt increased by 1.57 billion KM over a s