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Arkin Jahiji wins Brvenica mayoral runoff

19 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brvenica voting controversy sparks political reaction in North Macedonia

Following the death of Mayor Ivica Ilievski in June 2026, extraordinary mayoral elections were held in Brvenica, North Macedonia. After the first round on October 18, 2026, where no candidate secured a majority, a runoff

Political polarization and student unrest in Albania

27 clusters · 548 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Albania protests mark 150 days of anti-government demonstrations

The ‘Autumn Revolution’ in Albania, also referred to as the ‘Flamingo Revolution’, has reached 150 days of continuous demonstrations. What began as student-led protests demanding improved university conditions and lower

North Macedonia organized crime prosecution developments

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia prosecutor election sparks criticism over institutional integrity

In North Macedonia, legal developments involving the prosecution of organized crime and corruption continue to unfold. A senior prosecutor from the Bitola Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office, identified as P. V. from Prile

Trial continues for Artan Grubi in State Lottery case

13 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: State Lottery trial: Witness describes relationship between Grubi and Bajrami

The trial of former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, former State Lottery director Perparim Bajrami, and six others continues at the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje. The defendants are accused of exceeding officia

North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

19 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 5 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

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

46 clusters · 375 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Lagumdžija criticizes Serbia at UN over Ratko Mladić funeral

The death of Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, in The Hague has triggered a profound political and diplomatic crisis across the Balkans. Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide, war crimes, a

North Macedonia State Lottery contract and corruption probe

7 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: State Lottery of North Macedonia faces audit irregularities

The North Macedonian State Lottery continues to face scrutiny regarding its contract with Avalon and its subsidiary, Stardust, to organize the 35th anniversary of national independence. While government spokesperson Mari

Skopje infrastructure, budget, and transport development

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 16 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

Skopje Fortress redevelopment and cultural concerns

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Skopje Fortress museum projects spark concerns over Albanian history

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced a government plan to transform the Skopje Fortress into a major tourist attraction, providing financial and logistical support to improve the site’s functionality and appearanc

North Macedonia police brutality allegations

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia political parties demand accountability over police brutality allegations

Political parties and movements in North Macedonia are demanding accountability following allegations of police brutality against two ethnic Albanian youths, aged 21 and 23, in the Saraj Municipality. The victims allege