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North Macedonia transport, infrastructure & budget

Entities: Levica (Left Party) · Gordana Dimitriеска Кочоска · Parliament of North Macedonia · 2026 State Budget · Levica

Overview

The capital‑investment programme remains on schedule. First‑half‑2024 revenues rose 8.6 % to 170 bn denars and capital outlays increased 53.5 % to 19.4 bn denars for roads, schools, health, energy and local development. Finance Minister Gordana Dimirieska‑Kochoska’s earlier budget rebalance added further funding for infrastructure, agriculture, social protection, education and sport. The €800 million Ohrid‑Kičevo highway is entering its final phase. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced that the most complex 10 km stretch – featuring the country’s longest tunnels (≈2 km and 2.1 km) and protective galleries – will be opened to traffic in the coming months. With the existing 34 km already in service, the new section will raise the operational length to about 44 km and markedly improve connectivity between Ohrid and Kičevo. The whole motorway is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027. In July 2026 Parliament approved a supplementary rebalancing of the state budget, adding roughly 46 bn denars to capital investments (a 14.5 % increase). The revised plan projects revenues of 379.5 bn denars, expenditures of 425.8 bn denars and a deficit of 46.3 bn denars (4.1 % of GDP). Forecasts include 3.5 % real GDP growth, 7.2 % investment growth, average wages up 8.3 %, unemployment falling to 11 % and inflation at 4.5 %. Opposition Levica voted against several amendments, including those for GPS tracking of official vehicles and expanded SOS line funding. Skopje’s largest wastewater‑treatment plant is about 40 % complete, with full operation targeted for early 2028 and a subsequent two‑year testing phase. A 40 million‑denar contract with Hydrotek will deliver 30 technical wells for non‑potable water to public green spaces during summer droughts.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources
    North Macedonia Parliament approves 2026 budget rebalancing

    North Macedonia’s parliament approved a 2026 budget rebalancing that lifts revenue to 379.5 bn denars, spending to 425.8 bn denars and adds 46 bn denars for capital projects; Levica will oppose it.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Macedonia to open 10 km of complex Ohrid‑Kichevo highway segment

    Macedonia’s Ohrid‑Kichevo highway will open its most complex 10 km segment, including the country’s longest tunnels, within months; 34 km are already in use.

  3. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Skopje advances its biggest wastewater treatment plant project

    Skopje is accelerating construction of its largest wastewater treatment plant—40% done, slated for 2028 completion—and has allocated 40 million denars to build about 30 irrigation wells for city green areas.

  4. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonian and Bulgarian finance officials outline budget reforms for 2026‑27

    Macedonian Finance Minister Gordana Dimirieska‑Kochoska outlined a 2026 budget rebalance focused on capital investment, while Bulgarian expert Lyubomir Karimanovski urged Bulgaria to update its macro‑framework,

  5. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    North Macedonia builds 18 km of access roads to link villages to Ohrid‑Kichevo highway

    North Macedonia completed the Mješista‑Volino road rebuild and is adding 18 km of access roads along the Ohrid‑Kichevo highway to connect villages in Struga, Debarca and Ohrid, after UNESCO and World Bank‑back‑

  6. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian Government Takes Over Repair of Teferec Road in Kisele Voda

    Macedonia's transport minister says the state will lead the repair of the collapsed Teferec road in Kisele Voda, with a tender next week and work to finish before winter.

  7. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia Deputy PM Aleksandar Nikoloski Announces Fast Rail Corridor 10 Construction to Begin End‑Year

    Macedonia's Deputy PM Aleksandar Nikoloski confirmed fast‑rail Corridor 10 will start construction by year‑end after studies, public presentations in four towns, and upcoming financing contracts.

  8. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announces €6 million infrastructure boost for Kisela Voda, Macedonia

    Macedonian Deputy PM Aleksandar Nikoloski announced a €6 million investment in Kisela Voda’s infrastructure, covering road upgrades and urban projects, with over 20 active works and recent street reconstruction

  9. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kumano extends deadline for household gas subsidies to Oct 2026

    Kumano municipality in North Macedonia pushed the deadline for household natural‑gas connection subsidies to 31 Oct 2026, offering up to 55 000 denars in combined support, cutting typical costs to about 22 000

  10. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia road chief Koce Trajanovski confirms Kičevо‑Ohrid highway deadline

    North Macedonia's Koce Trajanovski says the Kičevо‑Ohrid highway will meet its May 2025 deadline, with most of the 57 km already open and new road sections slated to start in August‑September; the €800 million,

  11. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Passenger trains resume between Skopje and Bitola

    Passenger trains between Skopje and Bitola restart on 15 July 2026 with four daily services and tickets around 350 denars one‑way after line upgrades.

