North Macedonia
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.
London to name Karen Pierce special envoy to the Western Balkans
Former British ambassador in Washington appointed as UK seeks to deepen its engagement with the Western Balkans, a region of growing geopolitical interest.
North Macedonia faces economic strain as European carmakers restructure
The European automotive sector has been grappling with declining sales and growing competition from China, leading to significant restructuring efforts.
“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects
Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.