Mickovski, party leader of the Macedonian Democratic Party for National Unity, announced the collection of signatures for a referendum to cancel the 2017 'friendship agreement' with Bulgaria

A wave of new drug seizures cast further doubt over North Macedonia’s ability to keep its medicinal cannabis industry in check

A prominent prosecutor resigned citing political pressure: removed from two politically sensitive cases concerning alleged corruption within the ruling party, she said this follows moves aimed at preventing her from doing her job

One year after the fire that killed 63 people at a nightclub in Kocani, four separate court cases are ongoing and relatives are still seeking justice for what has been the worst tragedy in North Macedonia's recent history

Fugitive Artan Grubi has been placed in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run; the decision sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals