North Macedonia
Hungary’s 4iG targets wind, SMR investments in CEE, Balkans
4iG is moving into energy, targeting a diversified portfolio of wind, storage and small modular nuclear reactor investments across Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans.
North Macedonia in talks with 5-6 investors over data centre projects, PM says
Hristijan Mickoski outlines the government's strategy of developing the country as a destination for data infrastructure.
Climate change could nearly triple Europe's wildfire area by 2100
Increase in area burned by wildfires to depend heavily on how much governments invest in preventing and fighting fires, a new study has found.
Extreme heat, drought and wildfires expose Southeast Europe's climate risks
Southeast Europe is at the sharp end of this summer’s extreme weather crisis, with firefighters battling active blazes in counties across the region.
Serbia's banks post record profits as AIK hunts across the Balkans
Serbia's banks booked record profit of €1.4bn in 2025 and their fastest credit growth in a decade, even as home-grown AIK Banka buys up rivals across the Balkans.
Sar Mountain valley in North Macedonia gets a chance to heal after hydropower plans scrapped
For years, the Leshnica Valley in North Macedonia’s Sar Mountain National Park has been caught between plans to harness its mountain rivers for electricity and efforts to preserve one of the country’s most valuable natural areas.
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Skopje water scare exposes deeper concerns over Rašče spring’s safety
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, woke up on August 12 to an unusual rush for bottled water. Rumours had spread overnight that the capital’s tap water was contaminated.
North Macedonia battles wildfires and water contamination as Europe’s drought intensifies
Europe’s worst drought in decades is disrupting transport, energy and agriculture, with the Balkans increasingly feeling the impact of extreme heat and water shortages.
Russia adapting hybrid tactics to slow EU enlargement, European Parliament report warns
Russia is refining its use of hybrid interference to undermine European Union enlargement countries by combining disinformation, covert political financing, cyberattacks, economic pressure and proxy actors, says European Parliament report.
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Nayax bets on North Macedonia’s cashless future
Israeli fintech company Nayax has launched its cashless payment services in North Macedonia, expanding its Balkan footprint.
North Macedonia’s gasification push enters new phase as Greece interconnector nears completion
Long-awaited gas interconnector with Greece will open the way for a more diversified energy system and the gradual expansion of the domestic gas distribution network.
EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says
The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, according to an ECFR paper.
North Macedonia keeps key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% as inflation eases
Central bank opts to maintain a cautious monetary policy stance despite a continued slowdown in inflation, citing persistent external risks linked to geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices.
Geopolitical shocks, climate risks leave millions unable to afford healthy diets in Europe, Central Asia
Climate change, water scarcity, geopolitical tensions and volatile markets are creating new vulnerabilities that threaten both agricultural production and consumer access to nutritious food, says new FAO report.
Suspected water contamination leaves over 1,000 ill in North Macedonia's Gostivar
A suspected contamination of the drinking water supply has triggered a major public health scare in the western North Macedonia town of Gostivar.
BALKAN BLOG: A Le Pen presidency could slam the brakes on EU enlargement
The European Union's renewed drive to expand eastwards could face its biggest political obstacle yet if French far-right leader Marine Le Pen wins the 2027 presidential election.
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North Macedonia’s rare pink ruby gets protected status in push for global recognition
IntelliNews talks to the gemstone enthusiast who spent decades putting the Macedonian ruby on the map.
EBRD says bad-loan ratio in emerging Europe falls to record low
Average NPL ratio declined to a historic low of 1.86% at the end of 2025 as lending growth outpaced the increase in impaired loans.
Severe storm floods Skopje streets, causes traffic chaos
Rain briefly brought relief from high temperatures, but it left behind flooded streets and disrupted traffic.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.