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June 24, 2022
Bulgarian Lawmakers Vote To Lift Veto On North Macedonia's EU Talks

Bulgarian lawmakers have conditionally approved dropping Sofia's opposition to North Macedonia opening accession talks with the European Union, raising the prospect of progress in the Western Balkans' quest for EU membership amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

June 23, 2022
Balkan Leaders Frustrated Over Stalled EU Membership Bids As Bloc Moves To Grant Candidate Status To Ukraine, Moldova

The leaders of six Balkan countries complained on June 23 about the lack of progress on their bids to join the European Union just as the bloc was prepared to grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status.
June 22, 2022
No Easy Escape For North Macedonia From Bulgaria's EU Veto

As it turns out, the cultural and historical complexities at the heart of Sofia's demands on Skopje might be less of an obstacle than internal feuding and brinksmanship.
June 20, 2022
EU Rapporteur Adds To Pressure For Brussels To Give Balkans 'Something' Amid Ukraine Push

A European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo has said ahead of this week's decision on possible candidate status for Ukraine and two other post-Soviet republics that the bloc "must also give something" to hopeful members in the Western Balkans.
June 11, 2022
Scholz Backs North Macedonia's Call For EU Talks, Urges Bulgaria To Lift Veto

During a visit to Skopje, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has backed calls by North Macedonia’s leader for the European Union to quickly begin accession talks with the small Western Balkan nation.
June 10, 2022
Kosovo Pledges To File EU Application By End Of Year

Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti says his country will formally apply to become a member of the European Union by the end of 2022 despite concerns over tensions with neighboring Serbia, also an EU aspirant.
June 06, 2022
Lavrov Cancels Serbia Trip After Balkan Neighbors Refuse Clearance For Plane

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has been forced to cancel a trip to Serbia after some of its Balkan neighbors refused to open their airspace to the minister's plane over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
May 24, 2022
Serbian Orthodox Church Recognizes Independence Of Orthodox Church In North Macedonia

The head of Serbia's Orthodox Church recognized the independence of the Orthodox Church in North Macedonia, signaling an end to a religious dispute dating back more than 50 years.
April 11, 2022
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Seven Individuals In Balkan Countries, Accusing Them Of Corruption

The United States has imposed sanctions on seven people in four Balkan countries, accusing them of threatening the stability of the region through corruption, criminal activity, and other actions.
March 28, 2022
North Macedonia Expels Five Russian Diplomats For 'Inappropriate' Activities

North Macedonia has expelled five Russian diplomats for what Skopje described as “inappropriate” diplomatic activities.
March 14, 2022
Borrell Says North Macedonia's EU Accession Process Should Start As Soon As Possible

The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, says the bloc should start formal accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania as soon as possible to enhance the security and defense of the Balkans as concerns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will create volatility throughout the region.
January 30, 2022
Murals Spread Macedonian Artist's Message: 'Keep Your Talent Alive'

After graduating from an art academy in Skopje, 24-year-old David Stoilkovski decided he wanted the largest possible canvas for his work and began painting murals on city walls. He says that his public art communicates to others, especially young people, that everyone has a creative talent to share.

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Saturday 25 June 2022

Bulgarian Lawmakers Vote To Lift Veto On North Macedonia's EU Talks

Balkan Leaders Frustrated Over Stalled EU Membership Bids As Bloc Moves To Grant Candidate Status To Ukraine, Moldova

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North Macedonia

Saturday 25 June 2022

Bulgarian Lawmakers Vote To Lift Veto On North Macedonia's EU Talks

Balkan Leaders Frustrated Over Stalled EU Membership Bids As Bloc Moves To Grant Candidate Status To Ukraine, Moldova

No Easy Escape For North Macedonia From Bulgaria's EU Veto

EU Rapporteur Adds To Pressure For Brussels To Give Balkans 'Something' Amid Ukraine Push

Scholz Backs North Macedonia's Call For EU Talks, Urges Bulgaria To Lift Veto

Kosovo Pledges To File EU Application By End Of Year

Lavrov Cancels Serbia Trip After Balkan Neighbors Refuse Clearance For Plane

Serbian Orthodox Church Recognizes Independence Of Orthodox Church In North Macedonia

U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Seven Individuals In Balkan Countries, Accusing Them Of Corruption

North Macedonia Expels Five Russian Diplomats For 'Inappropriate' Activities

Borrell Says North Macedonia's EU Accession Process Should Start As Soon As Possible

Murals Spread Macedonian Artist's Message: 'Keep Your Talent Alive'

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In Bulgaria, A Bisexual Police Officer Set Up An LGBT Union. Then He Was Shunned.

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