  12. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Mayor Orce Gjorgievski launches mountain rescue service and advances BRT project in Skopje

    Skopje mayor Orce Gjorgievski inaugurated a mountain rescue service, moved the BRT project to implementation, and addressed a suspected arson fire near Valandovo.

  13. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Skopje's €70 million BRT system moves into implementation phase

    Skopje’s mayor says the €70 million BRT project, backed by the EBRD, is now in the implementation phase, promising faster, greener public transport and new green spaces.

  14. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Macedonia's Transport Minister Nikolloski Unveils Six New Highway Projects

    Macedonia’s transport minister Aleksandar Nikolloski announced six simultaneous highway projects, including the Skopje‑Bllace link funded by a €31 m EU grant and built by the local Granit consortium, aiming to

  15. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Macedonia sets 30‑year age limit for student dorms, imposes up to 5‑year bans

    Macedonia limits student dorm eligibility to those 30 or younger and adds 1‑5‑year bans for serious misconduct, backed by €86 million to renovate nine dorms and expand student support.

  16. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia pushes ahead with Greece gas interconnector, set for 2025 completion

    North Macedonia’s gas pipeline to Greece entered an accelerated phase, with most land secured, pipe laid and welded, and completion targeted for 2025, enhancing energy security and diversification.

  17. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia's Tetovo‑Gostivar Highway to Open First Kilometers in 2027

    North Macedonia's transport minister says the Tetovo‑Gostivar highway will see its first kilometre finished next year and be fully completed by 2028, while a new railway to Albania is slated to start work soon.

  18. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia's Customs Administration records 22.5% revenue surge in June

    Macedonia's Customs Administration collected a record 12.68 bn denars (≈€206 m) in June, a 22.5% YoY rise, with notable gains in VAT, vehicle tax, customs and excise, agency head Boban Nikoloski said.

  19. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Macedonia completes Skopje railway bypass to divert cargo traffic

    Macedonia finished the Drachvo–Ilinden railway bypass around Skopje, enabling cargo trains to avoid the city, cut pollution and speed up Corridor 10, with cargo service expected within weeks and a city tram set

  20. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia renovates student dorms with EU and German funding

    North Macedonia is renovating student dorms with €86 million in EU and German KfW funding, making Stev Naumov and Kuzman Shapkarev the first fully modernised facilities for the new academic year.

  21. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    North Macedonia accelerates EU accession push and highway construction

    North Macedonia seeks faster EU membership while launching a €235 million highway project to become a Balkan transport hub.

  22. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonian Ministry Extends Gas Connection Subsidy Deadline to Oct 2026

    Macedonia’s energy ministry extended the gas‑connection and boiler subsidy deadline to 31 Oct 2026, offering up to 30,000 denars per household from a three‑million‑denar fund.

  23. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgievski Announces Tunnel Link and Cable Car Overhaul

    Skopje mayor Orce Gjorgievski outlined the start of tunnel work linking Limak to Macedonia Boulevard and a forthcoming tender to refurbish the Vodno cable car while continuing to clear illegal structures.

  24. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia expands financial aid for home gas connections and renewable energy

    North Macedonia introduced a 30,000‑denar grant for gas home upgrades and passed a renewable‑energy law speeding permits, creating green zones and supporting small‑scale solar and community projects.

  25. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Macedonia Finance Minister reports 8.6% rise in first‑half budget revenues

    Macedonia’s finance minister reported an 8.6% rise in first‑half budget revenues to 170 bn denars, with tax receipts up and capital spending increasing 53.5% to 19.4 bn, while debt service was fully met.

  26. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Skopje‑Blace highway project secures €30.8 million grant, construction to start August

    Macedonia secures a €30.8 million EU grant and €167.6 million loan for the Skopje‑Blace highway; construction starts August, lasting four years, with Granit as contractor.

  27. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonia's 2026 Budget Rebalance Sparks Opposition Criticism

    Macedonian opposition MPs claim the 2026 budget rebalance reveals fiscal mismanagement, rising deficits, higher inflation and lack of new investment projects.

  28. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Macedonian SDSM denounces budget rebalance and internal reform platform

    SDSM leader Oliver Spasovski denounced the government's budget rebalance as illegal, raising the deficit to 4.1% and debt to 60% of GDP, while the party also attacked Igor Ivanovski's reform platform, blaming ​

  29. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Macedonia's Prime Minister says Greece gas link to be finished early next year

    Macedonia's PM says the Greece gas interconnector will finish early next year, with full system sync in Q1, funded domestically, alongside other pipeline projects.

  30. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonian PM Mikoski announces rapid progress on Ohrid‑Kichevo highway

    Macedonia's PM Christian Mikoski says the Ohrid‑Kichevo highway is entering its final phase, with the first gallery completed, 34 km already in use, and tunnel work accelerating.

