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North Macedonia political and Alta Bank crisis intensifies

Overview

Political and economic tensions in North Macedonia have intensified through late 2026, characterized by accusations of foreign influence and institutional instability. The opposition SDSM has accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of attempting to trigger early elections by inciting interethnic tensions and obstructing EU integration. In late October, VMRO-DPMNE officials alleged that former SDSM leaders, including Zoran Zaev and Venko Filipce, maintained close ties to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party. Specifically, party spokesperson Valentin Manasievski claimed that Zaev and Filipce integrated Serbian advisors into the Macedonian government and suggested that companies linked to these individuals may have received lucrative energy sector contracts.

By early November 2026, the conflict expanded into a severe banking crisis involving Alta Bank. Following the revocation of its license in Serbia, the National Bank of North Macedonia placed Alta Bank AD Bitola under temporary administration. Criminal investigations were launched against former Chairman of the Board Davor Macura, who is alleged to have misappropriated approximately 390 million euros through fictitious transactions via the “Alta Pay” service.

The crisis has deepened political divisions. SDSM accused Mickoski and National Bank Governor Trajko Slaveski of facilitating the entry of a bank with questionable capital and alleged that Mickoski directly influenced the process despite international regulatory actions against the Alta Group. Mickoski has denied allegations of sabotage, maintaining that the bank is a healthy entity and that the government is seeking a buyer to protect depositors. Conversely, VMRO-DPMNE has called for the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate the SDSM for allegedly spreading panic and undermining trust in the banking system.

Entities

SDSM · VMRO-DPMNE · Hristijan Mickoski · Venko Filipče · North Macedonia

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    North Macedonia political crisis over Alta Bank entry

    North Macedonia's opposition accuses PM Mickoski of facilitating the entry of Serbia's Alta Bank for political reasons, while the government seeks a new owner to protect depositors.

  2. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Alta Bank controversy sparks political conflict in North Macedonia

    Political tensions rise in North Macedonia as SDSM calls for the National Bank Governor's resignation over Alta Bank, while VMRO-DPMNE accuses the opposition of spreading disinformation.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE lawmaker accuses SDSM of causing 30 million euro loss

    VMRO-DPMNE lawmaker Ljupcho Prendzov alleges that letters sent by former official Kire Naumov caused North Macedonia to lose 30 million euros in higher interest rates.

  4. [BUSINESS] 113 sources
    Alta Banka faces bankruptcy and regulatory sanctions in Serbia and North Macedonia

    Alta Banka faces bankruptcy in Serbia and temporary administration in North Macedonia following regulatory violations and license revocations by central banks.

  5. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    North Macedonia political parties clash over Alta Bank allegations

    North Macedonian parties SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE are engaged in a heated dispute over allegations of coercion and illicit transfers involving Alta Bank.

  6. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE accuses Zoran Zaev and Venko Filipce of ties to Serbian SNS

    VMRO-DPMNE accuses former leaders Zoran Zaev and Venko Filipce of employing advisors linked to Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party.

  7. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDSM leadership and Venco Filipce

    VMRO-DPMNE and former SDSM member Andrej Petrov have leveled heavy criticisms against SDSM leader Venco Filipce, alleging internal instability, improper ties to Serbia, and voting irregularities.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    LSDM leader calls for early elections in North Macedonia

    LSDM leader Venko Filipçe has demanded early parliamentary elections in North Macedonia, accusing the Mickoski government of corruption and failing to meet social and economic promises.

  9. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Venco Filipce accuses Macedonian PM of corruption and regional ties

    SDSM leader Venco Filipce accused PM Hristijan Mickoski of corruption and ties to Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić, while VMRO-DPMNE countered by alleging Filipce lied about his personal assets.

  10. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Venko Filipçe reacts to Serbian election results

    LSDM leader Venko Filipçe celebrated the Student List's victory in Serbia, while VMRO-DPMNE criticized the LSDM following local election losses in Macedonia.

  11. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDS over economic predictions

    VMRO-DPMNE has rejected SDS economic warnings, citing low public debt and regional-low inflation rates as evidence of stability.

  12. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE disputes SDSM claims regarding inflation and migrant workers

    VMRO-DPMNE denies SDSM's claims of rising inflation and mass migration, citing low inflation rates and disputing figures regarding the required number of foreign workers.

