News from North Macedonia, in English
Original reporting and analysis on politics, the economy, energy policy, EU accession and sport — written for readers following the region from outside it.
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Gradual Economic Integration Into the EU: Which Sectors Would Come First for North Macedonia?
World
Oil Prices Jump Over 3% After Trump Rejects Iran's Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Velkovski: Young People Must Be Heard and Actively Involved in Shaping the Policies That Affect Them
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A Decade of Connecting With the Homeland: Jubilee Edition of 'Birthright Macedonia' Concludes
Eight young people of Macedonian descent completed a three-week journey across the country as part of the United Macedonian Diaspora's 10th, jubilee e…
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Schengen Before Full Membership: A Real Option for the Western Balkans, or Another Promise?
Five EU member states — Austria, Italy, Czechia, Slovakia and Slovenia — propose giving candidate countries access to the single market before full me…
Economy
$5 Million Deal: US DFC and Pela Global to Fund Critical Minerals Exploration in North Macedonia
A $5 million agreement between the US International Development Finance Corporation and Pela Global was signed in Washington to fund critical minerals…
Economy
Diesel Drops 4.5 Denars From Midnight — North Macedonia Among the Region's Cheapest Fuel Markets
The energy regulator announced new fuel prices — diesel down, gasoline slightly up — against the backdrop of the extended 10% reduced VAT rate on fuel…
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Von der Leyen to Present New EU Approach in Skopje: 'Reforms Before Enlargement and Policy Reviews'
The European Commission president arrives in Skopje on September 30 to present, at a College of Commissioners meeting, a new strategic document allowi…
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Six Arrested in Skopje on Terrorism Charges as Sniper Rifles and ISIS Flags Reportedly Found
In a joint operation by police and the National Security Agency, overseen by the organized-crime prosecution, six people were detained on suspicion of…
World
Serbia's Vučić Resigns as President to Run for Prime Minister in Snap Election
The election is set for October 25; Vučić was constitutionally barred from seeking a third presidential term.…
Sport
Success Abroad: Gold for Blazevski, Silver for Reljić at Taekwondo Tournament in Luxembourg
Reljić, ranked among the world's top 10 taekwondo athletes, continues her string of international successes this year.…
World
Another Bulgarian Veto Looming? Skopje Seeks Guarantees Before Constitutional Changes
Deputy Minister Dimitrovski warns Sofia could invoke its veto right on every issue within the negotiating framework.…
World
Siljanovska-Davkova in Salzburg: "Is Europe (Still) a Global Player?"
The president is attending the 22nd European Summit of the Institute of the Regions of Europe, focused on security, competitiveness and EU enlargement…
World
Mickoski After Meeting Kallas: "The EU Needs to Deliver Fast — From Words to Action"
In New York, the PM called for concrete steps like ending roaming among the six Balkan countries, warning of a return of 1990s-style regional tensions…
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Skopje Introduces Digital Student Transit Pass — Your Phone Becomes the Ticket
Free-transport status will be verified automatically, with a QR code replacing the paper card and long waits at ticket windows.…
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Protest at Skopje's Skenderbeg Square Over The Hague's Verdict on Thaçi
The Hague's Specialist Chambers convicted four former KLA leaders of war crimes on September 16 but acquitted them of crimes against humanity.…
Economy
741,446 Tourists in Seven Months — Is Tourism Finally Becoming a Stable Pillar of the Economy?
Most visitors came from Turkey, Germany and Serbia, according to data released to mark World Tourism Day.…
Politics
SDSM's Internal War Continues: Who Really Controls the Party — Membership Cards, Backroom Deals or the Base?
Filipče's leadership accuses the dissidents of serving VMRO-DPMNE's interests, while the "12:05" Platform insists the membership stands with them.…
Economy
Fuel VAT Reverts to 18% at Midnight — How Much More Will North Macedonians Pay at the Pump
The temporary 10% rate applied from September 15 to 28; the government has not yet announced whether it will be extended.…
Culture
"The Word Is a Profession, the Book Is a Mission": The Kratovo Teacher Turning Literature Into Humanitarian Aid
Professor Radica Taskova mentors student authors, and her humanitarian project "When Hearts Write Together" gathered 90 writers whose work supports ch…
Sport
Three Golds, Five Medals Total: North Macedonia's Junior Kickboxers Conquer the World Championship in Lido di Jesolo
The five-member delegation exceeded even the coaching staff's most optimistic expectations, with the federation president saying no other federation h…
Economy
GDP Grows 4.3%, but the Average Salary Covers Only 70% of the Basic Basket — What Did Citizens Actually Gain?
Real wage growth is just 2.9%, and informal employment is rising faster than formal jobs — growth still barely reaches people's pockets.…
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The East Waits for Asphalt: Design Tender Announced for Kočani–Vinica–Delčevo Road, but No Firm Deadlines Yet
Unlike Radovish-Strumica, where a consultant is already being selected on a clear timeline, the eastern route still has no precise timetable.…
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Over 250 Million Denars for Infrastructure in Radovish, Nikoloski Announces
The investments are part of continued government support for municipal development nationwide, the minister said during a visit to the town.…
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Process Underway: Bids Due October 8 for Consultant on Radovish–Strumica–Bulgaria Border Expressway
Nikoloski: We'll fund it from our own state roads agency, with construction expected to start by next autumn.…
Politics
SDSM Splits Into a Voice and a List: "12:05" Platform Demands a Single Electoral District and Open Lists
Ivanovski: Filipče and his group have become a faction within the party, and the membership is on our side.…
World
When Brussels Is Both Referee and Pitch: Why Sofia Rejects a Third Party at the Table With Skopje
Skopje wants guarantees and predictability from Brussels to prevent future blockades, but Bulgaria's foreign ministry remains firm: the obligations st…
Sport
Five Games Without a Goal: North Macedonia's National Team Hits Rock Bottom After 0-3 Loss to Switzerland
Coach Sedloski admitted the team has much to learn after another defeat at the "Todor Proevski" stadium, where fans began leaving before the final whi…
Politics
"We Don't Want an Easier Path, We Want One Governed by Rules" — North Macedonia PM Mickoski Addresses UN General Assembly
The prime minister called on the EU to apply its own rules consistently and offer predictability on enlargement, saying small states deserve the same …
World
Von der Leyen's Balkan Tour to Include North Macedonia Sept 30–Oct 2, Serbia and Bosnia Visits Postponed
Her sixth consecutive annual regional visit will cover Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia, focused on gradual EU integration.…
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New Director of North Macedonia's Shutka Prison Sparks Controversy Over Past Conviction and 2016 Pardon
Opposition party Levica says the newly appointed director had previously served a prison sentence and was pardoned by former President Ivanov.…
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After a 10-Year Standstill, Tender Coming for FINKI's Two New Buildings at North Macedonia's UKIM Campus
The two unfinished buildings, begun in 2013, will now go entirely to the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering.…
World
Kosovo's Constitutional Court Orders Lawmakers to Elect a President by October 6
Kurti's party lacks the two-thirds majority needed to elect a president, after a late-August deal with the opposition collapsed.…
Economy
New Agricultural Markets Law in North Macedonia to Require Written Contracts, Digital Registry for Farmers
Agriculture Minister Serafimovski says the new system will flag risks early and reduce the uncertainty farmers face when selling their produce.…
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Ohrid's St. Erasmo Hospital in North Macedonia to Open New Wing With Four Operating Rooms by Year's End
A €2-million-plus investment will fund a new wing at the specialized hospital, which aims to become a regional referral center for orthopedics and neu…
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Corridor 8: Tender Coming for Final Stretch and Cross-Border Railway Tunnel Linking North Macedonia to Bulgaria
The 2.4-kilometer tunnel will link the Kriva Palanka–Bulgaria railway stretch, part of a section featuring 22 tunnels and 52 bridges.…
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Svetlana Mojsov: The North Macedonia-Born Scientist Behind the Diabetes and Obesity Drug Revolution
Decades-old research by the Skopje-born scientist now underpins today's most prescribed diabetes and obesity drugs, used by millions worldwide.…
Sport
Two Days Until the Historic Debut: North Macedonia vs Switzerland in Nations League Division B
28 players called up for the team's busiest cycle in history. Churlinov out due to an unresolved status in Poland.…
World
Montenegro and Albania First to Get Roam-Free With the EU — Macedonia Still Without a Set Date
The same month, the two countries plus Moldova joined SEPA. Different speeds toward the same EU benefits.…
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The Spatial Plan Through 2040 Opens Five More Mines — First Heated Public Hearing Held in Strumica
Ilovica-Shtuka, Kazan Dol, Plavica, Kadiica and Luke — sites the previous plan did not designate for mining.…
Politics
Constitutional Judges Restore Their Own Higher Pay — And the Same Ruling Raises Coefficients for the President and MPs Too
Parliament unanimously adopted the decision for October. Open question: is it appropriate for judges to rule on their own pay?…
Politics
SDSM: Private Company Pays $1.56 Million a Year for US Lobbying, Linked to Antimony and Military Equipment
Kuzeska cited the FARA registry. She also claims there's no official confirmation of a Mickoski meeting with Rubio or Landau.…
Politics
Gerasimovski Elected New SDSM Deputy Chair, While the Party Sharply Criticises the "12:05" Platform
The Central Board elected the Centar mayor. In parallel, SDSM accuses former members of "distraction" from key issues.…
World
Double-Headed Eagle Replaces Macedonian Flag at Mount Korab's Summit
A shared peak on the border with Albania. Similar incidents have happened before at the same spot.…
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Operation "Filter": 13 Detained, Including Customs and Police Officers, in 69-Million-Cigarette Smuggling Bust
Over €6 million in damage to the state. Director Nikolovski: the unlawful conduct involved officials who were meant to prevent it.…
World
"Friendly Countries": A Warmer Tone Between Skopje and Pristina, Days After the Struga Consulate Closure
Kurti and Mickoski agreed to continue existing projects. Whether this is a real shift or diplomatic register remains to be seen.…
Economy
GDP Grows 4.3 Percent — But the Average Salary Covers Only 70 Percent of the Basket
Inflation is falling toward 2.6%, but informal employment is up 7.2%. Pensions rise separately, by 3 to 3.5%, under a different formula.…
World
Tivat in the Background: The France-Germany Informal Document Mickoski Links to the Identity Dispute
The document may become part of official Council conclusions in October — but the identity link is not officially confirmed yet.…
Politics
"Res Judicata": Constitutional Court Won't Reopen Party Financing Question — New Parties Stay Locked Out
Court president Kostadinovski voted with the majority but personally believes the provisions are unconstitutional. The model stays unchanged.…
Economy
€4.76 Billion in Debt — But Not the State's. The Two Figures That Shouldn't Be Conflated
Net external debt (private + state) and the actual state debt of €9.43 billion measure different things.…
Politics
Landau, Kallas, Stubb: Three New York Meetings, the Same Diplomatic Language, No New Figures
The only concrete outcome of the entire tour remains the antimony grant, announced back in March — not something new from New York.…
World
The Kallas Meeting: "Exchange of Views" — But No Confirmation the Bulgaria Question Was Even Raised
Mickoski had asked the EU to get involved in dialogue with Sofia. The official statement contains no concrete step in that direction.…
World
The Prizren-Tetovo Tunnel After the Kurti-Mickoski Meeting: Kosovo Already Voted, Macedonia Hasn't Ratified Yet
Kosovo's side costs about €200 million and is already funded. Macedonia's side has neither ratification nor a public estimate yet.…
Sport
Churlinov Ruled Out for Switzerland — Not Injury, But an Unresolved Status in Poland
Pogoń Szczecin was late with the paperwork. Macedonia opens the cycle 26 September against World Cup quarter-finalists.…
Politics
Antimony Near Kriva Palanka: Investment or Fire Sale? The Dispute Gets a New Name — the Concessionaire
SDSM says the concessionaire is linked to a VMRO donor. The project still carries a real DFC grant, still at the assessment stage.…
Politics
"Institutions, Not Identity": Mickoski's New Framing for the Bulgaria Dispute, From New York
The PM tells an international audience at the Concordia Summit: some member states want to change identity, not institutions.…
World
Kosovo Closes Its General Consulate in Struga
Services move to the embassy in Skopje. An honorary consul with his own office will remain in the city.…
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State Audit: Protection System Not Always Ready — Only 45% of Firefighter Posts Filled
No new national strategy since 2018. Funding is nonetheless up 90% this year. Ohrid stands out as a positive example.…
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267,000 Registered E-Services Users — But Only 32% of Citizens Have Ever Used E-Government
m.Uslugi, the flagship app, is still being tested — public launch expected by late October.…
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Ninth West Nile Death — This Year's Outbreak Has Already Outpaced the Previous 15 Years Combined
66 hospitalised this year versus 54 total cases across the previous 15 years. Levica criticises halted weekly reporting.…
Economy
New Fuel Prices From 22 September — VMRO-DPMNE: Proof the Measures Are Holding
Diesel 104.5, petrol 99 denars. The VAT cut applies only to diesel — petrol is rising in parallel.…
Sport
North Macedonia Opens Its League B Campaign Against World Cup Quarter-Finalists Switzerland
Sedloski called up 28 players for the national team's busiest cycle yet — four matches in 11 days.…
World
Sixth Consecutive Year: Von der Leyen Comes to Skopje, Serbia Stays Off the List
Đilas: the EU doesn't want its Belgrade presence used as a photo for Vučić. Vučić: an "elegant excuse."…
Politics
Mickoski in New York, But With No Meeting Planned With the Bulgarian Delegation
The PM: we don't have such a meeting planned for now. The focus is on the neighbourhood and Gulf countries.…
Economy
The Basket Is 69,432 Denars, the Minimum Wage 26,046 — a Gap of Over 43,000 Denars a Month
In one year, the minimum family budget needed has grown by 4,355 denars. Most of it goes to food.…
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Data Centre by Term's End, m.Uslugi by Late October — Andonovski Lays Out the Deadlines
The minister denied any permit for a 100-megawatt centre using Vardar water. The AI strategy is expected by year-end.…
Politics
Filipche Demands a Referendum on the Antimony Mine, VMRO-DPMNE Fires Back With "Sold Identity" Accusation
The antimony dispute gained a new line of accusations, unrelated to the project itself. No extraction decision has been made.…
Economy
From Washington to New York: What Has Already Been Agreed, and What Remains an Announcement
The antimony deal and Congress meetings are signed and held. Chebren/Galishte and Krivolak remain just talks.…
Politics
Mickoski "On the Fly" With Rubio in New York — SDSM: A Hallway Chat Sold as a High-Level Meeting
The PM posted photos without a tie. The State Department hasn't confirmed details of the event where they met.…
Economy
The Macedonian Ruby Enters a New Phase of Protection and International Certification
The only naturally occurring, locally processed ruby in continental Europe — the government outlined the next steps.…
Culture
"Siljan Shtrkot" — Seventh Edition of the Children's Theatre Festival in Prilep, Through 25 September
Opened with the Bitola Theatre's "Pinocchio." Eight days of plays, workshops, and a visit to Siljan's birthplace.…
Culture
Ana and Igor Durlovski Announce Their Biggest Concert Yet, 6 December in Skopje
"Covenant — From the World to the Source" — 100 musicians, new arrangements of film, opera and Macedonian music.…
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Skopje Hosted "Eurock 2026" — 600 Engineers and Researchers From Around the World
The international rock engineering conference came to Skopje after the Civil Engineering Faculty's 2023 Salzburg win.…
World
Mickoski Meets Macedonian Diaspora in New Jersey: "Wherever Our People Are, That Too Is Part of Macedonia"
The PM attended liturgy and met the community. Diaspora representatives are asking for more investment.…
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"Safe City" Expands to Ohrid Next, Then Strumica and Štip — Bitola by Early 2027
Toshkovski: over 30 percent of crime is traffic-related. The goal is full nationwide coverage.…
Economy
Rice Harvest Begins in Kočani — 16,000 Tonnes of White Rice Expected
Subsidies scaled by farm size, purchasing starts 1 October. Farmers are also asking to import their own crop products.…
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Kruševo: The Bypass Is Still at the Tender Stage, New Sports Hall and Paragliding Points Under Way
Mayor Choneski presented the projects — the bypass isn't finished, it's only just gone to tender.…
Sport
Vardar Beats Shkendija Arachinovo 2-0, Climbs to Third Place
Goals from Nikolov and Zakarikj in the second half. Shkendija Arachinovo stayed on 13 points, playing behind closed doors.…
Politics
Reciprocity in Helsinki and Sofia: Same Word, Two Different Directions
In Helsinki Macedonia seeks a standard for its own minority. In Sofia, the same principle is used as a condition toward Bulgaria.…
Politics
Filipche: "Blind Appendix of Europe." VMRO-DPMNE: He Recognizes Himself in the Word "Dregs"
SDSM says isolationist policy is scaring off investors. VMRO-DPMNE points to economic growth and accuses Filipche of opposing every development projec…
World
FUEN Unanimously Adopts Resolution on the Rights of Macedonians in Albania
Demands to Tirana: ratify the European Charter on minority languages and rename Pustec to Prespa.…
Politics
Dimitrovski From Sofia: "Not a Problem" — But Conditional, He Says After Headlines Dropped the Context
The deputy minister says headlines omitted the condition tied to reciprocity on Strasbourg rulings.…
Economy
DFC Shows Interest in Financing "Chebren" and "Galishte" — No Agreement Signed Yet
Mickoski: a communication channel has been set up with the US development corporation. No firm figure yet.…
Economy
$5 Million From DFC for Antimony Near Kriva Palanka — the Project Is Still at the Assessment Stage
The project is run by Australian firm Pela Global. Environmental and health studies have yet to be carried out.…
Economy
Government in Talks With Six Companies Over Data Centres, Including Chris Pavlovski's Rumble
The national data centre is being built near Bunardzhik. No agreement has been signed yet — all talks remain ongoing.…
Economy
Alexandroupolis Plus a Serbia Interconnector: Macedonia Targets 12x Gas Capacity by 2028
The Greece pipeline is under construction, expected online in 2027. Financial details on the Serbia link remain unclear.…
Economy
The Growth Plan Pays Out €750 Million, But the Key to Negotiations — the Constitution — Still Hasn't Turned
Tranches are tied to reforms, not to opening talks. The money is flowing while the political process stays locked.…
Politics
Constitutional Amendment Now, But With Delayed Effect — Mickoski's Proposal Brussels Hasn't Confirmed
The government proposes the change take effect only after talks conclude. Kos speaks of a different order, without accepting or rejecting it.…
Politics
"A Community of 3,000 People": Mickoski Raises the Number Behind the Bulgarians-in-Constitution Dispute
The PM says the formal demand is disproportionate to the census figure. Bulgaria has not put forward its own official number.…
World
Von der Leyen Comes to Skopje From 30 September — Serbia and Bosnia Left Out Over Elections
Four stops on the Balkan tour: Tirana, Pristina, Podgorica, Skopje. Vučić says Brussels found an "elegant excuse."…
Culture
Over 2,900 Dancers From 26 Countries at the European Dance Championship in Skopje, 21-29 September
The "Boris Trajkovski" Sports Centre hosts modern, jazz and classical ballet. Ballerina Stefanija Gashtarska stars in the promo.…
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After "Vezilka," Another €1.6 Million for AI — a New Need or a Duplicate Cost?
