| 单词 | Macedonia |
| 例句 | The Bushi family came from Kacanik, an Albanian town of twenty-eight thousand in the mountains of southern Kosovo, not far from the border with Macedonia. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z A heavy gypsy with an untamed beard and sparrow hands, who introduced himself as Melquíades, put on a bold public demonstration of what he himself called the eighth wonder of the learned alchemists of Macedonia. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In 42 BCE, the Caesarians waged two battles against the Republicans in Macedonia. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z "Alexander of Macedonia. Alexander the Great. Only thirty-two years old and ruler of much of the ancient world. How much more he might have achieved if he'd only listened to me." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The Ptolemy Family The Ptolemy family came originally from Macedonia, a kingdom located in the northern region of ancient Greece. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z KLA soldiers had put sometimes violent pressure on fellow Albanians to flee Kacanik for refugee camps in Macedonia, with the aim of provoking sympathy from the international community and—they hoped—a military response. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Mark Antony’s trusted general advised him to march north and challenge Octavian to a major confrontation in Macedonia. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I gave them each a package of cigarettes, Macedonias, loosely packed cigarettes that spilled tobacco and needed to have the ends twisted before you smoked them. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Born in 384 bc, he was the son of the personal physician to the king of Macedonia. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Xhalal Bushi had managed to get his wife and children to Macedonia before the fighting, but he and his brother had gone back to Kacanik to look after their homes and stores. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Macedonia stresses motion and reflection, and uses dramatic vantage points. In the galleries: New perspectives on Old Masters 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z At her home in Skopje, capital of the republic of Macedonia, there is no doubt about her standing as a star in the Roma community. Esma Redzepova 2010-08-17T13:00:00Z Songs she sang in the Romany language were played on the radio well beyond Macedonia, and she toured concert halls as early as the 1960s. Esma Redzepova, Who Sang to Generations of Her Roma Heritage, Dies at 73 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Thanks to an abundance of sunshine, Mediterranean and continental breezes and rich rocky soil, wine grapes thrive in Macedonia. Explorer: In Macedonia, the Lure of the Grape 2010-09-22T15:52:00Z From my hotel room’s balcony, Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, lay before me like a curiosity shop at the crossroads of antiquity and absurdity. Beyond Kitsch in Skopje 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Orchestras in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Macedonia also are attracting more Hollywood business. Musicians implore Hollywood to stop scoring films overseas 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Muratova travels by foot to the Macedonia capital of Skopje to sell her honey and buy a few necessities, like hair dye. Making Oscar history, ‘Honeyland’ shatters borders 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z I admired, more than I enjoyed, this folk-horror fable set in the lush rural landscapes of 19th-century Macedonia, where the supernatural and the ordinary share a fraught coexistence. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Finally, you'd be well advised leave the room for FYR Macedonia's song, unless you really want to see Nancy Dell'Olio doing a bad Bonnie Tyler impression while dressed up as a ruthless lady undertaker. Eurovision 2012: who shone brightest in the second semi-final? 2012-05-25T10:37:13Z Greece has long held that the desire of their Slav neighbours to call themselves Macedonian conceals territorial ambitions over its own adjacent province of Macedonia. Alexander the Great or a warrior on a horse? 2011-08-14T13:50:56Z Master musicians from Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia and more are on the two-day program. Balkan Night Northwest: Big, brassy fun 2013-03-07T22:01:00Z A dozen different European destinations, including Macedonia and the Faroe Islands, made our list of 52 Places to Go in 2015. What’s New in Milan, Paris and Manchester, England 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z "Henry VI," a three-part history of war and national identity, is being reinvented as a "Balkan trilogy" by the national theaters of Serbia, Albania and Macedonia. The Bard goes global with 37 plays in 37 languages 2011-09-26T23:02:08Z “My father’s Macedonian, so I was raised for a big chunk of my life in Macedonia.” | Rene Redzepi Speaks 2010-10-13T19:35:00Z Jim Johnson, of Bike Tours Direct, was so impressed with Macedonian culture and sights that he worked with Ride Macedonia, a local outfitter, to develop Discover Macedonia, nine-day guided tours with moderate cycling and hiking. New Bike Tours of Macedonia 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z But Petrunya lives in the conservative town of Stip, Macedonia, and she seems dulled into a standstill by patriarchal rules and motherly interference. ‘God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya’ Review: Her Cross to Bear 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z This project is about asserting Macedonia's identity at a time when it is under threat because of the name issue. Alexander the Great or a warrior on a horse? 2011-08-14T13:50:56Z The monastery was founded in the fifth century and is one of the oldest in the Greek region of Macedonia. Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over ‘Stolen’ Manuscripts 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Use any dry white or rosé, but this Macedonia is especially good with sparkling wine, and particularly sparkling rosé. A Summer Lunch That Feels Like a Splurge 2020-08-14T04:00:00Z In 331 B.C. the Persian king Darius III picked this now peaceful place to face Alexander the Great of Macedonia once and for all. A Journey Into Iraqi Kurdistan 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Unless you are from Macedonia, say, or Bulgaria or Croatia, there are wines that may be unfamiliar to you. Ambar review: Food and service worth shouting about. And you’ll have to. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Checking out the center of Skopje, Macedonia’s capital, after a week of cycling reminded me of stopping off in Las Vegas at the end of a hiking trip — a whiplash switch from serenity to spectacle. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Here it was particularly painful to see what we confronted every day in Macedonia — roadside litter and piles of dumped trash. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Even before he found himself fighting for political survival in national elections this Sunday, Mr. Samaras used the excavation in Amphipolis, in the Greek region of Macedonia, to tap into national pride. Alexander the Great’s Legacy Stirred Up by Excavation 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Skopje is the main gateway for travelers to Macedonia. Explorer: In Macedonia, the Lure of the Grape 2010-09-22T15:52:00Z Alexander+Roberts is offering two-for-one airfare for its Ancient Crossroads tour to Albania, Greece and Macedonia. The week’s best travel deals from around the globe 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Bulgaria may be leading the way, but we are also seeing delicious wines from Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia and Turkey. Bulgarian wines have a friend in Robert Hayk 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Here are five exciting wines from Bulgaria, Macedonia and Turkey to begin your exploration of the Balkans and Asia Minor. Explore the Balkans and Asia Minor in these 5 bottles 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z There are more than a dozen churches in town, too, including the gigantic Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the smaller St. Lawrence African Methodist Church, the town’s first, founded in 1881 and rebuilt in 1974. Cultured Traveler: Zora Neale Hurston?s Florida 2010-03-31T18:01:00Z Macedonia was annexed by Rome in 148 A.D., but what recent discoveries reveal is that Macedonian realism greatly surpassed the Roman version for the subtlety of its psychological probe. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia are not competing this year, officially because of the costs associated with entering. A Guide to Eurovision 2023 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The next day, our first of cycling, we found ourselves amid fields of tobacco, one of Macedonia’s main exports. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Macedonia is a great place to spend some time this summer. A sizzling summer story: ‘The Truth According to Us,’ by Annie Barrows 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Cultural connection or disconnect: Romania and Bulgaria are strikingly different, and geographically isolated from mainstream Western Europe by Hungary, Serbia and Macedonia. Romania and Bulgaria by bus, train and minivan The annual celebration of the cultures of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Romania and their neighbors returns for a third year, with traditional Balkan Mardi Gras, food and dancing. The Week Ahead: Rosanne Cash, Mozart and ‘Trees’ 2014-02-19T22:52:15Z Better still, the show demonstrates that the supposedly remote Macedonia isolated in the far north of the Hellenic world was influenced at an early date by lands very far to the east. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z This week, Mr. Samaras, whose conservative New Democracy party was trailing the leftist Syriza Party in a close race, mentioned Amphipolis in a campaign speech, calling Macedonia “the eternal bastion of Greece.” Alexander the Great’s Legacy Stirred Up by Excavation 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Ben Griffin served with the Parachute Regiment in Northern Ireland, Macedonia and Afghanistan, before going to Iraq in 2005. Pacifist portraits 2013-03-19T17:58:00Z Dissatisfied with his double life, he dreams of returning home to Macedonia. Omar Musa brings Australian hip-hop, poetry and subculture to the US in 'Here Come the Dogs' 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z By the third century, Macedonia had shifted to a sculptural style full of laughing irony, as a collective family portrait dug up at Kozani reveals. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z And it all takes place against the backdrop of a 20-year-long dispute with Greece, its southern neighbour, over ownership of the name Macedonia. Alexander the Great or a warrior on a horse? 2011-08-14T13:50:56Z The Alpha Estate here in the northwestern corner of Macedonia is a fine example. Greek Wines Get Back to Their Roots 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z For example, for the Sept. 19 departure, airfare from Washington Dulles to Tirana, Albania, with return from Skopje, Macedonia, is $1,427 for two people after the discount. The week’s best travel deals from around the globe 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z These archaeological finds are the only source of information about Macedonia before its inclusion in the Persian Empire at the end of the sixth century B.C. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z It’s a documentary of a documentary, taking us inside a photo shoot in one of those camps, in Macedonia, and shows Mr. Collins’s prescient interest in the encroaching “reality” genre. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z After his arrest in the seaside resort town of Pattaya, the provincial court granted him permission to leave the country to perform at a festival in Macedonia, after posting bail of about $9,000. Russian pianist back to Thai court on sex charge 2010-07-19T12:46:00Z In the same building as the Macedonia Writers’ Association, the bohemian hub was established in 1963, when an earthquake rocked the city center and killed more than 1,000 people. Beyond Kitsch in Skopje 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z The ink was barely dry on Kang’s order when the State Department invited MacLean to work on a project aimed at educating the people of Macedonia on the importance of government transparency. What happens when a whistleblower returns to work after a decade’s fight 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z “Macedonia and Albania were the last to break away from the Ottoman empire in 1913, were as Macedonian neighbours like...” Got 200K? Buy Steinbeck's Library 2010-06-21T17:54:21Z They walked for days until they reached a concrete compound in the hills of northern Macedonia. Shot at, beaten, starved: the child refugees who will stop at nothing to reach Europe 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z They assume only that it is from the northern Greek regions of Thessaly or Macedonia. Very old, charming - er - thing goes on display in Athens 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z “It’s a flashback to when you were in Victoria Falls running through clouds, or when you were performing in an amphitheater in Bitola,” in Macedonia. London’s Globe Theater Is Winding Up ‘Hamlet’ World Tour 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z You say: 1: 'Any one born in the Republic of Macedonia regardless of what your parents are,...” Got 200K? Buy Steinbeck's Library 2010-06-21T17:54:21Z In Macedonia Square, the city’s main quad, I made my way through the gaudy, government-sanctioned statues. Beyond Kitsch in Skopje 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z For Layla, who becomes a paying guest in the Romeyns’ home, working in Macedonia feels, at first, like a prison sentence. A sizzling summer story: ‘The Truth According to Us,’ by Annie Barrows 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z The illegal excavation of North Macedonia’s ancient heritage has been going on for decades. N. Macedonia holds 8 for antiquities smuggling, illegal digs 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z In 2010, the president of Macedonia gave her the Macedonian Order of Merit, and in 2013 she was proclaimed a National Artist of Macedonia. Esma Redzepova, Who Sang to Generations of Her Roma Heritage, Dies at 73 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Places like the Shar Mountains abound in Alp-like hiking while Macedonia’s wine industry — once responsible for the bulk of Yugoslavia’s supply — is enjoying a rebound with local producers. 