  13. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE accuses SDSM of economic manipulation amid rising growth forecasts

    VMRO-DPMNE has accused the SDSM government of economic manipulation, while IMF and World Bank forecasts for North Macedonia's 2026 growth have been revised upward.

  14. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hristijan Mickoski criticizes Venko Filipce at Brvenica rally

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused Venko Filipce of being a traitor who prioritizes political office over national interests during a rally in Brvenica.

  15. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    SDSM criticizes Macedonian government over budget and border security

    The SDSM party has accused Prime Minister Mickoski’s government of financial mismanagement, budget deficits, and failing to secure national borders.

  16. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE questions political links in Iva Mihailova medical case

    VMRO-DPMNE is investigating whether Macedonian officials Filipce and Zaev made political deals with Bulgarian authorities regarding the medical treatment of traffic suspect Iva Mihailova in Bulgaria.

  17. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Venko Filipče criticizes Mickoski over delayed constitutional changes

    SDSM President Venko Filipče warned that delaying constitutional amendments required by the EU will lead to poverty and emigration in North Macedonia.

  18. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE questions Filipce and Zaev over Iva Mihailova's departure

    VMRO-DPMNE has questioned whether former leaders Venco Filipce and Zoran Zaev influenced a medical report that led to Iva Mihailova seeking treatment in Bulgaria.

  19. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    LSDM accuses Mickoski of stalling North Macedonia's EU path

    The LSDM has accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of stalling North Macedonia’s EU integration, claiming the country is falling behind neighbors due to judicial reform failures and political interference.

  20. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE leads SDSM in latest North Macedonia political poll

    A Market Vision poll shows VMRO-DPMNE leading SDSM with 19.3% support compared to 5.6%. SDSM disputes the findings, claiming the numbers actually indicate a decline in ruling party support.

  21. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    SDSM accuses VMRO leadership of political threats amid EU investigation

    The SDSM party has accused VMRO leadership of using political threats and foreign influence to mask investigations by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

  22. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    North Macedonia seeks merit-based EU integration

    North Macedonian leaders are pushing for merit-based EU integration, claiming the country meets key criteria despite domestic political criticism and ongoing regional historical disputes.

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia: Allegations of 37 million euro scandal spark political rift

    Venko Filipče has raised allegations of a 37 million euro scandal involving Slavjanka Petrovska, prompting counter-accusations from VMRO-DPMNE regarding his motives and political conflicts.

  24. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Venko Filipče proposes universal vetting law and corporate profit tax

    SDSM leader Venko Filipče proposed a master plan for North Macedonia featuring a universal vetting law for all officials, taxation on corporate extra profits, and the return of progressive taxation.

  25. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venko Filipče accuses Mickoski of blocking EU path to avoid prosecution

    SDSM President Venko Filipče accused Prime Minister Mickoski of blocking EU integration to avoid scrutiny from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the opening of sensitive intelligence files.

  26. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    SDSM accuses VMRO-DPMNE of causing economic cataclysm in North Macedonia

    The SDSM party has accused North Macedonia's current VMRO-DPMNE government of causing economic catastrophe and international isolation while contrasting it with their previous administration's achievements.

  27. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE demands evidence from Venko Filipče over alleged 37 million euro corruption

    VMRO-DPMNE is demanding that SDSM leader Venko Filipče hand over evidence to prosecutors regarding alleged corruption involving a 37 million euro discrepancy in a helicopter procurement contract.

  28. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Venko Filipče claims warnings on foreign influence were accurate

    SDSM President Venko Filipče claims his party's warnings about Serbian and Hungarian influence, as well as Chinese capital entering via Hungarian credits, have been proven accurate.

  29. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    North Macedonia will not send military personnel to Ukraine

    North Macedonia's Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski confirmed the country will not send troops to Ukraine, though it may donate equipment. Meanwhile, political leaders clash over the nation's EU path.

  30. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mickoski claims judicial minority serves SDSM and DUI

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski claims a “vile minority” within North Macedonia's judiciary serves the SDSM and DUI parties, citing historical political engineering and recent legal amendments.

  31. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mickoski criticizes political alternatives in North Macedonia

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski criticized new political alternatives in North Macedonia, arguing they insult the public and that the country lacks a strong, effective opposition.

