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North Macedonia's PM Accuses Bulgaria: 'They Want to Destroy the Macedonian Nation and Identity'
Novinite
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North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski declared on Wednesday that Bulgaria is pursuing a long-standing strategy aimed at erasing the Macedonian nation and identity. The statement came in response to developments in the European...
Report on North Macedonia's Progress towards EU Membership Adopted in Strasbourg, Reactions
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Parliament’s (EP) annual report on North Macedonia’s progress towards EU accession was adopted during a plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The report was voted with 461 in favour, 121 against and 107 abstained out of 689 EP...
North Macedonia's PM: Bulgaria’s Goal Is “The Destruction of the Macedonian Nation and Identity”
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, stated on Wednesday that Bulgaria’s goal is “the destruction of the Macedonian nation and identity.” At an extraordinary press conference held at the headquarters of VMRO-DPMNE, he said...
Bulgarian MEP Lauds “Common Sense” in European Parliament Report on North Macedonia
Bulgarian News Agency
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After the European Parliament’s progress report on North Macedonia was adopted in Strasbourg on Wednesday, carrying no references to “Macedonian language and identity” that had been challenged by Bulgaria, Ivaylo Valchev, a Bulgarian MEP...
EU Parliament Removes References to 'Macedonian Language and Identity' in Report on North Macedonia
Novinite
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The European Parliament has adopted the report on North Macedonia, authored by Austrian MEP Thomas Waitz, without any mention of the “Macedonian language and identity.” Amendments proposed by the largest political groups - the European People's...
European parliament accepts Thomas Waitz’s report on North Macedonia with all of the Bulgarian corrections
BGNES
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July 9, 2025
All texts referring to the “Macedonian identity and language” were removed, BGNES reports. The three largest political forces in the European Parliament—the EPP, S&D, and Renew Europe—agreed to remove the phrases “Macedonian identity” and...
European Parliament will vote today on the Weitz report on Republic of North Macedonia
BGNES
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July 9, 2025
The report by MEP Thomas Weitz on North Macedonia's progress will be voted on today at the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg, BGNES reported. The vote will take place after 1:00 p.m. Bulgarian time. The debate on the report took place...
Report on North Macedonia's Progress towards EU Membership Discussed in Strasbourg
Bulgarian News Agency
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The report of the European Parliament (EP) on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia towards EU membership was discussed on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The rapporteur for the country in the EP, Thomas Weitz,...
Thomas Waitz: We must fight against Serbian influence in North Macedonia
BGNES
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July 8, 2025
There is a lot of foreign influence in North Macedonia. We must fight against it, whether it is Serbian, Chinese, or Russian. This was stated by the European Parliament's rapporteur for North Macedonia, Thomas Weitz, in Strasbourg, BGNES reported....
National artist participates in Vevchani-2025 art symposium
AzerNews
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July 9, 2025
The head of the Togrul Narimanbakov Association, Honored Artist Asmar Narimanbayova has represented the country at Vevchani-2025 International Art Symposium in North Macedonia, Azernews reports. Beneath the open sky, with sunlight streaming and...
Media in the Balkans: the rise of oligarchs
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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More and more media in the Balkan region are being acquired and controlled by big tycoons. For journalists and industry experts, this trend is heavily reflected in editorial policies, creating growing problems of censorship and self-censorship The...
World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World...
Kičevo, North Macedonia Nightmare: Journalist Becomes Murderer After Reporting Gruesome Killings – LIVE UPDATES
The Published Reporter
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July 7, 2025
Kičevo, North Macedonia – Veteran reporter Vlado Taneski shocked Macedonia and the world when police revealed that the respected crime writer was the very killer he was covering in Kičevo. Between 2005 and 2008, Taneski penned chilling dispatches...
European Parliament calls for reforms and action on foreign interference in Western Balkans
BNE Intellinews
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The European Parliament adopted three country reports on July 9, stressing the urgent need for reforms in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina and North Macedonia, while also calling for effective use of the EU’s Growth Plan and stronger resistance to...
Top Indian paraglider dies in midair mishap abroad, was key figure in sport’s rise
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In the country’s paragliding circuit, Vijay Soni was as good as they come. The Pune resident completed a 64-km cross-country flight back in 2000 that ignited national interest in the sport. He represented India in over 40 international...
Media Review: July 7
Bulgarian News Agency
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The topic of Bulgaria joining the eurozone dominates Monday's news media. ECONOMY 24 Chasa's front-page story reads that because of the upcoming entry in the eurozone, banks in Bulgaria are reducing fees as early as in July to make the transition...
A stepping stone to the Olympics - Kilkenny duo selected by Team Ireland for Youth Games
Kilkenny People
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July 10, 2025
Two of Kilkenny's leading young sport stars will fly the flag when they represent county and country at Europe's largest multi-sport event for teen athletes. Molly Daly and Faye McDonnell have been named in a 35-strong squad for the Summer...
Scorching Heat Empties Skopje Streets
Bulgarian News Agency
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High temperatures have emptied the streets of Skopje. At 8 a.m. on Monday, the mercury in the capital of North Macedonia had already reached 29.2 C, according to the country’s Hydrometeorological Administration. With temperatures in the shade...
Major EU Groups Aim to Remove “Macedonian Identity” From North Macedonia Draft
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
European Parliament will discuss and vote on the EU report for North Macedonia. Credit: Europarl/ CC-BY-SA 2.0 The European Parliament is set to vote next week on the annual progress report on North Macedonia. Although the draft approved by the...
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister: I Will Request a Macedonian Consulate in Korçë
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister, Timcho Mucunski, paid a visit on Wednesday to Pustec, where he held meetings with the local Macedonian community. Speaking to the media, Mucunski stated that the government of North Macedonia needs to do more...