North Macedonia's Local Elections to Be Held Amid Polarized Political Environment - OSCE Report

Issues of national identity and ethnic representation have dominated the election campaign in North Macedonia so far, according to an interim report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) election observation mission in...

People attend Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia

Dario Ivanovski of North Macedonia crosses the finish line during Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia, Oct. 5, 2025. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua) Participants compete during Skopje Marathon in Skopje, North Macedonia, Oct. 5, 2025....

National Theatre’s Medea Wins Grand Prize at Skopje Festival

The production of Medea of Bulgaria's National Theatre has won the grand prize at the Skupi Festival in Skopje, the company said. The production, based on Euripides’ tragedy and created by the world-renowned duo Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod,...

‘Deaf,’ ‘DJ Ahmet,’ ‘Yunan’ Compete for Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films

A jury of 100 film critics from 16 Arabic-speaking countries have selected three finalists from 20 entries for this year’s Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films. The films are “Deaf” by Eva Libertad (Spain), “DJ Ahmet” by Georgi M. Unkovski...

Red Lines Resolution Brings French Proposal to Fore in North Macedonia’s Election Campaign

A resolution on “red lines” for North Macedonia’s EU integration, tabled by opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) Chair Venko Filipce, introduced the so-called French proposal into the country’s local election campaign. VMRO-DPMNE...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...

North Macedonia Officially Launches Campaign for 2025 Local Elections

In North Macedonia, the official 20-day campaign for the 2025 local elections has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with political parties and coalitions launching their campaigns through rallies and public presentations. The...

In a darkening world, Latter-day Saint apostles emphasize reasons for hope

If there’s anything Americans agree on these days, a new poll confirms that they are pessimistic about the future. In a world beset by escalating violence, hostility and despair, it can be hard for many to see any serious reason for hope. But hope...

A Stroke a Day: What That Means for St. Kitts & Nevis — And How It Stacks Up Globally

SKN Times | Health Feature — Deep Dive St. Kitts & Nevis is staring down a stark number: about one stroke every day. In a federation of ~50,000 people, that rough tally implies ~365 strokes a year, which works out to ~730 per 100,000 people...

Two Bulgarian Performances to Be Staged at ITF SkupiFestival in Skopje

Two Bulgarian performances will be staged at the 19th International Theater SkupiFestival, which opened in Skopje on September 29 to October 4. On the stage of the Albanian Theater Skopje, on Friday, Yalta Art Room will present its performance of...

North Macedonia on Eve of Election Campaign's Launch

The State Election Commission in North Macedonia announced that a total of 1,832,415 voters are eligible to vote in the upcoming local elections in October, including 112,000 who are temporarily working or residing abroad, 2,162 voters who are in...

Parks and Greenery Company Employees Protest Over Unpaid August Salaries in Skopje

For the third day running, employees of Parks and Greenery company and its subsidiaries Florakom and Luna have been protesting over delays of their August salaries by blocking several junctions in Skopje on Thursday. Speaking to the media,...

The 10th Kinenova Film Festival Underway in Skopje

SKOPJE: Six titles have been selected for the Official Competition of the KineNova International Film Festival, whose 10th edition is taking place in Skopje from 28 September to 5 October 2025. The programme includes films from Slovenia, Croatia...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

US Embassies Worldwide Suspend Social Media Updates as Govt Shuts Down

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - US embassies worldwide have announced the suspension of regular updates on their social media platforms on Wednesday following the government shutdown, as reported by Sputnik and cited by Antara. The announcement said the...

North Macedonian Minister Updates On Bilateral, NATO, And UN Initiatives In New York

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timčo Mučunski, in an interview with Sitel TV from New York, spoke about bilateral relations with the United States, the...

Several EU countries defend veto rights on EU membership applications for their own reasons, which could harm Ukraine – media

Some European Union countries do not support the idea of ​​introducing a qualified majority to accelerate the accession of Ukraine and Moldova for their own reasons and thus may become situational allies of Hungary, not sharing its position on...

One out of Every Five Citizens of North Macedonia Lives in Poverty, Official Data Show

One out of every five citizens of North Macedonia lives in poverty, the country’s State Statistical Office reported on Wednesday. The conclusion was drawn in a survey on incomes and living conditions in 2023, conducted according to EU...

North Macedonia PM Expects Talks with Bulgaria to Gain Momentum in 2026

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects increased momentum in talks with Bulgaria in 2026, Skopje media reported on Friday. Speaking to journalists, Mickoski said that "he had discussed the issue with the prime minister of one...

From North Macedonia to Malta: Young musicians bring Mozart to Valletta

In collaboration with Opera Nova Project and the Manoel Theatre, the FAME’S Institute Orchestra of North Macedonia will take part in a full-length opera production of Mozart’s beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute on September 25 and 26. The two-day...