North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s central bank maintains key interest rate at 5.35%
Central bank says global geopolitical uncertainties and rising protectionist policies have reinforced the need for prudence.
North Macedonia’s FX reserves up 11.8% y/y at end-February
North Macedonia’s gross international reserves reach €4.861bn at end-February.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
Turkey’s Kazancı plans to invest €1bn in North Macedonia's energy sector
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Kazancı's investment will strengthen energy independence and tackle air pollution.
North Macedonia surpasses €1bn in FDI for the first time
Increase reflects North Macedonia’s growing appeal as a destination for high-tech manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions.
BALKAN BLOG: Upended world order enables Russia’s return to Southeast Europe
The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.
North Macedonia’s PM slams EU ‘double standards’ on human rights and identity
Hristijan Mickoski tells Munich Security Conference the EU's widely touted merit-based system for accession negotiations has not been applied fairly to his country
Every third citizen in North Macedonia considering emigration
Survey by Skopje-based Institute for Political Research finds low salaries are the primary motivating force for emigration.