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Thousands protest in Skopje ahead of trial over deadly night club fire

November 16, 2025 1:22 am

Dozens were injured as they scrambled to get out through the unlicensed venue's only exit as flames spread across its roof.

North Macedonia in mourning after deadly nightclub fire; 15 detained

March 17, 2025 8:54 am

Neighbouring countries, including Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Albania, have offered assistance.

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Why North Macedonia calling itself ‘Macedonia’ irks Greece

May 16, 2024 11:10 pm

The feud dates back to the time of the birth of North Macedonia, which became independent in 1991 after the collapse of Yugoslavia.

Explained: What's behind North Macedonia's long road to the European Union?

July 09, 2022 11:03 am

The most recent obstacle is a veto by EU member Bulgaria. A French proposal for a compromise to address Bulgaria’s concerns has divided North Macedonia, sparking the sometimes violent protests.

Punjab: 34-year-old jailed in Macedonia for 5 years, kin appeal to Government for help

July 04, 2022 5:48 am

“I also met local MLA Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi on Saturday and appraised him about the situation and also handed over to him the letter,” the father said, adding that he will also file a police complaint on Monday against the agent.

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Macedonians vote in election dominated by splits over name change

April 21, 2019 1:52 pm

Reflecting differences over the deal pushed through by the pro-Western government of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, the winner of Sunday's ballot is not expected to secure an outright majority, meaning a run-off vote would be held on May 5.

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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras wins confidence vote, eyes Macedonia accord

January 17, 2019 7:08 am

Alexis Tsipras called the confidence motion after his right-wing coalition partner Panos Kammenos quit the government on Jan. 13 in protest over the name deal signed between Athens and Skopje last year.

Macedonia changes its name: Why this matters to Greece

January 14, 2019 7:57 am

A country votes to rename itself. Why the name matters to Greece, and what it can bring Macedonia

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Macedonia referendum: What's in a name?

September 29, 2018 8:28 pm

Greece, a NATO and EU member, has long blocked Macedonia's efforts to join the alliance, arguing that use of the term "Macedonia" implies territorial ambitions on its own province of the same name, the birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Macedonia's president says he won't vote in name change referendum

September 23, 2018 9:24 pm

President Gjorge Ivanov reiterated his position that the deal with Greece is 'harmful and defeating' for Macedonia, according to a statement released by his office Sunday.