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Newcastle disease hits flocks in Poland, North Macedonia
New instances of Newcastle disease have been confirmed in Poland and North Macedonia, according to reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Poland A flock of 26,157 hens in Bieżuń, Poland, is the country’s 45th flock to be...

Skopje to Host Meeting of Western Balkan leaders and Marta Kos on EU Growth Plan
On Monday, Skopje will host a meeting of EU and Western Balkan leaders on efforts to accelerate the implementation of the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which will be attended by the leaders of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo,...
Golden Frame 2025 Held in Skopje
SKOPJE: The 7th edition of the Golden Frame film showcase brought nine of the latest Macedonian productions to audiences in Skopje, with free screenings held from 26 to 28 June 2025 at the Frosina Cinema. The event kicked off with the screening of...

Sofia and Skopje to sign an agreement for the construction of a cross-border railway tunnel
Photo: Ministry of Transport Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov met with North Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski at the Global Transport...

Transport Ministers of Bulgaria, North Macedonia Push for Rapid Agreement on Railway Tunnel
During a meeting between Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov and his counterpart from the Republic of North Macedonia, Aleksandar Nikoloski, the two sides agreed to quickly finalize the agreement on the...

North Macedonia's streaming platform Gley launches IPO on Skopje stock exchange
Svod Master, the company behind North Macedonia’s first streaming platform Gley, launched an initial public offering (IPO) on the Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE) on June 25. The funds raised through the IPO will be directed toward original content...

Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...

Xhabir Deralla, media expert from North Macedonia
Xhabir Deralla is a Macedonian civic activist, journalist, and co-founder of the influential non-governmental organization CIVIL Today – Center for Freedom, based in Skopje, as well as Defending Democracy Global Initiative (it’s an initiative...

PM Zhelyazkov Has Good Discussion with North Macedonia’s President Davkova, Talks Human Rights and European Values
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he had a very good discussion with the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, in The Hague on Wednesday. “We talked about human rights, about European values,”...

North Macedonia, Kosovo* planning 400 kV power interconnection
Director-General of North Macedonia’s MEPSO Burim Latifi and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Transmission, System and Market Operator (KOSTT) of Kosovo* Shaban Neziri signed a memorandum of cooperation in Skopje. The two transmission system...

Fortis Energy gets green light in Albania for 62 MW solar power project
Turkey-based Fortis Energy is expanding its presence across the Balkans. Its subsidiary Fortis Energy and Construction won consent from the Council of Ministers of Albania, where it has a 600 MW project pipeline, for a 62 MW solar power plant. At...

Skopje Pride participants demand ‘death to fascism, freedom to the people’
Skopje Pride, June 21, 2025. Photo: Meta.mk, used with permission. This article first appeared in Meta.mk on June 22, 2025. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement with the Metamorphosis...
GERB Hits Back at President’s Criticisms over Inflation, Past Financial Scandals, Relations with Skopje
Denitsa Sacheva, deputy chair of the GERB–SDS parliamentary group, reacted to criticism by President Rumen Radev earlier in the day over inflation and the country's plans to join the eurozone, past financial scandals and failing to defend national...
EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
The EU-funded Western Balkans Guarantee 4 SME Resilience is supporting financing under favourable lending conditions, contributing to small business growth and boosting employment and competitiveness. This initiative complements the EU’s broader...

Italy finds $16 billion loophole to hit Trump’s 5% defense spending pledge: A bridge to Sicily
Italy’s got a plan to beef up its defense spending to 5% of GDP. And if you believe that, they’ve got a bridge in Sicily to sell you. Italy said it will meet President Trump’s new demands on NATO members to spend much more on defense. But there’s...

Top 10 stories of the day: Transnet execs granted bail | Nkabane responds to axing calls | Vultures expose major poisoning
Here’s your daily news update for Monday, 30 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes four former Transnet executives have been granted bail of R50 000 each with conditions. Meanwhile, as calls grow for Higher...

Heatwave brings temperatures up to 46°C across southern Europe
MADRID — A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in...

Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
Multinational company Hitachi Energy, a silver sponsor of the BEF 2025 conference, is present in the Southeast Europe region through its Balkan Cluster, which covers seven markets – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo*,...

Hallgarten names sustainability ‘champions’ in updated Eco Standard
In an updated version of its Eco Standard 2025, Hallgarten & Novum has named eight suppliers as sustainability ‘champions’. The champions were judged on Hallgarten’s four sustainability pillars: Environment, Energy Management, Water & Waste...

North Macedonia seeks nearly €2bn for high-speed railway project via global lenders
North Macedonia’s Ministry of Finance has submitted financing requests totalling €1.9bn to 22 major international banks and financial institutions to fund the construction of a high-speed railway along Corridor X. Corridor X is a major...