  31. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia targets completion of Greece gas link by 2027

    North Macedonia expects its gas pipeline link with Greece to be completed by 2027, revives three domestic pipelines and plans a Serbia connection, backed by EU‑funded financing.

  32. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Macedonia's Parliament Advances 2026 Budget Rebalancing

    Macedonia’s parliament debates a 2026 budget rebalancing, revising revenues to 379.5 bn denars and spending to 425.8 bn, adding funds for agriculture, infrastructure and social programs while opposition warns‑w

  33. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia advances energy and air transport infrastructure

    North Macedonia aims to finish its Greece gas link next year and modernises airport security with a new scanning system, enhancing energy security and air travel capacity.

  34. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonia rolls out €1 million World Bank‑backed rail reform

    Macedonia’s transport minister Aleksandar Nikoloski signed a €1 million World Bank grant to overhaul the national railway, covering legal reforms, new electric locomotives and construction of several new lines,

  35. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Macedonia receives €1 million World Bank grant for railway reform

    North Macedonia's transport minister signed a €1 million World Bank grant to restructure MŽ Transport, buy new rolling stock, add electric locomotives and advance railway projects, after early gains in cargo‑,

  36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia's Prilep‑Bitola highway set for single‑lane opening in 2025

    Macedonia's Prilep‑Bitola highway, the longest single section in the country, aims to open on a single lane by 2025, cutting Skopje‑Athens travel by up to 3.5 hours and boosting Pelagonia's economy.

  37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian Finance Minister Dimitrieska‑Koço​ska Announces Higher Capital Spending in 2026 Budget

    Macedonia's Finance Minister Dimitrieska‑Koço​ska said the 2026 budget rebalance will raise capital spending, citing improved project delivery and institutional readiness, while revenues meet targets and the GB

  38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia and Albania approve 2026 budget revisions to fund investments

    North Macedonia and Albania both approved 2026 budget revisions, expanding public investment and adjusting deficits, with Macedonia targeting infrastructure projects and Albania increasing capital spending to 6

  39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia raises capital investment budget to 47 bn denars in 2026 rebalance

    Macedonia's 2026 budget rebalance raises capital investment to 47 bn denars, boosting infrastructure spending and widening the deficit to 4.1% of GDP.

  40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Macedonia approves budget rebalance, raising deficit and funding infrastructure

    Macedonia's cabinet approved a budget rebalance that lifts the deficit to about 4 % of GDP, adds funds for infrastructure, agriculture, education and social aid, and cuts excise taxes; opposition says the plan‑

  41. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macedonian Railways Suspends Several Routes for City‑Train Project

    Macedonian Railways will halt multiple passenger services on the Skopje‑Veles line from 22 June to 1 July 2026 for final works on the City‑Train project, affecting routes to Gevgelija, Bitola and Veles.

  42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Western Balkans Transport Investment Summit Takes Place in Thessaloniki

    A transport‑investment summit in Thessaloniki focused on Western Balkan connectivity, emphasizing people‑focused infrastructure, TEN‑T corridor expansion, and calls for public‑private partnerships.

  43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Macedonia's Deputy PM Nikoloski advances Skopje‑Blace highway at Thessaloniki transport summit

    Macedonia's transport minister Aleksandar Nikoloski pushed the Skopje‑Blace highway at the Thessaloniki summit, meeting Kosovo and Serbian officials to boost regional transport cooperation.

  44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia's Skopje‑Blace highway construction begins amid political feud

    North Macedonia's Skopje‑Blace highway, a strategic link to Kosovo, begins construction in July after a political dispute between VLEN and DUI, with both parties claiming credit for the project.

  45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Macedonia's Transport Minister Nikoloski Announces New Express Road Projects and Turkey Partnership

    Macedonia's Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced tenders for new express roads, rail upgrades and a strategic Turkey partnership to boost trade and transport links.

  46. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Ankara‑Skopje direct flight launches on July 2

    Ankara‑Skopje nonstop flights start 2 July via Turkish carrier AJet, without subsidies, alongside a new cargo rail link; officials cite rising Turkish investment and a goal to boost trade to $2 billion.

  47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonia's Shkup‑Bllacë highway moves towards construction amid political dispute

    Macedonia's ruling coalition says the Shkup‑Bllacë highway, part of Corridor 8, is entering construction, while the BDI party claims the project has been blocked and altered.

  48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia's fast railway Corridor 10 slated to start construction this autumn

    Macedonia's Prime Minister Christian Mikovski says feasibility studies for the fast Corridor 10 railway will be finished by July, allowing construction to start this autumn under a UK‑backed partnership.

  49. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macedonia and Turkey seal new direct Ankara‑Skopje flight and cargo rail link

    Macedonia and Turkey agreed on a direct Ankara‑Skopje flight and cargo rail link, pledging deeper economic cooperation to target $2 billion in bilateral trade.

