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Skopje urban infrastructure and budget development

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Skopje announces infrastructure upgrades and urban clearing

The Skopje City Council has approved a budget rebalance, increasing the city’s primary budget by 61.76 million denars to a total of 5,324,649,755 denars. Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski attributed this increase to financial disc

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

28 clusters · 358 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EU lawmakers demand tougher stance on Serbia after Ratko Mladić funeral

Following the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, regional tensions have escalated. Mladić’s son, Darko, and a defense medical team have alleged he died due to ‘irresponsible medical treatmen

Brvenica mayoral by-election

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brvenica mayoral candidates announced for upcoming by-elections

Following the death of Mayor Ivica Ilievski in June 2026, extraordinary mayoral elections have been scheduled for October 18 in Brvenica, North Macedonia. Political coalitions have begun announcing their candidates for

North Macedonia school anthem debate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Hristijan Mickoski calls for state anthem respect in schools

The Mayor of Gazi Baba, Boban Stefkovski, proposed that elementary school lessons begin every Monday with the playing of the national anthem to promote patriotism and respect for national symbols. Given the municipality’

BDI political criticism and VLEN counter-accusations

9 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: VLEN criticizes BDI leadership and political reform efforts

Political tensions have escalated between the BDI party and the VLIN/VLEN coalition in North Macedonia. Initially, the BDI criticized the coalition for its perceived weakness and lack of executive influence. The situatio

Albanian rights and representation tensions in North Macedon

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Democratic Union for Integration demands accountability over flag display in Tetovo

Political tensions in North Macedonia have escalated regarding the representation and rights of the ethnic Albanian community. The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has reported multiple grievances, including the de

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

6 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 10 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.

Ethnic representation concerns in North Macedonia security

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia police academy recruitment sparks ethnic representation debate

Concerns regarding ethnic representation within North Macedonia’s security institutions have emerged following recent admissions processes at state academies. In late August 2026, the Alliance for Albanians (ASH) critic

North Macedonia political disputes involving DUI

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE accuses Bujar Osmani of seeking DUI leadership

Political tensions in North Macedonia have intensified regarding the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) party and its leadership. Initially, the political organization VLEN criticized DUI for spreading falsehoods abo

Political fallout from Tetovo hospital tragedy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Alliance for Albanians accuses VLEN of hypocrisy over Tetovo tragedy

Following a tragedy at a modular hospital in Tetovo that resulted in 14 deaths, political tensions have emerged regarding accountability and the investigation's findings. The political entity VLEN condemned the legal ou

Brvenica municipality mayoral election

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Bërvenica Municipality prepares for mayoral elections on October 18

Following the death of incumbent mayor Jovica Ilievski on 23 June, the Brvenica Municipality in North Macedonia is scheduled to hold early mayoral elections on 18 October 2026. Assembly speaker Afriam Gashi signed the de

Political challenges for DUI in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Vlen party criticizes DUI over lack of accountability after election losses

The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) has faced internal and external political pressure in North Macedonia. The party asserted that a ‘Badinter majority’ is a constitutional necessity for any legislation regarding