World Mar 17 North Macedonia nightclub fire sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured.
World Mar 16 Nightclub fire in North Macedonia leaves at least 59 dead, more than 150 injured The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. local time during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters.
Politics Jan 22 Western Balkan nations pledge support for new EU growth plan, as they seek membership in the bloc The leaders of Western Balkan countries have pledged to make full use of the European Union's financial support plan of six billion euros (about $6.5 billion) as they continue to seek membership in the bloc.
World Jul 16 North Macedonia parliament backs proposal for EU bid There were 68 votes in favor of the proposal in the 120-member chamber, with the leftist coalition, which has 61 seats, getting the backing of small ethnic Albanian parties. Opposition lawmakers left the chamber in protest, abstaining from the vote.
World Jun 11 Germany’s chancellor attempts to open up North Macedonia’s EU bid 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.