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North Macedonia police say a migrant was electrocuted as he descended from freight train roof
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in North Macedonia say a migrant was electrocuted as he tried to descend from the roof of a train carriage. The man in his 30s died instantly early Sunday when he touched a cable during an attempt to descend from the roof of a freight...
Thousands march in North Macedonia over claims cancer hospital staff stole drugs meant for patients
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of people protested Monday outside the government headquarters in North Macedonia 's capital, Skopje, over allegations that patients at a state cancer hospital missed life-saving treatment because staff were stealing the expensive drugs to sell on the...
US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A senior U.S. State Department official on Friday voiced hope that North Macedonia will be able to approve politically difficult constitutional changes that would help its bid to join the European Union. Gabriel Escobar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for...
Italy coach Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation after up-and-down tenure
Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup. The Italian soccer federation issued a short...
21 arrested in North Macedonia over fan violence ahead of Levski Sofia-Shkupi match
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in North Macedonia have arrested 21 people following clashes between visiting Levski Sofia soccer fans and Shkupi supporters ahead of a Europa Conference League qualifying match. Police said Friday that 19 Bulgarians and two people from...
Ambassador says US sanctions on tycoon will help North Macedonia's EU ambitions
SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to North Macedonia defended a decision by her government to impose sanctions on a prominent local businessman, arguing Thursday that the action was taken to combat corruption and would ultimately help the Balkan country's bid to join the European...
Thousands in North Macedonia join Church protest against proposed laws on gender equality, identity
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of people gathered outside the cathedral in North Macedonia's capital on Thursday during a protest organized by the country's Orthodox Church against proposed legislation on gender equality and identity which it says threatens family values. ...
North Macedonia prosecutor says inmates, psychiatric patients subjected to degrading treatment
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A report by the ombudsman in North Macedonia says inmates in the country’s overcrowded prisons and patients at poorly staffed psychiatric hospitals are frequently subjected to inhumane and degrading conditions. The country's ombudsman, appointed by...
