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...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

North Macedonia’s GDP growth accelerates to 3.4% in 2Q25

North Macedonia’s economy expanded by 3.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, accelerating from 3% growth in the previous quarter (chart), preliminary data from the state statistical office showed on September 4. The strongest growth was...

To Her Excellency Madame Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia

Dear Madame President, On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and, through you, to your entire nation on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of North Macedonia –...

President Ilham Aliyev Sends Congratulatory Letter To President Of North Macedonia

(MENAFN- AzerNews) President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Azernews reports. "Dear Madame President, On my own behalf and...

Azerbaijani President congratulates North Macedonia President on Independence Day

President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the Madame Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of North Macedonia - Independence Day, APA...

Irish duo begin Conference League: All you need to know

For the first time two Irish clubs will compete in an outright European competition as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers begin their UEFA Conference League campaigns tonight having come through qualifying. Here is all you need to know about the...

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....

Michael O’Flaherty demands action on ‘one of Europe’s greatest human rights scandals’

Credit: Council of Europe / Candice Imbert. A new book by the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has been described as an “urgent wake-up call” for European leaders to act on Roma and Traveller rights. The...

Exhibit includes extraordinary images of a bygone era

This month, an immersive exhibit as well as other related events will celebrate the life’s work of longtime islander Martin Koenig, an ethnographer, folklorist and photographer who, over the course of decades, powerfully documented a disappearing...

Rayo Vallecano vs Shkendija Prediction and Betting Tips | October 2nd 2025

Rayo Vallecano will welcome Shkendija to the Estadio de Vallecas in their UEFA Conference League campaign opener on Thursday. Vallecano are back in a European competition for the first time in 24 years, while the visitors will make their European...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

12th annual congress of Bulgarian Union of Spa Tourism is kicking off in Pravets

Bulgaria is positioning itself on the health tourism map as a competitive destination, offering a quality product at the European level. This was stated to BTA by Dr. Siyka Katsarova, President of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism,...

Bulgaria Positions Itself as Competitive Health Tourism Destination

Bulgaria is establishing itself on the European map of health tourism as a competitive destination offering high-quality services, Dr Siyka Katsarova, chair of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), told BTA ahead of the...

Skeleton orgies, breast-kneaders and five-metre-high penises: Marina Abramović on her most daring show ever

Marina Abramović is sitting in a rehearsal studio in Manchester, tucking into lamb chops and ajvar. The latter is a red pepper and garlic relish, hailing from the Balkans. “It’s homemade,” she says, given to her by a friend. Her Irish assistant,...

Preview: Ludogorets Razgrad vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ludogorets Razgrad and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Spanish side Real Betis will travel to the Huvepharma Arena in Bulgaria for Thursday's Europa...

AFI Fest 2025 Unveils Full Lineup: ‘Song Sung Blue’ World Premiere, Plus ‘Christy,’ ‘The Plague,’ and More

AFI Fest is unique in the festival ecosystem for not being tied quite as directly into the awards season conversation as other fall festivals: Certainly, as always, there are many top Oscar contenders in the 2025 AFI Fest lineup, shared below —...

'When I think of Gaza I cannot sleep - that's why I had to do something for them'

Travelling through Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Monaco, Italy, Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Lebanon and Jordan, he will raise money for aid and shine a spotlight on the ongoing situation in Palestine. Mr Qadir tells...

How to watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news

The Galatasaray vs Liverpool live stream sees the visitors aiming to inflict another damaging European defeat on the Turkish champions. Galatasaray have started the season in superb fashion and sit top of the Süper Lig table. Not only have they...

How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams

The Chelsea vs Benfica live stream sees Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge to face the club with whom he won three Premier League titles. Mourinho was handed the reins at Benfica earlier this month after the Portuguese giants lost 3-2 to...