What are the latest news in North Macedonia? September 1st, 2026
The top recent developments and headlines in North Macedonia:
- Economic Indicators & Investment: Official reports show Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into North Macedonia reached €279.1 million in the first half of the year, signaling steady capital inflow into the manufacturing and services sectors. SeeNews
- Regional Truck Driver Protests & Schengen Stay Limits: Transport associations in North Macedonia, alongside peers in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, held coordinated protests in Skopje regarding European Union Schengen stay restrictions for professional drivers. Associations have warned of potential border blockades starting mid-September if negotiations over Entry/Exit System rules and driver limits do not yield adjustments. MIFA
- High-Profile Judicial Proceedings: The Basic Court in Kočani held hearings in the trial of dual North Macedonia–Bulgaria citizen Iva Mihaylova concerning a fatal traffic accident. Following initial accident-reconstruction testimony, the court scheduled the next hearing with defense experts for September 28. www.bta.bg+ 1
- Energy and Infrastructure Debates: Domestic political discussions continue regarding proposed foreign investments in regional data centers and municipal opposition, alongside ongoing bilateral natural gas pipeline construction initiatives connecting to regional grids.
- Cross-Border Highway Connectivity: Progress continues on the construction phases of the motorway link toward Kosovo (the Skopje–Blace corridor), co-financed by EU infrastructure mechanisms. NewsNow