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US lowers tariffs for Macedonia to 15 percent

The Trump administration lowered tariffs for Macedonia from 30 to 15 percent - at the same level as the tariffs for the European Union. Prime…

01.08.2025

Economy
Economic indicators point to a 3.5 – 4 percent growth rate by the end of the year

31.07.2025

Economy
In five years, Macedonians invested 50 million EUR in Greek real-estate

26.07.2025

Economy
Parliament adopts law to increase pensions by 2,000 denars

25.07.2025

Economy
Mickoski and Deutsche Telekom CEO Hottges discuss improving Macedonia’s digital infrastructure

17.07.2025

Economy  | 30.03.2025

600 new jobs at a Canadian investment in Stip

A new factory is set to open in Stip - the Canadian Magna Mechatronics company will open 600 new jobs in a plant worth between…
Economy  | 11.03.2025

Two supermarket chains investigated for violating anti-trust laws

Two supermarket chains are facing charges for unfair trading practices, informed the anti-trust commission. According to the press release, the two companies will face fines…
Economy  | 10.03.2025

Nikoloski discusses opening a new direct line between Skopje and Prague

During his visit to the Czech Republic, Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski said that talks are on-going to set up a new…
Economy  | 09.03.2025

Nikoloski: Ohrid – Sveti Naum road will be finished in time for the summer season

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced that road work on the section between Ohrid and the monastery of Sveti Naum will be finished by the…
Economy  | 08.03.2025

Mickoski: it won’t be a surprise if growth reaches between 4 and 4.5 percent

It would not be a surprise if economic growth in 2025 reaches between 4 and 4.5 percent, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, boosted by the…
Economy  | 06.03.2025

Mickoski announces membership into the Single Euro Payments Area

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that Macedonia has joined the Single Euro Payments Area of the European Union that enable easier transfer of money -…
Economy  | 05.03.2025

Ten insurance companies coordinated their pricing and created a cartel

Ten insurance companies have entered into a cartel that is directly harming the citizens and the economy, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. According to a…
Economy  | 04.03.2025

Statistics Bureau reports excellent 2024 Q4 growth rate of 3.2 percent

Macedonian economy grew by 3.2 percent in the last quarter of 2024, the State Statistics Bureau informed. This solid growth rate was driven by the…
Economy  | 01.03.2025

Supermarkets face closures because of collusion and irregularities

Market inspectors have found a number of irregularities in supermarkets and it's possible that they are fined and ordered to close down, said Deputy Economy…
Economy  | 27.02.2025

Mickoski: 2024 was a great year for investments

2024 was an exceptional year for Macedonia in terms of foreign investments, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, as official numbers are due tomorrow. The Prime…
Economy  | 25.02.2025

Contract to build the gas interconnector with Greece will be signed in March

A contract to build a gas interconnector with Greece will be signed in March, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. The line should link up with…
Economy  | 19.02.2025

Kostal will pay its global corporate tax in Macedonia

Car parts manufacturer Kostal has agreed to pay the global corporate tax of 15 percent in Macedonia, said Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski today, while…
Economy  | 18.02.2025

Government caps profit margins for over 1,000 products

The Government today ordered a cap on the gross profit margins as well as a cap on prices for a number of products. Deputy Economy…
Economy  | 16.02.2025

Nikoloski: German operator will bring 35,000 tourists

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski welcomed the opening of new charter lines with Germany, through Freebird Airlines, which will bring estimated 35,000 tourists for the…
Economy  | 11.02.2025

Government caps profit margins on food and personal hygiene products to 10 percent

Profit margins in retail and wholesale are being restricted to 10 percent for the next two and a half months, said Government spokeswoman Marija Miteva…
Economy  | 05.02.2025

Constitutional Court strikes down extra tax introduced by the previous Government – 49 million EUR will have to be reimbursed

The Constitutional Court today struck down the 2023 law on an additional solidary tax that was imposed on companies that made significant profits during the…
Economy  | 01.02.2025

State built apartments will be offered at lower than market prices

The Transportation Ministry is reducing the prices of apartments it is building in Bitola, and will continue to do so in the Ohrid and Skopje…
Economy  | 31.01.2025

Many citizens joined the boycott of supermarket chains

Citizen journalists from across the country reported that there was some success in the boycott campaign aimed against supermarket chains. The call for a day…
Economy  | 30.01.2025

Mickoski: supermarket chains blamed global markets for their price hikes, but this excuse is not valid

Speaking during the Parliament question time session, Prime Mnister Hristijan Mickoski said that there are testimonies from citizens, that supermarket chains are skirting the law…
Economy  | 29.01.2025

Calls for boycott of supermarket chains condemn their high profit margins

Calls for boycotts of all supermarket chains are spreading on the social media, and the day of the protest is set for Friday. According to…