  32. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    North Macedonia faces political tension over electoral reforms

    Political tensions rise in North Macedonia as VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM clash over electoral reforms, EU integration, and economic management, amid new energy modernization projects.

  33. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson challenges Ljupcho Nikoloski over allegations

    VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson Valentin Manasievski has challenged MP Ljupcho Nikoloski to address allegations of corruption, nepotism, and financial irregularities.

  34. [POLITICS] 47 sources
    North Macedonia reaffirms NATO, US, and EU strategic ties at UN

    At the UN General Assembly, North Macedonia's PM Mickoski reaffirmed strategic ties to NATO, the US, and the EU, while opposition leaders raised concerns over mining plans and media pluralism.

  35. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    North Macedonia political tension over KLA verdict and minister allegations

    North Macedonia faces political friction as Speaker Afrim Gashi defends his views on the KLA verdict, while the SDSM party accuses Energy Minister Sanya Bozhinovska of improper ties to the Rudnap Group.

  36. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Mickoski meets US officials in New York to discuss strategic ties and EU integration

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with US officials in New York to discuss strategic partnerships and EU integration, amid criticism from opposition leader Venko Filipche regarding the trip's results.

  37. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE criticizes SDSM leader Venko Filipče

    VMRO-DPMNE has accused SDSM leader Venko Filipče of prioritizing personal profit and tenders over national economic development and job creation in North Macedonia.

  38. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE accuses ruling parties of judicial corruption

    VMRO-DPMNE accuses the SDSM and DUI parties of corrupting North Macedonia's judicial system and betraying national interests for personal profit, citing major procurement and legal scandals.

  39. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    North Macedonia political parties clash over spending and judiciary

    North Macedonian opposition parties are accusing the government of wasteful political spending and alleging that the judicial system has been politicized to protect powerful individuals.

  40. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Venko Filipče alleges financial misconduct in Hungary loan and state spending

    SDSM leader Venko Filipče has accused the North Macedonian government of financial mismanagement, citing a suspicious Hungarian loan and 5.5 million euros spent on celebrations via the State Lottery.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia political parties debate institutional response to threats against PM Mickoski

    Political parties in North Macedonia are questioning institutional equality after the swift arrest of a man for threatening Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, contrasting it with slower responses to other cases

  42. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE accuses SDSM and DUI of politicizing North Macedonia's judiciary

    VMRO-DPMNE accuses the SDSM-DUI coalition of politicizing North Macedonia's judiciary to protect high-ranking officials and partisan interests, citing low public trust in the legal system.

  43. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    SDSM accuses Mickoski of inflating David Guetta concert attendance and costs

    The SDSM party has accused VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski of inflating David Guetta concert attendance figures and misrepresenting the event's cost, which they claim was 5.53 million euros.

  44. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    SDSM accuses VMRO-DPMNE of controlling North Macedonia judiciary

    SDSM official Natasha Popovic accused VMRO-DPMNE of controlling North Macedonia’s judiciary and security institutions, citing European Commission reports on corruption and lack of reform.

  45. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Mickoski announces corruption probes amid LSDM opposition claims

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced corruption investigations and a partnership with Transparency International, while opposition LSDM accused his government of economic misinformation and fund misuse.

  46. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    SDSM leader criticizes Prime Minister over Ratko Mladic honors

    SDSM leader Venco Filipce has called on Prime Minister Mickoski to address government officials honoring war criminal Ratko Mladic.

  47. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hristijan Mickoski sparks controversy with ‘talog’ rhetoric

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski faces backlash from the SDSM opposition after using the term ‘talog’ to describe a group that must not defeat the ‘elite,’ sparking accusations of divisive rhetoric.

  48. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Levica accuses VMRO-DPMNE of politicizing State Commission

    Levica accuses VMRO-DPMNE of politicizing the State Second-Instance Commission in North Macedonia, alleging that its leadership and members are party activists operating under political control.

  49. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    SDSM accuses Mickoski of protecting officials over Mladic posts

    Macedonian opposition party SDSM accuses Prime Minister Mickoski of shielding officials who glorified war criminal Ratko Mladic, demanding resignations and criticizing his handling of the scandal.

  50. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    North Macedonia investigates suspicious capital in media sector

    North Macedonia's Financial Police are investigating claims of suspicious Serbian capital entering the local media market following opposition allegations of illegal ownership changes in major TV and radio.

  51. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    SDSM accuses Minister Stoilković of promoting Chinese and Russian agendas

    SDSM has accused Minister Ivan Stoilković of promoting Chinese and Russian interests, claiming his pursuit of Chinese investment undermines North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration.

  52. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonian opposition accuses Mickoski of inciting tension for early elections

    The Macedonian opposition LSDM has accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of attempting to trigger early elections by inciting interethnic tensions, a claim Mickoski dismissed as political maneuvering.

  53. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    SDSM accuses Mickoski of political vendettas and poor spending

    SDSM accuses Prime Minister Mickoski and VMRO-DPMNE of conducting political vendettas against Venko Filipce and prioritizing luxury government spending over citizen needs like wages and water.

  54. [POLITICS] 32 sources
    North Macedonia: Economic growth and election tensions rise

    North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski claims significant GDP and pension growth, while opposition SDSM rejects the statistics as misleading amid political tension over potential early elections.

  55. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    SDSM accuses Hristijan Mickoski of using divisive propaganda

    The SDSM has accused Hristijan Mickoski and VMRO of using divisive propaganda and labeling political opponents as traitors, drawing parallels to the historical methods of Vancho Mihajlov.

  56. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian SDSM accuses government of orchestrated hate campaign

    Macedonian opposition SDSM alleges the Micic‑Stoilkovic government runs a hate campaign, echoing Serbian tactics, targeting youth and using inflammatory language.

  57. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Macedonia's ruling VMRO‑DPMNE accuses SDSM leader Venco Filipche of staging political stunt

    VMRO‑DPMNE accused SDSM leader Venco Filipche of staging a political stunt in Novo Selo, using convicted drug dealers and violent offenders – Christian Eftimov, Ilija Stojanov, and Zoran Trifunovski – as “kids”

  58. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Andrej Zhernovski slams PM Christian Micic for dividing Macedonians

    SDSM official Andrej Zhernovski accused PM Christian Micic of dividing Macedonians, calling dissenters “talog,” and warned of economic crisis, water contamination and stalled EU integration.

  59. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia PM Micic criticised for divisive Ilinden speech

    SDSM leaders, led by Andrej Zhernovski, denounced PM Christian Micic’s Ilinden holiday speech as divisive, calling citizens “talog” and accusing him of lies, economic mismanagement, while VMO‑DPMNE counter‑attt

  60. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia PM Christian Mицkосki under pressure over water safety and EU accession reforms

    Macedonia’s PM Christian Mицkосki faces calls to release water‑quality data and rejects current constitutional reform demands while stressing the push for EU accession and addressing minority‑rights disputes.

  61. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia Justice Minister Shasivari seeks US support and raises judges' pay

    North Macedonia’s Justice Minister Shasivari discussed lay‑judge compensation and shortages with court officials, then sought U.S. expertise and support for criminal law reforms and a drug‑strategy project.

  62. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia PM Micevski pledges no bankruptcy amid economic woes

    PM Christian Micevski says Macedonia will avoid bankruptcy this year, promises tax cuts and growth, while critics cite falling investment, high prices and budget strain.

  63. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Macedonia's SDSM accuses VMRO of political deflection amid reform delays

    SDSM accuses VMRO of staging scandals, debt write‑offs and election‑law disputes to hide stalled reforms and a blocked EU path in Macedonia.

  64. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Christian Mikoski Accused of Controlling Macedonian Judiciary

    Bogdanika Kuzeska alleges Christian Mikoski controls Macedonia's courts, citing acquittals of allies and protection of VMRO assets.

  65. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Miccoski urged to apologize for insulting citizens

    Macedonia’s premier Christian Miccoski was condemned for insulting citizens and a deputy in parliament, prompting calls for a public apology amid concerns over political incivility.

  66. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Macedonia's SDSM accuses government of election‑law manipulation blocking EU progress

    SDSM says the government’s election‑law draft serves its own interests, not EU standards, and accuses ruling parties of blocking reforms and steering state contracts to allied firms.

  67. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    SDSM rejects Levica‑led opposition meeting on Macedonia’s electoral law reform

    SDSM says it will not join Levica’s opposition meeting on electoral‑law reforms, calling it a staged move by PM Micsoski; its boycott forced the meeting’s cancellation.

