VREDI: Local Elections Passed in a Peaceful Atmosphere with High Turnout

VREDI: Local Elections Passed in a Peaceful Atmosphere with High Turnout

According to assessments from the VREDI coalition, the local elections in the country passed in a peaceful and democratic atmosphere, with a recorded high turnout and without major irregularities. VRE...

North Macedonia Held First Round of Local Elections: Vote Counting Begins

North Macedonia Held First Round of Local Elections: Vote Counting Begins

North Macedonia held local elections, the eighth since gaining independence, in which citizens elected mayors and councilors in 81 local self-government units, i.e., in 80 municipalities and the city ...

Local Elections Concluded in North Macedonia, Results Awaited

Local Elections Concluded in North Macedonia, Results Awaited

Polling stations in North Macedonia closed at 7:00 PM, where citizens cast their votes in the eighth local elections. In these elections, the fourth of their kind, mayors and councilor lists were elec...

Turnout in Local Elections Reached 46.65 Percent

Turnout in Local Elections Reached 46.65 Percent

According to data from the State Election Commission (DIK), voter turnout in the local elections across the country reached 46.65 percent by 6:30 PM. The President of the DIK, Aleksandar Kondark, stat...

Zelenskyy Ready for Peace Talks, Putin Allegedly Delaying

Zelenskyy Ready for Peace Talks, Putin Allegedly Delaying

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated his readiness for peace talks in Budapest but expresses doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to genuinely end the war in Ukrain...

Putin's Trip to Budapest: Challenges of Flying Through EU Airspace

Putin's Trip to Budapest: Challenges of Flying Through EU Airspace

Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Budapest, but faces significant logistical obstacles due to the ban on Russian aircraft flying through European...

Chinese Satellites as Aid to Russian Intelligence?

Chinese Satellites as Aid to Russian Intelligence?

According to reports, China may be providing Russia with crucial assistance in gathering intelligence through its spy satellites, which could compensate for shortcomings in Russia's own space intellig...

Israel and Hamas Accuse Each Other of Violating Gaza Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas Accuse Each Other of Violating Gaza Ceasefire

Less than seven days after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect, both sides are accusing each other of violating the agreement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) cla...

Germany Recalls Ambassador from Georgia Due to Disagreements with Authorities

Germany Recalls Ambassador from Georgia Due to Disagreements with Authorities

Germany has decided to recall its ambassador from Georgia, Ernst Peter Fischer, due to increasing disagreements between the Georgian government and the European Union. This decision was made ahead of ...

Israel Resumes Attacks in Gaza Following Ceasefire Violation Accusations

Israel Resumes Attacks in Gaza Following Ceasefire Violation Accusations

The Israeli army (IDF) has announced that it has begun a new wave of airstrikes in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, targeting what they say are "terrorist targets" of Hamas. These attacks followed...

Voter Turnout in North Macedonia by 3 PM Compared to the 2021 Elections

Voter Turnout in North Macedonia by 3 PM Compared to the 2021 Elections

North Macedonia held its eighth local elections since gaining independence. According to data from 98.7% of the processed polling stations, 31.32% of voters had cast their ballots by 3 PM. For compari...

Local Elections 2025: Peaceful Atmosphere with Several Reports of Canvassing

Local Elections 2025: Peaceful Atmosphere with Several Reports of Canvassing

The 2025 local elections are proceeding in a peaceful, fair, and democratic atmosphere throughout the entire country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is undertaking all necessary measures and a...