With Hungary’s Orban Out, North Macedonia has a Gruevski Conundrum
In appearing to call time on Nikola Gruevski’s refuge in Hungary, election-winner Peter Magyar has put North Macedonia’s government in a tight spot. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: High Ambitions and Missed Opportunities
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at future goals as well as lost opportunities from the past. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
North Macedonia’s Political Parties Sit on Millions in Real Estate
North Macedonia’s main ruling party, the centre-right VMRO DPMNE, boasts a property portfolio almost ten times bigger than that of its chief rival. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Prominent North Macedonia Prosecutor Resigns, Citing Political Pressure
Lence Ristoska quits after being removed from two politically sensitive cases concerning alleged corruption within the ruling party – calling it the last straw in a series of moves aimed…
North Macedonia Prosecutor’s Decision Puts Politically-Sensitive Cases at Risk
North Macedonia’s new Chief Prosecutor, Nenad Saveski, has made a decision that could determine the fate of two of the country’s most sensitive cases, both of which target the alleged…
North Macedonia Should Not Blindly Follow Trump, Ex-President Warns
It is risky for a small country such as North Macedonia to unconditionally support US policy in Iran if it wants to join the EU, argues former president Stevo Pendarovski.…
Outrage Voiced in North Macedonia Over Fugitive Ex-Deputy PM’s House Detention
Decision to place Artan Grubi in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run, sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
As North Macedonia’s Ruling Party Revives Old Scandal, is Revenge the Motive?
North Macedonia’s ruling VMRO DPMNE party has renewed attacks on the long-defunct Special Prosecution, its old foe in corruption cases. Analysts suspect its motivations are historical revisionism and retaliation. KAYNAK:…
North Macedonia PM Defends MP Accused of Intimidating Union Boss
Prime Minister stands firmly by MP accused of trying to intimidate a trade union leader, who is currently heading a campaign for higher wages, by publishing a video of him…
Record Marijuana Busts Spark Political Rows in North Macedonia, Serbia
Major seizures of drugs in North Macedonia and Serbia – allegedly involving crops grown legally but diverted for trafficking – have raised questions about the medical marijuana industry and caused…