Macedonia

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history

Alleged surveillance footage depicted two men climbing a fence before dousing a building with an accelerant. Police identified a fuel canister at the scene and evidence of fire damage.

|ByALEX WINSTON, MICHAEL STARR
Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.
MP RASHELA Mizrahi (third from left) stands alongside Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during the visit to the Knesset of the North Macedonian parliamentary delegation.

North Macedonia MP Rashela Mizrahi brings solidarity message to Israel during parliamentary visit

The visit was billed as a first-of-its-kind parliamentary delegation from North Macedonia to Israel, chaired by Mizrahi with logistical support from the American Jewish Committee (AJC). 

|ByALEX WINSTON
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu (R) and North Macedonian Ambassador to Israel Mr. Shpend Sadiku (L) meet at the Knesst to discuss strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries, January 6, 2026.

Heritage Minister Eliyahu to visit North Macedonia as gov't guest to strengthen diplomatic ties

The potential cooperation between the two countries and Eliyahu's visit will emphasize "shared values and respect for religious and cultural heritage."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Families of victims who died in the fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani attend a protest called the "Angels March", in Skopje, North Macedonia, November 15, 2025.

Thousands protest in Skopje ahead of trial over deadly night club fire

Families of 63 victims of a North Macedonian nightclub fire led a protest in Skopje, demanding accountability as 37 people face charges and the first trial hearing nears.

|ByREUTERS

Here’s looking at religion

English speakers will probably be primarily drawn to the Mistero Buffo solo show, which comes from the US.

OCTOBER 1, 2017ByBARRY DAVIS
Panos Vlahos plays a number of roles in Dario Fo’s satirical work.

Macedonia backs Israel, promises to help stabilize region

Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev pledged cooperation with Israel on many levels for greater security and world peace amid his significant diplomatic visit.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Prime Minister od Macedonia Zoran Zaev, September 4, 2017.

Zahavi quits Israel national team amidst armband scandal

Only 11,350 fans bothered to come to the Haifa stadium to watch Israel try and snap a two-match losing streak and remain tied with Albania in the battle for third place in Group G.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017ByALLON SINAI
Eran Zahavi has played his last match for the Israel national team after announcing his retirement from international action last night following a rocky day.

Triumphant visit to Israel for Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev

Zaev marks his first trip to Israel with a visit to a soccer game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev