North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s PM-designate Mickoski presents government line-up to parliament
VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski signals a strong stance on crime and corruption as he prepares to take over as prime minister.
Bosnia and North Macedonia report lowest electric vehicle adoption in Europe
EV adoption has surged in Europe, but under 1% of vehicles are electric in some countries.
Six years after Prespa name deal divisions between Skopje and Athens persist
Top officials from rightwing nationalist VMRO-DPMNE have indicated opposition to the agreement as they prepare to take office.
Far-right gains in Europe pose challenge for EU enlargement
Analysts warn growing influence of far-right and Eurosceptic parties at EU and national level could complicate efforts to integrate new member states.
Bilateral disputes loom large over EU accession process
Member states using their veto power to demand concessions from candidate countries is a problem the EU has to tackle.
Saudi STC Group reportedly eyes purchase of United Group
Potential deal could value United Group, owner of telecoms and pay-TV channels across Southeast Europe, at around €8bn.
North Macedonia's SDSM leader Kovacevski resigns after crushing election defeat
Ex-PM Dimitar Kovacevski steps down after his party took just 18 seats in the new parliament.
EBRD2024: EBRD expects Emerging Europe growth boost in 2024, but slightly lowers forecast
Development bank makes downward revision in latest forecasts after worse than expected Q1 figures for Central Europe.
Bridging economies: The catalyst role of low-cost cross-border payment transfers in the Western Balkans
Exorbitant international B2B payment transfers are a barrier to cross-border trade for enterprises in the Western Balkans, a World Bank analysis shows.
Western Balkans urged to embrace renewable energy for district heating
Fossil fuels are still being burned in district heating networks across the Western Balkans, despite the pressing need to prepare for the transition to green energy, finds a Bankwatch report.
North Macedonia’s central bank cuts GDP growth projection for 2024
Forecast lowered to 2.6% after underperformance in 2023 and less favourable external environment this year.
North Macedonia’s new president provokes Greece at inauguration ceremony
Greek ambassador walks out after Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova pointedly uses her country’s old name — Macedonia instead of North Macedonia.
North Macedonia’s opposition VMRO-DPMNE celebrates twin electoral victory
VMRO-DPMNE wins both general and presidential elections as voters punish ruling SDSM for failure to tackle corruption.
Think-tank warns UN vote on Srebrenica genocide could trigger Republika Srpska’s secession from Bosnia
Hudson Institute says move towards secession could in turn spark broader ethnic conflicts in Balkans.
North Macedonia’s opposition gears up for return to power
Uncertainly over North Macedonia's EU accession path as opposition conservative VMRO-DPMNE is poised for a comeback after eight years in opposition.
Serbs see Russians as main ally, US as biggest threat
IRI’s Western Balkan survey also reveals Albanians and Kosovars most committed to EU and Nato membership; support flagging in other countries.