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North Macedonia’s Illicit Build Scandal Risks Becoming Political Football
The controversial legalization of residential buildings in the Skopje municipality of Cair – done by dating them as much older than they actually are – is not a new subject in North Macedonia. When the Skopje-based investigative portal 360 degrees...

TISP Leader Trifonov: North Macedonia's Court Sentence against Ljupco Georgievski Is Another Act of Political Anti-Bulgarian Repression
There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said in a Facebook post on Friday that the suspended sentence by a court in Bitola, North Macedonia, against Ljupco Georgievski is "yet another political anti-Bulgarian repression". Georgievski...

GERB-UDF Slams North Macedonia Court Ruling against Bulgarian Community Leader as Unfounded and Politically Motivated
The parliamentary group of GERB-UDF expressed strong disapproval and concern over the suspended sentence handed down Thursday by a court in Bitola, North Macedonia, against Ljupcho Georgievski - a prominent representative of the Bulgarian...

North Macedonia 1–1 Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Ezgjan Alioski’s Late Strike Denies Rudi Garcia’s Men Victory
North Macedonia National Football Team played out a 1-1 draw against the Belgium National Football Team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers at the Todor Proeski National Arena in Skopje, North Macedonia on June 7. Maxim De Cuyper...

Bulgarian sentenced in North Macedonia for quoting Ivan Mihaylov
Ljubcho Georgievski Photo: BTA The Basic Court in Bitola has handed down a suspended sentence of 1 year with a probationary period of 2 years in the case against Ljubcho Georgievski, chairman of the defunct Ivan Mihaylov Cultural Club, his lawyer...
Media Review: June 18
ECONOMY “From Santorini to Jordan and Egypt, Earthquakes and War Make Holidays Cheaper,” caps the main story in 24 Chasa. The daily says that before the popular Greek island of Santorini was hit by earthquakes this past winter, an average of...
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National wrestler claims gold Wrestling Championships in North Macedonia [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan's young wrestlers continue to shine at the U17 European Wrestling Championships in Skopje, North Macedonia, Azernews reports. The third day of the Greco-Roman wrestling competition saw the final medalists determined with Azerbaijan's...

Bulgarian Journalist Slams Macedonian Regime: 'This Is Not a Democracy'
Bulgarian journalist Lyubcho Neshkov offered a pointed analysis of North Macedonia’s political landscape during a Nova TV interview. He described the controversy over the European Parliament’s draft report on Macedonian identity as a distraction...

New music this week: Songs from BLANCO, Stefania, Princ and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Summary: Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia in World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED North Macedonia defeats Kazakhstan 1-0 to take all three points on Matchday 4 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Image: VAVEL 3:57 PM2 hours ago The match ends with the final score in this Date 4 Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia, great...

Kazakhstan vs North Macedonia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 9th 2025
Kazakhstan will entertain North Macedonia at the Astana Arena in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Monday. The visitors have enjoyed an unbeaten record in the qualifiers thus far and are second in the Group J standings....

Highlights and Goals of North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
9:42 PM4 hours agoThanks! We're off! Our coverage of the North Macedonia vs Belgium match on Group J Matchday 3 of 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers comes to an end. Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL to keep up to date with the world of...

Highlights and Goals of North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
9:42 PM8 hours agoThanks! We're off! Our coverage of the North Macedonia vs Belgium match on Group J Matchday 3 of 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers comes to an end. Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL to keep up to date with the world of...

How To Watch MKD vs BEL FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online in India? Get Free Live Telecast of North Macedonia vs Belgium & Football Score Updates on TV
Belgium National Football Team is set to square off against the North Macedonia National Football Team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday, June 7. The North Macedonia vs Belgium football match will be played at Todor Proeski...

How to Watch North Macedonia vs Belgium: Live Stream FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...

Fashion Company entering Sarajevo market through big acquisition
The Council of Competition of Bosnia and Herzegovina has given approval to the Belgrade-based company Fashion Company to buy the Sarajevo-based company AB-Line, which owns a range of retail outlets in prestigious locations, including in the center...

News Digest: Foreign Media on China-Central Asia Summit, Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Plant and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features coverage of the China–Central Asia summit, Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plant, AI development and more. Photo...
Art Film Fest 2025 Announces Lineup
The festival’s traditional Actor’s Mission Award will this year be presented to the Czech actress Daniela Kolářová and the Slovak actor Milan Ondrík. The Golden Camera Award will go to the renowned Slovak cinematographer Martin Štrba. This year,...

Basic concepts and theoretical framework of digital media literacy
Digital media literacy is defined as the ability of individuals in today's information age to use digital technologies effectively, consciously, and critically. Beyond traditional literacy, digital media literacy encompasses not only the ability...

Skopje's anti-Bulgarian lobbying in Brussels and what Bulgaria is doing to counter it
Lobbying, negligence or even a breach in national security - how does Skopje manages to learn in advance about Bulgarian proposals related to European documents? This question came after the Prime Minister of our south-western neighbour, Hristijan...