  68. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Macedonian PM Mickoski pledges reforms and warns traders over rising margins

    Mickoski vows continued reforms and EU progress while rejecting unconditional constitutional changes, and warns traders after a study showed profit margins up 2‑5 % on 600‑700 products, citing low regional‑wide

  69. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    SDSM urges internal debate to confront Mikovski government

    SDSM’s executive board calls for internal debate, cites worsening economy and rising debt, and pledges a united offensive against the Mikovski government.

  70. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia PM Mickoski cites lowest regional inflation and urges diaspora voting reform

    PM Hristijan Mickoski said North Macedonia has the region's lowest inflation (around 2–3%) and pressed opposition to back an electoral code easing diaspora voting.

  71. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonia's Judicial Council president warns of inadequate lay‑judge compensation

    Macedonia's Judicial Council president Aleksandar Kambovski says daily compensation of 570‑670 denars for lay judges is outdated and inadequate, risking a shortage, and urges the Justice Ministry to issue a new

  72. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Macedonian Prime Minister Micic says Dimitar Dimovski will not become good‑governance secretary

    Macedonia’s Prime Minister Christian Micic says Dimitar Dimovski will not be appointed secretary for good governance, amid past corruption convictions and concerns over their business ties.

  73. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Christian Mickoski faces criticism as SDSM denounces panic‑driven survey

    Macedonia's SDSM blames Prime Minister Christian Mickoski for a panic‑driven survey, cites economic hardship, hidden debt and moves to alter election rules ahead of early elections.

  74. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia PM Christian Micic faces criticism over cabinet reshuffle and appointment of convicted partner

    SDSM says North Macedonia’s July‑13 cabinet reshuffle consolidates PM Christian Micic’s power and criticises his appointment of convicted partner Dimitar Dimovski to a “good governance” ministry.

  75. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia PM Mikloski appoints convicted partner Dimovski to Good Governance portfolio

    Macedonia’s PM Mikloski placed condemned business partner Dimitar Dimovski, serving a conditional sentence for land‑sale fraud, in charge of the Good Governance portfolio, prompting opposition calls for his ou‑

  76. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Mickoski Announces Wage and Pension Boosts, New Highway Projects and Cabinet Reshuffle

    Mickoski reports salary and pension hikes, six highway projects, a July 13 cabinet reshuffle and accuses opposition of blocking electronic diaspora voting reforms.

  77. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Macedonian PM Christian Micic Unveils New Cabinet, Rejects Presidential Run

    Macedonian PM Christian Micic presented a new cabinet, said he won’t run for president and will return to university after his term, and aims for another parliamentary win while continuing EU reforms.

  78. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Christian Miccovski Accused of Acting as Prosecutor and Judge to Silence Opponents

    North Macedonian PM Christian Miccovski is accused of acting as prosecutor and judge, threatening opponents and overseeing alleged political persecution amid economic decline.

  79. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonia Justice Minister Igor Filkov Announces Largest Judicial Reform Cycle

    Macedonian Justice Minister Igor Filkov told EU ambassadors that about 30 laws have been prepared in under two years, four already passed, to fulfill the EU reform agenda and modernise the country’s judicial系统.

  80. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Macedonia's Prime Minister Christian Miccovski announces airline subsidies, cultural budget boost and patriotic reforms

    Prime Minister Christian Miccovski outlined continued airline subsidies targeting 3.5 million passengers, a 34 % culture‑budget increase for major projects, and a push for patriotic reforms tied to development.

  81. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia’s Prime Minister Christian Micic acknowledges EU negotiation framework unchanged

    Prime Minister Christian Micic said the EU accession negotiation framework will not change, confirming SDSM’s claim that his earlier promises were unreal and that he blocked progress.

  82. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Christian Micic unveils government reconstruction and reform push in North Macedonia

    Christian Micic vows judicial clean‑up, blames Bulgarian propaganda, plans a ministry reshuffle, pushes six‑motorway projects and expects a top EU reform ranking.

  83. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Macedonia PM Mickoski faces coalition negotiations and criticism

    Macedonian PM Hristijan Mickoski’s coalition talks delay a government reshuffle, with disputes over ministries, criticism over his rhetoric, and claims of the country’s lowest regional fuel prices.