The General Secretariat published, then withdrew the tender. Two institutions, two different lines on the same question.…
Economy
Budget Revenue Up 8 Percent Through August — But How Much Is Real Growth, How Much Is Inflation?
Tax revenue over eight months reached 131.5 billion denars. The ministry does not separate real growth from the inflation effect.…
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Digital Skills Academy Launches for Public Administration, Backed by the EU
Andonovski: digital transformation happens through people, not just new systems. Scope and duration remain unspecified.…
Sport
Sedloski Names 28 for Four Nations League Matches, Four Uncapped Players Included
Four matches in 11 days: Switzerland, Slovenia, Scotland, then a Switzerland rematch. Serafimov out injured.…
Economy
The ECB's New 2.50 Percent Rate Is Now in Effect — What It Means for Debt and Loans
The second hike this year. Markets expect it to be the last in 2026 — but debt is more expensive either way.…
World
Greece Builds €5.8 Billion Data Centre on Former Lignite Mine Site Near Kozani
DEI plans 300 megawatts of capacity by 2028, with room to grow to one gigawatt by 2031.…
World
Yotova: The OMO "Ilinden" Saga Will End Soon. Stojkov: That's a Lie
The Bulgarian president says the recommendations are implemented; the organisation says courts keep inventing new defects.…
Economy
PIOM's Pension Fund Gap Has Nearly Doubled in Three Years — to €1 Billion a Year
Velkovski confirmed the figures: €2.4bn spent, €1.4bn collected. He offered no timeline for reducing the dependency.…
Politics
"Merit" Versus "Constitution": Mickoski and Kos Tell the Same Story Differently
Mickoski: the merit-based path doesn't apply to us. Kos: the constitutional change is an already-agreed condition.…
World
Mickoski in Washington: Meetings With DFC, Tenney and Self on Investment and Strategic Partnership
Talks with the US development finance institution DFC and members of Congress focused on energy and technology.…
Sport
Volleyball Team Records First European Championship Win — 3-0 Over Israel in the Final Round
Gjorgjiev top-scored for Macedonia, who finished the Euros second-to-last in Group B.…
Politics
Screening Complete for All Six Clusters — The Bulgarian Veto Remains the Only Obstacle to Opening Talks
Murtezani: the process is alive, but without a deal with Bulgaria the country risks staying blocked.…
Politics
Ahmeti on the Thaci Verdict: "Unjust and Deeply Disappointing," Calls for Unity
The DUI leader and former NLA political leader reacted immediately after The Hague's verdict on the KLA leadership.…
World
The Hague Sentences Thaci to 25 Years for War Crimes; Veseli Gets 18, Selimi 13
The Specialist Chambers found the four former KLA leaders guilty, acquitting them of crimes against humanity.…
World
Nikoloski-Warnes: Macedonia-US Economic Ties Are Strong, Trade Is Growing
The deputy PM and the US chargé d'affaires discussed capital projects and support for reforms.…
World
Mickoski in Washington to Meet Congress Members Tenney and Self, Then on to the UN General Assembly
Talks focused on parliamentary cooperation and the strategic partnership with the US; the delegation heads to New York next.…
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Velkovski: Citizens With 13 Years of Work History Can Buy Back Two More for a Pension, About 150,000 Denars
The social policy minister announced a bill — the pension amount depends on past wages, not on the buy-back payment.…
Economy
Chris Pavlovski's Rumble Signs $13.7 Billion Deal With Anthropic — Still Unconfirmed
Tech media report Anthropic is leasing data-centre capacity from Rumble and gets an option on 50 million shares.…
Politics
Skopje Hosts Regional Meeting on EU Integration, With the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
Sali: enlargement is a strategic investment in European security and prosperity.…
Economy
Karpos House Sells for €1.5 Million, Centar Apartment for €168,000 — €625.7 Million in Property Deals So Far This Year
Cadastre Agency data for H1 2026: 9,369 sales, the most expensive square metre in Centar at €3,360.…
World
Albania, Greece and Macedonia Team Up on a UNESCO Bid for Prespa
The three countries are advancing a joint nomination for the cross-border Prespa region, known for its biodiversity.…
makedonija
2.7-Magnitude Earthquake in the Delchevo-Berovo Area, Felt in Pehchevo and Berovo
No damage or injuries reported. The intensity-III tremor was felt by residents of southeastern Macedonia.…
Politics
Anti-Corruption Commission Opens Case Over Independence Celebration — Conflict of Interest Involving One Performer
The evaluation commission was chaired by Nikolche Micevski, who later also appeared as an author within the same programme.…
Economy
Site Chosen for the National Data Centre: It Will Be Built Near Bunardzhik
Andonovski: the site is near the highway and fibre, with room for solar power. Construction will take up to 2.5 years.…
skopje
BRT Ahead of Tender: Skopje Bus Rapid Transit Project in Final EBRD Approval Stage
Gjorgjievski: the tender is expected within days, construction in spring. The project is worth €70 million.…
Culture
12-Year-Old Macedon Dimitrovski From Tetovo Accepted Into Prestigious Johns Hopkins Program in the US
Macedon also received the "Grand Honors/SET" distinction for exceptional results in maths and verbal ability.…
skopje
Part of Bit Pazar Without Water, Part of Bardovci Without Power
Planned cuts: water for a new connection near Bit Pazar, power for users on Street "6" in Bardovci.…
Politics
The Row Over Mickoski's "Dregs" Comment Continues Days After the Independence Celebration
SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE keep arguing over exactly who the PM meant by the word he used for the country's "dregs."…
makedonija
Belica Fire Brought Under Control After a Days-Long Fight; New Blaze Near Borino
After more than 60 people fought the Belica fire, the crisis centre reported no active fires nationwide by late evening.…
World
Mickoski Departs for Washington: Talks on Energy and Defence Investment, Krivolak on Offer
The PM announces meetings in the Senate, Congress and State Department, followed by the UN General Assembly.…
makedonija
Kumanovo Man Detained Over Death Threats Against Mickoski: "He Would Slaughter Me in the Square"
Prosecutors sought and won eight days of detention for a 39-year-old man who threatened the PM on social media.…
Culture
North Macedonia Returns to Eurovision in 2027, in Burgas, After Four Missed Editions
MRT promises a transparent selection process after a five-year gap — Macedonia is set for Burgas in 2027.…
Economy
Customs Receives Equipment and 26 Vehicles Worth €4 Million, Funded by the EU
EU-funded equipment under the IPA programme was handed over at Tabanovce to boost the fight against border crime.…
Economy
New Fuel Prices Take Effect: Diesel Gets Cheaper, SDSM Calls the Measure Half-Hearted
Mickoski: daily savings from the lower diesel VAT exceed €250,000. SDSM wants a lower rate for both households and business.…
Economy
Mickoski Cites 4.3 Percent Growth and Higher Pensions; SDSM Wants an Inquiry Into the Celebration
Mickoski corrected himself: pensions rose 12.6 times faster than under SDSM, not 16 times as he first claimed.…
makedonija
A Fire Is Burning Near Konsko in the Gevgelija Area
The low-vegetation fire near Konsko was among 11 registered overnight nationwide — all successfully extinguished.…
skopje
Part of Bit Pazar Without Water, Part of Bardovci Without Power
Planned cuts: water for a new connection near Bit Pazar, power for users on Street "6" in Bardovci.…
Politics
Filipche and Mickoski Again on Guetta: 200,000 Versus 50,000, "Zero Denars" Versus the Lottery
SDSM demands an inquiry into €5.5 million spent on independence celebrations through the State Lottery.…
World
Pristina's Assembly Voted in Kurti's New Government After a Three-Month Stall
Kurti elected PM for a fourth time with 62 votes; without a head of state elected, Kosovo risks a fourth early election in two years.…
Economy
Corridor 8 and the Kichevo–Ohrid Motorway: Same Route, Higher Price. Where the Hundreds of Millions Go
The government toured Corridor 8 sites, but the Kichevo-Ohrid motorway now costs €220 million above the original deal after an eighth annex.…
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Veles: Safe City Is Live — About 150 Tickets in a Day and a Half, Mostly for Speeding
151 traffic violations in 36 hours in Veles, says Toshkovski; the same day saw a groundbreaking for a 221-million-denar garage.…
Economy
Fuel VAT Drops to 10 Percent From Tuesday to 28 September. The Government Wants to Blunt the Price Rise
Diesel VAT drops from 18 to 10 percent until 28 September; petrol, by contrast, rises by about 3.5 denars a litre.…
Sport
Ibraimi Scored From a Free Kick, but Shkendija Only Drew 2–2 at Arsimi in Gostivar
Shkendija led 0–2, but hosts Arsimi fought back to level and take a point in Gostivar.…
Sport
Macedonia's Men at EuroVolley 2026: Two 0–3 Losses, to Bulgaria and Ukraine
Gjorgiev scored eight against the hosts, but Macedonia have taken no sets after two matches in Sofia.…
Politics
Gerasimovski: No Censorship Over Barutana in Centar, Only a Technical Fault
The Centar mayor responds to ZNAM's claim that a recording of a debate was cut short.…
Politics
Ahmeti Joins a Pristina March for Kosovo Leaders on Trial in The Hague
The DUI leader took part in a march supporting Kosovo politicians and commanders on trial in The Hague.…
Politics
Macedonians in Germany Wrote to the Bundestag and the EU Against Dropping the Macedonian Language
Macedonian associations in Germany sent protest letters to German and EU institutions.…
Economy
TESSA Energy Starts Cogeneration at Skopje North: 2.1 MW of Power and 2.6 MW of Heat
The investment is put at €2.5 million at the former heating plant, taken over in 2024.…
Economy
Fitch Affirms North Macedonia at BB+ With a Stable Outlook. The Country Stays Below Investment Grade
The Finance Ministry says the agency cited growth prospects and reforms tied to the EU path.…
makedonija
Father and Son Killed Near Miladinovci; Daughter Badly Hurt. The Other Driver Is 19
The two cars collided around 2 a.m. on the Ilinden–Miladinovci road, near Skopje Airport.…
Culture
Yang Daddy Plays Jane Sandanski Tonight in First Major Solo Show
The Skopje rapper takes the stage at 19:00 in what organisers are billing as his first standalone big-venue concert.…
makedonija
Filipche Says Prosecutors "Told the Truth" on Modular Hospital Case — a Different Case Says Otherwise
The prosecution's decision is three weeks old; this week VMRO-DPMNE tied it to the overturned Laskarci bus-crash verdict.…
makedonija
Skopje Still Waiting on Long-Promised Lepenec Riverside Mega-Park
The mayor's six-month deadline has passed, even though the city has already set aside funding for the project.…
Economy
ECB Raises Rates by 0.25 Points — What It Means for Euro-Clause Loans in Macedonia
The effect doesn't pass through automatically via the central bank, but through domestic lenders who price off Euribor.…
makedonija
Delchevo-Stanke Lisichkovo Crossing Down to One Lane Each Way During Repairs
The EU is funding the overhaul through its IPA III instrument; no completion date has been published.…
makedonija
Sali in Bratislava: Dialogue With Bulgaria, but an EU Path "On Merit"
North Macedonia's first deputy PM met Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanár; Slovakia remains among the capitals pushing enlargement up the EU's agenda.…
makedonija
Western Balkan Truckers Freeze 14 September Border Protest, but Schengen Rules Stay in Place
The Makam-Trans association called off a planned blockade after receiving assurances of a faster fix for drivers' Schengen stay limits.…
makedonija
Police Raid 32 Sites in Skopje Over Forged Driving Licences, Including Interior Ministry Offices
The investigation covers fake truck and bus licences; searches hit private homes, offices and premises linked to police headquarters.…
Culture
Stefan Davidovski Releases 'Ke Stanam Pak' — A Song About Hope and New Beginnings
A ballad about starting over, featuring a children's choir finale and a minimalist music video.…
Economy
Independence Anniversary Events Cost €5.53M — Lottery Money, Government Says, Not Budget
The State Lottery covered 300 million denars via undistributed 2024 profit; companies added another 40 million denars.…
makedonija
Stevcho Jakimovski Could Walk Free as Supreme Court Quashes Final Verdict
The Supreme Court granted an extraordinary review and sent the case back to the Skopje Criminal Court.…
makedonija
SDSM Wants a Domestic Probe Into the €1bn Hungary Loan After Budapest Opens Criminal Investigation
Hungarian police are investigating suspected abuse of office at state bank Eximbank over the loan, among other deals.…
makedonija
58 West Nile Cases, Eight Dead — All Fatalities Were Older Men
Health minister Sasho Klekovski says the epidemic is easing, with only 4 new cases in the last two weeks.…
Economy
Alcazar Closes €180M for North Macedonia's Largest Wind Farm Near Shtip
Phase one is 131.25 MW across 21 turbines, with full operation targeted by 2028 and no state price support.…
makedonija
Nikoloski Tells NATO's Adm. Wikoff: Corridors 8 and 10 Are the Security Priority
The deputy PM met a NATO Joint Force Command Naples delegation as Skopje pushes the corridors as a geostrategic link.…
makedonija
Supreme Court Quashes Laskarci Crash Verdict — Case Sent Back, Convicts to Be Released
16 died in the 2019 bus crash. The court did not declare the convicted innocent — it held the verdict cannot stand.…
makedonija
Customs Deputy Arrested Over €17,500-Plus Bribe After Fleeing Police
The deputy head of the Customs Administration's administrative sector was caught with marked bills tied to a tender.…
World
One Year Since Charlie Kirk's Killing, Marked by Memorial and Divided Reactions
The Turning Point USA co-founder was shot while speaking at a Utah university a year ago.…
World
Apple Unveils Its First Foldable Phone, the iPhone Duo
The new device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, starting at $1,999.…
World
Hideo Kojima's "Physint" Moves From PlayStation to Xbox
After Sony canceled the project in June, the celebrated Japanese creator found a new home for the ambitious title.…
World
Seahawks Edge Patriots in Super Bowl Rematch to Open NFL Season
Backup QB Drew Lock stepped up after starter Sam Darnold went down early with a hip injury.…
Economy
PM Mickoski Attends Opening of New "VIK" Production Plant in Prilep
The new facility in the technological-industrial development zone is expected to bring new jobs to the local economy.…
makedonija
Passenger Describes Chaotic Return Trip From Ostrog Monastery
A testimony shared on social media describes a multi-hour bus breakdown incident on the way back to Macedonia.…
Culture
Macedonian Folk Ensemble Wins Two Awards at Brazil's Unofficial World Folklore Championship
"Studio Folklor" took first place in the audience vote, with a record turnout, at the Nova Prata festival.…
Sport
Miovski's Cool Finish Gives Rangers Their Winner Against St Mirren
The Macedonia international came off the bench and settled the match in stoppage time.…
World
Merz Says CDU 'Shaken to Its Core' After AfD's Historic Win
The German Chancellor's reaction reflects the mainstream dilemma over how to respond to the far-right surge.…
World
Vučić to Dissolve Serbian Parliament, Call Early Elections
The move comes amid months of heightened political instability in the neighboring country.…
World
Nintendo Reveals Full Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2
The November 5 release features overhauled visuals and a microphone feature letting players hum songs for Link to play.…
World
UK Imposes Import Ban on Israeli West Bank Settlement Goods
Israel retaliated sharply, closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and banning certain UK officials.…
makedonija
Skopje Signs Contract for 3,300 New Waste Containers
The procurement is part of broader efforts to modernize the capital's municipal infrastructure.…
makedonija
Macedonian Students Score Below OECD Average in PISA 2025
Only 1 percent of students reached the top performance tier, as results declined across all three tested areas.…
Economy
Ohrid Airport Gets Modernized Terminal in €2.7M Investment
TAV Macedonia's investment aims to boost capacity ahead of the region's peak tourist season.…
Culture
David Guetta Draws 50,000 to Skopje in Independence Anniversary Finale
The two-hour 'Monolith Stadium Show' at the Todor Proeski Arena capped off the month-long 35th independence celebration.…
World
China Launches Its Largest-Ever Drills Around Taiwan After US Arms Deal
The scale of the exercises exceeds all previous editions, putting Taiwanese forces on high alert.…
World
Farage's Reform UK Rocked by Donation Scandal, Polls Slip
Undercover footage of aides discussing foreign donation rules overshadowed the party conference as support slips.…
World
Trump Says Bombardier Jet Sales in US Should Stop
The statement comes amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions, with Bombardier and Canadian officials pushing back.…
World
Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow Area as Diplomacy Continues
Russia resumed some strikes on Ukrainian targets, confirming diplomacy hasn't yet paused fighting.…
World
Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Take Effect
The measures, reaching up to 50 percent on billions in US goods, mark another escalation in the ongoing trade standoff.…
Sport
Arsenal Comes From Behind to Beat Chelsea 2-1 in London Derby
Havertz and Ødegaard scored as Arsenal kept their perfect start, handing Chelsea their first dropped points under Xabi Alonso.…
makedonija
Macedonia Marks 35 Years Since the 1991 Independence Referendum
Official celebrations mark the country's biggest state holiday, honoring the September 8, 1991 vote for independence.…
Culture
North Macedonia to Host TOP MODEL EUROPE Balkans Semifinal
The October 19 event in Skopje opens with the launch of fashion brand ARE U KUL by Frosina Kulakova.…
World
Israeli Strikes Kill Seven in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Truce
The attacks continue a pattern of incidents testing the ceasefire arrangement with Hezbollah.…
World
Asian Markets Rally as Chipmakers Lead Gains on AI Optimism
Nikkei rose about 2% and Kospi about 3%, with SK Hynix and Samsung among the top performers.…
World
US Envoys Meet Zelensky in Kyiv as Fighting Continues Despite Talks
Ukraine's air force shot down 71 of 92 Russian drones overnight, underscoring the gap between diplomacy and the battlefield.…
World
Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami Kills at Least Five
The Boeing 767 overran the runway during landing, triggering a standard aviation accident investigation.…
World
Germany's Far-Right AfD Scores Historic Regional Election Win
The party's roughly 44.5% result in Saxony-Anhalt marks its strongest state-level showing since World War II.…
World
US-Iran 'Tanker War' Intensifies in Strait of Hormuz
Iran retaliated after the US strike on its tankers, keeping the critical oil chokepoint in a tense standoff as Brent nears $97.…
makedonija
State Lottery Embezzlement Trial Continues, Former Deputy PM Among Defendants
The case draws public attention as a test of judicial accountability for political figures managing state companies.…
makedonija
President to Host Talented Students Ahead of Independence Day's 35th Anniversary
The Villa Vodno event honors students' achievements as the country marks 35 years since independence on September 8.…
World
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z TriFold Amid Foldable Phone Race
The triple-folding device aims to stay ahead of rapidly advancing Chinese competitors in the premium foldable segment.…
World
China Conducts Major Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
The exercises coincide with a deadly landslide caused by a tropical storm elsewhere in the country, creating a dual response challenge.…
World
Putin Holds Three-Hour Talks With Witkoff and Kushner on Ukraine
A temporary pause on strikes against Kyiv followed the Moscow talks, as envoys head to the Ukrainian capital to continue negotiations.…
World
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
The action came after IRGC missiles targeted a US carrier and destroyer, with no American casualties reported.…
makedonija
Nikoloski Inspects New Water Network Construction in Dračevo
The Transport Minister's field visit checked progress on the water supply and full street reconstruction in the Skopje neighborhood.…
makedonija
MAEI Delegation Pays Tribute Ahead of Independence Day
President Siljanovska-Davkova and Deputy PM Nikoloski delivered messages combining historical reflection with calls for continued development.…
Economy
Macedonian Telekom Shareholders to Receive 2025 Dividend Starting September 24
The payment reflects the telecom operator's continued financial stability as one of the largest companies on the Macedonian Stock Exchange.…
Economy
Macedonia's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Outpace Imports
The figure aligns with recently announced GDP and construction sector growth, though analysts urge cautious interpretation of quarterly trade data.…
World
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla's Cybercab Robotaxi
The probe examines certification and safety standards for the driverless vehicle, which has no steering wheel or pedals.…
World
US Jobs Report Crushes Expectations, Stocks Slip on Rate Fears
162,000 new payrolls far exceeded forecasts, raising Fed rate-hike odds and pressuring Wall Street ahead of the long weekend.…
World
Volkswagen Approves Restructuring With 50,000 Additional Job Cuts
Shares jumped on the turnaround plan as the automaker faces tariff pressure and rising competition from China.…
World
Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,295 as Two Rescued From Tunnel
The two workers were pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel after nine days, offering rare relief amid widespread destruction.…
World
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra as Nvidia Buys Hugging Face for $12.9B
OpenAI's president called it a possible start of the 'AGI era,' while Nvidia's acquisition consolidates the leading open-source AI platform.…
Economy
Macedonia Signs Memorandum Joining the Vertical Gas Corridor
The Thessaloniki signing follows the recent Macedonia-Serbia gas interconnector deal, further diversifying the country's energy supply routes.…
makedonija
Mickoski Opens Reconstructed Old Bazaar in Gevgelija
The restoration project aims to preserve architectural heritage while boosting local tourism in the southern border town.…
Economy
Construction Sector Grows 21.9 Percent in Second Quarter
The growth aligns with the recently announced 4.3 percent overall GDP increase, as multiple highway and rail projects continue nationwide.…
Economy
September Pension Adjustment Confirmed at 3-3.5 Percent
The figure resolves the question left open since last month, directly boosting monthly income for hundreds of thousands of pensioners.…
makedonija
Mickoski and Nikoloski Unveil New Municipal Sanitation Equipment
The promotion is part of a broader government program to modernize municipal services across the country.…
Politics
SDSM Proposes Raising Minimum Wage to 36,000 Denars
The opposition's proposal includes contribution subsidies for employers to soften the impact of the increase.…
Culture
Ognena Nikuljski Wins 'Pegaz' Award for Best Unpublished Novel
Her work 'Peeked-Into Lives' earned one of the country's most significant literary prizes, dedicated to discovering new voices.…
Economy
Macedonia's GDP Grew 4.3 Percent in Q2, Beating Government Projections
Official statistics confirm growth above the 3.5-4 percent range Mickoski had projected, though over 90,000 remain registered as unemployed.…
Economy
Tikveš Winery Wins 10 International Awards in Germany, Gold in France
The Macedonian winery was named Best Producer at Mundus Vini in Germany and won a grand gold medal in France, boosting the country's wine export profi…
Columns
Part 2: Declassified Allied Spy Files That Prove Macedonian Identity Existed Long Before 1944
Column: Behind enemy lines, British, American and French intelligence officers recorded the same reality diplomats did — a distinct Macedonian people,…
makedonija
Planned Power Outages Hit Three Skopje Municipalities
Grid maintenance work affects parts of Čair, Gjorče Petrov and Centar today, the distribution operator announced.…
makedonija
New School Year Begins Across Macedonia
The Ministry of Education extended congratulations as students, teachers and parents mark the start of the 2026/2027 cycle.…
makedonija
Mickoski Calls on Bulgaria to Extradite Convict in 'Detonator' Case
Simeon Mihajlov, sentenced to 12.5 years, is wanted by Macedonian authorities under an international arrest warrant.…
Economy
Mickoski Expects GDP Growth Between 3.5 and 4 Percent
The projection comes alongside official data showing over 90,000 citizens still registered as unemployed.…
Culture
Macedonia Wins Silver and Two Bronze at International Informatics Olympiad
High schoolers competed against the world's best young programmers at IOI 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.…
Culture
Kosara Mitić's Film '17' Named Macedonia's Oscar Candidate
The film, already winner of 11 international awards since its Berlinale premiere, will compete in the Best International Feature category.…
Columns
Declassified Diplomatic Files That Prove Macedonian Identity Existed Long Before 1944
Column: Decades before WWII, British, Austrian and Russian diplomats were already reporting to their own capitals that Macedonians were a distinct peo…
World
Mucunski Highlights Macedonia's Corridor Crossroads at Bled Strategic Forum
Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski addressed regional security risks and NATO membership benefits while stressing the country's unique position at Corrid…
makedonija
New President of Skopje's Basic Criminal Court Takes Office
Daniela Dimovska gave her formal statement before the Judicial Council ahead of leading one of the country's busiest courts.…
Economy
Diesel Drops 6.5 Denars, Gasoline Rises Slightly in Latest Fuel Price Update
The diesel decrease brings relief for carriers and farmers, coming just days after a transport association protest over operating costs.…
Sport
Belistojanoski Wins Macedonia's First Gold at Mediterranean Games
The karateka defeated Croatia's Boran Berak 6:0 in the -67kg final, Macedonia's sixth medal overall as the Games near their close.…
makedonija
Skopje's City Train Begins Service, Official Launch Today
The Zelenikovo-Skopje line started running September 1 with eight daily departures, though the schedule's real-world fit remains the true test.…
Culture
Stefan Spiroski Wins Top Awards at Ohrid Fest for Final Kire Kostov Composition
The singer won First Prize and Best Stage Performance for 'Duri Postojam,' the last song written by the late Macedonian composer.…
Economy
September Pension Adjustment Percentage Still Pending, Expected Next Week
The final calculation affects hundreds of thousands of pensioners nationwide and is expected once official statistics are fully processed.…
Economy
Over 90,000 Citizens in Macedonia Remain Registered as Unemployed
The figure stands in contrast with recent government claims of 17,000 new jobs created over two years, reflecting labor market complexity.…
makedonija
New Heat Wave Expected From September 6 as Warm Autumn Forecast Continues
Forecasters say this September could run 1-2 degrees warmer than average, with temperatures climbing back toward 30 degrees.…
makedonija
TOARILUC Director Performs Weekend Surgeries to Cut Waiting List