52 Places to Go in 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Bryony Lavery's Stockholm is revived at the Mercury, which later in the month also has the third, and most overlooked, Hamlet of the autumn: a production hailing from Macedonia. What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips 2010-09-17T16:05:00Z Nine feature films from Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Turkey, Austria and Romania are competing for the Heart of Sarajevo, the festival's main award. Emotional Jolie visits Sarajevo Film Festival 2012-07-07T21:25:58Z I recommend the nine-night Discover Macedonia: Biking guided tour by BikeTours.com, which includes lodging and many meals. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The website offers wines from Slovenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina in addition to Croatia, as well as beers and olive oils from the region. Where to Start With Balkan Wines 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z There among the giant paintings of conquistadors, corrupt priests and politicians are Mayan farmers growing corn like Macedonia Garcia. A masterclass in Mexican food culture from the country's leading chef 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z A giant statue bearing an uncanny resemblance to the warrior king – although, officially, no one dares call it that – has been erected in the heart of Skopje, Macedonia's capital. Alexander the Great or a warrior on a horse? 2011-08-14T13:50:56Z I caught the aroma while pedaling up a hill in the vertical village of Brajcino, in southwest Macedonia. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z “Honeyland,” about a beekeeper in North Macedonia, pulled off an impressive double nomination for documentary feature and international film. Oscars 2020 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Greece never supports Macedonia, which it insists on calling the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Eurovision Splashes Into 2014 Finals, to Rapt Audiences 2014-05-09T16:56:59Z For those in the market for a cheaper expatriate experience, the survey found the least expensive cities are Tunis, ranked 209th, followed by Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek and Skopje in Macedonia. Angolan capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Eco-tourism is still a relatively new concept in Macedonia, but the wineries and other innkeepers are trying to change this with help from SNV World, a Dutch development group that promotes sustainable tourism. Explorer: In Macedonia, the Lure of the Grape 2010-09-22T15:52:00Z Ms. Kouklinou’s godfather sends freshly bottled olive oil from his pesticide-free grove on the island of Kithira, and her grandmother sends beans, figs and grape leaves that she grows in her private garden in Macedonia. 2010-01-15T14:49:00Z “In the Kingdom of Alexander the Great, Ancient Macedonia” on view at the Louvre Museum here does so through stunning visual evidence. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z It counts as a Nordic style moment, even though the dress’s designer, Marjan Pejoski, was actually born in Macedonia and works in London. Michelle Obama skips Nordic fashion in favor of her go-to designer Naeem Khan 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Foreign language broadcasting to Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, the Caribbean and in Portuguese for Africa are also closing. BBC World Service forecast to lose 30m listeners as cuts announced 2011-01-26T20:20:12Z North Macedonia is among the last countries in the region to hold a Pride event. North Macedonia hosts its first Gay Pride march 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z This is an unusual wine, not just because we don’t see many from Macedonia. Three wines to stock up on for Thanksgiving, plus 2 more to sip on warm days 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z Seven of these exquisite pieces are on display in Milan, four from southern Italy and three from Macedonia. A Greco-Roman Tour of Myth and Nature 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Places like the Shar Mountains abound in Alp-like hiking while Macedonia’s wine industry — once responsible for the bulk of Yugoslavia’s supply — is enjoying a rebound with local producers. 52 Places to Go in 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The artist now employs more efficient industrial-strength dyes, and she sources unique handwoven carpets from private homes in Macedonia. Anna Betbeze Turns Carpets into Stunning Art Pieces 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z "To say with a straight face that the only way we could do this without going broke is to score this in Macedonia — it's hard for us to swallow." Musicians implore Hollywood to stop scoring films overseas 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Antiquities are protected by law in North Macedonia, and only state institutions are allowed to excavate and own them. North Macedonia charges 8 for antiquities smuggling 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z In January, he addressed an Athens rally against Greece’s agreement to normalize relations with neighboring Macedonia — since renamed North Macedonia. ‘Zorba the Greek’ composer Theodorakis leaves hospital 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Immigration and health officials at airports as far away as India, Australia, Russia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Macedonia and elsewhere are screening passengers for signs of sickness or elevated temperatures. A guide for fliers worried about Ebola outbreak 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z The Baroque strain in Macedonia later comes out in some of the most dazzling sculpture of the Greek world. Art: Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander 2011-10-21T12:30:08Z Written by dramatists from countries as dissimilar as Spain, Macedonia and Turkey, the plays in “Eurepica” are equally different in tone and quality. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Familiar Faces and Themes All Over the World 2011-07-21T19:00:11Z Those hit with sanctions are individuals from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia. US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Bellingham and Colwill latest England withdrawals 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z England, who have not won a major trophy since 1966, top Group C in the Euro 2024 qualifiers and host Malta at Wembley on Friday, 17 November before travelling to North Macedonia the following Monday. Perception of England has improved - Southgate 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z England has already qualified for next year’s tournament in Germany before hosting Malta on Nov. 17 and visiting North Macedonia three days later. Real Madrid top scorer Jude Bellingham to miss Valencia game with hurt shoulder 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z England hosts Malta on Nov. 17 and plays in North Macedonia three days later. James Maddison out of England squad because of ankle injury 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Other sanctioned entities are based in North Macedonia, Liberia, and the United Arab Emirates. US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Manager Southgate will not add to the squad for Malta's visit to Wembley on Friday and the trip to North Macedonia on Monday. Bellingham and Colwill latest England withdrawals 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Ramsdale has been called up by Southgate for England's final two qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia this month and will be aiming to add to his four senior caps. Arteta warns Ramsdale not to rush decision on future 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z England play Malta at Wembley on Friday, 17 November before travelling to North Macedonia three days later. Maddison withdraws from England squad with injury 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z England play Malta on 17 November and North Macedonia on 20 November. Newcastle striker Wilson recalled to England squad 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "It can be because of ethnic identities, cultural differences, even the name of the country. Greece demanded that Macedonia change its name to North Macedonia," said Ms Akhvlediani. Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Serbia lies at the heart of the so-called Balkan land route of migration toward Western Europe, which leads from Turkey to Greece and Bulgaria, and then on to North Macedonia, Serbia or Bosnia. Serbian police arrest 7 people smugglers and find over 700 migrants in raids after a deadly shooting 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, for example, needs to reform its business environment, create an efficient public administration, have sound public finances and improve the fight against corruption. EU to help Western Balkans reforms with 6 billion euro package - von der Leyen 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Serbia-Hungary border area lies on the so-called Balkan land route of migration toward Western Europe, which leads from Turkey to Greece and Bulgaria, and then on to North Macedonia, Serbia or Bosnia. Hundreds of Serbian police deploy in border zone with Hungary after deadly shooting among migrants 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The Serbia-Hungary border area lies on the so-called Balkan land route of migration toward Western Europe, which leads from Turkey to Greece and Bulgaria, and then on to North Macedonia, Serbia, or Bosnia. A shooting between migrants near the Serbia-Hungary border leaves 3 dead and 1 wounded, report says 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Migrants arrive in Slovenia from both Croatia and Hungary after following the so-called Balkan land route from Turkey to Greece or Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia. Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary, Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Italy is still favored to advance with England, and hosts North Macedonia - which won their World Cup qualifying playoff in March 2022 - before facing Ukraine on Nov. 20. In Euro 2024 qualifying, Bellingham and Mbappe thrill on the field as war and terrorism impact games 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro were the first in the region to launch EU membership talks, and Albania and North Macedonia then began talks with Brussels last year. EU to help Western Balkans reforms with 6 billion euro package - von der Leyen 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z They were drawn with the defending European champions Italy as well as Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta, but in the end they made it look easy with five wins, one draw and no losses. 'More to come' from England after Euro 2024 qualification 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z But New Democracy won the country’s two most populous regions, Attica and Central Macedonia, in the first round. Greece’s ruling conservatives suffer setbacks in regional, municipal elections 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Ukraine, which has played one more match, was level on points with Italy after beating North Macedonia 2-0. Italy puts scandal-ridden week behind it to beat Malta 4-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Last month, the presidents of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania also said that enlargement should happen “not later than 2030.” EU summit to look at changes the bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others as new members 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z It was given the green light for accession talks in 2020 after changing its name from Macedonia to North Macedonia to satisfy Greek sensitivities. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z This year, more than 20 speakers did so, representing countries from Namibia to North Macedonia, Argentina to East Timor. AI is on the world’s mind. Is the UN the place to figure out what to do about it? 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In April they arrested a man and a woman trying to bring 10,600 fake 2-euro coins into Kosovo from North Macedonia. Kosovo so awash with fake euro coins they are accepted as payment 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z North Macedonia had been level on points with Ukraine heading into the match in Prague. Italy puts scandal-ridden week behind it to beat Malta 4-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro were the first western Balkan countries to launch membership negotiations, followed by Albania and Macedonia last year. EU summit to look at changes the bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others as new members 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z But its talks have yet to begin in earnest as the EU has coupled Albania's membership bid to that of North Macedonia, effectively meaning both are held up by Bulgaria. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Ukraine must close a section of the stadium at its next “home” game, against North Macedonia on Oct. UEFA punishes Romania for soccer fans’ pro-Serbia chants at Euro 2024 qualifier against Kosovo 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z For example, Macedonia is now known as North Macedonia, and the country once known as Swaziland is now called eSwatini. News Roundup: Gun Bill, Turkey’s Türkiye, & AI Mayflower 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Eight countries currently have official EU candidate status - Turkey, Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - while two, Georgia and Kosovo, are potential candidate countries. EU must overhaul decision-making before enlargement -Franco-German document 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z On Monday, the presidents of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania also said that enlargement should happen “not later than 2030.” EU chief announces major review saying the bloc should grow to over 30 members 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z With a new manager in Luciano Spalletti, they get the chance for some revenge against the nation that denied them a spot in Qatar when they face North Macedonia on Saturday. Euro 2024: The state of play as qualifying resumes 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Italy plays on Saturday at North Macedonia, which shockingly ended Mancini’s path to the 2022 World Cup in the European qualifying playoffs. Spain resumes Euro 2024 qualifiers without federation boss Rubiales. Italy starts post-Mancini era. 