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“We feel the consequences every day and we know how those who spread disinformation operate and what effect it has. That is why we must act and follow the EU’s lead. If we want citizens to trust state institutions and democracy, they must have accurate information. That is the only way,” emphasized Metamorphosis Director Bardhyl […]

On the occasion of March 8, the Association LET STATION published a visual product (flyer) with the message “This is not a greeting card for March 8”, in order to remind that behind the symbolism of this day lies a reality that many women still face – violence, institutional indifference, and systemic failures. The flyer…

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The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) is monitoring the public reaction following the communication between the Minister of Interior Panče Toškovski and journalist Frosina Fakova Serafinović from the media outlet Sloboden Pechat, during yesterday’s press conference, which was also …

Based on Article 3, paragraph (2), subparagraphs (5) and (6) of the Decision on the Establishment of the Council for Coordination and Monitoring of the 2024-2026 Open Government Partnership Process, No. 16-1662/1 of 02.05.2024, and the Decision on the Amendment of the Decision on the Establishment of the Council for Coordination and Monitoring of the […]
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The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support from Sweden, today presented the awards for the best journalistic stories of 2025 on the theme: “Tackling Air Pollution – …

The International and European Federations of Journalists have strongly reacted to the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case against IRL and Editor-in-Chief Sashka Cvetkovska, stating that it violates the fundamental principles of free journalism and sets a …

The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) and the Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) express serious concern over judicial pressure on independent investigative journalism, following today’s decision by the Skopje Court of Appeal to reject the …

The PACT – Participatory Action for Community Transformation project has officially launched its first phase with the WP1 Coordination Meeting, held online on 28 January 2026, bringing together partners from across Europe to align strategies, exchange perspectives, and co-design the foundations of upcoming activities.
Funded under the CERV – Networks of Towns programme, PACT is a 24-month European initiative that aims to contribute to the recognition, empowerment and inclusion of underrepresented ethnic and national minorities in local communities. By strengthening cooperation between municipalities, civil society organisations and minority-led actors, the project promotes inclusive governance, participatory democracy and social cohesion across Europe.
The project is led by ADL Zavidovići (Italy) and implemented by a transnational partnership including Fons Català de Cooperació al Desenvolupment (Spain), KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre (Greece), Center for Intercultural Dialogue – CID (North Macedonia), PLACE Network (France) and KONKÁV (Hungary).
ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy leads the coordination of events at European level, strengthening the link between the project’s transnational scope and its communication and advocacy actions.
A collaborative start: WP1 Coordination Meeting
The WP1 kick-off meeting marked an important first step in translating the project’s vision into concrete actions. The session created space for partners to present their organisations, target groups and local contexts, while identifying shared challenges and opportunities related to minority participation.
Partners highlighted experiences from working with migrant-led organisations, Muslim communities, Roma youth and families, as well as municipalities committed to anti-racism and inclusion policies. Across different national contexts, a common concern emerged: the difficulty in reaching underrepresented minorities, compounded by barriers to participation and the persistence of misleading or exclusionary narratives.
The meeting focused on the core principles guiding WP1 activities: cooperation, co-design and co-creation. 
Throughout the meeting, partners reaffirmed the project’s commitment to a human-rights-based and participatory approach, placing minorities at the centre of decision-making processes as active contributors and rights-holders.
Looking ahead: WP1 International Conference and Workshops in Brussels
Preparations are now underway for the WP1 International Conference and Workshop on the Promotion of Minorities’ Participation in Multi-level Governance, which will take place on 10–11 March 2026 in Brussels, at Amazone – House of Associations for Gender Equality.
The two-day event will gather 76 participants from 10 European countries, including representatives of municipalities, civil society organisations, minority-led groups, experts and practitioners.
By fostering dialogue between local and European actors, the event will represent a key milestone in advancing inclusive governance models and democratic participation across Europe.
With WP1 officially underway, PACT is setting the foundations for a shared European effort to reshape narratives, enhance participation and build more cohesive and inclusive communities.

Over €200 million per year is allocated to state aid in North Macedonia, but these funds are dispersed across multiple institutions, making them difficult to track and manage. According to data from the Commission for Protection of Competition, state aid amounted to €206 million in 2023 (around 1.5% of GDP), while in 2024 it reached […]
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