Opposition says anti-corruption commission's probe into possible conflict of interest involving one participant in the costly Independence Day events does not go far enough.

The new gas interconnector will open the way for a south-north energy route carrying liquefied natural gas arriving at Greece’s Alexandroupolis terminal towards Serbia and Central Europe.

The new gas interconnector will open the way for a south-north energy route carrying liquefied natural gas arriving at Greece’s Alexandroupolis terminal towards Serbia and Central Europe.

North Macedonia is heading into the new school year with around 14,500 entry-level pupils enrolled so far, almost 38 per cent fewer than a decade ago, as falling birth rates and emigration force shutdowns of schools and classes.

North Macedonia’s prosecution indicted former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi and seven other people for alleged abuse of office over the purchase of video lottery terminals, which cost the State Lottery 8.2 million euros.

Ruling VMRO DPMNE gets lion's share of state funding for country's parties, while main opposition Social Democrats see funding fall, under system that rewards election performance.

Opposition condemns lack of transparency after Foreign Minister reveals government is working behind closed doors to solve dispute with Bulgaria and unblock EU talks.

Country pays tribute to veteran actor and comedian whose work made him a household name across several generations and who has died aged 75.

Lab tests back claims that faeces have polluted Gostivar's drinking water, causing a major health crisis – with more than 3,000 locals falling ill so far.

Ex-Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski was acquitted of abusing his position over construction of a lavish party headquarters, nicknamed the 'White Palace'.

Enlargement Commissioner urged Skopje to make constitutional changes to remove Bulgaria's EU membership blockade - and highlighted the progress made by current Balkan frontrunner Montenegro.

Enlargement Commissioner urged Skopje to make constitutional changes to remove Bulgaria's EU membership blockade - and highlighted the progress made by current Balkan frontrunner Montenegro.

Proposal to allow citizens abroad to vote electronically sparks thousands of amendments from opposition parties – which claim a lack of checks could lead to election-rigging.

Half-way through his government's four-year mandate, PM Mickoski announces modest reshuffle that make few substantial changes – which opposition dismisses as just 'theatre'.

Thousands pay tribute to much-loved singer whose ballads became part of the soundtrack of people's lives in North Macedonia, and who was the independent country's first-ever Eurovision contestant.

Bulgaria’s president condemned the burning of two Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles in Skopje, calling the incident an “attack” on her country and demanding that the authorities in North Macedonia fully clarify the case.

Authorities say they are responding faster to domestic violence reports – but a series of recent deaths or murders of women suggests the gap between promises and meaningful change remains wide.

In North Macedonia, an enduring ethnic divide extends to conflicting interpretations of what actually happened during World War II.

Political change in Sofia promises a stable government after years of turmoil – but it isn’t likely to translate into a substantial shift in policy towards neighbouring North Macedonia and its blocked EU aspirations.

The paths of a street-vendor from Kandahar, an elderly couple from Bulgaria, and a Greek tech worker and a tattooist converge on an Aegean holiday island with a troubled past.