Recent news

Latest items of recent news relevant to North Macedonia as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.

North Macedonia: Improving the integrity of state employment

A pending legal reform will perhaps transform employment in the country’s corrupt public sector …

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North Macedonia: Open Balkan Initiative – end to restrictions for work purposes with Serbia and Albania

Not only may nationals from all three countries work across their national borders without formality, but the countries have also established a mutual recognition of qualifications …

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North Macedonia: Average monthly pay (March 2021)

The average gross monthly pay in March 2021 was 42,097 denars (US$837), whilst net pay averaged 28,217 denars (US$561) …

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North Macedonia: Minimum wage increased to 22,146 from April 2021

The minimum gross monthly wage has just been increased by 1 …

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North Macedonia: Tackling discrimination and violence against women

The government is at an early planning stage in the development of a new Gender Equality Law to tackle discrimination and gender-based violence against women …

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North Macedonia: Misuse of coronavirus wage subsidies

Although thousands of companies have been paid government subsidies to assist with paying at least minimum wages during the health crisis, it has been found by the government that as many as half of the companies concerned have pocketed the sums received and failed to pass the subsidies on to employees …

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North Macedonia: Permitted period of residence extended through August 31st, 2020

The validity of short-term visas, as well as temporary and permanent residency permits, has now been extended until the 31st of August 2020.

North Macedonia: Minimum wage increased from December 2019

The minimum net pay level has increased by 16% to 14,500 denars …

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North Macedonia: Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, August 2019

Average gross monthly wages in North Macedonia rose by 4 …

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North Macedonia: Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, June 2019

Average gross monthly wages in North Macedonia rose by 5 …

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North Macedonia: Greek parliament approves North Macedonia’s NATO accession

In spite of all kinds of tactics and inducements by Russia to incite irrational attitudes to the country within Greece, Macedonia has finally been able to overcome the veto against its joining NATO …

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North Macedonia: Parliament votes for name change

There are two ways to make your Greek friend incensed – start asking them about ancient Greek history in a way that demonstrates the general haziness most people have on the subject …

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North Macedonia: Average wages (January 2017)

Average gross monthly wages in Macedonia rose by 2 …

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North Macedonia: Extension of maternity leave for multiple births

Plans to increase the length of maternity leave from 12 to 15 months in the case of multiple births have been approved by the parliament of Macedonia …

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North Macedonia: Wage statistics published

According to the state statistical office, the average net monthly salary in Macedonia in February 2014 was 20,941 denars (340 euros) — 0 …

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