  50. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Skopje‑Bllacë highway project starts, €200 million EU funds allocated

    Construction of the Skopje‑Bllacë highway, funded with €200 million EU money, begins in July, linking North Macedonia and Kosovo via tunnels, bridges and a 10.8 km stretch.

  51. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Macedonia to launch construction of the Skopje‑Blace highway this summer

    Macedonia’s transport minister says the Granite‑led consortium will start building the Skopje‑Blace highway this summer, aiming for completion in 3.5 years; the €200 million route includes 5 tunnels, 12 bridges

  52. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Skopje to launch urban train service in September

    Skopje’s urban train, faster than buses, will start on 1 Sept, covering the Zelenikovo‑Dračevo‑Lisiče corridor; construction is nearly finished and NGOs expect commuter benefits.

  53. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macedonia advances Skopje‑Blace highway with EBRD backing and invites Turkish firms

    Macedonia’s transport minister Aleksandar Nikoloski secured EBRD support for the Skopje‑Blace highway and urged Turkish firms to join upcoming infrastructure tenders, aiming to boost regional connectivity and投资

  54. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Skopje urban rail test cuts travel time from Majari to city centre to five minutes

    A demo of Skopje’s new urban rail showed a five‑minute ride from Majari to the city centre, far quicker than the 65‑minute bus, underscoring the project’s role in easing traffic.

  55. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Macedonia and Turkey agree direct air route and cargo rail link at Istanbul business forum

    Macedonia and Turkey signed deals for a direct Ankara‑Skopje flight and cargo rail link, targeting $2 bn trade and deeper transport cooperation.

  56. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Macedonian government pledges €10 billion for infrastructure over next decade

    North Macedonia will spend €10 billion on highways, rail, health and energy projects over ten years, targeting over 5 % GDP growth, with key highway sections due by late 2024 and others by 2027.

  57. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia secures €140 million loan for highway corridors 8, 10 and Kërçovë‑Ohër

    North Macedonia approved a €140 million state‑guaranteed loan from four local banks to fund highway corridors 8 and 10, with a three‑year grace period and 12‑year repayment, and also secured a €176.5 million保証​

  58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia invests €25 million in local roads with World Bank support, says Deputy PM Nikoloski

    Macedonia will spend €25 million, backed by the World Bank, to rebuild 96 local streets in 72 municipalities, part of a €350 million infrastructure push announced by Deputy PM Nikoloski.

  59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia purchases 49 hygiene vehicles for Skopje and municipalities

    Macedonia's deputy PM Aleksandar Nikoloski announced a €4.2 million purchase of 49 hygiene vehicles for Skopje and 72 municipalities, linked to a €25.3 million local‑roads project funded by the World Bank.

  60. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia adds five European flight routes and expands road‑rail infrastructure

    North Macedonia will open five new European flight routes from Skopje and Ohrid and advance major road and rail projects, including completion of Corridor 8 sections and new highways, to boost tourism and regi­

  61. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia launches urban rail service between Prilep and Manastir

    North Macedonia's new urban train linking Prilep and Manastir will begin end‑June/early‑July, with 150‑denar fares and forthcoming freight service to ease travel during highway construction.

  62. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Serbia and North Macedonia push ahead with fast railway to Greece

    Serbia and North Macedonia are advancing a 195‑km double‑track railway, enabling speeds up to 160 km/h and linking Belgrade with Thessaloniki, with completion targeted for 2031.

  63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Deputy PM Nikoloski announces new Prilep‑Bitola railway service and Mogila infrastructure projects

    Nikoloski announced a Prilep‑Bitola passenger train to start end‑June with 150 denar tickets and soon cargo service, plus a €700 k Mogila investment in streets, utilities and sports facilities.

  64. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia and Croatia deepen transport and trade ties

    Macedonia and Croatia sign a strategic partnership to build high‑speed rail on Corridor 10, boost trade to $400 million and ease transport visas.

  65. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Skopje's Boris Trajkovski Boulevard Near Completion After 30‑Year Delay

    Skopje's Boris Trajkovski boulevard is 88 % complete, set to open by year‑end, after 30 years of delays.

  66. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia's Kichevo‑Ohrid Highway Secures $1 B Investment, Targeted for Q1 2027 Completion

    $1 B invested in North Macedonia's Kichevo‑Ohrid highway, slated to finish by Q1 2027.

  67. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia pushes ahead with over 50 km of Corridor 8 and 10 highway work

    North Macedonia advances >50 km of Corridors 8/10 highways, targeting completion by Dec 2029.

  68. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonia to complete Ohrid‑Kichevo highway by early 2025 despite financing hurdles

    Macedonia vows to finish the Ohrid‑Kichevo highway by early 2025 after securing domestic financing following a Chinese bank loan denial.

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