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Negotiations for Bulgarian Government Progress, Borissov Optimistic
GERB leader Boyko Borissov expressed optimism about forming a government, emphasizing the necessity of achieving this goal. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Assembly, Borissov stated that the current international context demands unity and decisive action from Bulgaria.
North Macedonia Stands Firm on EU Integration: No More Concessions Without Clear Commitment from Brussels
The government of North Macedonia has declared its readiness to continue advancing European integration, but only under conditions it deems constructive and fair. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that the government is prepared to respond positively if Brussels proposes a viable solution for the country to progress toward EU membership.
Former Macedonian Officials Sanctioned by US for Corruption
Artan Grubi, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Inter-Community Relations in North Macedonia, along with Appeals Court Judge Enver Bexheti, has been added to the US State Department's "blacklist" due to significant corruption. The sanctions, which also affect their families, include a ban on entering the United States.
Forget peace in North Macedonia if the Constitutional Court “tampers” with the Albanian language, Ahmeti warns
The leader of the opposition and largest Albanian party in Northern Macedonia, the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmedi tonight called on the country’s Constitutional Court to reject all appeals filed with it challenging the law governing the use of the Albanian language in the country.
Nikos Chardalias: He resigned from the position of First Vice President of ENPE
Nikos Chardalias, Prefect of Attica, has resigned from his position as First Vice President of the Union of Greek Regions (ENPE).
North Macedonia: Riots in Skopje during Albanian flag celebrations – Ten arrests
Clashes occurred late last night in Skopje, during Albanian celebrations for Albanian Flag Day.
Young Albanians, among others, tore up and burned Northern Macedonia flags in the Albanian district of Skopje in the city center, and there were shots fired in the air.
North Macedonia Faces EU Pressure to Resolve Constitutional Impasse
The European Union's new enlargement commissioner, Slovenian Marta Kos, has called on North Macedonia to amend its constitution as a prerequisite for continuing its EU accession process.
New EU enlargement commissioner calls on North Macedonia to change constitution
The EU's new enlargement commissioner has said she expects North Macedonia to proceed to amend its constitution so that its accession process to the bloc can proceed.
North Macedonia: The new Enlargement Commissioner calls on the country to change its Constitution in order to move forward on its European path
The new EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kosh expects North Macedonia to proceed with amending its constitution (to include the Bulgarian minority living in the country) to allow the country’s accession process to proceed.
Political Instability in Bulgaria Impacts North Macedonia’s EU Aspirations
Aleksandar Nikoloski, North Macedonia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, stated that the country's challenges in advancing EU accession talks stem not from major EU players like France but rather from what he described as "the weakest or second weakest EU country"—Bulgaria.
New president of SYRIZA is Sokratis Famelos with 50.1% with more that 35,000 votes (updated)
The new leader of SYRIZA
Sokratis Famelos, according to the biography on his website, was born in 1966 in Athens, but grew up and has lived in Thessaloniki since 1970.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: “Exorcises” internal turmoil with visits and tours – What Karamanlis will say about Samaras
The new developments shaping the political landscape, with PASOK in the role of the main opposition, have not caught the Maximos Mansion off guard, as Kyriakos Mitsotakis has long recognized Nikos Androulakis’s party as the de facto main opposition.
Name violation
North Macedonia's conservative prime minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has reacted angrily to allegations from the far-left nationalist opposition claiming he had shifted his position on the Prespa Agreement.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mickoski reiterated that he exclusively refers to the country as "Macedonia" and its people as "Macedonians."
North Macedonia: New provocation by Mitskoski – “I will use the name Macedonia, just like they do in Greece”
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Christian Mitskoski, emphasized that in every statement and interview he has made so far, he refers to the country as “Macedonia” and the citizens as “Macedonians,” for whom, as he said, he “fights.”
North Macedonia PM denies shift in stance on Prespa Agreement amid opposition accusations
North Macedonia's conservative prime minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has reacted angrily to allegations from the nationalist opposition, claiming he had shifted his position on the Prespa Agreement.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mickoski reiterated that he exclusively refers to the country as "Macedonia" and its people as "Macedonians."