Utrinski vesnik

After more than a decade-and-a-half of existence, two of Macedonia's best-known dailies, Utrinski Vesnik and Vest, face closure this weekend, possibly leaving more than 50 journalists out of work.

An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale has been registered in Macedonia's capital Skopje and other parts of the country, seismologists say.

It has also been felt across Western and Soutwhestern Bulgaria, including the capital Sofia, Blagoevgrad, and Radomir.

Two police officers were left injured in the third successive evening of demonstrations in Macedonia's capital Skopje that began over a controversial amnesty decision by the country's President.

Macedonian head of state Gjorge Ivanov on Tuesday halted all proceedings against politicians over the wiretapping scandal that rocked the country last year.

United States and European Union envoys to Macedonia have cast doubt on whether an early general election could be held in the country on April 24, 2016, as planned.

Twenty-six people, among them ten Bulgarian nationals, were injured as a Bulgarian-plated bus crashed in the area of Kriva Palanka, northeastern Macedonia, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia has said.

The head of Macedonia's opposition SDSM party vowed that the socialists will not take part in the early general election on April 24 if they are on scheduled.

Macedonia's central bank on Sunday demanded that all banks in the country withdraw their deposits held at Greek lenders, local media say.

"Preventive measures" are also in force to ensure capital flows into Greece will be restricted, in view of, a press statement from the central bank, quoted by Utrinski Vesnik, reads.

A woman aged between 20 and 30 has died after setting herself on fire in Macedonian capital Skopje, local media outlets report.

Witnesses say she poured herself with an inflammable liquid just before setting fire to her body, according to Macedonia's Utrinski vesnik.

The European Union should be committed to the process of stabilization in Macedonia, the country's President Gorge Ivanov said on Monday.

Meeting Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov, who is in Skopje on June 14-15, Ivanov stressed the importance of dialogue between the ruling parties and the opposition in the country after months of political tensions.

Police are bolstering their presence in the streets of Kumanovo, northwestern Macedonia, just days after a deadly attack claimed the lives of 8 officers.

Interior Ministry officials told local news outlets and state agency MIA hat "security measures" were being taken in the town.