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North Macedonia

Some Balkan truckers end EU blockade after travel rule update, others continue

A drone view of truck drivers and transport union representatives protesting in front of the Port of Bar, as part of wider Western Balkans blockades against the EU's new entry–exit rules, with growing concerns over fuel shortages after Montenegro's energy ministry warned supplies were limited to what was available at petrol stations, in Bar, Montenegro, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic
A drone view of truck drivers and transport union representatives protesting in front of the Port of Bar, as part of wider Western Balkans blockades against the EU's new entry–exit rules, with growing concerns over fuel shortages after Montenegro's energy ministry warned supplies were limited to what was available at petrol stations, in Bar, Montenegro, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic

Western Balkan truck drivers block border cargo terminals over EU entry rules

A truck driver walks during a protest by truck drivers and transport union representatives at the Serbia-Croatia border crossings, citing disruptions linked to the European Union's new Entry-Exit System (EES), in Batrovci, Serbia, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
A truck driver walks during a protest by truck drivers and transport union representatives at the Serbia-Croatia border crossings, citing disruptions linked to the European Union's new Entry-Exit System (EES), in Batrovci, Serbia, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic

Trial begins over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Suspects of the Pulse nightclub fire in Kocani attend a trial at the courthouse in Idrizovo, North Macedonia, November 19, 2025. Thirty seven people have been charged in connection with the fatal disco fire in Kocani in March, which killed 63 people. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj
Suspects of the Pulse nightclub fire in Kocani attend a trial at the courthouse in Idrizovo, North Macedonia, November 19, 2025. Thirty seven people have been charged in connection with the fatal disco fire in Kocani in March, which killed 63 people. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj

Thousands demand justice over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Relatives of those who died led the rally in the North Macedonia capital of Skopje on Nov 15.
Relatives of those who died led the rally in the North Macedonia capital of Skopje on Nov 15.

Injury-hit Belgium call-up Ngoy and Vermant for first time

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v Paris St Germain - Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - October 5, 2025 Lille's Nathan Ngoy in action with Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v Paris St Germain - Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - October 5, 2025 Lille's Nathan Ngoy in action with Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

North Macedonia hold off Belgium attack to claim vital World Cup point

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group J - Belgium v North Macedonia - KAA Gent Stadium, Ghent, Belgium - October 10, 2025 Belgium's Lois Openda in action with North Macedonia's Visar Musliu REUTERS/Yves Herman
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group J - Belgium v North Macedonia - KAA Gent Stadium, Ghent, Belgium - October 10, 2025 Belgium's Lois Openda in action with North Macedonia's Visar Musliu REUTERS/Yves Herman

Leaving Arsenal was never on the cards, says Trossard

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2025 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard reacts after missing a chance to score REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2025 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard reacts after missing a chance to score REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Witsel gets surprise recall to Belgium squad for World Cup qualifiers

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group F - Belgium v Canada - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 23, 2022 Belgium's Axel Witsel reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group F - Belgium v Canada - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 23, 2022 Belgium's Axel Witsel reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Wealthy ancient Roman's tomb discovered in Albania

A drone view shows archaeologists working on Albania's first discovered monumental tomb, which they suggest may be a mausoleum, dated to the Roman period III–IV century AD, in Strikcan, Albania, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florion Goga
A drone view shows archaeologists working on Albania's first discovered monumental tomb, which they suggest may be a mausoleum, dated to the Roman period III–IV century AD, in Strikcan, Albania, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florion Goga

De Bruyne and Doku grab two each as Belgium hit Kazakhstan for six

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group J - Belgium v Kazakhstan - Lotto Park, Brussels, Belgium - September 7, 2025 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne scores their fifth goal REUTERS/Yves Herman
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group J - Belgium v Kazakhstan - Lotto Park, Brussels, Belgium - September 7, 2025 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne scores their fifth goal REUTERS/Yves Herman

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.