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State Officials, Politicians Extend Greetings for Independence Day

PM Hristijan Mickoski urged citizens to believe in their country and called the 35th anniversary of independence a turning point. He stressed at a celebration at the government on Tuesday…

09/09/2026

President Siljnovska-Davkova Presents September 8 Order Medals

President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova awarded the “September 8” Order to Jordan Plevnesh and Rade Siljan, and posthumously to Dzevat Gega, Meto Jovanovski and Gligor Cemerski. At the ceremony, she praised the…

09/09/2026

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Congratulates North Macedonia’s Independence Day

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated North Macedonia on its Independence Day, marking 35 years of independence. “On behalf of the American people, I extend my warmest congratulations to…

09/09/2026

NATO Congratulates North Macedonia’s Independence Day

NATO congratulated North Macedonia on its Independence Day, marking 35 years since the September 8, 1991 referendum on independence. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during his visit to Skopje in…

09/09/2026

Opposition Demands Publication of Costs for David Guetta Concert

SDSM criticized the government over the cost and organization of events marking North Macedonia’s 35th Independence Day, accusing officials of arrogance toward journalists and the public. SDSM said citizens have…

09/09/2026

Ohrid Airport Reconstructed

PM Hristijan Mickoski said Ohrid’s “St. Paul the Apostle” Airport is entering a new phase following the opening of its renovated terminal. He expects passenger numbers and the number of…

09/09/2026

Defendants in State Lottery Case Plead Not Guilty

Former Deputy PM Artan Grubi and seven co‑defendants pleaded not guilty in the State Lottery case, with Grubi telling the court, “I do not feel guilty”. The hearing was adjourned…

08/09/2026

Interior Minister Vows Swift Justice after Chair Killing

Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski said police are working intensively to solve the murder of a 26yearold man shot by two attackers on a motorcycle in Skopje’s Chair late Sunday. He…

08/09/2026

President Siljanovska-Davkova Addresses Independence Day Panel

“Building a state is not only about holding democratic elections and establishing institutions. It’s also about strengthening them, protecting human rights and respecting the rule of law”, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova…

08/09/2026

Shasivari Extends Greetings for Independence Day

On occasion September 8, Independence Day, Justice Minister Jeton Shasivari said the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the country’s journey since independence and its responsibility toward the future.…

08/09/2026