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Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Build-Up: Türkiye’s coach Vincenzo Montella named a 35-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with two friendlies already set—June 1 vs North Macedonia in Istanbul and June 7 vs Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale—signaling a serious push after a 24-year absence from the tournament. Regional Sports Pipeline: North Macedonia’s football links keep widening as the country also sits in the orbit of upcoming international fixtures and youth pathways, while handball developments elsewhere show the region’s growing tournament momentum. Macedonian Arts Spotlight: Skopje’s film scene gets a boost with production starting on Stojan Vujičić’s second feature “Snowman / Sneshko,” a multi-country coming-of-age fantasy supported by the North Macedonia Film Agency. Culture & Identity Tensions: Skopje and Sofia remain locked in a fresh diplomatic spat after Bulgaria used “North Macedonian” in EU remarks, prompting North Macedonia to summon the Bulgarian ambassador. Ongoing Social Issues: Prosecutors are preparing charges in what’s described as North Macedonia’s first suspected serial femicide case.
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