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North Macedonia economic and energy development
16 clusters · 81 sources · last updated
Latest: VMRO-DPMNE MP reports seven quarters of over 3% economic growth
North Macedonia is navigating economic growth alongside intensifying agricultural and political pressures. While the second quarter of 2026 saw a 4.3% GDP growth driven by construction and exports, the agricultural secto
North Macedonia public sector and pension increases
12 clusters · 49 sources · last updated
Latest: VMRO-DPMNE defends pension fund stability against SDSM claims
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 renewables, gas link & copper push
26 clusters · 63 sources · last updated
Latest: Copper supply shortage threatens global green energy transition
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 labor market and demographic shifts
5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: North Macedonia average net salary reaches 48,499 denars
North Macedonia is experiencing significant shifts in its labor market and demographic structure. As of the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate stood at 11.3 percent, with 90,020 people officially unemployed. W
Montenegro tourism growth and infrastructure challenges
3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated
Latest: Montenegro officials urge better air connectivity to boost tourism
Montenegro is experiencing a rise in tourism activity, with data through September 10 showing 93,000 tourists, a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from tourist taxes has risen by over 8 percent,
Demographic and educational decline in the Balkans
7 clusters · 37 sources · last updated
Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant demographic decline
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
North Macedonia agricultural sector crisis
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: SDSM criticizes North Macedonian government over agricultural crisis
The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has intensified its criticism of the government regarding a deepening crisis in the agricultural sector. Initially, SDSM President Venko Filipče announced plans to propose
Albania food inflation and rising cost-of-living pressures
13 clusters · 38 sources · last updated
Latest: Albanian farmers face rising diesel costs
By late 2026, Albania’s food inflation continued to outpace the European Union. Eurostat data from July 2026 indicated that food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in Albania rose by 3.2% year-on-year, a rate five times f
North Macedonia institutional and demographic challenges
6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated
Latest: North Macedonia faces depopulation as 205 settlements lose all residents
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
Economic trends in Croatia and Slovenia
6 clusters · 35 sources · last updated
Latest: Balkan nations implement fiscal corrections and welfare reforms
Economic indicators in Croatia and Slovenia show varying trends in wages and living costs during mid-2026. In Croatia, June 2026 data indicated an average monthly net salary of 1,555 EUR, a 7.7% nominal increase compared
North Macedonia student welfare and school supply measures
6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated
Latest: North Macedonia inspectors monitor 600 sites for school supply price controls
The North Macedonian government has implemented several measures to alleviate financial pressures on families and students for the 2026/2027 academic year. To combat inflation, the government mandated a ‘school basket’ i
North Macedonia industrial sector trends
5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated
Latest: North Macedonian miners to receive over 10% wage increase
North Macedonia is experiencing divergent trends across key industrial sectors. The mining and stone extraction sector has faced labor declines, with the number of employees dropping by 7.7% in June 2026 compared to the
North Macedonia reforms and EU accession challenges
428 clusters · 187 sources · last updated
Latest: North Macedonia Assembly commissions to discuss anti-corruption and defense
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. While the government has pursued EU Growth-Plan fun
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