North Macedonia

The Europe Conversation

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

10/04/2025

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia nightclub fire death toll hits 60 as burn victim dies

34 people are in custody over the fire last month in the eastern town of Kočani, including an ex-finance minister and seven senior police officers.

04/04/2025

Europe News

North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influence 

Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises the country’s many "difficult compromises" for EU membership.

03/04/2025

Republic of North Macedonia

Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire

Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani.

25/03/2025

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Victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire laid to rest

Mourners across North Macedonia attended funerals for 59 nightclub fire victims, including members of the pop band DNA, as communities held solemn ceremonies to honour their lost loved ones.

21/03/2025

Europe News

North Macedonia shutters illegal clubs after 59 killed in Kočani fire

Around 50 establishments across the country have been inspected since the fire in Club Pulse on Sunday. The venue was found to have been operating without a proper licence.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Fifteen arrested for corruption after North Macedonia nightclub fire

Messages of support and condolences, as well as offers for assistance poured in as European leaders react to the horrific fire in a Kočani nightclub that claimed the lives of 59 people.

17/03/2025

Republic of North Macedonia

Fire at nightclub in town of Kočani in North Macedonia kills 59

A massive fire broke out early on Sunday in the nightclub, killing 59 people and injuring about 150 more, authorities said.

16/03/2025

Europe Decoded

Why tensions with neighbours have stalled North Macedonia’s EU bid

EU ambassadors failed to approve the opening of the next chapter of EU accession talks with Skopje last week.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Orbán accuses EU of denting North Macedonia’s 'national pride'

Orbán also offered to mediate with EU member Bulgaria, whose dispute with Skopje over Balkan history and heritage triggered the new delay.

28/09/2024

Europe News

Skopje rips into Brussels over 'Godot-like' hurdles to EU accession

Both North Macedonia's president and prime minister slammed stumbling blocks put in place by Brussels over a dispute with Bulgaria over Balkan history, language and culture.

27/09/2024

Europe News

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

Youth brain drain is becoming a worrisome problem for the Western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.

16/09/2024

Europe News

North Macedonia on the energy transition path out of coal

The country signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will provide it with 26.4 million euros that should support the energy transition according to the Green Agenda.

05/08/2024

Europe News

Balkans battle wildfires from prolonged heatwave in Europe

Experts say it's time to act to avoid more climate-based disasters across Europe and urge European leaders to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent.

01/08/2024

World News

Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high 

The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year.

01/08/2024

World News

Wildfires continue to burn in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria

Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria.

23/07/2024

Europe News

At least 20 wildfires burn across parts of North Macedonia’s south

Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia.

20/07/2024

World News

Balkan countries struggle with more wildfires amid latest heatwave

Bulgaria triggered its heatwave Code Red, while North Macedonia asked for international aid.

17/07/2024

World News

Parts of Europe suffer as temperatures rise to above 40C

Romania, Ukraine and North Macedonia have all seen exceptionally high temperatures, with emergency services inundated across the region.

16/07/2024

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What is Europe’s 90-day rule and which countries are excluded from it?

Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip.

12/06/2024