North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] Mickoski met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in New York. ts.mk · centar.mk · denesen.mk · makfax.com.mk
• [DISPUTED] Mickoski held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York. lokalno.mk · denesen.mk
• [● 7 SOURCES] The current government holds a four-year mandate from citizens. centar.mk · lider.mk · press24.mk · 360stepeni.mk · aktuale.mk · +2 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] The current political mandate is scheduled to end in the spring of 2028. centar.mk · lider.mk · press24.mk · 360stepeni.mk · aktuale.mk · +2 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] The government is prepared to hold a leadership meeting to negotiate terms for early parliamentary elections if requested by the opposition. centar.mk · lider.mk · press24.mk · 360stepeni.mk · aktuale.mk · +2 more
• [● 5 SOURCES] The average monthly pension increase is 325% higher under the current government compared to the previous SDSM and DUI administration. skopje1.mk · vesti.alfa.mk · tetovasot.com · libertas.mk · press24.mk
• [● 4 SOURCES] GDP grew by 120 million euros more in a period three times shorter than the previous administration. centar.mk · vesti.alfa.mk · biznisvesti.mk · www.brif.mk
• [● 4 SOURCES] Opposition leader Venko Filipche criticized the US trip as an unproductive excursion without concrete results. zoom.mk · sdsm.org.mk · almakos.com · lokalno.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] The government expresses readiness to participate in and win any upcoming elections. centar.mk · lider.mk · press24.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] SDSM criticizes the government's economic statistics, claiming they do not reflect the actual living conditions of citizens. opserver.mk · tocka.com.mk · a1on.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] Ivan Stoilkovski and Dalibor Kitanović have not resigned or been dismissed following controversy over posts glorifying Ratko Mladic. racin.mk · 360stepeni.mk · sdsm.org.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] The judicial system has a public trust level of only 2%. vreme.mk · lider.mk · skopje1.mk

Timeline

1. about 9 hours ago

   [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.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Mickoski and Janša discuss EU integration and cooperation

   Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met Slovenian PM Janez Janša in New York to discuss EU integration and economic cooperation, stressing that accession must be based on merit and results.

3. 2 days ago

   [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.

4. 3 days ago

   [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.

5. 4 days ago

   [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.

6. 5 days ago

   [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.

7. 6 days ago

   [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.

8. 6 days ago

   [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.

9. 8 days ago

   [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

10. 9 days ago

    [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.

11. 10 days ago

    [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.

12. 12 days ago

    [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.

13. 12 days ago

    [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.

14. 15 days ago

    [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.

15. 15 days ago

    [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.

16. 15 days ago

    [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.

17. 23 days ago

    [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.

18. 28 days ago

    [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.

19. 28 days ago

    [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.

20. 29 days ago

    [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.

21. about 1 month ago

    [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.

22. about 1 month ago

    [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.

23. about 1 month ago

    [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.

24. about 2 months ago

    [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.

25. about 2 months ago

    [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”

26. about 2 months ago

    [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.

27. about 2 months ago

    [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

28. about 2 months ago

    [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.

29. 2 months ago

    [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.

30. 2 months ago

    [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.

31. 2 months ago

    [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.

32. 2 months ago

    [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.

33. 2 months ago

    [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.

34. 2 months ago

    [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.

35. 2 months ago

    [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.

36. 3 months ago

    [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

37. 3 months ago

    [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.

38. 3 months ago

    [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.

39. 3 months ago

    [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

40. 3 months ago

    [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.

41. 3 months ago

    [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.

42. 3 months ago

    [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.

43. 3 months ago

    [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‑

44. 3 months ago

    [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.

45. 3 months ago

    [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.

46. 3 months ago

    [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.

47. 3 months ago

    [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.

48. 3 months ago

    [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.

49. 3 months ago

    [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.

50. 3 months ago

    [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.

51. 3 months ago

    [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.

52. 3 months ago

    [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.

53. 3 months ago

    [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.

54. 3 months ago

    [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.

55. 3 months ago

    [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.

56. 3 months ago

    [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.

57. 3 months ago

    [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.

58. 3 months ago

    [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.

59. 3 months ago

    [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.

60. 3 months ago

    [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.

61. 3 months ago

    [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.

62. 3 months ago

    [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.

63. 3 months ago

    [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.

64. 4 months ago

    [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

65. 4 months ago

    [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.

66. 4 months ago

    [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.

67. 4 months ago

    [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.

68. 4 months ago

    [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

69. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia's former leaders clash over alleged plans to reinstate Nikola Gruevski

    Ex‑president Pendarovski says talks existed to return Gruevski via pardon or amnesty, while ex‑PM Kovachevski denies any such discussions, sparking debate over Macedonian political engineering.

70. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Macedonian Court Finds No Money‑Laundering Offence in Izgrev Credit Case

    Macedonia's court dismissed money‑laundering charges in the Izgrev case, saying funds from bank credit are lawful, ending a 19‑year dispute.

71. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Macedonia prosecutor halts Mazut fuel investigation amid political pressure

    Macedonian prosecutor Nenan Saveski halted the Mazut fuel probe, citing lack of evidence; political leaders demand interior minister reveal hidden proof, keeping a €167 million case in limbo.

72. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia's Judges Academy audit uncovers extensive financial irregularities

    Macedonia's Judges Academy audit reveals overpayments, untendered procurements, and misuse of fuel cards, prompting opposition Levica to demand accountability amid low public trust in the judiciary.

73. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Macedonia orders 30‑day detention for former customs chief Stefan Bogojev and three others

    Macedonia’s Basic Criminal Court sentenced former customs director Stefan Bogojev and three co‑accused to 30‑day pre‑trial detention over alleged abuse of public procurement and bribery.

74. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Macedonia detains former customs chief Stefan Bogojev over procurement fraud

    North Macedonia’s prosecutor ordered detention of former customs chief Stefan Bogojev and three others for alleged procurement abuse and bribery, prompting a Finance Police raid and a statement from Prime Miner

75. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Former North Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski Granted Hungarian Citizenship

    Former North Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski received Hungarian citizenship in 2022, complicating his possible return and prompting Hungary's new PM to reject the country as a haven for criminals.

76. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Judge Gjoko Ristos denies money‑laundering charges in North Macedonia

    Judge Gjoko Ristos denies charges that he hid €350,000 in his parents' Negotino home; prosecutors say he falsified asset declarations, while defence claims the cash belongs to his parents. Trial led by judge B.

77. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonian interior minister says new evidence will shock public in Mazut corruption case

    North Macedonia’s interior minister Panche Toshevski says he has undisclosed evidence in the year‑long Mazut corruption probe, promising a public shock after prosecutors closed the case.

78. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Macedonian PM Christian Mitzkovski vows swift anti‑corruption action

    Macedonia's PM Christian Mitzkovski, speaking in Ohrid, urged faster justice, promised a tougher anti‑corruption stance and warned he won't stay silent on government mistakes.

79. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    North Macedonia's ESМ appeal could revive 167‑million‑euro mazut procurement scandal

    ESМ’s appeal gives the higher prosecutor legal grounds to reopen the €167 million mazut procurement probe, accusing Kolareviḱ and Abazi of political bias and evidence manipulation.

80. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia's Supreme Prosecutor Appeals Halted Investigation into €167‑Million Mazut Deal

    Macedonia's Supreme Prosecutor appealed the halt of the €167 million Mazut fuel purchase probe, with VMRO‑DPMNE envoy Antonio Miloshovski saying prosecutors Kolarevich and Abazi acted unprofessionally and the案應

81. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    North Macedonia prosecutors charge two directors with 7.4 million denar tax evasion

    North Macedonia prosecutors charge two company directors with 7.4 million denar tax evasion, alleging false filings and undisclosed withdrawals.

82. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    North Macedonia prosecutors Abazi and Kolevich accused of covering up 167‑million‑euro mazut deal

    North Macedonian auditors flag a €167 m mazut procurement scandal; prosecutors Abazi and Kolevich are accused of halting the probe to shield ruling party allies

83. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Macedonian opposition SDSM launches anti‑corruption “Front for Truth and Justice”

    SDSM leader Venko Filipče launches a “Front for Truth and Justice” with sweeping anti‑corruption reforms and warns of a network linking Orbán, Vučić and Mickosk

84. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    North Macedonia's Negotino Power Plant mazut procurement case stalls as prosecutors halt investigation

    Prosecutors halt a 167 million‑euro mazut procurement probe at Negotino power plant after audit finds irregularities, sparking ESМ and opposition backlash.

85. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonian opposition calls for probe of Alpha TV–Alta Bank financial links

    Macedonian opposition urges probe into alleged money‑laundering ties between Alpha TV and Alta Bank.

86. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Macedonian prosecutor Islam Abazi blasted for dropping 167‑million‑euro Mazut fraud case

    VMRO‑DPMNE accuses Macedonia’s chief prosecutor Islam Abazi of shielding a 167 million‑euro Mazut fraud case and calls for his resignation.

87. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    North Macedonia Interior Minister Defends Prime Minister Against Illegal Communication Allegations

    Macedonia's interior minister says PM Miccovski never engaged in illegal talks with prosecutors over the Mazut case.

88. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Macedonia confiscates passport of Gostivar court president over alleged €8,000 bribe

    Macedonian court officials in Gostivar face investigation and travel bans for alleged €8,000 bribe to sway rulings.

89. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia Agriculture Minister Calls for Probe of €800,000 Grant Misuse

    Macedonia’s agriculture minister demands an investigation into alleged €800k grant misuse and bypass of the payment agency.

90. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Macedonian Deputy Demands Prosecutor Islam Abazi Resign Over €167 M Mazut Case

    Macedonian deputy Antonio Milosovski urges Prosecutor Islam Abazi to resign after the €167 M Mazut case was abruptly closed.

91. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia's justice faces pressure as SDSM demands Gruevski extradition and prosecutor stops €167m case

    Macedonia's SDSM urges prompt extradition of ex-PM Gruevski while prosecutor Islam Abazi shuts a €167m fraud probe.

92. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia Justice System Criticized After 167 M€ Fuel Oil Case Halted

    Macedonian MP Ljupcho Prendzhov denounces the halting of a €167 M fuel‑oil probe, urging an appeal and warning of eroded court trust.

93. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Macedonia PM Mikovski Demands Resignation of Public Prosecutor Savski

    Macedonia’s PM Mikovski ordered prosecutor Savski to quit, sparking SDSM claims of political interference.

94. 5 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Macedonia's Justice Ministry urged to confirm Nikola Gruevski extradition status

    Macedonia's SDSM demands a clear answer on whether extradition papers for Nikola Gruevski have been sent.

95. 5 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mitko Çavkov claims political interference in North Macedonia’s 27 April trial

    Former Macedonian minister Mitko Çavkov says the 27 April trial was politically tainted, after his 16‑year sentence and pending 2026 release.

96. 5 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Macedonian court orders retrial of ex‑PM’s bodyguard Angel Samarakov over secret‑document leak

    Macedonia’s Appeals Court nullifies a 1½‑year sentence for ex‑PM bodyguard Angel Samarakov, sending the secret‑document case back for retrial.

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