North Macedonia
Western Balkans advance toward SEPA integration for cross-border Euro payments
After the European Payments Council approved the inclusion of Albania and Montenegro in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) schemes in November 2024, financial institutions in both countries will begin...
Supermarkets boycotted in protest in Western Balkans countries
A growing movement has taken root across parts of the Western Balkans, as citizens in several countries have initiated boycotts of major supermarket chains. The initiative was first launched in...
Western Balkans countries launch ‘WB6 IIP’ to promote regional investments
The six Western Balkans countries—Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia—have unveiled a comprehensive platform called ‘WB6 IIP’, designed to streamline investment processes and provide detailed information...
International bidding for Porto Romano reopens
Albania has reinitiated the international bidding process for the construction of a new port in Porto Romano. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and...
UNESCO calls for urgent action to protect Lake Ohrid
According to Radio Free Europe, UNESCO has once again warned that the Lake Ohrid region faces serious threats from illegal construction, urbanization, and poor spatial planning. The organization emphasized that...
Former North Macedonian Deputy PM resigns from politics following U.S. ‘non grata’ designation
Former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Artan Grubi, has stepped down from politics and his leadership roles in the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) after being designated “non grata”...
Constitutional Court of North Macedonia defers the hearing on the ‘Law on the Use of Languages’
The Constitutional Court of North Macedonia has deferred the hearing on the constitutionality of the Law on the Use of Languages to an undetermined date. This decision was made during Wednesday’s...
U.S. sanctions North Macedonian politician Artan Grubi over corruption allegations
On Monday, the U.S. Department of State publicly designated Artan Grubi, former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Enver Behxheti, a Court of Appeals judge, due to their involvement...
Albanian PM addresses Albanian language debate in North Macedonia
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the ongoing debate about the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia, following concerns raised by Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) leader Ali Ahmeti...
Kosovo PM comments on Albanian language rights in North Macedonia spark criticism
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, addressed concerns regarding the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia. Speaking at a joint conference with North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Hristijan...