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z North Macedonia’s President Stevo Pendarovski voiced hope Monday that the investigation would lead to “appropriate punishment” of those found guilty, adding that the state health system has failed the public. Thousands march in North Macedonia over claims cancer hospital staff stole drugs meant for patients 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Italy faces North Macedonia and Ukraine in European Championship qualifiers on Sept. 9 and 12, respectively. Spalletti calls up 4 of his former Napoli players in his first Italy squad 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z And they should have been, but the North Macedonia international squandered a glorious opportunity to take the tie to extra-time, when he scooped an effort agonisingly wide. Aberdeen drop to Conference League after Hacken loss 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z State Department official on Friday voiced hope that North Macedonia will be able to approve politically difficult constitutional changes that would help its bid to join the European Union. U.S. official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has agreed, following pressure from neighboring EU member Bulgaria, to amend its constitution and include Bulgarians in a long list of ethnic groups formally listed as living in the country. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The presidents of Serbia, Montenegro and Moldova, the prime ministers of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, and the head of the council of ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina attended Monday’s dinner. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Athens to attend meeting of Balkan leaders with top EU officials 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The presidents of Serbia, Montenegro and Moldova, the prime ministers of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, and the head of the council of ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina were to attend Monday’s dinner. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Athens to attend meeting of Balkan leaders with top EU officials 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Andonovski, a native of Skopje, Macedonia, played for several teams in Europe before embarking on a professional indoor soccer career in the United States. US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The federation doesn’t have much time with Euro 2024 qualifying matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine scheduled for Sept. 9 and 12, respectively. Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z North Macedonia and Albania started membership negotiations with the EU in July last year, in a process expected to take years. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Their next fixtures are against North Macedonia on 9 September and the Ukraine on 12 September. Ex-Man City manager Mancini resigns as Italy boss 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The federation doesn’t have much time with Euro 2024 qualifying matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine scheduled for Sept. 10 and 12, respectively. Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Bulgaria lifted the veto on condition that North Macedonia amends its constitution to recognise a Bulgarian minority. Ethnic Albanian party in North Macedonia offers deal to clear the way to join EU 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z The suspects in Serbia are accused of organizing the illegal transfer of at least 53 people to neighboring countries — North Macedonia or Bosnia - and on to Spain, said the statement. 2 arrested in Serbia suspected of smuggling Cubans to Spain as part of an international crime group 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has been a candidate to join the bloc since 2005. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z He had been under pressure after Italy failed to qualify for the Qatar World Cup in March 2022, losing to North Macedonia in the play-offs. Ex-Man City manager Mancini resigns as Italy boss 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The suspects in Serbia are accused of organizing the illegal transfer of at least 53 people to neighboring countries — North Macedonia or Bosnia — and on to Spain, said the statement. 2 arrested in Serbia suspected of smuggling Cubans to Spain as part of an international crime group 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has been a candidate for EU membership for 17 years but approval for talks was first blocked by Greece and then by Bulgaria. Ethnic Albanian party in North Macedonia offers deal to clear the way to join EU 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Thousands of people from the Middle East, Africa or Asia usually reach Greece or Bulgaria from Turkey, before heading toward North Macedonia, Serbia or Bosnia. Croatian police detain 9 people suspected of smuggling migrants over the Danube from Serbia 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z But then Bulgaria objected over language and cultural disputes, insisting it would not let North Macedonia join the EU unless it lists a Bulgarian ethnic minority in the constitution. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Kamchev heads a powerful business group with investments in real estate, health care, construction and agriculture, and has been the target of several high profile corruption investigations in North Macedonia. Ambassador says US sanctions on tycoon will help North Macedonia’s EU ambitions 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro were the first Western Balkan countries to launch membership negotiations. followed by Albania and Macedonia last year, Bosnia and Kosovo have only begun the first step of the integration process. After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The protest was also supported by North Macedonia’s leading Islamic officials, the Catholic Church and other religious communities. Thousands in North Macedonia join Church protest against proposed laws on gender equality, identity 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z They combined in the build-up to England's first goal in Malta and were involved in the real "X Factor" moment of this win against North Macedonia just after half-time. 'Starboy smile a sign of how times have changed for England' 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z With games in Malta on Friday, 16 June and at home to North Macedonia three days later, they will be confident of making it 12 points from four games. The state of play in Euro 2024 qualifying 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The European Union has listed overcoming delays in judicial reforms and combating corruption as priorities for progress in North Macedonia’s EU accession bid. Ambassador says US sanctions on tycoon will help North Macedonia’s EU ambitions 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The six countries — Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania — are at different stages of integration into the bloc. After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z North Macedonia’s Platform for Gender Equality and the Network for Protection against Discrimination said Thursday’s protest was an attempt to interfere with the country’s secular order and showed disrespect for the constitution. Thousands in North Macedonia join Church protest against proposed laws on gender equality, identity 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z This time Saka brought it under control, in the second instance with his chest, before lashing a spectacular volley past helpless North Macedonia keeper Stole Dimitrievski. 'Starboy smile a sign of how times have changed for England' 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Just 19 days after the Premier League season ended, England face Malta in Ta' Qali on Friday, before playing North Macedonia at Old Trafford three days later. Stones in midfield? Eze at 10? England's big calls 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z "We are developing new perspectives for common policies because we can have results only if we work together," said North Macedonia's Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski, speaking via a video link. Western Balkans states discuss how to improve migration governance 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Police raided 11 locations in three towns in North Macedonia. 10 arrested in North Macedonia in people smuggling raids 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z And just 1 month earlier, she and colleagues had identified a genetic mutation that appeared to explain four mysterious infant deaths in a family in Macedonia. How a geneticist led the effort to free a mother convicted of killing her kids 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z It borders Serbia to the north and east, North Macedonia to the southeast, Albania the southwest and Montenegro the west. Factbox: Key facts on Kosovo, independent for 15 years from Serbia 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z England are three points clear of third-placed Macedonia with the top two in Group C advancing straight to Euro 2024 in Germany. Stones in midfield? Eze at 10? England's big calls 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z On Friday, tens of thousands of people bussed-in from across Serbia, neighbouring Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and North Macedonia rallied in the centre of Belgrade in a show of support for Vucic. Tens of thousands in Serbia protest mass shootings, government policies 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Having bought her mother and niece airline tickets from Sweden to Macedonia last year, their flight was cancelled and they ended up at an airport over two hours away. Soaring airline customer complaints push global legislators to act 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z His second term, from 2015-2019, saw rapprochement with bailout lenders and a historic agreement to normalize ties with neighboring North Macedonia. Focus on coalition horse-trading as Greek election looks unlikely to deliver a strong winner 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z Contemporary view of the remnants of the Greek theater of Lychnidos in present-day Macedonia. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The league then touched off the First Balkan War in October 1912 by attacking Macedonia, which was still held by the Ottomans. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z One of Ptolemy’s first acts as ruler of Egypt was to seize the body of Alexander the Great as it was being transported from Babylon home to Macedonia. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z During a March summit in North Macedonia, the two leaders tentatively agreed on implementation. USAID chief optimistic on Serbia-Kosovo talks, pledges support 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z North Macedonia’s police said in a statement that they arrested two men and a woman Tuesday, and a third man Wednesday as he was allegedly trying to cross the border from Greece. 4 arrested in North Macedonia after cocaine bust in Greece 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z That would change with the rise of a dynasty from the most northern part of Greece itself: Macedonia, and its king: Alexander. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z In the countries throughout the region - Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia - people have also paid their respects, lighting candles in main squares. Girl wounded in Serbia school shooting is in critical condition, RTS state TV reports 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia have surpassed pre-pandemic growth levels despite fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, higher energy and food prices, unfavourable weather conditions and tightening financial conditions, the bank said. World Bank sees Western Balkan economies resilient despite subdued growth 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z North Macedonia is the fourth Western Balkan country to sign such a deal with Frontex, following Albania, Serbia and Montenegro. EU's Frontex deploys border guards in joint operation with North Macedonia 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z All four were nationals of North Macedonia, and are suspected of belonging to an international organized crime ring, the statement said. 4 arrested in North Macedonia after cocaine bust in Greece 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z He started a campaign across Macedonia and the surrounding areas to the north, defeating and usually killing his noble rivals as well as hostile tribes. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z SKOPJE, North Macedonia — A U.S. special envoy on countering global disinformation says that countries in the western Balkan region have been “pretty seriously poisoned” by Russia’s influence campaigns. Balkans ‘poisoned’ by Russian disinformation: U.S. envoy 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z They initially come from Turkey or Greece, go to North Macedonia and Serbia and Bosnia and then on toward Western Europe along what is known as the Balkan land route. Report: Croatian officials shared information on migrants 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Yugoslavia, a federation of republics, dissolved in 1992, but unlike, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Macedonia, which had all declared independence, Montenegro and Serbia formed a new federal state called Serbia-Montenegro. Montenegro’s President Is Defeated in Runoff Election 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z It added that the drug shipment was ordered and paid for by a fruit importing company in Skopje, North Macedonia’s capital. 4 arrested in North Macedonia after cocaine bust in Greece 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z By 400 BCE groups of Celts began to raid further into “civilized” lands, sacking Rome itself in 387 BCE and pushing into the Hellenistic lands of Macedonia, Greece, and Anatolia. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z James P. Rubin, who heads the State Department’s Global Engagement Center, traveled to North Macedonia on a tour that also includes stops in Montenegro and Albania. Balkans ‘poisoned’ by Russian disinformation: U.S. envoy 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Finland's membership would represent the first enlargement since North Macedonia joined the alliance in 2020. Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The cabinet also decided to extend regulations for job-seekers from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, which were previously expected to expire at the end of the year. Germany unveils immigration reform plan to tackle labour shortages 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z England will play Malta and North Macedonia in June in their next two Euro 2024 qualifiers. Scoring 100 England goals 'not out of question' - Kane 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z A murderous leader named Basil I, originating from Macedonia, seized the throne in 867 and initiated a line of ruthless but competent leaders who governed for about two hundred years. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Embassy in North Macedonia said Rubin also discussed efforts by China “and other malign actors who deploy disinformation to undermine democracy and national security around the globe.” Balkans ‘poisoned’ by Russian disinformation: U.S. envoy 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Their performances have not been perfect by any means but the results are the ideal foundations for progress in a group also containing Malta and North Macedonia. 'Saka confirms status as jewel in England's crown' 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has promised neighboring Bulgaria, an EU member since 2007, to add a reference in its constitution to the existence of an ethnic Bulgarian minority. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Some 5,000 tonnes are just a few meters away from the rail line where international trains go from Greece through North Macedonia and into the rest of Europe. Toxic mining waste threatens health near North Macedonia school 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The Balkans, including not only Greece but territories like Bosnia, Serbia, and Macedonia, had been part of the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z North Macedonia beat Malta 2-1 in the other match in Group C, which also contains Ukraine. Ronaldo, Kane break records in wins for Portugal, England 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z To restart the process, North Macedonia's ruling coalition needs to secure a two-thirds majority in the parliament for the constitutional changes that have upset neighbouring Bulgaria. Germany promises to help get North Macedonia 'out of the rain' 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z In exchange, Bulgaria would lift objections to the start of EU membership talks for North Macedonia. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has identified 16 locations of dangerous industrial waste across the country. Toxic mining waste threatens health near North Macedonia school 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The author’s 28-year military career includes commands in the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions and the 10th Mountain Division, and operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Kosovo Panama, and Haiti. Military author Anthony Tata releases 16th thriller book 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Ukraine, North Macedonia, who beat Italy in their 2022 World Cup play-off last March, and Malta make up the remaining teams in the section. Euro 2024 qualifying - everything you need to know 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z All six Western Balkan states - Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - are at different stages of the EU accession process as they recover from the wars of the 1990s. Germany promises to help get North Macedonia 'out of the rain' 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z North Macedonia and neighboring Albania have been candidate countries since 2005 and launched membership negotiations with the EU last year in a process expected to take years. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z With Ukraine then visiting Wembley on 26 March, Southgate could go with his tried and tested players, with more flexibility to experiment in the June double-header against Malta away then home to North Macedonia. New faces or keep the faith - Southgate must decide 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The nations' leaders are due to meet on March 18 in North Macedonia to discuss implementation of an 11-point EU plan after agreeing last month that its contents needed no further talks. EU hopeful that Kosovo and Serbia will reach deal this month 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z More talks are needed on the implementation of the pact and the two leaders will meet again under EU auspices in North Macedonia lakeside city of Ohrid on March 18. Serbian nationalists march in protest against Kosovo talks 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The leaders now face renewed international pressure to agree the whole deal when they meet in lakeside city of Ohrid in North Macedonia on March 18, with the EU once again the facilitator. Analysis: No big deal: EU's Kosovo pact loses some sheen 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z A spat with Greece over the use of the name Macedonia and the region’s ancient heritage lasted decades. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The trains crashed just before the Vale of Tempe, a gorge that separates the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia. Greek stationmaster arrested after crash kills at least 36 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z It borders Serbia to the north and east, Macedonia to the southeast, Albania the southwest and Montenegro the west. Factbox: Kosovo on 15th anniversary of independence 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The two Balkan states have had tense relations since 2020, when European Union member Bulgaria blocked the start of accession talks with North Macedonia over disputes relating to history and language. Police tighten security as North Macedonia, Bulgaria honour national hero 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and others have been in talks with the E.U. for years. In visit to wartime Kyiv, E.U. sells ‘European dream’ that remains distant 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The latest dispute between North Macedonia and Bulgaria is also centered around Macedonian identity, as well as history, language, and culture. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Assailant Kujtim Fejzulai, a dual national of Austria and North Macedonia, had a previous conviction for trying to join IS in Syria. Vienna court convicts 2020 gunman’s alleged helpers 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z EU enlargement talks have stalled since 2018 as the current members cannot agree whether to admit other official candidates Albania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia. Factbox: How long will it take Ukraine to join EU? 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro, who all failed to make it past last year's semi-finals, have pulled out of this year's competition over money concerns. Eurovision: Why is the UK hosting it and when is it on? 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Many gin connoisseurs insist that the best juniper comes from Macedonia; Hapusa argues otherwise, relying on larger juniper berries foraged from the Himalayas along with other native ingredients, including turmeric, raw mango and ginger. The Gin Boom Trying to Change India, One Distillery at a Time 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Out of six former Yugoslav republics, Slovenia and Croatia are EU members, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia are membership candidates, while Bosnia wants to join in. U.S. supports Serbia's move to commit to future in EU - ambassador 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Accession talks for Albania and North Macedonia were swiftly unblocked - and Bosnia received candidate status. Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z State Department Counselor Derek Chollet began the trip with a brief stop in North Macedonia and plans to travel on to Kosovo and Serbia. US envoy starts Kosovo focused tour in Balkans 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The countries that were the most vulnerable to misinformation were Georgia, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania. How Finland Is Teaching a Generation to Spot Misinformation 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The Western Balkans route via Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia is the main path for migrants into the European Union, with many using elaborate networks of smugglers who are sometimes armed. Serbia arrests Afghan general, sniper 'wanted by France' on terror charges - news agency 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The 48th edition of the Balkan poll was conducted among the national news agencies of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. Romanian swimmer Popovici named Best Balkan Athlete of 2022 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “If you have already entered Serbia then you have to use other border crossings ... or go through North Macedonia,” Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry said on its Facebook page, announcing closure of the Merdare crossing. Kosovo closes main border crossing after roadblock in Serbia 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The government said the discussion was focused on anti-corruption efforts, a key condition for North Macedonia’s bid to join the EU. US envoy starts Kosovo focused tour in Balkans 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z In 2019, Greece agreed to support Macedonia’s accession following a years-long delay — but only after the latter formally moved to change its name to North Macedonia. As Finland and Sweden wait to join NATO, Turkey extracts concessions 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Five Western Balkan states - Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - are at different stages of an EU entry process. Kosovo to apply for EU membership by year-end - president 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z This summer, the EU started membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia following years of delays. EU, Western Balkans to boost partnership amid Ukraine war 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU has for months focused more energy on bringing Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania closer to their stated goal of joining the bloc. EU, Western Balkans leaders to discuss integration and migration 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A tiny landlocked country of some 1.8 million people, North Macedonia started accession talks with the EU in July. US envoy starts Kosovo focused tour in Balkans 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z In one high-profile case, intelligence officials tied two consuls in North Macedonia to an alleged Russian propaganda campaign to destabilize a stretch of southeastern Europe. Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The EU’s executive commission has repeatedly promised Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia that they have futures within the bloc. Enlargement back on EU’s agenda at Western Balkans summit 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Some members were critical of Poland for banning Lavrov from the meeting in Lodz and voiced hope that North Macedonia’s chairmanship next year will create new openings for dialogue in the organization. European security org faces existential crisis at meeting 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “Russia does not have a veto” on countries joining, he said in reference to the recent entry of North Macedonia and Montenegro into the security alliance. NATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z North Macedonia and Montenegro have joined the U.S.-led organization in recent years. 14 years on, NATO to renew a vow to Ukraine 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z In North Macedonia, another fragile Balkan democracy, honorary consul Sergej Samsonenko became one of the most visible promoters of the Kremlin. Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z A month later, the EU started membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia following years of delays. Enlargement back on EU’s agenda at Western Balkans summit 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Predator was developed by a company called Cytrox, based in North Macedonia, and is sold in Greece by Intellexa, a company with offices in Athens. How Free Is the Press in the Birthplace of Democracy? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The Western Balkans route via Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia remains the main migratory path into the European Union, border agency Frontex said in September. Serbian police find 600 migrants after shootout near Hungarian border 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Serbia and North Macedonia were more challenging, but the team made it to the final leg in Saudi Arabia. World Cup 2022: Wales-Qatar electric car bid falls short 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Migrants come into Serbia from North Macedonia and Bulgaria after arriving there from Turkey and Greece. Austria, Hungary, Serbia hold top-level meeting on migration 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In North Macedonia, intelligence officials found that two consuls allowed their offices to be used as a base for a Russian propaganda operation aimed at limiting the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Terrorist funders, arms traffickers and drug runners: The global threat of rogue diplomacy 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z He said the criminal court’s amnesty proposal has been passed on to North Macedonia’s parliament. North Macedonia to pardon violators of pandemic measures 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z At this stage, there are only single-track lines in Albania and North Macedonia. North Macedonia starts construction of rail link to Bulgaria 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z "The challenges finding chargers through Serbia and North Macedonia were massive - in the end, we did find them, but arrived after midnight with five hours sleep," Mr Pennell said. World Cup 2022: Wales-Qatar electric car bid falls short 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z “We are ready to move further south together with North Macedonia and thus protect both Europe and our own country.” Austria, Hungary, Serbia hold top-level meeting on migration 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The consuls in North Macedonia have denied wrongdoing; the consul in Myanmar could not be reached for comment. Terrorist funders, arms traffickers and drug runners: The global threat of rogue diplomacy 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The region now comprising of Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia has long been a political, and sometimes literal, battleground for world powers. EU revisits Balkans to win friends, seek more influence 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Connections are missing at the western and eastern ends of the corridor in North Macedonia. North Macedonia starts construction of rail link to Bulgaria 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z In total, the journey will take them through 19 countries, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and North Macedonia, before they reach Greece. World Cup: Wales fans driving to Qatar in electric car 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Food inflation reached as much as 25% in Bosnia, Montenegro and North Macedonia, the report