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North Macedonia Parliament Debate Sparks Misogyny Accusations

A heated parliamentary debate in North Macedonia between Finance Minister Gordana Dimitievska-Kochovska and MP Slavjanka Petrovksa devolved into personal attacks and misogynistic remarks on February 27th, prompting a discrimination complaint and widespread public outrage, including calls for the Min...

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North Macedonia's Massive Waste Imports Under EU Scrutiny

North Macedonia imported over 1.5 million tons of metal in 2024, along with significant quantities of other materials like plastic and catalysts, primarily from neighboring countries and the EU, despite upcoming stricter EU regulations on waste exports starting May 21, 2027.

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Greek Opposition Parties Expand Amid Tempe Disaster

Smaller Greek opposition parties are opening numerous offices nationwide, capitalizing on increased public attention following the Tempe train disaster, reflecting their heightened ambitions and potentially altering the country's political landscape.

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North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets

Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.

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North Macedonia's EU Path Hampered by Bilateral Disputes

North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Dimitar Kovacevski, criticized the EU's double standards in its enlargement process at the Munich Security Conference, highlighting that while the country's external and defense policies are aligned with EU standards and it is among the top five per capita donors to...

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Macedonian PM to Lobby for EU Support at Munich Security Conference

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will lead a delegation to the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14-16), aiming to secure increased EU support for Macedonian integration and address strained relations with Bulgaria. He will also attend the CPAC conference in Washington.

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Macedonia's Air Pollution Plan Faces Opposition from Engineers

The Macedonian government plans to build gas-fired cogeneration plants to reduce air pollution, a plan opposed by the Association of Engineers of Macedonia (ZIRM) who advocate for a systemic approach focusing on renewable energy sources and stricter regulations. A Turkish company, Kazancı Holding, i...

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North Macedonia Seeks EU Approval for Waste Imports Amid Stricter Regulations

North Macedonia is among 24 countries seeking EU approval to import non-hazardous waste, facing stricter EU regulations starting in 2027 that will largely ban such imports to non-OECD countries unless environmental standards are met; this includes a complete ban on plastic waste exports from 2026 to...

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North Macedonia Debates Replacement for "Balancer" Employment Tool Amidst Accusations of Corruption

Following the October 2024 Constitutional Court ruling against the "balancer" tool, North Macedonia's VLN coalition is finalizing a replacement law to ensure fair representation in public employment, while the DUI party accuses VLN of hypocrisy, citing a case of alleged ethnic identity change for pe...

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North Macedonia's Price Control Measures Face Trader Backlash

The North Macedonian government capped profit margins on over 1,000 products to control prices, prompting strong opposition from traders who argue the measures are insufficient and will harm businesses while disproportionately benefiting wealthier consumers.

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Foreign Companies Face Worker Shortages, Other Hurdles in North Macedonia

A survey of foreign companies in North Macedonia reveals a 51% shortage of skilled workers as the top challenge, followed by increased operational costs (49%), bureaucracy, legal uncertainty, and judicial issues, all impacting investment and employment; the departure of some companies raises concern...

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Calls for Ahmeti's Resignation Amidst Albanian Political Crisis

Arben Taravari and Bilal Kasami called for Ali Ahmeti's resignation due to accusations of corruption, abuse of power, and undermining Albanian interests, while Ahmeti's party faces internal divisions and challenges.

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