Category: Information
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Tender for city buses reattributed
The procurement of electric buses for North Macedonia, attributed, then cancelled, has now been attributed again to Ikarus. Other contenders included BMC, Yutong, and Golden Dragon Bus. Skopje’s bus fleet continues to rely on older models.
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New US tariffs
Bernd Lange, head of the EU parliament’s foreign trade commission, anticipates increased US action following Google’s fine. He warns that the US-EU trade deal may be jeopardized if the US raises tariffs. Tensions heightened after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized the fine as “unreasonable,” affecting trade stability.
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Where there are people, there is an economy
Mr. Petrovski discusses the challenges Macedonian businesses face in securing a skilled workforce amidst changing labor market dynamics. He highlights the need for companies to adapt to the expectations of younger generations regarding work culture and development opportunities. Systemic changes, investment in talent, and strategic human resources management are essential…
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A tiny house for 27 000 € that has everything you need
Belgian architects dmvA created a mobile egg-shaped house design. A 20 m2 structure includes essential amenities, like a kitchen and a bath room, offers storage, features a porch, and utilizes LED lighting. Built with good insulation mass production cost is estimated at €27 000 per unit. Legally it is a…
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Subsidies for foreign bus tourism programs
North Macedonia offers subsidies for foreign bus tourism programs for trips lasting up to five nights. The subsidy structure includes a base of 1 000 MKD per tourist per night, plus additional amounts based on the tourist’s country. Specific documentation is required for disbursement.
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One institution was awarded RCF fonds for vocational training in 2026
In 2026, the Regional Challenge Fund granted €495 350 to the Faculty of Agriculture in Stip, adding to previous support for 16 projects. Twelve consortia from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one from Montenegro, received funding to enhance collaboration between vocational education and businesses, improving training conditions and skills development aligned…