September Pension Adjustment Percentage Still Pending, Expected Next Week
The final calculation affects hundreds of thousands of pensioners nationwide and is expected once official statistics are fully processed.
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Over 90,000 Citizens in Macedonia Remain Registered as Unemployed
The figure stands in contrast with recent government claims of 17,000 new jobs created over two years, reflecting labor market complexity.
Transport Carriers Protest Outside EU Delegation in Skopje
'Makam-trans' organized the demonstration, highlighting long-standing frustrations over operating conditions for domestic carriers.
Telekom Launches Macedonia's First Standalone 5G Network
The new architecture promises faster speeds and lower latency, though full benefits depend on how quickly coverage expands.
A1 Macedonia Marks Seventh Anniversary With New Brand Story
The telecom operator unveiled a birthday offer for customers as competition in the domestic market remains intense.
Government Prepares Law on Tourism Development Zones, Focused on Berovo
Mickoski announced increased subsidies for foreign tourists and a bigger share of gambling revenue for tourism development.
Mickoski Defends Data Center Push, Cites 17,000 New Jobs in Two Years
Speaking from Berovo, the PM called data centers an irreversible global process while touting employment growth from 691,000 to 708,000 workers.
Macedonia Negotiating With 5-6 Investors Over Data Centers, PM Says
Mickoski said talks include one large multinational company, though no names or investment figures have been disclosed yet.
Macedonia-Serbia Gas Pipeline Contract Signed, Worth €29.4 Million
The 22.4km Macedonian section will be built by Rapid Bild, with completion expected by Q4 2028, further diversifying the country's gas supply routes.
Mickoski: Macedonia Still Has Region's Lowest Fuel Prices Despite Recent Hike
The PM points to a regional comparison as prices remain below Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo and Albania, even after this week's increase.
State Institutions in Macedonia Owe Nearly €700 Million
903 institutions reported unpaid bills by end of June, with the debt growing by €26.4 million in just six months.
Construction Begins on Skopje-Blace Highway Section
PM Mickoski and Minister Nikoloski attended the groundbreaking for the €222 million, 10.5km highway section built by Granit AD Skopje.
Fuel Prices Rise as Diesel Crosses 100 Denars Per Liter
Diesel rises 3.5 denars and gasoline 1.5 denars from midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission decided, citing global oil market movements.
Skopje and Ohrid Airports See Passenger Numbers Surge Past 2.4 Million
28 new flight destinations have been added across the two airports this year, including a new direct route from Skopje to Paris.
Sheep Pox Kills Up to 10,000 Head Across Macedonia, Farmers Demand Faster Vaccination
Livestock breeders met with veterinary officials in Prilep as the disease continues destroying herds, with a 500,000-dose vaccine donation from Turkey still en
North Macedonia Invited to Join Europe's Vertical Gas Corridor
The country has received an invitation to join a major European gas-diversification initiative, tying into ongoing interconnector projects with Greece and Serbi
Mickoski: Six Highway Sections Under Construction at Once, Blace-Skopje Begins Late This Month
The Prime Minister announced construction on the long-promised Blace-Skopje highway section will finally begin around August 26, while five more sections are un
Farmers and Processors Reach Deal on Red Pepper Prices in Strumica
Agriculture Minister Serafimovski announced from Strumica that farmers and processors have reached an agreement on red pepper purchasing prices, resolving one o
North Macedonia Secures €149 Million Grant for Railway to Bulgaria — Agreements Signed for Kriva Palanka–Deve Bair Section
The government today signed amendments to the financing agreements for the third section of Corridor 8, securing the full financial package for the railway link
North Macedonia's Minimum Wage Has Higher Purchasing Power Than Seven EU Member States, Eurostat Data Shows
According to the latest Eurostat data for July 2026, measured in purchasing power standards, North Macedonia's minimum wage stands at 1,142 PPS — higher than se
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