Igor Merdžanoski personally performed two operations on Sunday as medical teams worked outside regular hours.…
makedonija
Massive Lines at Evzoni-Bogorodica as Long Weekend Ends
Returning vacationers and the approaching school year created heavy congestion at the border crossing from Greece.…
Sport
Macedonia Enters Final Days of Mediterranean Games With Five Medals
The overall tally across four Games appearances now stands at 19 medals, with wrestling, karate and taekwondo remaining the pillars of success.…
makedonija
17 Fires Recorded Nationwide, Seven Still Active
The Army's air wing continues supporting ground crews, as last night's storm brought partial relief to firefighting efforts.…
Politics
Parliament Resumes September 2, VMRO Coordinator Calls for Rulebook Consensus
Nikola Miceski urged that procedural rules not be used to block parliamentary work as the new session begins after summer recess.…
Economy
Transport Carriers Protest Outside EU Delegation in Skopje
'Makam-trans' organized the demonstration, highlighting long-standing frustrations over operating conditions for domestic carriers.…
World
Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon Becomes King
Harald reigned for 35 years and was remembered for modernizing the monarchy, leaving behind Queen Sonja and their two children.…
makedonija
Štip Left Without Water After Storm Overwhelms Filter Station
Extreme turbidity from the Zletovica hydro-system shut down water treatment, with officials unable to say when supply will return to normal.…
Sport
Macedonia Crushes Austria 91:59 in Vienna, Dimitrijević With a Triple-Double
The national team dominated all 40 minutes in EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers, led by Nenad Dimitrijević's 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.…
makedonija
Skopje Hospital Performs First Robotic-Assisted Kidney Removal
Acibadem Sistina's minimally invasive procedure reduces the need for patients to travel abroad for advanced surgical techniques.…
Economy
Telekom Launches Macedonia's First Standalone 5G Network
The new architecture promises faster speeds and lower latency, though full benefits depend on how quickly coverage expands.…
Economy
A1 Macedonia Marks Seventh Anniversary With New Brand Story
The telecom operator unveiled a birthday offer for customers as competition in the domestic market remains intense.…
makedonija
Severe Weather Warning Issued for All of Macedonia
Strong winds, heavy rain and possible hail are forecast, in what could also bring partial relief for firefighting efforts nationwide.…
makedonija
Doctors Issue Guidance as West Nile Fever Hospitalizations Rise
Medical staff urge residents not to wait out symptoms and to seek care immediately, as the outbreak's death toll stands at six.…
Sport
Marathon Record Holder Ivanovski Leads Macedonia's Athletics Push in Taranto
With the Games entering their final week, attention turns to the athletics program as Macedonia sits at five medals overall.…
World
Vučić Announces New Drone Factory in Serbia by Mid-September
The announcement follows Serbia's recent humanoid robot factory news, part of a broader push to become a regional tech manufacturing hub.…
World
Greece Declares Red Alert for Wildfires in Attica Amid Extreme Heat
The highest fire-danger level comes as the whole Balkans battles prolonged drought and frequent fires, with several blazes also active in Macedonia.…
Economy
Government Prepares Law on Tourism Development Zones, Focused on Berovo
Mickoski announced increased subsidies for foreign tourists and a bigger share of gambling revenue for tourism development.…
Culture
Orthodox Christians Mark the Dormition of the Theotokos
One of the twelve great feasts draws pilgrims to monasteries across the country, including Berovo's Dormition monastery, where the PM sent holiday gre…
Economy
Mickoski Defends Data Center Push, Cites 17,000 New Jobs in Two Years
Speaking from Berovo, the PM called data centers an irreversible global process while touting employment growth from 691,000 to 708,000 workers.…
Sport
Reljić Wins Bronze at World Open Taekwondo Championship in Taiyuan
Days after her Mediterranean Games quarterfinal exit, the young Macedonian taekwondo athlete beat a Brazilian competitor en route to a career-best res…
Culture
Karpoš Culture Summer Continues With Balkan Jam Band Concert
The free open-air program brings music and culture closer to residents outside the city center, with more events planned through the season.…
Culture
Actor Petre Arsovski Named Great Star of Macedonian Film 2026
The Macedonian Film Workers' Association honored the actor for his long-standing contribution to domestic cinema.…
makedonija
West Nile Fever Death Toll Rises to Six in Macedonia
Health authorities urge residents to remove stagnant water sources and use mosquito protection as the outbreak continues, particularly in the Skopje r…
Economy
Macedonia Negotiating With 5-6 Investors Over Data Centers, PM Says
Mickoski said talks include one large multinational company, though no names or investment figures have been disclosed yet.…
Economy
Macedonia-Serbia Gas Pipeline Contract Signed, Worth €29.4 Million
The 22.4km Macedonian section will be built by Rapid Bild, with completion expected by Q4 2028, further diversifying the country's gas supply routes.…
Sport
Macedonia Reaches Five Medals at Halfway Point of Mediterranean Games
Two silvers and three bronzes so far, all from wrestling and boxing, as the delegation continues competing across the remaining sports until September…
Sport
Kočani Hosts First-Ever Professional 3x3 Basketball Tournament This Weekend
The 'Petar Ivanovski' tournament on August 29-30 brings a portable pro court to the city park, with a 100,000-denar prize fund.…
Culture
Skopje Marks 116th Anniversary of Mother Teresa's Birth
The commemoration at the Museum of Contemporary Art included remarks from Kosovo PM Albin Kurti, with cultural events continuing for ten days.…
Economy
Mickoski: Macedonia Still Has Region's Lowest Fuel Prices Despite Recent Hike
The PM points to a regional comparison as prices remain below Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo and Albania, even after this week's increase.…
makedonija
New Fire Breaks Out Near Gradsko, Between Two Villages
The blaze between Gorno and Dolno Čičevo is one of 31 fires recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours amid ongoing drought and heat.…
Economy
State Institutions in Macedonia Owe Nearly €700 Million
903 institutions reported unpaid bills by end of June, with the debt growing by €26.4 million in just six months.…
Sport
Rustemovski Closes Games With Bronze, Football Team Eliminated After 1:5 Loss to Morocco
Macedonia's boxing federation filed an official protest over Rustemovski's controversial semifinal loss, while the U20 football team ended its group c…
Culture
International Dog Day Marks Humanity's Oldest Animal Friendship
August 26 celebrates humans' first domesticated animal, with Macedonian shelters using the day to spotlight dogs still waiting for homes.…
makedonija
Prilep Mayor Assesses Storm Damage in Golemo Konjari
Yesterday's hail and heavy rain left visible damage to farmland in the village, part of wider crop damage reported across the Prilep region.…
makedonija
Major Fire Breaks Out at Melci Landfill Near Kavadarci
Multiple firefighting crews are responding as thick smoke spreads from burning waste, with health warnings issued for nearby residents.…
makedonija
All State Resources Deployed to Protect Mount Kitka From Spreading Fire
Firefighting crews are focused on cutting firebreaks as the blaze threatens to spread toward nearby settlements, one of 8 active fires nationwide.…
Economy
Construction Begins on Skopje-Blace Highway Section
PM Mickoski and Minister Nikoloski attended the groundbreaking for the €222 million, 10.5km highway section built by Granit AD Skopje.…
Sport
Konsevič's Bronze and Rustemovski's Guaranteed Medal Boost Macedonia to Six
Veronika Konsevič won bronze in women's wrestling while boxer Alen Rustemovski secured at least bronze reaching the semifinal, as Macedonia's medal co…
makedonija
Hour-Long Waits at Bogorodica Border Crossing as Summer Season Winds Down
Heavier traffic is reported at multiple border crossings as tourists and diaspora members head home at the end of the summer travel season.…
makedonija
Relief Ahead as Cooldown Begins Tomorrow After Days of Extreme Heat
Forecasters say temperatures will finally drop tomorrow, though afternoon storms with heavy rain and strong winds are expected as the shift arrives.…
Economy
Fuel Prices Rise as Diesel Crosses 100 Denars Per Liter
Diesel rises 3.5 denars and gasoline 1.5 denars from midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission decided, citing global oil market movements.…
Sport
Macedonia Wins Three Wrestling Medals in a Single Day at Mediterranean Games
Vejseli and Hajdari took silver, Magomedov bronze, while the U20 football team suffered a 3:0 defeat to Turkey in a mixed day for the delegation in Ta…
Economy
Skopje and Ohrid Airports See Passenger Numbers Surge Past 2.4 Million
28 new flight destinations have been added across the two airports this year, including a new direct route from Skopje to Paris.…
Economy