said. World Bank sees Western Balkans economy growing 3.4% in'22, 2.8% in '23 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Broadcasters from North Macedonia and Montenegro had already confirmed they would not be taking part in 2023 because of the increased entry fee. Eurovision: Bulgaria is latest country to pull out of Liverpool song contest 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Montenegro and North Macedonia will not compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest because of how much it will cost them to enter. Eurovision: Montenegro and North Macedonia pull out of Liverpool contest 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z As well as three weeks of training in Abu Dhabi, there will be warm-up games against North Macedonia, Albania, Honduras, Iceland and Panama. Focus for Saudi, Qatar players is already on World Cup 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Mass bombardments of Ukrainian cities by Russia constitute war crimes under international law, the presidents of the Bucharest Nine group of countries, accompanied by the presidents of North Macedonia and Montenegro, said on Tuesday. NATO to go ahead with planned routine nuclear exercise -Stoltenberg 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Group C also includes Ukraine, beaten by England in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020, along with North Macedonia and Malta. European champs Italy draw England in Euro 2024 qualifying 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro all failed to make it past the semi-final stage of this year's song contest. Eurovision: Bulgaria is latest country to pull out of Liverpool song contest 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z MRT said in a statement "the increased registration fee for the participation", as well as the energy crisis in North Macedonia, forced them to make the decision. Eurovision: Montenegro and North Macedonia pull out of Liverpool contest 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta are the other teams in Group C. England drawn with Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z The cemetery and the nearby Macedonia Baptist Church are some of the last vestiges of a Black community that once thrived around Westbard on River Road from before the Civil War into the 20th century. Md.’s second-highest court weighs fight over historic Black cemetery 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z In 2019, Macron’s government vetoed the opening of membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia, arguing that deeper cooperation within the bloc should take priority over expansion. Macron’s European Political Community brings in skeptical Ukraine and U.K. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z In recent years, European countries from Iceland to Ireland, North Macedonia to Northern Ireland, have lifted abortion bans or repealed regulatory restrictions. Opinion | U.S. abortion restrictions absolutely do not align with European law 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Even before its stunning loss to North Macedonia in the playoffs. Italy searching for goals in final Nations League matches 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z So far this summer, Ukraine has played in Latvia, Portugal, Iceland, Macedonia, Italy and now, it is set to complete its EuroBasket journey in Germany. Ukraine players, amid war, drawing inspiration from homeland 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z A coalition that includes descendants of people buried in the Moses Macedonia African Cemetery has been fighting for more than six years to preserve and honor the dead interred next to Bethesda’s Westwood Tower Apartments. Md.’s second-highest court weighs fight over historic Black cemetery 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The Open Balkan regional initiative was formalised in 2019 when Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia agreed to create an economic zone of 12 million people and open borders for people and products. Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Just over two weeks later, she was back playing and scoring for England against North Macedonia. White suffered punctured lung during acupuncture 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Most recently, this involved B-1B Lancer flights over the Nordic, Baltic, and Black Sea regions in May, as well as an air policing overflight of North Macedonia in June. In sign of support, U.S. bombers fly over Dubrovnik, Balkans 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has agreed to supply tanks and planes to Ukraine to help fend off Moscow's ongoing invasion, senior Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said on Saturday. Temperatures rise as France tackles its worst drought on record 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has agreed to supply tanks and planes to Ukraine to help fend off Moscow's ongoing invasion, senior Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said on Saturday. Factbox: Five facts about Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z The western Balkans comprise Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Kosovo, all of which are aspiring to join the European Union. Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The defence ministry of North Macedonia, a small Balkan country, confirmed last week that it would supply Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine, but has said nothing about aircraft deliveries. Ukraine says it will receive tanks, planes from North Macedonia 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z Kosovo is a small, landlocked country in the Balkans, bordering Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring between Serbs and the Albanian-led government? 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The stop in Albania was the last leg of Sanchez’s Western Balkan trip that earlier took him to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Spain fully backs Western Balkan integration into EU 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z For North Macedonia, the past years have been challenging. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z "Everything ours will be available to North Macedonia and Albania and vice versa," Vucic told a news conference. Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z She scored four goals in a 10-0 World Cup qualifying win over North Macedonia in April, after netting a hat-trick at Wembley in the victory over Northern Ireland and in November's win over Latvia. Football is my safe space, says England's Mead 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Sanchez will also travel to Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania. Spanish PM Sanchez backs EU candidacy for Bosnia 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The Predator software is marketed by a company called Cytrox, based in North Macedonia. Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The EU started membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia two weeks ago, a long-delayed step in the Balkan nations’ paths toward EU membership that gained momentum amid the war in Ukraine. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z North Macedonia relies on fossil fuels and hydropower, and is also dependent on electricity imports. Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z But two fires still threaten Greek nature reserves, one in the northeastern region of Thrace, close to the Turkish border, and another in the region of Western Macedonia. Fire damages homes in southern Greece; more blazes active 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Two more major fires were burning Saturday, one in a remote mountainous area in the region of Western Macedonia and one in southeastern Peloponnese, Artopoios said. Greece battles 4 major wildfires; hotels, homes evacuated 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z "The steps that the EU, Albania, and North Macedonia have taken in recent days should inspire all EU aspirants in the region to increase their commitment to strengthening their democracies," he added. Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z The decision came after North Macedonia’s parliament approved an agreement overcoming Bulgaria’s objections and cleared the way for the negotiations to start. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z His centrist government was toppled in a no-confidence vote on June 22 when allies described Petkov’s willingness to lift the veto of North Macedonia into the EU as a “national betrayal.” North Macedonia parliament OKs deal to set EU bid in motion 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Three other fires erupted Sunday, one in Western Macedonia, another in central Greece and the third on the island of Crete. Fire damages homes in southern Greece; more blazes active 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, a former Yugoslav republic, has been a candidate for EU membership for 17 years but approval for talks was first blocked by Greece and then by Bulgaria. N. Macedonia votes to resolve dispute with Bulgaria, clears way for EU talks 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia have all been promised a place in the EU, once they fulfill tough economic, political, military, social and legal reforms. Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Bulgaria had held up progress on North Macedonia’s accession talks, accusing that government of disrespecting shared cultural, linguistic and historic ties. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z She added that that the French “proposal also respects your national identity,” and said that this is the time for North Macedonia to move forward. Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z A 50-year-old woman from North Macedonia who was in the second car was injured and was taken to a hospital, along with the three police officers. Cars hit pack of wild boars in Greece; 2 killed, 4 injured 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The deal proposes that North Macedonia's constitution be amended to recognise a Bulgarian minority, while the remaining issues be discussed between Skopje and Sofia. N. Macedonia votes to resolve dispute with Bulgaria, clears way for EU talks 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z While that guarantee has now been reinstated, Bulgaria blocked any further progress until North Macedonia, which had already changed its name to satisfy Greece, agreed to amend the constitution to recognise a Bulgarian minority. Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Northern Ireland's mantra under Kenny Shiels is to go out to try to win every match, whether that be a world-class Norway team in their Euros opener or minnows North Macedonia in qualifying. 'There is no point having fear against Austria' 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z The government in North Macedonia would commit to changing its constitution to recognize a Bulgarian minority, protect minority rights and banish hate speech, as Bulgaria, an EU member since 2007, has demanded. Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z France, which held the EU presidency up until July, drafted a proposal last month to amend North Macedonia's constitution to recognise a Bulgarian minority, while the remaining issues would be discussed between Skopje and Sofia. Protests block North Macedonia's capital over Bulgaria, EU compromise 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z A French proposal for a compromise to address Bulgaria’s concerns has divided North Macedonia, sparking the sometimes violent protests. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z On July 16, lawmakers in North Macedonia passed a French-brokered deal to resolve the dispute so that Sofia could lift its veto on enlargement. Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Violent protests erupted in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, where demonstrators tried to storm government buildings, after French President Emmanuel Macron announced the proposal — which many in the small Balkan country find controversial — last week. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Political tensions in North Macedonia have been on the rise over the past 10 days, with several violent nightly protests. Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z North Macedonia's parliament is expected to debate the proposal next week. Protests block North Macedonia's capital over Bulgaria, EU compromise 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The country’s chosen name, Macedonia, sparked outrage in neighboring Greece, which said the term harbored expansionist aims against its own province of the same name and was an attempt to usurp Greek history and culture. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z "We know this is not the beginning of the end, this is just the end of the beginning," said Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, whose country's progress was tied by the EU to North Macedonia. Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z North Macedonia’s president, Stevo Pendarovski, and the government have backed the proposed deal, which calls for the country to acknowledge in its constitution the existence of an ethnic Bulgarian minority. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Bulgaria has used its power as an EU member to block North Macedonia’s membership. Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z North Macedonia was the only former Yugoslav Republic to leave the federation peacefully. Protests block North Macedonia's capital over Bulgaria, EU compromise 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Among Bulgaria’s key demands were acknowledgment that the language of North Macedonia derived from Bulgarian, and the recognition of a Bulgarian minority. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Fifteen countries from across the EU participated in the actions, alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Britain and Liechtenstein. Police arrest 130 suspected human traffickers in European crackdown 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z It would also provide for regular reviews on how the bilateral dispute is being addressed, which could potentially hamper North Macedonia’s future accession course. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Some European nations would have also liked to see Albania and North Macedonia, Balkan nations that have been candidates for more than a decade, admitted before Ukraine. European leaders give Ukraine coveted EU candidate status 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A 2017 agreement to change the country's name from Macedonia to North Macedonia ended the dispute with Greece, and seemed to open the door for EU membership talks. Protests block North Macedonia's capital over Bulgaria, EU compromise 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The size of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia is a matter of contention. