North Macedonia Held First Round of Local Elections

North Macedonia Held First Round of Local Elections

Local elections were held in North Macedonia, the eighth since gaining independence. Citizens voted for mayors of municipalities and councilors in 81 local self-government units, i.e., in 80 municipal...

Number of Registered Voters in Local Elections in North Macedonia from 1996 to 2025

Number of Registered Voters in Local Elections in North Macedonia from 1996 to 2025

North Macedonia is holding its eighth local elections since gaining independence. According to statistical data, the number of registered voters in local elections has generally been increasing, with ...

How is a Municipality Mayor Elected in the First Round in North Macedonia?

How is a Municipality Mayor Elected in the First Round in North Macedonia?

To avoid a second round of elections for mayor of a municipality in North Macedonia, at least one-third of registered voters in that municipality must vote, and one of the candidates must win a majori...

European Leaders Use Brussels as a Scapegoat to Conceal Their Own Failures

European Leaders Use Brussels as a Scapegoat to Conceal Their Own Failures

European national leaders are increasingly using the European Union as a scapegoat to conceal their own failures, which is an old practice in modern European politics. This phenomenon has intensified ...

Israeli Prisons as a Training Ground for Palestinian Leaders

Israeli Prisons as a Training Ground for Palestinian Leaders

The release of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has once again raised the question of the role of Israeli prisons in shaping future Palestinian leaders...

State Department Accuses Hamas of Planning New Attacks in Gaza

State Department Accuses Hamas of Planning New Attacks in Gaza

The U.S. State Department has issued a statement accusing Hamas of planning new attacks on civilians in Gaza. According to the U.S. government, Hamas is allegedly using civilian infrastructure as a co...

Afghanistan and Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Agreement Mediated by Qatar

Afghanistan and Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Agreement Mediated by Qatar

After several days of tensions and clashes on the border, Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement in Doha, formally ending the recent escalation of violence. This agreement was reached thro...

Croatia's Military Budget Reduced: Below NATO Standard

Croatia's Military Budget Reduced: Below NATO Standard

Croatia is facing a reduction in its military budget, which has placed the country in the position of being the only NATO member that allocates less than 2 percent of its GDP to defense. This situatio...

Millions Protest Against Donald Trump's Policies Across the USA

Millions Protest Against Donald Trump's Policies Across the USA

Organizers claim that approximately seven million people gathered at more than 2,700 peaceful rallies across the United States, protesting against the policies of then-US President Donald Trump. Prote...

Nicolas Sarkozy Serves Prison Sentence for Libyan Campaign Financing

Nicolas Sarkozy Serves Prison Sentence for Libyan Campaign Financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a prison sentence due to accusations of illegally financing his 2007 presidential campaign. This marks the first time since World War II that ...