  84. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia's former presidential pardons revoked by European Court, raising fair‑trial concerns

    European Court of Human Rights upheld North Macedonia's revocation of former President Ivanov's pardons but found fair‑trial violations for two applicants, ordering compensation.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia Constitutional Court judges to receive higher salaries from October

    North Macedonia’s Constitutional Court will raise the president’s and judges’ salaries from 1 Oct, restoring higher pay coefficients and adding at least €200 per month.

  86. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia's Deputy PM Bekim Sali says government on track to meet reform agenda and ready for early elections

    Deputy PM Bekim Sali says North Macedonia will meet most reform agenda targets by June and is ready for early elections, with possible cabinet changes and new language provisions for judicial exams.

  87. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    North Macedonia PM Hristijan Mickoski outlines cabinet reshuffle, food‑price ultimatum and demographic warning

    Mickoski pushes a weekend government reshuffle, orders food‑price cuts with penalties, and warns of a potential 150‑250 k population loss in the next 20‑25 years as inflation stays high.

  88. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Micic outlines 2024‑2044 National Development Strategy

    Macedonian PM Christian Micic said the 2024‑2044 development strategy will be judged by improved lives, citing broad expert input and dozens of measures already underway.

  89. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    North Macedonia PM Christian Micc defends €4.6bn debt repayment claim as opposition challenges figures

    Macedonia’s PM Christian Micc claims €4.6bn debt repayment, while opposition SDSM says only €660m was repaid, new borrowing increased debt and urges early elections.

  90. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Prime Minister Christian Micic charts reforms, demographic plan and EU push in North Macedonia

    Christian Micic outlines a vision for a ‘state of opportunities’, warns of a looming demographic shortfall, and begins talks on cabinet reshuffle while EU accession support stays above 60 % in North Macedonia.

  91. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    North Macedonia PM Hristijan Mickoski discusses coalition talks and warns of up to 250,000 missing residents

    North Macedonia PM Hristijan Mickoski met ZNAM leaders to discuss government reconstruction and cautioned that the country could lose 150‑250 k people in the next 25 years due to youth migration.

  92. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macedonia's OKTA oil supplier excluded from 'Mazut' investigation

    OKTA supplied ~99% of the fuel investigated in Macedonia's 'Mazut' case but was not targeted; prosecutors found no quality or environmental violations and the probe was closed.

  93. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia's President Demands Judicial Reforms and Property Origin Audits

    Macedonia’s president says trust in the judiciary is just 2% and calls for serious reforms and property‑origin checks to restore confidence and aid EU accession.

  94. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian Prime Minister Mikoski Pushes Early Election Amid Economic Crisis

    Macedonia’s opposition says PM Christian Mikoski, after denying early elections, now plans them to hide a fiscal crisis, citing falling investment, rising poverty and dwindling support.

  95. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonian Chief Prosecutor Nenad Saveski Defends Independence Amid 'Mazut' Case

    Macedonia's chief prosecutor Nenad Saveski says his office remains independent, a prime‑minister call is harmless, and the 'Mazut' case is now before the Higher Public Prosecutor awaiting a decision.

  96. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia’s Agriculture Minister Tripunovski Faces Opposition Criticism Over Subsidy Cuts and Scandals

    Opposition MP Borche Cvetkov says Macedonia’s agriculture is in chaos, citing delayed and cut subsidies, policy shifts favouring large producers, and recent corruption scandals involving agency heads, demanding

  97. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Macedonia's Agriculture Minister Tripunovski faces interpellation over subsidies and corruption

    Macedonian opposition accuses Agriculture Minister Tripunovski of corruption, blocked EU funds and delayed farmer subsidies, calling for his resignation; the prime minister voted against the interpellation.

  98. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Stefan Bogojev released after Macedonian court accepts €55,000 bail

    Macedonian court accepted a €55,000 bail for Stefan Bogojev, ending his detention while he faces organized‑crime and corruption charges.

  99. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Nikola Gruevski’s 2018 escape from Ohrid hotel to Hungary detailed

    Details show former Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski left an Ohrid hotel on 10 Nov 2018, travelled via Albania, Montenegro and Serbia, and arrived in Budapest; investigation remains ongoing.

  100. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Stefan Bogoev's 30‑day detention under appeal in Macedonia

    Stefan Bogoev, ex‑director of Macedonia’s customs agency, faces a 30‑day detention for alleged procurement abuse and bribery; his defence has appealed and offered a €60k guarantee, awaiting the prosecutor’s and

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