Sheep Pox Kills Up to 10,000 Head Across Macedonia, Farmers Demand Faster Vaccination
Livestock breeders met with veterinary officials in Prilep as the disease continues destroying herds, with a 500,000-dose vaccine donation from Turkey…
makedonija
300 Fight Major Wildfire Near Bigla Village After Tire-Burning Sparks Blaze
A fire that started when someone burned tires in their yard spread into pine forest near the Delčevo-area village, drawing firefighting units from acr…
Sport
Fati Vejseli Secures At Least Silver at Mediterranean Games in Taranto
The Macedonian wrestler beat Turkey's Yasin Yesil in the freestyle -74kg semifinal, guaranteeing the delegation's first medal of the Games and advanci…
makedonija
West Nile Fever Cases in Macedonia Reach 43, First Infected Crow Found in Skopje
Health Minister Klekovski announced 34 at-risk zones in the Skopje region, 13 of them high-risk, as authorities weigh whether to expand preventive mea…
makedonija
Heat Wave Forces Train Speed Limits, Power Outage Warnings in Skopje
Trains are running at a capped 50 km/h during peak heat hours as extreme temperatures continue to strain public infrastructure across the capital.…
Sport
Occhipinti and Puca Win Ohrid Swimming Marathon, Cekov Takes Bronze
Italy's Alessio Occhipinti and Argentina's Maite Ailen Puca defended their titles at the 39th Ohrid Swimming Marathon, while young Petar Cekov deliver…
Sport
Reljić Exits in Quarterfinals as Macedonia's U20 Footballers Draw With Tunisia in Taranto
Day two of the Mediterranean Games brought a taekwondo quarterfinal exit for Milijana Reljić and a scoreless opening draw for Macedonia's U20 football…
Culture
Did You Know? The Bigorski Monastery Iconostasis Has No Equal Anywhere in the World
Carved from walnut wood over six years in the 1830s, this masterpiece deep in the Radika canyon survives at a monastery whose miraculous icon outlaste…
World
Iceland's August 29 Referendum Could Open EU Door for Montenegro Too
If Icelanders vote to restart EU accession talks, diplomats say the country and Montenegro could end up joining the bloc at the same time.…
makedonija
Nearly 5,000 Children in Macedonia Waiting for a Kindergarten Spot
New figures show the country needs roughly 19,000 additional preschool places to meet real demand, a shortage with direct consequences for family budg…
Sport
North Macedonia's Record Delegation Marches at Mediterranean Games Opening in Taranto
President Siljanovska-Davkova attended the opening ceremony as Macedonia's largest-ever delegation — 130 members, 88 athletes in 19 sports — began its…
Culture
Did You Know? The Millennium Cross on Vodno Is the World's Fifth Largest
Standing 66 meters tall above Skopje, this steel cross built in 2002 has an elevator running through it and its own cable car — here's the story behin…
World
Storm Triggers Around 50 Landslides in Slovenia's Haloze Region
Heavy rain caused major damage overnight in the Slovenian municipality of Žetale — bridges damaged, homes flooded, just days after the same region bat…
makedonija
New Border Fine System Causes Traffic Chaos at Tabanovce Crossing
Kilometers-long lines formed at the Tabanovce border crossing as North Macedonia began fining foreign drivers for traffic violations through the 'Bezb…
makedonija
Skopje Ranks Among Europe's Hottest Cities as Heat Wave Continues
A reading of 41.7°C in the village of Petrovec put Skopje in third place among Europe's hottest cities today, with the Hydrometeorological Administrat…
Culture
Did You Know? Heraclea Lyncestis Hides 1,300 Square Meters of Ancient Mosaics
Founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC, this ancient city near Bitola later became a key stop on the Via Egnatia — and still hosts live…
Culture
Western Balkans Youth Orchestra Delivers a Masterful Concert at Ohrid Summer
75 young musicians from across the region performed under conductor Desar Sulejmani, part of a project using music to build regional cooperation among…
makedonija
Storm Hits Struga, Berovo and Skopje, Uproots Tree in Gjorče Petrov
Heavy rain, thunder and strong winds swept several regions of the country yesterday, arriving just a day after 37 open-air fires were recorded nationw…
Culture
Prilep Hosts "Silno Svetnal Den" Spectacle for 35 Years of Independence
The touring musical-theatrical show marking 35 years of Macedonian independence brings over 100 performers to Prilep today, continuing toward a Septem…
Travel
Did You Know? Matka Canyon Hides One of the World's Five Deepest Underwater Caves
Just outside Skopje, a dammed river gorge holds Macedonia's oldest artificial lake, a cave system among the deepest on Earth, and butterflies found no…
World
Vučić Announces Serbia's First Humanoid Robot Factory Opens in Šabac This Month
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says production will begin August 22 or 29, part of a broader plan to make Serbia the first European country produc…
Economy
North Macedonia Invited to Join Europe's Vertical Gas Corridor
The country has received an invitation to join a major European gas-diversification initiative, tying into ongoing interconnector projects with Greece…
makedonija
Tourists Climb on Submerged Historic Church in Mavrovo, Sparking Public Outrage
Photos and video showing tourists in swimwear climbing and jumping off the half-submerged Sveti Nikola church in Lake Mavrovo have triggered demands f…
World
A Mysterious Blob of Hot Rock Beneath America Is Slowly Drifting Toward New York
Deep beneath the Appalachian Mountains, scientists have found an enormous mass of unusually hot rock that has been quietly moving toward New York for …
Culture
Veles Becomes the Balkans' Comic Capital: 8th International Colony Brings Together Female Artists From Five Countries
From August 20 to 23, the town on the Vardar hosts an international comic colony for the eighth year running — this time an all-female lineup from fiv…
Economy
Mickoski: Six Highway Sections Under Construction at Once, Blace-Skopje Begins Late This Month
The Prime Minister announced construction on the long-promised Blace-Skopje highway section will finally begin around August 26, while five more secti…
makedonija
Three Armed Men Caught After Three-Hour Overnight Search in Pelister National Park
Rangers and police from Bitola spent over three hours on foot across rugged terrain at 2,000 meters altitude to reach three armed poachers deep inside…
Culture
Did You Know? The Vevčani Carnival Is Over 1,400 Years Old — Maybe Older
Every January 13, a small village near Struga turns into an open-air theater with no stage and no audience in the usual sense — everyone is both actor…
Sport
Skopje and Gevgelija Wrap Up the European U16 Basketball Championship
Ten days, two host cities, and national junior teams from across Europe — the U16 Division B European Championship closes today, with Macedonia once a…
makedonija
Minor Earthquake Shakes Western Macedonia
A 2.8-magnitude tremor was recorded this afternoon between Tetovo and Gostivar — no damage reported, but residents in the wider area felt the ground m…
Sport
Former Football Federation President Gjorgjioski Released From Custody on Property Bail
Ilčo Gjorgjioski, until recently head of Macedonia's Football Federation, is no longer behind bars — Skopje's Basic Criminal Court accepted bail secur…
Culture
Kokino — the Bronze Age Observatory NASA Ranked Among the World's Oldest
A rocky hilltop near Kumanovo doesn't look like much at first glance. But nearly 4,000 years ago, Bronze Age astronomers used it to track the sun and …
Travel
Kruševo Becomes Europe's Paragliding Capital: 130 Pilots From 38 Countries Chase a European Title
For a few days this month, one of Macedonia's smallest towns became one of the biggest names in European paragliding, as 130 pilots from 38 countries …
Economy
Farmers and Processors Reach Deal on Red Pepper Prices in Strumica
Agriculture Minister Serafimovski announced from Strumica that farmers and processors have reached an agreement on red pepper purchasing prices, resol…
Sport
Pelister Snatch a Point in Final Seconds Against Alkaloid in Handball Thriller
Defending champions Pelister salvaged a dramatic 33-33 draw away at Alkaloid, with Hosni scoring in the final seconds to deny the Skopje side a statem…
Columns
25 Years of the Ohrid Agreement: What Held, What Didn't
Column: A quarter century ago, an agreement stopped a war. Today, on its 25th anniversary, it's worth asking plainly what that agreement actually deli…
Culture
Mother Teresa — the Nobel Laureate Born on a Skopje Street Now Called Macedonia Square
One of the most recognized humanitarians in modern history was born Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje in 1910. Here's what her early life in the city ac…
Politics
New EU Model for the Western Balkans: FM Mucunski Wants a Clear Line Between Reforms and Bilateral Disputes
As five EU member states push a new 'step-by-step' integration model for the Western Balkans, Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski says Macedonia needs a f…
Politics
25 Years Since the Ohrid Framework Agreement: Government Marks Anniversary, President Chooses Struga
A quarter century after the agreement that ended the 2001 conflict, a formal government session marked the day in Skopje — while President Siljanovska…
