New Zealand revises immigration pathway for internationally adopted children

The New Zealand Government has announced interim changes to adoption rules that will affect visa and citizenship applications for children adopted overseas. Under the new measures, most international adoptions by New Zealand citizens and residents...

How to Spend 10 Days in Albania

I don’t think I’ve ever spent as much time crafting an itinerary as I did for Albania. Take the following three ingredients: A limited amount of time in which to see the country A desire to see as much of it as possible A reluctance to hire a car...

Report: Intersex people still face a high level of discrimination

A new study shows how intersex people still face an alarming level of discrimination, including forced conversion therapies and surgeries, and calls for the European Union to address these issues and help them to be protected from discrimination...

Vesna Janevska: North Macedonia’s Education Problems ‘Can’t be Solved Overnight’

The shortage of free-of-charge textbooks at the start of every school year, which Vesna Jaevska insists she is solving, is only a superficial issue when it comes to the problems within North Macedonia’s education system. From lackluster curricula...

What effects will the rise in the minimum wage have on earnings in Serbia?

In percentage terms, 37 per cent; in money, around 150 euros – that is how much the minimum wage will rise on 1 January 2026 compared to the end of 2024. From the New Year, the minimum wage will amount to 64,554 dinars (550 euros), but will this...

Skopje, North Macedonia: Where Ancient History Meets Modern Charm

Skopje's skyline tells the story of a city that refuses to be forgotten, where ancient fortresses standing defiantly beside gleaming hotels. Photo by Canva Our adventure in Skopje began on a crisp morning, the city’s skyline presenting a...

Ambassadors from Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Jamaica see what Whitecourt area has to offer

On Sept. 3 and 4, MP Arnold Viersen welcomed three ambassadors to Canada to Peace River–Westlock for a tour of local businesses and culture. Article content The visit involved Dauletbek Kussainov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Agron Buxhaku,...

connecting cottbus announces the projects for its 27th East-West co-production market

17/09/2025 - A record 16 countries are represented in this year’s line-up, spanning genres from neo-noir and satirical sci-fi to vampire romance and queer drama Director Roman Przylipiak, who is taking part in cocoPITCH with Helmet (© Mateusz...

North Macedonia’s Rival Albanian Parties Battle for Supremacy in Election

Local elections due in North Macedonia in October are likely to be more than just a simple contest in the country’s ethnic Albanian bloc between two main political forces. With only weeks to go, the VLEN [It’s Worth It] party, part of the...

SOCAR Exploring Hybrid Gasification Project In North Macedonia (Exclusive)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is considering a hybrid gasification project in North Macedonia, Murad Heydarov, Executive Director of SOCAR for the Balkans, said in an...

North Macedonia rocked by new wiretapping scandal

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on September 2 that the country is facing “a new scandal” involving illegal wiretapping and massive abuse of the surveillance system in recent years. The investigation was reported ahead of...

The European Cultural Centre Announces 21 Shortlisted Projects for the 2025 ECC Awards

The Virginia Tech Honors College and Cloud 9 + Enric Ruiz Geli at Time Space Existence 2025. Installation view at Marinaressa Gardens. Image © Celestia Studio Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

33 Underrated Travel Destinations in the World You Must Explore

16September 17, 2025 | World: When we hear about travel, we often think of Paris, Bali, or New York. But beyond the spotlight lies a collection of Underrated Travel Destinations in the World that carry raw beauty, deep culture, and peaceful vibes....

European Junior Olympiad in Informatics: Gold Medals Shared among Poland, Ukraine and North Macedonia

Seven gold medals were awarded in the 9th European Junior Olympiad in Informatics, held in the northeastern Bulgarian town of Shumen from August 29 to September 4. The gold medallists are Artur Smolenski of Poland, who earned the highest score of...

NewFest 2025: Richard Linklater’s ‘Blue Moon’ Will Open New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival — Full Lineup

EXCLUSIVE: The 37th edition of NewFest kicks off next month, bringing some cinematic rebellion to the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Running Oct. 9-21 in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the hybrid festival will feature 130 films from 29 countries,...

Former J-1 visa student receives about $17,000 in wage complaint against Aspen Meadows

Thank you for your support of Aspen Journalism! Your support made this work possible. Thank you. A 24-year-old law student from North Macedonia who worked as a restaurant server at Aspen Meadows Resort on the Aspen Institute campus last summer as...

North Macedonia Honours IT Expert for Computer Donations to Poor Children

Borce Stamenov [L] and endocrinologist Irfan Ahmeti [R] receive the Mother Teresa award in North Macedonia’s parliament. Photo: Parliament of North Macedonia . Borce Stamenov, who was one of BIRN’s picks for Balkan ‘everyday heroes’ for 2023,...

Manager change for Islam Chesnokov as he gets set for a transfer to Hearts

Kazakhstan international winger will move to Gorgie in a matter of weeks With a transfer to Hearts just a matter of weeks away, the Kazakhstan winger Islam Chesnokov is preparing for a change of manager at international level. Kazakhstan national...

North Macedonia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Revisits the Brutalist Architecture of Skopje

Strada Brutalissima. Pavilion of the Republic of North Macedonia at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, 2025. Image Courtesy of Blagoja Bajkovski Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

Russia may incite ethnic clashes in Balkans, North Macedonia’s Deputy FM says

Russia could exploit unresolved conflicts in the Balkans to stage new provocations and destabilize the region through proxy players, despite NATO’s presence. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia...