Latest news in North Macedonia? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
Energy & Infrastructure
- The government announced concrete steps to establish a national natural gas market operator, moving forward with market liberalization and integration into broader regional transit frameworks. Balkan Green Energy News
- Authorities are finalizing integration procedures into the European Vertical Gas Corridor, linking North Macedonia’s transmission system to regional supply routes via Greece and LNG terminals. Balkan Green Energy News
- Statistical and finance data show North Macedonia’s trade deficit narrowed to approximately 129.3 billion denars (about 2.1 billion euros) over the January–July period. SeeNews
- The Ministry of Finance outlined plans regarding medium-term debt management, including preparation for a 1.3-billion-euro Eurobond issuance planned for 2027 to refinance maturing international obligations. SeeNews
- Preliminary economic indicators for the second quarter point to a pickup in GDP growth, driven primarily by construction and export manufacturing. NewsNow
- Tensions persist regarding the EU integration timeline, as ongoing diplomatic hurdles with Bulgaria remain a focus across regional policy discussions.
- Cross-border transport associations in North Macedonia, alongside counterparts in Serbia and Bosnia, continue discussions regarding EU Schengen stay limits impacting commercial freight drivers, following recent regional protests.