Latest news in North Macedonia? September 27th, 2026

Here is an overview of the key news and developments in North Macedonia around September 27th, 2026:

• EU Integration and UN General Assembly Discussions: Following high-level sessions at the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski addressed international partners, maintaining that North Macedonia’s EU accession process should remain strictly merit-based. The government continues to emphasize that bilateral disputesprimarily regarding constitutional amendments and relations with Bulgariashould not stall standard reform timelines.

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• Economic and Fiscal Indicators: The Ministry of Finance published updated figures indicating that North Macedonia’s budget deficit widened to approximately 38.2 billion denars for the January–August period. Concurrently, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) pegged projected 2026 GDP growth near 3.3%, driven largely by infrastructure and domestic investments, though local energy output registered a year-over-year decline through the summer months.

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• Aviation and Connectivity: Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced new bilateral arrangements to strengthen regional transit links, notably confirming plans for direct routes between Dubai and Skopje expected to commence operations in 2027.

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• Sports (UEFA Nations League): On September 26th, North Macedonia hosted Switzerland at the Todor Proeski National Arena in Skopje for their UEFA Nations League fixture, where the national side suffered a 3–0 defeat against the visiting Swiss team.

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