Latest news in North Macedonia? September 18th, 2026
18-09-2026
Key developments and news concerning North Macedonia as of mid-September 2026:
Prime Minister’s Euro-Atlantic Engagements: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski addressed international foreign policy forums, including an address at the Atlantic Council discussing North Macedonia’s ongoing Euro-Atlantic integration, regional security, and economic reforms.
Atlantic CouncilU.S. Foreign Military Financing Adjustments: The United States State Department notified Congress regarding the reallocation of portions of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) assistance from select European and Middle Eastern partnersincluding North Macedonia and Slovakiatoward Latin American security initiatives, drawing attention to bilateral defense spending and NATO coordination.
The Economic Times35 Years of Independence: The country concluded national commemorations marking its 35th independence anniversary (celebrated on September 8), which featured diplomatic recognitions from NATO allies alongside domestic cultural events and regional development announcements in Skopje.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)Local Development Projects: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the national Bureau for Regional Development launched new funding rounds for inter-municipal cooperation projects aimed at enhancing local governance, municipal services, and infrastructure throughout the country.