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Some European nations would also like to see Albania and North Macedonia, Balkan nations that have been candidates for more than a decade, admitted to the bloc before Ukraine. European leaders are meeting today to decide on granting Ukraine E.U. candidate status. 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Michel said that if North Macedonia accepts the proposal, then the path for the country to start EU accession talks could open within days. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Albania is also being held back because the EU has linked its progress to that of North Macedonia. 'It's a disgrace', EU hopeful Albania says of Bulgaria's veto 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Reticence over enlargement has slowed progress towards membership for a group of Balkans countries - Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - whose leaders will meet their EU counterparts in Brussels on Thursday morning. 'Wind of change' in Europe as path to EU opens for Ukraine 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Bulgaria has doubted the figure, noting that about 90,000 of North Macedonia’s roughly 2 million population received dual Bulgarian citizenship over the last two decades based on their family roots. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The Western Balkan countries of Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia have been candidate countries for years; in some cases for over a decade. EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Bulgaria has already formally accepted the French proposal, which now requires the backing of North Macedonia’s parliament. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z North Macedonia and Albania earlier had to wait for a green light from France over their track record on democracy and fighting corruption. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z It also cut its growth forecast for the Western Balkans, comprised of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and North Macedonia, to 3.1%, from 4.1% in January. War and sanctions keep Ukraine and Russia tourists from Adriatic coast 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z North Macedonia’s EU bid is tied to a similar bid by neighboring Albania. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z However, there are hopes North Macedonia and Albania may make progress. EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Bulgaria insists that North Macedonia formally recognizes that its language has Bulgarian roots, acknowledges a Bulgarian minority and quashes “hate speech” against Bulgaria. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The joke reflects a wider malaise across the Balkans about the prospects of its six members - Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - ever joining the EU. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia have been official candidates for years, but their applications have stalled. Ukraine: Could it join the EU, and how might Russia react? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z French President Emmanuel Macron hoped to present unblocking the EU bids of North Macedonia and Albania as a major success. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Police say the Balkan route for migrants, through North Macedonia, has become more active again in the past few months after many countries lifted travel restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greek coast guard rescues 108 migrants; 4 missing 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z North Macedonia has been a candidate for EU membership for 17 years. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z "North Macedonia and Albania have every right to be upset," said Zvezdana Kovac at the European Movement in Serbia, a non-profit organisation pushing for Serbian membership of the EU, referring to the stalled negotiation process. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z There are five nations that currently have EU candidacy status - Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. Ukraine moves one step closer to EU membership 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z “Once again, North Macedonia has reached a crucial moment in its history. Seventeen years after receiving candidate status, a historic opportunity has opened: …. The choice is yours,” he said. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z In unrelated migration cases in the neighboring country of North Macedonia, police said they discovered 71 migrants in two separate operations late Saturday and arrested three men suspected of human trafficking. Greek coast guard rescues 108 migrants; 4 missing 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Before Bulgaria raised its objections, North Macedonia settled a decades-old dispute with another neighbor and EU member, Greece, to forward its aim of joining the 27-nation bloc. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z EU member Bulgaria in 2020 blocked the start of accession talks with North Macedonia over a dispute relating to history and language. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z EU member states cannot agree on whether to bring other official candidates - Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey - into the bloc. Brussels to propose Ukraine become EU membership candidate 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z A junior governing partner quit the fragile four-party coalition, describing Petkov’s willingness to lift the veto of North Macedonia as a “national betrayal.” EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, for example, submitted its entry bid in 2004 and gained candidate status the following year. EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z As a result it added the word North to its previous name, Macedonia, which Greece had complained implied claims on its own territory, history and cultural heritage. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Albania's progress is formally linked by the EU to that of North Macedonia, which already had to agree to settle a decades-long stand-off with Greece over its name to clear its path to EU membership. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z He also accused the prime minister of ignoring Bulgaria’s national interests by making concessions to neighboring North Macedonia so it can start European Union accession talks. Bulgarian opposition calls for no-confidence vote 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The National Assembly already has approved the proposal, but legislators set additional conditions for agreeing to North Macedonia’s EU membership. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia have all been in membership talks with the E.U. for years. E.U. leaders happy to pose with Zelensky, hesitant on Ukraine membership 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Bulgaria refuses to approve the EU’s membership negotiation framework for North Macedonia, effectively blocking the official start of accession talks with its smaller Balkan neighbor. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Speaking in Skopje, Scholz said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine made it important for Europe to stand together and he praised North Macedonia's support of sanctions on the Kremlin. Scholz calls for EU to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro have started full negotiations, while Albania and North Macedonia have faced delays in the EU launching their talks. Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z They included proper constitutional protection for Bulgarians living in North Macedonia, and no assumption that Bulgaria would recognize Macedonian as a separate language from Bulgarian. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z "The first step must be a decision in two weeks’ time in Brussels to unblock the path of North Macedonia and Albania." Greek PM says EU must integrate Western Balkans by 2033 -Politico 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Bulgaria insists North Macedonia must formally recognize that its language has Bulgarian roots, to mention a Bulgarian minority in its constitution and to stamp out allegedly anti-Bulgarian rhetoric. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Four - Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania - already have candidate status although the latter two have not started accession talks. Scholz calls for EU to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z He was later due to travel to North Macedonia and Bulgaria. Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z But the center-right main opposition party, the VMRO-DPMNE, as well as others, disagree, saying the deal favors Bulgarian demands that question North Macedonia’s history, language, identity, culture and heritage. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z On Saturday, he travels on to North Macedonia and Bulgaria, which are locked in a dispute preventing the start of accession talks for the former country. Scholz heads to Western Balkans to help EU membership bid 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z North Macedonia says its identity and language aren’t open for discussion and that the solution must be based on European values. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Kovacevski underscored the "many difficult reforms" North Macedonia had undertaken in order to join the 27-member bloc, including changing its name to comply with Greek objections. Scholz calls for EU to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z A bite out of the moon seen in Skopje, North Macedonia. A Total Lunar Eclipse in Prime-Time 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Political analyst Albert Musliu, head of the Association for Democratic Initiatives think tank, argued the proposal offers North Macedonia a chance to start membership talks with the EU. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia are at different stages on the path to EU membership. Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “North Macedonia and Albania cannot be hostages in this process because of the only one EU member state blocking,” Kovachevski said. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z He also accused the ruling PP party of attempting to lift the veto on the start of EU accession talks with North Macedonia, disregarding Bulgaria's national interests. Bulgaria's ITN party exits coalition government 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Reports said that Serbia’s neighbors, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro had refused to allow the plane to fly through their airspace to reach Serbia. UK boosts Ukraine support with high-tech missile system 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Bulgaria has accepted the French proposal, which now requires the backing of North Macedonia’s parliament. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Serbia has launched full membership negotiations, while Albania and North Macedonia have fulfilled the criteria for beginning the talks. Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Scholz left Skopje and traveled to Bulgaria’s capital where he reiterated that he strongly supports the start of EU accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The announcement followed reports that Serbia’s neighbors, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro had refused to allow Sergey Lavrov’s plane to fly through their airspace to reach Serbia. Russian minister’s visit canceled after overflight refusal 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Sirgourney Cook, the first lady of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, is a trained opera singer and performed backup for Jennifer Hudson. Buffalo’s East Side was a food desert. The shooting made things worse. North Macedonia has been an EU candidate for 17 years. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z But neighboring EU member Bulgaria opposes North Macedonia’s bid, citing a bilateral dispute over history and national identity. Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Scholz said that North Macedonia needs a solid European perspective and added that it wasn’t easy to overcome the differences between the two Balkan neighbors. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z EU member Bulgaria imposed the flight ban, along with North Macedonia and Montenegro - countries hoping, like Serbia, to join the EU. Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z “Somebody asked me today, what do I want to see in six months?” said the Rev. Julian Cook, the senior pastor at Macedonia Missionary. Buffalo’s East Side was a food desert. The shooting made things worse. North Macedonia trails Georgia by two points after its 2-0 win at Gibraltar. Ronaldo adds to record goal tally; Haaland, Gavi also score 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Because Albania’s trajectory is linked to North Macedonia’s, Bulgaria’s veto has prevented both countries from moving forward. Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “It’s very important to bring a new dynamic into this process,” Scholz said after talks with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and added that North Macedonia must meet certain conditions to kick-start the process. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The source confirmed a Serbian media report that said Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro had closed their airspace to the plane that would have carried Moscow's top diplomat to Belgrade on Monday. Closed airspace forces cancellation of Lavrov's visit to Serbia, Interfax reports 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The Rev. Julian Cook, pastor of Buffalo’s Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, described a clergy colleague who was unable to meet a request to provide grief counseling to local bank employees. Clergy of color face unprecedented mental health challenges 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z And before that, Macedonia changed its name to North Macedonia due to a political dispute with Greece, and Swaziland became e-Swatini in 2018. Turkey wants be be called Türkiye in rebranding move 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Having been overtaken at the top of Group C in qualifying by Switzerland, they were beaten at home by North Macedonia in their play-off semi-final. How Mancini plans to rebuild Italy - again 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z North Macedonia applied for EU membership in 2004 and received a positive assessment from the European Commission a year later. