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The Federation of Trade Unions will organize a blockade of the Chamber of Commerce today, February 12, 2026 at 12:00 noon to demand an increase in the minimum wage, a general linear increase of all wages, regular salary...

The Ministry of Interior has confirmed reports that North Macedonia transporters will block the nine border crossings to Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, and Kosovo at 12:00pm on Monday, January 26 in response to dissatisfacti...

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Macedonia.

As crowds gather at holiday markets, shopping malls, and other public spaces, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to be aware of their surroundings as pickpocketing and other petty crime may increase.  

Event:  On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, a massive fire broke out in a warehouse that stored chemicals and other hazardous materials in the village of Falishe in Tetovo, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the capital Sk...

Event: Due to increased tensions in various parts of the world, there is a risk of terrorist attacks inspired by extremist ideology in North Macedonia, and the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia advises U.S. citizen...

In light of the consistent and heightened interest in attacking Israeli or Jewish targets in Europe, the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia advises all American travelers to North Macedonia to adhere to the guidance...

The Government of North Macedonia reported that bomb threats were received in several locations in Skopje on February 21, 2023.  The threats were emailed to organizations and institutions including:  four schools; Presid...

The U.S. Embassy was informed of new emailed bomb threats in Skopje including the Skopje City Mall, the East Gate Mall, the Old City Mall, the Transport Center, Cevahir Sky City apartment complex, the Macedonia Radio and...

Law enforcement authorities are evacuating eight high schools in Skopje and are currently investigating the situation.  The high schools are Nikola Karev, Orce Nikolov, Josip Broz-Tito, Rade Jovcevski Korcagin, Pance Ars...

Due to anticipated demonstrations and increased tensions surrounding the commemoration of the 151st anniversary of Goce Delcev’s birth on February 4th, the Ministry of Interior has announced heightened security measures...

As crowds gather at holiday markets, shopping malls, and other public spaces, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to be aware of their surroundings as pickpocketing and other petty crime may increase. There has also b...

There have been ongoing protests regarding the revised French proposal on North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union in central Skopje near the vicinity of the Government Building, Parliament Building, and Minist...

Exercise normal precautions in North Macedonia.

Event: Domestic political party VMRO-DPMNE will hold an anti-government rally tomorrow - Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. - in front of the Government Building in Skopje.  

Exercise normal precautions in North Macedonia.

Do not travel to North Macedonia due to COVID-19. The State Department increased the Travel Advisory level from 3 to 4.

Reconsider travel to North Macedonia due to COVID-19. The State Department has increased the Travel Advisory level from 2 to 3.

Exercise increased caution in North Macedonia due to COVID-19. The State Department increased the Travel Advisory level from 1 to 2.

Event: On August 5, the Government of North Macedonia declared a nationwide state of crisis due to the outbreak of numerous major wildfires throughout the country.  Currently, a ban on visits to forests throughout the co...