Travel
Stobi — the Ancient City Buried at the Meeting of Two Rivers
Forgotten underground for over a thousand years, Stobi is one of the most important ancient cities of the Balkans — a crossroads of Roman roads, home …
Culture
Nearly 90 Libraries Applied to "Matica Makedonska" Book Drive — School in Negotino Wins 35 New Titles
Following strong interest in the "Where Are Macedonia's Books Missing?" call, publisher Matica Makedonska is donating 35 books to the school library o…
Politics
Mickoski: Eurostat's Purchasing Power Report Refutes Opposition Claims — Macedonia Ahead of Every Country in the Region
Responding to opposition criticism over the interpretation of a recent Eurostat purchasing power report, PM Mickoski said Macedonia is not at the bott…
Sport
Vardar Beaten at Home by Shkëndija, Splits With Coach Fabiani a Day Later
Following a defeat in the round two derby of the domestic league, FK Vardar and Argentine coach Cristian Fabiani agreed a mutual termination of his co…
Culture
Celebrations Begin for North Macedonia's 35th Independence Anniversary — A Month of Events Across 11 Cities
The official programme marking 35 years of North Macedonia's independence began on 8 August and will run for a month, with decentralised events across…
Columns
Karpalak, 25 Years On: Remembering the Ten Fallen Soldiers
Column: On 8 August 2001, at the Karpalak site on the Skopje-Tetovo highway, ten army reservists were killed in a terrorist ambush. A quarter century …
Sport
Idže Unveils New 'Norma' Prototype — First Balkan Driver in Hillclimb Racing's Top Class
European champion Igor Stefanovski – Idže unveiled and tested his new 'Norma' prototype at Vodno, becoming the first driver from the Balkans to compet…
Sport
Mat Kiatipis Is Coming to Macedonia: 'Macedonia Takeover – MK in MK' Brings Basketball, Music and Cuisine to a Global Audience
From 10 to 15 August, world-renowned streetball performer Mat Kiatipis will take part in a six-day tour through Skopje, Kumanovo and Ohrid, aimed at p…
Economy
North Macedonia Secures €149 Million Grant for Railway to Bulgaria — Agreements Signed for Kriva Palanka–Deve Bair Section
The government today signed amendments to the financing agreements for the third section of Corridor 8, securing the full financial package for the ra…
Economy
North Macedonia's Minimum Wage Has Higher Purchasing Power Than Seven EU Member States, Eurostat Data Shows
According to the latest Eurostat data for July 2026, measured in purchasing power standards, North Macedonia's minimum wage stands at 1,142 PPS — high…
Economy
Ilovica Copper Project Amended for Greater Environmental Protection — Nachevski: Macedonia Should Use Its 'Five Minutes' With Its Minerals
Metallurgists' Association president Prof. Goran Nachevski says the Ilovica copper mine project has already been amended for environmental reasons, an…
Columns
Two Ilindens: The Macedonian Struggle for Statehood
Column: Ilinden 1903 and Ilinden 1944 are not two separate events but the same question asked twice — whether the people of this land have the right t…
Travel
Lake Ohrid Sees a Record Summer Season in 2026 — Hoteliers Report 'Highest Visitor Numbers in Years'
Lake Ohrid is recording one of its strongest tourist seasons in a decade this year, with hoteliers reporting near-full occupancy throughout July and e…
Politics
Mickoski: 'Gross Manipulation' by Prosecutor in Markovski Passport Case — Investigation to Follow
Prime Minister Mickoski reacted sharply to the return of the passport of accused businessman Borche Markovski, alleging gross manipulation by a local …
Economy
Andonovski: Digitalization Is Speeding Up Procedures and Cutting Costs for Businesses
Digital Transformation Minister Stefan Andonovski launched two new electronic services — a Wine Export Certificate and an Agricultural Products Certif…
Economy
Government Secures EUR 10.1 Million Credit Line for Rice and Vranec Grape Harvest
The Government has activated a credit line of 793 million denars (EUR 10.1 million) through the Development Bank, earmarked for financing the purchase…
Politics
Mickoski: We'll Do Everything Within Our Power on Reforms — Let Brussels Judge Us on Delivery
Following a working meeting with the European Commission delegation led by Enlargement Director-General Gert Jan Koopman, PM Mickoski reaffirmed full …
Politics
PM Mickoski: Government Continues Strong Support for Skopje's Development — New Municipal Equipment and Electric Buses Coming
At a press conference, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that Skopje will receive new municipal equipment and electric buses by the end of t…
Economy
Macedonia Completes First National Hydrogen Study: A Step Toward Europe's Energy Future
The Ministry of Energy has completed Macedonia's first national Hydrogen Study — a strategic document opening the door to the hydrogen economy and pos…
Sport
79 Years of Vardar: A Birthday Night on European Soil — and the Fight Goes On in Riga
FK Vardar turned 79 on 22 July 2026 — and marked the occasion with a European night at the Todor Proeski Arena against Latvian side Riga FC. The 2-3 d…
Economy
Macedonia's Energy Ministry Confirms Progress: Two Reform Steps Fully Completed, EU Commission Validates Transition Plan
The European Commission has officially confirmed that North Macedonia has fully completed two key reform steps in its energy transition agenda. The Mi…
Economy
Skopje Becomes Wizz Air's Third Largest European Base as Seventh Aircraft Joins the Fleet
Wizz Air has added a seventh aircraft to its Skopje base, making the Macedonian capital the third largest Wizz Air base in all of Europe. Two new rout…
Sport
Macedonia's U16 Water Polo Boys Take First Steps on the Balkan Stage — 'We Are Building Foundations That Will Last'
Fourteen young Macedonian water polo players competed at the first Balkan Games U16 in Thessaloniki. They were younger than their opponents, they were…
Politics
EU's Kos in Skopje: 'Don't Waste Time — Write Bulgarians Into the Constitution'
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos made an unambiguous demand during her visit to Skopje: North Macedonia must amend its constitution to include Bu…
World
Nine EU Countries Demand EES Rollback as Border Queues Ruin Summer Holidays
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland have written to Brussels demanding the EU extend emergency f…
Politics
Macedonia at NATO's Ankara Summit: 'Credible Partner' — But the EU Maze Must End
President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova addressed the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, delivering a clear message: Macedonia is a proven, credible NATO ally …
Sport
Vardar Fall to Finnish Champions KuPS 0-2 at Home in Champions League Qualifier
FK Vardar suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Finnish champions KuPS in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round, with Bosančić s…
Health
Macedonia's Voice in Europe: Olivera Vasilevska Danev Shapes EU Dementia Policy from the Inside
For two years, Olivera Vasilevska Danev has been the first and only Macedonian representative on the European Dementia Carers Working Group — a body t…
Economy
Skopje-Blace Motorway Contract Signed: After 15 Years of Promises, Construction Begins This Summer
North Macedonia has finally signed the construction contract for the long-awaited Skopje-Blace motorway. Domestic company Granit AD will lead the cons…
Sport
Kalin Ivanovski Wins Macedonia Open 2026 Title on Home Soil
Kalin Ivanovski crowned champion at the M25 Skopje Macedonian Open 2026, defeating Ukraine's Vladyslav Orlov 6-1, 0-6, 6-2 in the final — capping a re…
Sport
History Made: Lina Gjorcheska Makes Wimbledon Debut Against Sixth Seed Anisimova
Lina Gjorcheska becomes the first Macedonian tennis player ever to compete in the main singles draw of a Grand Slam, facing last year's finalist Amand…
Politics
Macedonia's Weekly Political Report: Cabinet Reshuffle, EU Funds and Justice Debate
Prime Minister Mickoski announces a major cabinet reshuffle for Tuesday, June 30 — while Macedonia receives its largest-ever EU Growth Plan payout and…
Sport
World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know as the Group Stage Reaches Its Climax
France, Spain, Belgium and Brazil among the big names through to the Round of 32 — while Uruguay crash out and Cabo Verde write one of the tournament\…
Politics
Macedonia's EU Path: Where Things Stand in 2026 and What Comes Next
After years of delays, political conditions, and bilateral disputes, Macedonia\'s EU accession process is moving again — but the road ahead remains co…
Sport
History Made: Lina Gjorcheska Becomes First Macedonian at Wimbledon
Lina Gjorcheska has etched her name into history, becoming the first Macedonian tennis player — male or female — to qualify for the main draw of a Gra…
Culture
"Made by Hands" United Young Creators with the Community
The event organized by Rotary Club Skopje IKS brought together young craftspeople, designers, artists, and creatives in Laboratorium — celebrating han…
Travel
5 Hidden Gems in Macedonia You Need to Visit This Summer
From the ancient shores of Lake Ohrid to the canyon of Matka just 15 minutes from Skopje — Macedonia offers world-class experiences that most tourists…
