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Filipche Says 12:05 Platform Should Either Step Aside or Help SDSM

On Thursday, SDSM leader Filipche continued his fierce criticism of the 12:05 platform. As he said, they should either help and get involved in party activities, or get out of…

02/10/2026

12:05 Platform Responds to Filipche’s Accusations

In response to Filipche’s accusations, the 12:05 platform has said the SDSM leader is looking more and more like his “former employer”, ex-PM Gruevski. It also says the former VMRO-DPMNE…

02/10/2026

Kos: EC to Present Additional Ideas for Gradual Integration on October 6

Enlargement Commissioner Kos said that on October 6, the EC would present additional ideas for the gradual integration of the Western Balkan countries into the bloc. She emphasized that the…

02/10/2026

Expert Witness Petre Ruseski Testifies in Kochani Trial Hearing

Nearly a year after the Kochani fire trial began, the case has entered a new phase. As of Thursday, the defense has begun presenting its testimonial and material evidence, proposing…

02/10/2026

Police Bust Major Organized Crime Ring

A group of 20 criminals has been arrested in a major police operation underway since Wednesday. The group was operating for over 15 years. Some members are suspected of having…

02/10/2026

Doctor Darko Vasilevski Launches Hunger Strike

Doctor and private resident Darko Vasilevski began a peaceful protest with a hunger strike on Thursday in front of the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje, after…

02/10/2026

POLITICO: EU to Offer Conditional Single-Market Access to Candidates

The EU will offer single-market access to candidate countries, provided they agree to stand with the bloc against hostile states and industrial rivals, according to a draft EC proposal obtained…

01/10/2026

Karakachanov Invites Mickoski to Samuel Event, VMRO-DPMNE Responds

Krasimir Karakachanov, leader of VMRO-BND and former DefMin of Bulgaria, has extended an invitation to PM Mickoski to attend the solemn reception of the mortal remains of Tsar Samuel, scheduled…

01/10/2026

Krushevo Museum Head Resigns over Music Video Decision Backlash

The Director of the Krushevo Historical Museum, Miha Odjaklieski, has submitted his irrevocable resignation. The decision follows severe public backlash sparked by the renting out of the Makedonium monument in…

01/10/2026

SDSM Continues to Refuse to Participate in Electoral Code Talks

Minister of Justice Shasivari will personally reach out to SDSM leader and MP Filipche in an effort to bring him back to the negotiating table regarding reforms to the Electoral…

01/10/2026