North Macedonia eyes US visa waiver under strategic dialogue

SKOPJE, Oct. 2 (TemA) — North Macedonia is seeking to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as part of its Strategic Dialogue with Washington, officials said, a step that would allow citizens to travel to the United States with only a passport. The...

Early snow sweeps Balkans, disrupts travel

TIRANA, Oct. 2 (TemA) — Early-season snow and rain hit parts of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia on Thursday, bringing the first snowfall of the year in higher elevations and prompting travel warnings. Albania canceled Adriatic ferry sailings...

The 10th Kinenova Film Festival Underway in Skopje

SKOPJE: Six titles have been selected for the Official Competition of the KineNova International Film Festival, whose 10th edition is taking place in Skopje from 28 September to 5 October 2025. The programme includes films from Slovenia, Croatia...

Bulgaria, North Macedonia to Sign Agreement on Corridor VIII Cross-Border Tunnel on Nov. 4

An agreement with the Republic of North Macedonia on the joint cross-border tunnel, part of Corridor VIII, will be signed on November 4, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov announced at a briefing...

The First Snow Blankets Countries Across the Region

The first snowfall of the season has been recorded in the countries of the region. Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and Montenegro were affected by snow and rain in some areas. Albania was hit by...

Pro basketball: Former Lehigh standout Nic Lynch navigating European style of play

GRAZ, AUSTRIA – Former Lehigh basketball standout Nic Lynch, after playing pro hoops during the 2024-25 season in southeast Austria, was back home in Seattle this summer waiting to see what his next stop would be. “I went home around April and...

Aston Villa injury updates ahead of Burnley as manager confirms midfielder decision

Emi Martinez of Aston Villa(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Unai Emery has given an update on the fitness of Emi Martinez ahead of Aston Villa's Premier League match with Burnley this Sunday. They are aiming for their...

Bulgaria Sent 1.5 Million Leva in Aid to North Macedonia After Kocani Tragedy

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has approved humanitarian assistance amounting to 1,490,765 leva for North Macedonia in the aftermath of the devastating fire at the “Pulse” club in Kocani on the night of March 15-16, 2025. The disaster claimed...

BTA Signs Cooperation Agreement with College of Tourism – Blagoevgrad

Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev signed a cooperation agreement with the Chair of the Academic Board of College of Tourism – Blagoevgrad, Prof. Dr Vasil Zhechev, at BTA's press club here on Monday. Valchev pointed out...

Cabinet Approves Decision to Grant Humanitarian Aid to North Macedonia in Wake of Kocani Tragic Incident

The Council of Ministers Thursday approved a decision to grant humanitarian aid totalling BGN 1,490,765 to the Republic of North Macedonia in connection with the tragic incident that took place in the town of Kocani on the night of March 15 to 16....

An increasing number of Bulgarians travel abroad, Greece is the most-preferred destination

In August 2025, the number of trips abroad made by Bulgarians totalled 1,078,900, which is a 19.4% increase compared to August 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The largest numbers of trips abroad by Bulgarians...

For 27 years Cultural and Information Center Bosilegrad has been assisting Bulgarians in the Western Outlands

With a concert by the Slavey Quartet created by folk singer Nadka Karadzhova and a conversation about the problems of our compatriots in the Western Outlands, the Cultural and Information Center of the Bulgarian Minority in Bosilegrad celebrates...

Dubai Chambers, North Macedonia explore trade, investment ties

Dubai Chambers has met with Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of North Macedonia, to explore prospects for bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business ties, and advance economic cooperation across key sectors. The meeting...

Want a Second Passport? These 13 Countries Let You Buy Citizenship

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization These 13 Countries Let You Buy Citizenship This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven...

Transport Minister: Ministry Has Solid Plan on How to Modernize Bulgarian Railways

The Transport Ministry has a solid plan on how to modernize the Bulgarian railways, both in terms of infrastructure and rolling stock, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister Grozdan Karadjov said during Friday’s Question...

Dubai Chambers explores trade and investment opportunities with the Republic of North Macedonia in the presence of the Prime Minister and officials from the public & private sectors

H.E. Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski: Visit of Dubai delegation opens new opportunities to deepen bilateral economic ties, forge partnerships, and advance joint projects and investments. • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We remain committed to...

Dubai Chambers explores trade, investment opportunities with North Macedonia

Dubai Chambers explored prospects for bilateral trade and investment during a meeting with Professor Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia. The discussions focused on strengthening the ties between the business...

Europe’s ‘least-visited’ country that tourists call ‘paradise’

Data has revealed which country in Europe receives the fewest tourists, with a fraction of visitors staying overnight compared to other countries nearby. Europe has a slew of tourist hotspots that attract visitors from around the globe. Cities...

From Cannes to the Moncrieff Travelling Film Festival 2025

🎬 The Travelling Film Festival returns to Bundaberg with award-winning films and inspiring documentaries from around the world. The Travelling Film Festival is back in 2025 and set to charm filmgoers at the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre. From...

Schengen to fingerprint North Macedonia travelers

SKOPJE, Sep 18 (TemA) — From Oct 12, citizens of North Macedonia entering the EU’s Schengen area will give fingerprints and a photo under the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The rollout will be gradual at all Schengen border points over six months....