What are the latest news in North Macedonia? August 31st, 2026
Key developments and news in North Macedonia around late August 2026 include:
- Energy & Cross-Border Infrastructure: The government signed agreements for the construction of a €29.4 million natural gas and hydrogen-ready interconnector linking North Macedonia with Serbia, targeting completion by 2028. In transportation, construction has moved forward on key Corridor 8 segments as well as the long-delayed highway section connecting Skopje to the Kosovo border (Blace). mknewshubmk.com———
- Digital Infrastructure & Investment: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski confirmed that the government is in active discussions with six potential private investors to establish large-scale data centers in the country to boost IT and digital economy capabilities. -SeeNews——–
- EU Integration & Regional Diplomacy: Discussions around Western Balkan integration models continue, with North Macedonia reiterating the demand for predictable, merit-based progress as accession talks remain subject to ongoing political impasses over constitutional amendments involving Bulgaria.
- Domestic & Economic Measures: In response to cost-of-living pressures and back-to-school costs, the government passed measures reducing the prices of essential school supplies by at least 15%.- Meanwhile, municipal authorities and national services have faced challenges managing late-summer heatwaves, wildfire risk, and public infrastructure demands, such as shortages in preschool capacities. mia.mk———