Zoran Zaev

North Macedonia parliament elects Dimitar Kovacevski as new PM

New coalition cabinet, led by Kovacevski's Social Democrats, was backed by 62 MPs of those present in the 120-seat parliament. Forty-six lawmakers voted against.

How North Macedonia’s EU accession process was derailed

Securing a place in the EU is not easy for any nation, but this little Balkan country was tested like no other candidate.

North Macedonia’s prime minister resigns after his party's election defeat

'I take responsibility for the defeat in the local elections,' says Zoran Zaev.

North Macedonia's Zaev back as PM after winning confidence vote

After two days of heated debate, lawmakers voted 62-51 in the 120-member assembly in favour of the new government led by Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev, 46. Seven members were absent.

North Macedonia votes as EU talks loom

It is the Balkan country's first parliamentary election since it added "North" to its name early last year, ending a decades-old dispute with Greece.

North Macedonia imposes state of emergency ahead of election

The government said the eight-day state of emergency that came into force immediately will allow authorities to make the necessary preparations to ensure public health is protected during the campaign and voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Four Balkan states flesh out deal for free movement of labour

Leaders of Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania - all Western Balkan countries blighted by wars in the 1990s that also aspire to join the European Union - met in the Albanian capital Tirana to give shape to the idea.

North Macedonia PM calls for snap election after EU snub

EU leaders failed to reach a consensus on whether to open membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia, amid stiff opposition to the move from France.

Government's candidate wins North Macedonia runoff

North Macedonia's pro-Western candidate, Stevo Pendarovski, won a run-off presidential vote after a campaign dominated by divisions over a change to the country's name that was agreed to mollify Greece and open the way for EU and NATO membership.

North Macedonia polls open for presidential elections

Voters will elect a new president in a run-off vote dominated by deep divisions over a change in the country's name agreed with Greece that has opened the path to NATO and EU membership.

North Macedonia president vote heads to run-off

According to the latest results, the ruling Social Democrat party's favoured candidate Stevo Pendarovski got 42.85 percent of the votes while his right-wing rival Gordana Siljanovska Davkova 42.24 percent.

Fears of low turnout mar North Macedonia vote

Voters in North Macedonia had another chance to give an opinion on their country's new name as they cast ballots in a presidential election. Three university professors were vying for the largely ceremonial presidency.