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The six Western Balkan countries with EU membership aspirations - Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo - have been engaged in years-long reform process, Scholz told lawmakers in Berlin on Wednesday. Germany's Scholz wants Western Balkans in EU 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z North Macedonia bid to host with a 30,000-plus stadium in Skopje. UEFA ticket policies in spotlight for European finals 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Across Europe, other Nato exercises are being held in Poland, North Macedonia and Lithuania. Nato begins its military exercises in Baltics 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Georgia, Cyprus, Israel, Malta, San Marino, North Macedonia and Montenegro were eliminated, after a combination of jury and public votes were counted. Eurovision 2022: Ireland's Brooke fails to qualify for the final 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z EU leaders agreed to formal accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia after Skopje settled in 2018 a nearly three decade-long dispute with neighboring Greece over the country’s name, which saw it renamed North Macedonia. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The exercises are being held in five separate locations, spanning from Norway to North Macedonia, military officials said. North Macedonia: US leads exercise in NATO’s newest member 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z In the last several years, the Cyber National Mission Force has conducted 28 hunt forward operations in locations including Estonia, Ukraine and North Macedonia. US Cyber Command team helps Lithuania protect its networks 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z In the second half of the year, Scholz will travel to the region, which includes Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania, as well as Serbia and Kosovo. Serbia must push on with reforms to join EU, says Germany's Scholz 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Dozens of tanks will be deployed to countries ranging from Finland to North Macedonia this summer. Ukraine: Wallace says UK is not preparing for war 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Relations within the coalition are already strained over whether Bulgaria should lift its veto on EU accession talks with neighbouring North Macedonia and also over whether Sofia should send military aid to Ukraine. Bulgaria's parliament fails to appoint new cenbank governor 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Army Deputy Commanding General for Europe and Africa, told reporters after an hourlong display in North Macedonia. North Macedonia: US leads exercise in NATO’s newest member 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z But all member states and their legislatures would have to ratify that decision, which took about a year for the last country to join, North Macedonia. Despite Russian Warnings, Finland and Sweden Draw Closer to NATO 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z They capped off their run of competitive fixtures with a 10-0 thrashing over North Macedonia and a 5-0 win at Windsor Park against Northern Ireland - but what have they learnt over the last few months? What have England learnt from recent qualifiers? 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z The same rule will apply to travellers from neighbouring North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey as well as for visitors from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia Israel and Egypt, the ministry said. Bulgaria eases travel rules for NATO troops, neighbouring states 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The expansion will eventually allow Greece to export gas to its northern neighbors Bulgaria and North Macedonia, which are also heavily reliant on Russian gas. Greece: Fossil fuels offer ‘new path’ to green transition 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z England remain unbeaten in qualifying - having scored 63 goals without reply - and they head to Windsor Park off the back of a 10-0 thrashing over North Macedonia. 'Special' for NI to host England with record crowd 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Her four goals in a 10-0 thrashing of North Macedonia on Friday took England to within touching distance of qualification for the 2023 World Cup. Is goal-machine Mead undroppable for England? 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said last week that talks on Albania's and North Macedonia's EU accession needed to start as soon as possible because any delay would make the Western Balkans vulnerable to outside influence. Albania seeks to pursue EU membership separately from N. Macedonia 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Fleming also holds honorary doctorates from the University of Macedonia and Ionian University in Greece, where she was awarded honorary citizenship in 2015. Getty picks NYU provost as its next leader. Top of mind for her: environmental degradation 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Italy will miss the World Cup for the second straight time after being handed a stunning home loss by North Macedonia, 1-0, during a playoff semifinal. Late Atlanta goal sends D.C. United to its third straight defeat 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z Paul Rosenberg, meanwhile, wants to know if there is “any shock comparable to Italy’s loss against North Macedonia?” Liverpool, Manchester City and a Bar Set Too High 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Another treble against Latvia followed in November, before Mead's latest haul against North Macedonia took her overall tally in qualifying to 12 goals, while she also has nine assists to her name. Is goal-machine Mead undroppable for England? 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Italy, four-time World Cup champions, have not qualified after losing to North Macedonia in a qualifier. World Cup draw: United States grouping revealed as team is back playing for soccer supremacy 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z European champions Italy are the most notable absentees after their play-off defeat by North Macedonia, although they did also miss out on the last World Cup. All you need to know about World Cup draw 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z After missing out in 2018, Italy was eliminated for the second straight cycle when it lost a playoff semifinal against North Macedonia. The World Cup Draw Is Friday. Here’s How It Works. 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The long-delayed census is sensitive as it helps determine a delicate power-sharing arrangement in place since North Macedonia narrowly avoided civil war in 2001 between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels seeking greater rights. N. Macedonia's population shrank 9% in two decades 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z And, in an apparently coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Ireland and North Macedonia collectively expelled scores of Russian diplomats. Russia offers concessions in Ukraine peace talks 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The leading men’s international scorer can play in his fifth World Cup after Portugal defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in a European playoff, one of seven spots in soccer’s premier tournament decided on Tuesday. Seven more teams make the field for the World Cup in Qatar 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, which gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991, didn’t get past the group stage at last year’s Euro, losing all of its three matches. Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z North Macedonia did a number on the Azzurri in Palermo last week, and so here we are. Portugal v North Macedonia: World Cup playoff final – live! 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, ranked 67th in the world, go to Porto looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time, having stunned Italy 1-0 in the semis. Ronaldo wants 'hell breaking loose' 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Italy, which won the European Championship only eight months ago, lost to North Macedonia 1-0 in the playoffs on Thursday and will now miss a second straight World Cup. Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z All eyes were on North Macedonia, vying for its first World Cup berth after it surprisingly eliminated Italy with a 1-0 victory last week. Seven more teams make the field for the World Cup in Qatar 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The all-time top scorer in men’s international soccer will get to play in his fifth World Cup in Qatar after Portugal defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in the European qualifying playoffs on Tuesday. Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Portugal advanced to the game against North Macedonia by beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday, when the visitors squandered an 85th-minute penalty kick that could have erased a two-goal lead from the first half. Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z "We have to face North Macedonia as we would have faced Italy." Ronaldo wants 'hell breaking loose' 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Italy produced dozens of chances in its playoff against North Macedonia, but the reigning European champions will miss the World Cup after they failed to score and their guests found a way. For U.S., Missed Chances Mean More Waiting 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z North Macedonia charges 8 with smuggling antiquities: Eight men have been charged in connection with an antiquities smuggling case in North Macedonia, the prosecutor's office said. World Digest: March 25, 2022 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z This time there was no stunning late winner for North Macedonia to eliminate the traditional powerhouse like against European champions Italy last Thursday in Palermo. Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z North Macedonia, which gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991, is trying to make it to the World Cup final for the first time. Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z North Macedonia scored in stoppage time to beat Italy 1-0 — Italy’s first defeat in 60 home World Cup qualifiers — and knock it out of a second consecutive World Cup appearance. Sideline Chatter: Guess having to wear off-brand Speedos will teach him 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Italy's three main sports newspapers were united in their assessment of the country's shock World Cup elimination by North Macedonia on Thursday - 'Disastro'. How Euros triumph masked deeper failings - and where Italy go from World Cup 'disastro' 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It was the same problem in the playoffs against North Macedonia. Disaster again as Italy fails to qualify for World Cup 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z There will be no first finals appearance for North Macedonia, which was coming off its first participation in a major tournament at the 2020 European Championship. Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z North Macedonia had also beaten Germany a year ago in its European qualifying group, in which it finished second to the Germans. Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Twenty-seven shots against Bulgaria, they missed penalties in both games against Switzerland and 32 shots to four against North Macedonia. Italy 'destroyed and crushed' after exit 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Mancini was missing a number of players that helped Italy win the European Championship last summer and had to field a makeshift defence, but it was barely troubled by North Macedonia until the very end. Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z One of those went in, allowing North Macedonia to advance to the playoff final against Portugal on Tuesday. Disaster again as Italy fails to qualify for World Cup 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z In a rapid and stunning fall from grace, the Azzurri were upset by North Macedonia in a 1-0 loss on a night of drama in the European qualifying playoffs on Thursday. Italy misses 2nd straight World Cup in rapid fall from grace 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Portugal faces a winner-take-all game on Tuesday against North Macedonia, the team that shocked Italy last week to keep the four-time champions out of the World Cup for the second straight time. Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z For North Macedonia, the barely believable prospect of reaching a second consecutive tournament is now only 90 minutes away. Italy 'destroyed and crushed' after exit 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Italy was laying siege to the goal but saw everything charged down by North Macedonia. Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z European champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo. Italy stunned in World Cup play-offs 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The game against North Macedonia will be on Tuesday in Portugal. Portugal tops Turkey to keep World Cup hopes alive 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z “North Macedonia has surprised in many matches. But I don’t think they will surprise us tomorrow. Portugal will play better and we will make it to the World Cup.” Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z "I am overjoyed with the victory and I expect a great welcome on my return to North Macedonia," he said. Italy 'destroyed and crushed' after exit 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z It was North Macedonia’s only real opportunity after a completely dominant performance by Italy, which missed a number of chances and had several others saved by visiting goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The goal sparked celebrations on the North Macedonia bench as Italy dropped to their knees in front of their home fans. Italy stunned in World Cup play-offs 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Ronaldo’s 10th straight appearance at a major tournament will now come down to a winner-takes-all game against either European champion Italy or North Macedonia, which were facing each other in Italy on Thursday. Portugal tops Turkey to keep World Cup hopes alive 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z She was was greeted as a hero by thousands of Kosovars when she visited a refugee camp in neighboring Macedonia during the war. Memories of Albright: A legacy of bluntness and conviction 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Italy takes on North Macedonia and Portugal meets Turkey this week. Last Call: World Cup Hangs in Balance for U.S., Mexico and Ronaldo 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Euro 2020 is the only major tournament North Macedonia has qualified for. Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The hosts dominated possession but failed to penetrate the resolute North Macedonia defence, registering five shots on target from 30 attempts. Italy stunned in World Cup play-offs 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z They have a home match against North Macedonia and then, if successful, a tricky away game against either Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal or Turkey. Who will earn their Qatar 2022 places? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Italy and Portugal have been drawn in the same bracket along with North Macedonia and Turkey. EXPLAINER: State of play in World Cup qualifying for Qatar 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z The will play either Italy or North Macedonia in the final round of the qualifying playoffs if it advances. Portugal replaces goalkeeper ahead of Turkey qualifier 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z If the Azzurri beat North Macedonia, they will play the winner of a game between Portugal and Turkey for a spot at the tournament in Qatar later this year. De Sciglio replaces injured Di Lorenzo in Italy squad 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z She’s planning to visit Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and maybe Montenegro this summer. Perspective | What to consider before traveling to Europe 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z But North Macedonia have shown they are capable of causing a shock and gained an incredible 2-1 away win in Germany in their qualifying group, a result that helped them finish second, above Romania. Who will earn their Qatar 2022 places? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Italy hosts North Macedonia and Portugal is at home to Turkey in the semifinals, potentially setting up a straight shootout on Tuesday between two of the continent’s heavyweights for a place in Qatar. EXPLAINER: State of play in World Cup qualifying for Qatar 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z The striker could have a key role for Italy in next week’s World Cup playoff against North Macedonia. Berardi reaches 100 Serie A goals as Sassuolo beats Spezia 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z If the Azzurri beat North Macedonia, they will play at the winner of a game between Portugal and Turkey for a spot at the tournament in Qatar this year. Balotelli left off Italy’s squad for World Cup playoffs 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Italy hosts North Macedonia, with the winner going on to play at Portugal or Turkey for a spot at the tournament in Qatar later this year. Juventus fails in Champions League ahead of Italy playoff 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro are holding full pre-membership negotiations while Albania and North Macedonia have been given the green light to launch them. Borrell: EU to help Western Balkans’ war-affected economies 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z “This is the moment to reinvigorate the enlargement process and to anchor the Western Balkans firmly to the EU,” Borrell said following talks in North Macedonia with the country’s prime minister, Dimitar Kovachevski. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z England will play North Macedonia and Northern Ireland in qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup in April. England face Netherlands in Euro warm-up 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z And then there’s the question of the five countries already on the candidate list: Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. Ukraine War Forces a Question: How Far East Does Europe Go? 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia’s parliament has adopted a declaration condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calling on Moscow to immediately stop its “unprovoked military aggression.” Live: Live updates: Japan sends defense supplies to Ukraine 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z He would come to be recognized as one of the world’s greatest military geniuses, along with Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, and Julius Caesar of Rome. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Borrell was in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, on the first leg of a Western Balkan tour that will include Albania and Bosnia. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Fast-tracking Ukraine by slicing through some of the red tape could upset North Macedonia, Albania and the others. E.U. membership and fighter jets for Ukraine remain elusive as Zelensky says ‘prove you are with us’ 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Wiegman said before her first match in charge against North Macedonia in September that: "We want to show how good we can play and make the English crowd proud of us." England deliver show for fans before Euros 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z It was invented by brothers Tom and John Kiradjieff, who immigrated to Cincinnati in the early 1920s from Macedonia and opened Empress Chili Parlor in 1922. Cincinnati chili is a regional favorite worthy of a national stage 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in what today is Macedonia, Mother Teresa joined a convent in Ireland at the age of 18. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He urged North Macedonia and neighboring Bulgaria, an EU member, to resolve a dispute that’s hindering North Macedonia’s bid to join the bloc. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z A recent trip to North Macedonia, for example, found her setting up a C-SPAN-style network. Date Lab: This ‘Bread Daddy’ kept things light 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z In 2022 H&M will launch in six new markets: the first stores will open in Ecuador, Kosovo and North Macedonia, and via franchise in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Cambodia. Low-cost fashion brand H&M sees full-year sales up by 6% 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Italy hosts North Macedonia in the World Cup qualifying playoffs on March 24. Italy coach Mancini defends call-up of Mario Balotelli 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z In the nearby kingdom of Macedonia, King Philip II took note. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z This was resented in Skopje, which had recently settled a similar, decades-old dispute with neighboring EU member Greece that had cleared the way for North Macedonia to seek bloc membership. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z European champion Italy hosts North Macedonia in the World Cup qualifying playoffs on March 24. Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Kosovo’s move was criticized by neighboring residents in Albania and North Macedonia who held protests at border crossings on Monday. Kosovo tightens COVID measures for people entering country 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Workers add a new decorative poster saying 'EU with you' on the windows of the offices of the European Union in Skopje, North Macedonia September 24, 2021. North Macedonia and Bulgaria agree to work on issues blocking EU talks 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The kingdom of Macedonia, located just north of Greece, had rough terrain and a cold climate. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Under that deal, the country changed its name from the previous “Macedonia,” which Greece had said implied claims on its own territory and history. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z In other brackets, European champion Italy hosts North Macedonia with the winner playing away at Portugal or Turkey. Yellow card amnesty agreed for World Cup playoffs in Europe 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Bulgaria has blocked the opening of formal EU membership talks with North Macedonia due to a dispute over history and language. Bulgaria wants results to let Skopje start EU accession talks 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Supporters of EU membership for North Macedonia say accession would help boost living standards and offset growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans. North Macedonia and Bulgaria agree to work on issues blocking EU talks 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z However, Greece itself remained firmly under the control of a succession of foreign powers—the first of which was Philip’s Macedonia. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Six Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia — are on different stages in their quests to join the EU. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Faced with myriad problems on their own, the EU’s 27 members have been dragging their feet to embrace Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo and bring membership closer. EU auditors: Rule of law aid for W Balkans doesn’t pay off 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Radev said the council agreed that the new Bulgarian government should work for a breakthrough, but not at the expense of national interests or the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia. Bulgaria wants results to let Skopje start EU accession talks 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Italy, which won the European Championship last year, hosts North Macedonia in the playoffs on March 24. Juventus winger Federico Chiesa damages ACL, needs surgery 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Philip’s son Alexander immediately proclaimed himself king of Macedonia. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro have made the greatest progress, while Albania’s bid, being tied to North Macedonia’s, has also been blocked by the dispute with Bulgaria. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z The European champion plays at home against North Macedonia. FIFA clears Brazil-born forward João Pedro to play for Italy 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Bringing North Macedonia into the EU fold will help boost living standards and offset growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans, supporters say. Bulgaria wants results to let Skopje start EU accession talks 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, in September, at least 14 people were killed in North Macedonia after fire engulfed a makeshift hospital treating coronavirus patients. Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Seeing the control that Alexander had over the horse, Philip II said: ”You’ll have to find another kingdom; Macedonia isn’t going to be big enough for you.“ World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The EU has not given North Macedonia the green light for membership negotiations yet. North Macedonia confirms new Socialists leader as PM designate 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z The Kolkata-based charity was founded in 1950 by Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun who moved to India from her native Macedonia. India blocks foreign funding for Mother Teresa charity 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z While Serbia has launched full membership negotiations, Albania and North Macedonia have both fulfilled the criteria for beginning membership negotiations. 3 Western Balkan countries deepen economic ties at summit 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z North Macedonia’s membership has been held up by Bulgarian demands, and since the two countries’ EU track is linked, Albania is also delayed. Bulgaria, Greece talk energy cooperation, regional stability 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z One of Aristotle’s most famous pupils was Alexander, son of King Philip II of Macedonia. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Four of the seven — Cobwebs Technologies, Cognyte, Black Cube, and Bluehawk CI — are based in Israel, with the other three in China, India, and North Macedonia. Meta alerts 50,000 users to targeting by ‘surveillance-for-hire’ companies 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Bulgaria's new government, which was approved on Monday, must still lift its predecessor's veto on North Macedonia starting EU membership talks and resolve a dispute over history and language. EU states reassert membership promise to six Balkan states 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But EU member Bulgaria opposes North Macedonia’s membership, citing a bilateral dispute over history and national identity. 3 Western Balkan countries deepen economic ties at summit 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Thousands of others evacuated during the NEO were on flights that landed in countries that responded to U.S. requests to temporarily take them, including Poland, North Macedonia, Albania, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates and others. As evacuations from Afghanistan slow to a trickle, some ‘at risk’ allies may face long road to the United States 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Alexander’s status as a student abruptly ended three years later, when his father called him back to Macedonia. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The migrants, from Cuba and India, are believed to have entered North Macedonia illegally from Greece and will be deported back. World Digest: Dec. 11, 2021 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z Albania's progress is formally tied by the EU to North Macedonia. EU states reassert membership promise to six Balkan states 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z The next summit will be in Skopje, North Macedonia, at the end of February. 3 Western Balkan countries deepen economic ties at summit 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z The six Balkan countries of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia have a formal European "perspective" - EU code for eventual membership of the world's largest trading bloc, although the process is largely stalled. EU to avoid membership talk at summit with eastern states, draft says 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Since then, Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and North Macedonia have joined, bringing NATO’s total to 30 nations. Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The bus, carrying tourists back to North Macedonia after a weekend trip to Istanbul, caught fire on a highway in the early hours of Nov. 23. N.Macedonia says goodbye to 45 killed in Bulgaria bus crash 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z "The Council looks forward to the holding of the first intergovernmental conferences with the Republic of North Macedonia and with Albania as soon as possible," the statement said, referring to membership talks. EU states reassert membership promise to six Balkan states 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Northern Ireland ended a memorable year on a high with a 9-0 victory over North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying. Furness makes history as NI hit nine 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z |
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