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Truck drivers from North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Montenegro continue blocking border crossings for the…
The Thessaloniki–Skopje oil pipeline has officially resumed operations after remaining inactive for 13 years, marking…
Bulgaria has expressed concern over what it described as recent “constructed positions” by the authorities…
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mitskoski has expressed his country’s full support for the United…
Greece’s Foreign Ministry has warned North Macedonia that the Prespa Agreement is fully binding and constitutionally enshrined, rejecting any attempts to alter its terms following statements by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on reinstating the name “Macedonia” domestically.
The multinational exercise TALOS-25 concluded successfully on Monday at the EPKEAAP training grounds in Argyroupoli,…
The future of Russian energy giant Lukoil in North Macedonia remains uncertain as U.S. sanctions…
The Greek national U18 handball team moved within touching distance of the European Championship finals…
Greek police have arrested 37 individuals for defrauding the EU of €22m in agricultural subsidies, claiming funds for fictitious livestock and farmland, including audacious scams involving Mount Olympus and Mykonos. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vows to imprison those responsible and recover the funds, as the scandal exposes systemic corruption within Greece’s OPEKEPE agency.
Greek diplomatic sources issued a strong response to recent statements by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson…
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Greece of violating OSCE principles, citing its role in the Cyprus conflict and the North Macedonia name dispute. Her remarks, aligning with Turkish and North Macedonian views, also criticized Western actions in Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and Ukraine, while personally attacking Finnish and EU leaders.
Greece’s men’s national volleyball team booked its place in the EuroVolley 2026 finals with a…
Greece deployed two Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft to North Macedonia on July 12, 2025, to combat a forest fire near Nikolic village in Dojran, close to the Greek border, under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
The EU Parliament’s major groups, including EPP, S&D, and Renew Europe, have agreed to remove references to “Macedonian identity” and “Macedonian language” from a North Macedonia EU membership progress report, following Bulgarian objections. The move has sparked criticism from North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski, who accused EU states of undermining national identity.
A 34-year-old man from North Macedonia has been extradited to Germany to face charges of…
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Theologos, Greece, at 00:17 local time. Based on recent…
Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of Lygos in North Macedonia, potentially the birthplace of Eurydice I, grandmother of Alexander the Great. The ancient city, discovered near Chernobuchi, reveals a thriving settlement with a fortress, theater, and artifacts dating back to 360 BC, shedding new light on ancient Macedonian history.
North Macedonia has awarded an €83.7 million contract to local firm Rapid Build to construct its section of a new gas interconnector with Greece, a strategic project funded by European institutions to boost energy security and regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski restated that the “Macedonian question” remains unresolved, hinting at future global intervention. Speaking in Skopje, he said, “The Macedonian question is not closed. With strong arguments, we will reclaim what was lost over recent years, decades, and centuries.” Mickoski, leader of the nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party, often uses “Macedonia” instead of “North Macedonia,” defying the 2018 Prespa Agreement with Greece.
In a stunning development, Kocani’s mayor, Ljupcho Papazov, and two former mayors were arrested for allegedly concealing the illegal operation of a nightclub where a fire killed 59 people last Sunday. As North Macedonia mourns, the student group “Student Plenum” has called for a nationwide lights-out tonight from 20:00 to 21:00, urging citizens to honor the victims in silence and darkness, a call widely embraced across the grieving nation.
Turkey is preparing to ratify framework military agreements with Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, enhancing its presence in the region and expanding its influence around Greece. These agreements, signed in 2024, aim to deepen military relations and address regional security threats amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister, Timco Mucunski, visited fire victims from Kocani in Thessaloniki hospitals, expressing gratitude for Greece’s support after the tragic nightclub fire that claimed 59 lives.
The devastating fire at a makeshift disco in Kočani, North Macedonia, has claimed another life, raising the death toll to at least 60. Ile Gotchevski, an ambulance driver who transported victims from the blaze, died at home after his shift. The tragedy, marked by a locked exit and safety violations, continues to unravel with tales of loss and allegations of corruption.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Constantine Tassoulas, and Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed deep condolences to North Macedonia following a deadly nightclub fire in Kočani. Offering support ranging from rescue teams to medical aid, Greece pledged solidarity with its neighbor as leaders mourned the loss of life and wished a speedy recovery to the injured in the wake of the tragic dawn blaze.
North Macedonia: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Nightclub Fire - Burn Victims Transferred to Thessaloniki
A catastrophic fire in a Kočani nightclub, triggered by indoor pyrotechnics, claimed at least 50 young lives. Panic and a deadly stampede ensued as 1,500 patrons faced an unimaginable tragedy.
A groundbreaking genetic study led by Professor Konstantinos Triantafyllidis from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki reveals that the DNA of North Macedonians aligns closely with Slavic populations of Central and Eastern Europe, disproving claims of direct lineage to Ancient Macedonians. The research underscores the Greek heritage of Ancient Macedonians, highlighting the persistence of historical and geopolitical tensions in the Balkans.
A United Nations-led meeting about the Cyprus issue is scheduled for March 17-18, with Greece reinforcing its diplomatic position by rejecting a two-state solution for Cyprus. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is actively engaging with UN officials and reinforcing alliances while managing regional relations, including with Turkey and North Macedonia.
Greek Easter is the most important religious and cultural celebration in Greece. In 2025, Greek Easter is celebrated on the 20th of April. Here are some of the unique Greek Orthodox Easter traditions and customs.
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has suggested that Greece might harbor a guilty conscience over its approach to the “Macedonian issue.” He emphasized that this issue remains unresolved until North Macedonia achieves its strategic goal of EU membership, citing human rights concerns and questioning Greece’s commitment to the Prespa Agreement.
