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A new event aimed at contributing to cultural and artistic life in Skopje is being prepared to meet art lovers under the title 'Bir Söz Bir Nefes'. The special programme will be held in cooperation between the Yeni Yol Kültür Güzel Sanatlar Derneği, the Yunus Emre Institute Skopje and Harmonius Koor, on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 19:30 at the Albanian Theatre in Skopje.
According to an investigation by the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), Serbian state institutions transferred at least €111,700 to three associations in North Macedonia. Representatives of these associations openly support Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). The funds were distributed through the Diaspora Office under Serbia's Foreign Ministry, mainly for projects on culture, Orthodox faith and the preservation of the Cyrillic alphabet.
The Education Books Commission in North Macedonia has decided to withdraw 14 textbooks for Grade 7 of primary school. The decision, which takes effect immediately, covers materials for several subjects taught in Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish and Serbian. It was taken at a session held on 9 October 2026.
In North Macedonia, the main opposition party SDSM said in a written statement that farmers across the country face rising costs and a lack of support, while agricultural product prices have risen much more slowly. According to the party, agricultural production costs increased by 8.8 percent, while product prices rose by only 2.3 percent.
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met Alper Aktaş, Türkiye's newly appointed ambassador to North Macedonia. The talks focused on developing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the partnership between the two countries, according to information relayed by MIA.
Shortages of nurses, health technicians, midwives and dental assistants are growing in North Macedonia. It is reported that about 40 nurses leave the public health system every month. Low wages, poor working conditions and criticism that merit is not respected in hiring are cited as the main causes.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bulut was unanimously elected rector of International Balkan University (IBU) on 15 October 2026, following a rector election held under Article 97 of North Macedonia's Law on Higher Education. The vote took place across the university's six faculties and one vocational college and was conducted on the basis of a free, direct and secret ballot.
North Macedonia's Health Ministry has announced new protocols that will allow multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment to be delivered in regional hospitals, so patients will no longer need to travel to Skopje every month for medication or treatment. Health Minister Saso Klekovski said the Neurology Clinic follows about 2,000 MS patients, of whom 1,800 are receiving active treatment.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said electricity prices in North Macedonia will not change until the end of the year, and that the government will work to keep the current level after January 1. Speaking to reporters after opening a new primary school in Čento, he said the government's priority is preserving energy stability.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said claims that Iva Mihailova, who is on trial over a fatal traffic accident in Kochani, entered Bulgaria through legal channels do not reflect the truth. Mickoski said the Interior Ministry is investigating how she was taken to the country and that the ministry has confirmed there is no record of her passing through any legal border crossing.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said tensions with Bulgaria after Iva Mihailova fled to the country will not change his government's stance on European Union integration. He said Skopje would step up calls for meetings and dialogue with Bulgaria to find solutions to the problems.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said early elections could be possible but that one should "never say never". In an interview with TV21's "Klik Plus" programme on possible early elections, he said the government is working for its full four-year term. Mickoski added that VMRO-DPMNE, as a party, is always ready for elections.
Better prevention, organised screening, shorter waiting times and a national oncology care plan are among key steps to improve cancer treatment in North Macedonia. The issues were discussed at a meeting held at the Government, attended by institutional representatives, doctors, patients and experts from several European countries.
Representatives of Turkish minorities and communities from nine European countries will gather in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 15 to 18 October 2026. The meeting is organised and hosted by the Turkish Democratic Party (TDP) and marks the 12th annual meeting of the Turkish Minorities/Communities Working Group (TAG) of the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN).
Three direct flights a week between Dubai and Skopje will operate from March of next year. The new route was confirmed during a meeting held on a working visit by Foreign and Trade Minister Timčo Mucunski to the United Arab Emirates.
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that German company Kromberg & Schubert will make a new investment in the country, creating 2,000 jobs. The new facility will produce parts for the German carmaker Audi.
Zülfikar Zeynula, chairman of the Turkish Democratic Party (TDP) and Minister of State responsible for International Cooperation and Foreign Investment, made an official visit today to officials of Bechtel–ENKA. The company is undertaking construction of Corridor 8, one of the country's major infrastructure projects in North Macedonia.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said the European Union remains the country's strategic goal and that there has been no change in this regard. Responding to a parliamentary question from Arbana Pašoli of the European Front, he addressed the government's strategy for removing obstacles to European integration and opening negotiating chapters. He said the aim is for the process not only to start but to be completed.
North Macedonia's Health Minister Saško Klekovski, after visiting the Štip Clinical Hospital, said construction work to complete the hospital must begin by autumn 2027. Klekovski said he expects talks with the World Bank and the European Investment Bank to be completed by the end of the year, and a project contract to be signed.
Today's top Turkic news: Uzbekistan-China ties, Samarkand visit, Kulubaev-Rubio talks, Northern Cyprus festival and Turkmen desertification centre.
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