North Macedonia
Police Brutality Against Bulgarian Citizen in North Macedonia
The chairman of the Macedonia Foundation, Victor Stoyanov, has raised alarm over an incident involving the reported assault of a Bulgarian citizen, Yane Murgoski, by Macedonian police in Ohrid.
US envoy travels to Montenegro to support its EU bid as war in Ukraine rages on
A senior US official visited Montenegro Monday to offer support to the small Balkan nation seeking to join the European Union.
During a press conference in the capital Podgorica, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar said Montenegro should be next in line to join the 27-nation bloc.
Bulgaria-North Macedonia Diplomatic Tensions Over Constitutional Remarks
Political statements originating from Skopje regarding the potential integration of Macedonians into the Bulgarian constitution have ignited a diplomatic dispute between Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
Mali: Open Balkan states have officially established common labour market
BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali announced the Open Balkan member states - Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia - had on Friday, March 1 officially established a common labour market.
Mali said electronic services for applications by workers would become available next week and that the eGovernment portals of the three countries would become interconnected.
Bulgaria's Freedom Ranking: What the Latest Report Reveals
Bulgaria finds itself in the "free country" category, although its standing teeters on the edge, according to the latest report from the American non-governmental organization "Freedom House." With a score of 78 out of 100, Bulgaria has slipped one place compared to 2022.
Bulgaria: 5% Increase In Tourists Since The Beginning Of The Winter Season
For the first two months of the winter season, the tourism sector in Bulgaria reports a growth of over 5% compared to the same period last year. There is a significant increase in visits from Italy, while tourists from Israel are about 70% fewer. Bulgarian tourists have increased by 8% during the same period.
Spring date formally set for North Macedonia elections amid EU bid
North Macedonia 's parliament speaker on Wednesday formally set early parliamentary and presidential elections in the spring as the country makes a bid to join the European Union.
Following opposition pressure, North Macedonia's main political parties agreed in December to organize general elections on May 8, two months early. A caretaker government was appointed last month.
North Macedonia: President Pendarovski Criticizes Opposition's Anti-Bulgarian Stance
President Stevo Pendarovski of North Macedonia has provided a comprehensive assessment of the political dynamics surrounding the crucial issue of constitutional changes in the country.
North Macedonia Goes Full 1984: Appoints Language Proofreaders In Institutions
North Macedonia will appoint language proofreaders in official institutions and state bodies to check all materials coming out of them for correct use of the Macedonian language.
This is done by virtue of the Law on the Use of the Macedonian Language, adopted on Friday by the Parliament and signed by President Stevo Pendarovski on Tuesday.
Increase In Travel To Bulgaria And The Main Reason: Transit
In December 2023, travel to and from Bulgaria increased compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. The number trips of Bulgarians abroad for this month has reached 649.1 thousand, increasing by 7.3% compared to December 2022.