Latest news in North Macedonia? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
- Independence Day Milestones: North Macedonia marked its 35th Independence Day on September 8, 2026, commemorating the 1991 independence referendum. The anniversary brought high-level congratulatory messages from international partners, including the United States, alongside national addresses from Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski.
- Healthcare & Emergency Medical Reforms: On September 12, 2026, Health Minister Sasho Klekovski announced a major restructuring of emergency services in cooperation with the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM). The plan includes separating the Skopje Emergency Medical Service into an independent unit, introducing a modernized paramedic system, restructuring the Mother Teresa Clinical Centre emergency wing, and acquiring 150 new emergency vehicles.
- Renewable Energy Investments: Major progress was finalized on the 131-MW Štip wind farm project, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approving a €42 million financing package alongside Alcazar Energy Partners to bolster domestic green power capacity.
- EU Integration & Regional Diplomacy: Discussions around EU accession reforms remain at the forefront of domestic political discourse, with ongoing parliamentary debates concerning constitutional adjustments required to advance accession negotiations. Opposition factions continue discussions surrounding the feasibility of early parliamentary elections scheduled for next year.