Economy
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Economy
Fuel VAT Drops to 10 Percent From Tuesday to 28 September. The Government Wants to Blunt the Price Rise
Diesel VAT drops from 18 to 10 percent until 28 September; petrol, by contrast, rises by about 3.5 denars a litre.…
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TESSA Energy Starts Cogeneration at Skopje North: 2.1 MW of Power and 2.6 MW of Heat
The investment is put at €2.5 million at the former heating plant, taken over in 2024.…
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Fitch Affirms North Macedonia at BB+ With a Stable Outlook. The Country Stays Below Investment Grade
The Finance Ministry says the agency cited growth prospects and reforms tied to the EU path.…
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ECB Raises Rates by 0.25 Points — What It Means for Euro-Clause Loans in Macedonia
The effect doesn't pass through automatically via the central bank, but through domestic lenders who price off Euribor.…
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Independence Anniversary Events Cost €5.53M — Lottery Money, Government Says, Not Budget
The State Lottery covered 300 million denars via undistributed 2024 profit; companies added another 40 million denars.…
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Alcazar Closes €180M for North Macedonia's Largest Wind Farm Near Shtip
Phase one is 131.25 MW across 21 turbines, with full operation targeted by 2028 and no state price support.…
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PM Mickoski Attends Opening of New "VIK" Production Plant in Prilep
The new facility in the technological-industrial development zone is expected to bring new jobs to the local economy.…
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Ohrid Airport Gets Modernized Terminal in €2.7M Investment
TAV Macedonia's investment aims to boost capacity ahead of the region's peak tourist season.…
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Macedonian Telekom Shareholders to Receive 2025 Dividend Starting September 24
The payment reflects the telecom operator's continued financial stability as one of the largest companies on the Macedonian Stock Exchange.…
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Macedonia's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Outpace Imports
The figure aligns with recently announced GDP and construction sector growth, though analysts urge cautious interpretation of quarterly trade data.…
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Macedonia Signs Memorandum Joining the Vertical Gas Corridor
The Thessaloniki signing follows the recent Macedonia-Serbia gas interconnector deal, further diversifying the country's energy supply routes.…
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Construction Sector Grows 21.9 Percent in Second Quarter
The growth aligns with the recently announced 4.3 percent overall GDP increase, as multiple highway and rail projects continue nationwide.…
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September Pension Adjustment Confirmed at 3-3.5 Percent
The figure resolves the question left open since last month, directly boosting monthly income for hundreds of thousands of pensioners.…
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Macedonia's GDP Grew 4.3 Percent in Q2, Beating Government Projections
Official statistics confirm growth above the 3.5-4 percent range Mickoski had projected, though over 90,000 remain registered as unemployed.…
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Tikveš Winery Wins 10 International Awards in Germany, Gold in France
The Macedonian winery was named Best Producer at Mundus Vini in Germany and won a grand gold medal in France, boosting the country's wine export profi…
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Mickoski Expects GDP Growth Between 3.5 and 4 Percent
The projection comes alongside official data showing over 90,000 citizens still registered as unemployed.…
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Diesel Drops 6.5 Denars, Gasoline Rises Slightly in Latest Fuel Price Update
The diesel decrease brings relief for carriers and farmers, coming just days after a transport association protest over operating costs.…
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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.…
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Transport Carriers Protest Outside EU Delegation in Skopje
'Makam-trans' organized the demonstration, highlighting long-standing frustrations over operating conditions for domestic carriers.…
