North Macedonia: Latest news in North Macedonia, October 7th, 2026

Here are the key developments and latest news in North Macedonia around October 7th, 2026:

• Regional Gas Interconnector & Energy Security: Following high-level regional ministerial meetings in Belgrade, North Macedonia and Serbia finalized steps to commence construction and pipe-laying for their bilateral gas interconnection. The project connects directly with the ongoing Greece–North Macedonia pipeline, further establishing North Macedonia’s link to the Vertical Gas Corridor and diversifying supply away from traditional transit routes.

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• EU Integration & Diplomatic Engagements: Skopje has continued active outreach toward Sofia and Brussels aimed at unblocking stalled accession chapters. With the European Commission preparing broader accession proposals for the Western Balkans, Macedonian leadership is seeking scheduled direct talks with Bulgarian officials regarding mutual agreements and conditions.

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• Foreign Exchange Reserves: North Macedonia’s central bank reported that official foreign exchange reserves reached 4.2 billion euros at the close of the third quarter, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 5% and maintaining solid macroeconomic liquidity.

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• Domestic Economic Indicators: The Ministry of Finance successfully completed a 47 million euro treasury bill auction to manage domestic liquidity, while retail and hospitality sectors saw steady activity alongside a modest 3.8% increase in hospitality pricing.