Nikola Gruevski

2012-05-14While the ruling party hands dozens of party faithful their walking papers in moves that it says will boost government efficiency, critics say highly-paid officials will likely land other jobs in the government.

2012-05-14NATO representatives will meet in Chicago this month.

2012-04-24Despite excellent political and diplomatic relations with countries in the Balkans, Turkey can contribute to regional stability by intensifying economic ties and investments in individual countries.

2012-04-17Analysts say equalising the VAT rates throughout the region would ensure economic stability and development, but would require offsetting measures as well.

2012-04-12Regional EU member countries have less flexibility to control taxes on fuel, but everyone faces higher prices.

2012-04-02Macedonia's macro-economic stability and low taxes may be able to launch India into the European economy markets.

2012-03-28A regional initiative aims to create a network for women's business associations. Also in business news: 5,000 Romanians protest shale drilling and Turkish Airlines offers more flights to Belgrade.

2012-03-21Some allege the verdict of Velija Ramkovski is an attack on media freedom, but others claim the evidence of his crimes proves otherwise.

2012-03-14Macedonia is working to revise its libel laws, and is looking to the experience of neighbours for guidance.

2012-02-27As Turkey marks a NATO membership milestone, there are encouraging signs for Macedonia and Montenegro.

2012-02-01BiH unemployment numbers hit a four-year high. Also in business news: Albania and Montenegro have agreed to build a motorway and Bulgaria looks to join the European Financial Stability Pact.

2012-01-24The country's building boom coincides with the municipalities' developing and managing land.

2011-12-20The visit of President Boris Tadic to Skopje strengthened good relations between Serbia and Macedonia, re-affirmed Macedonian identity, emphasised the need to solve the existing church dispute and increase trade.

2011-12-09Macedonian diaspora remain culturally and politically linked to the republic, as foreign ministry reforms expand to guide the country.

2011-12-06The International Court of Justice ruled that Greece is guilty of violating the 1995 Interim Accord by vetoing Macedonia's NATO membership in 2008.

2011-11-28The country's top diplomat says economic integration -- still elusive in much of the Balkans -- is the key to regional prosperity.

2011-11-16The World Bank says the Western Balkans' economies will average a 2.1% growth in 2012. Also in business news: Albanian Airlines lost its operating license and Romania wants to join the eurozone.

2011-11-11Macedonia and Albania agree to further good neighbourly relations based on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as economic co-operation.

2011-10-19The dispute with Athens remains an obstacle despite success in meeting other criteria.

2011-10-05Workers in Macedonia must be paid at least 130 euros per month. Also in business news: Finnish telecom giant Nokia will close one of its Romanian plants.