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The €37 Million Helicopter Deal: An Actual Case File, or Just a Press Release
SDSM leader Venko Filipche disclosed suspicion of a €37 million crime linked to a helicopter contract signed by former minister Slavjanka Petrovska, w…
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The 'Fundamentals' Cluster After von der Leyen's Visit: Praise or Condition
'You're almost at opening the first cluster, but constitutional changes come first' — behind this short sentence from von der Leyen lies a list of fiv…
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Von der Leyen Won't Act as Mediator: 'Dialogue' Instead of Formal EU Intervention in the Dispute
Instead of formal EU mediation, von der Leyen told Skopje and Sofia the dispute can be overcome through intensive bilateral meetings and dialogue — le…
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A Note to Sofia, Not a New Framework: What Actually Changed After von der Leyen
Mickoski asked Mucunski to schedule a meeting in Sofia next week on von der Leyen's advice, while Mucunski says the diplomatic note means 'the topic i…
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Vigenin, Same Day: 'There's No Room for New Concessions from Bulgaria'
Bulgarian MEP Ivo Vigenin said there is no room for new concessions toward North Macedonia and that all Bulgarian MEPs signed a joint letter confirmin…
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Siljanovska Versus von der Leyen: The Copenhagen Criteria Against the Bilateral Dispute
President Siljanovska-Davkova said the imposed bilateral dispute must not take precedence over the Copenhagen criteria, accusing the EU of showing wea…
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'12:05': Internal SDSM Platform Demands Filipche's Resignation and a New Congress
A group of SDSM members, under the name '12:05,' submitted a reform plan demanding leader Venko Filipche's resignation, a new Congress, new leadership…
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Same Day: Minister Opens Day Center in Kochani, While 'Gazda Deko' Gets New Detention Over Bribery
Minister Velkovski opened the 'Prolet' day center for people with disabilities in Kochani, while disco owner Dejan Jovanov, known as 'gazda Deko,' rec…
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'Vezilka': Macedonia's National AI Factory and Its Ties to Brussels
The 'Vezilka' project, led by FINKI and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, is part of the European EuroHPC network and receives funding through t…
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Corridor 8: Railway Tunnel Agreement With Bulgaria Signed, Full Connection Targeted for 2031
Minister Nikoloski and Bulgarian Minister Karadzhov signed the agreement on the railway tunnel meant to connect the two rail networks, after which Sof…
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Von der Leyen in Skopje: 'Next Week the EU Takes the First Step' — What That Actually Means
The European Commission president told President Siljanovska-Davkova that next week Brussels will take the first step to unblock the process and come …
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'Come Back Home': Does the Speech to Freshmen Have a Number Behind It
At the first academic lecture of the new school year, Prime Minister Mickoski urged freshmen to travel and gain knowledge abroad but always return hom…
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The 2030 Membership Map: Decision Versus Speech
SDSM leader Venko Filipche claims four countries — Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova — have a clear EU membership roadmap by 2030, with North M…
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The Enlargement Berlin Itself Called Undelivered: 'We Did Not Deliver on What We Promised'
German Foreign Minister Wadephul warned the EU is jeopardizing its credibility after 23 years of delays in Western Balkans enlargement, a process that…
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Tax Modernization: 27,345 Requests in September — Fewer Counters, or Just a New Portal
The national e-services portal recorded a record number of submissions in September, pushing total requests past 400,000 since launch — but whether co…
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Skopje Among Europe's Fastest-Growing Airports: Who Flies, and Who Just Connects
Skopje Airport recorded 34.8% passenger traffic growth in August, ranking fifth among medium-sized European airports — the highest growth among non-EU…
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A Dorm for 1,150: The Waiting List Before and After the Ribbon
The reconstructed 'Stiv Naumov' student dorm in Skopje's Avtokomanda neighborhood is now open, offering modern conditions for 1,150 students — but the…
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Samuel's Remains to Sofia: Why Skopje Is Quiet on October 3
Athens and Sofia have signed a memorandum exchanging what are said to be Tsar Samuel's remains for 48 church artifacts — a deal struck without consult…
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'Constitution First' vs. 'We're Ready': Two Frames, Still No Opened Negotiating Framework
Bulgarian President Radev keeps saying all North Macedonia needs to do is write Bulgarians into its constitution, while Skopje insists it is ready to …
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What Can Actually Move in Skopje Tomorrow: Three Non-Protocol Questions for Von der Leyen
Von der Leyen meets Siljanovska-Davkova and Mickoski on Friday. Behind the protocol statements lie three concrete questions that determine whether the…
