North Macedonia

Some of the key events about North Macedonia

• 1963

  A devastating earthquake struck Skopje, destroying about 80% of the city
• 1991

  The country declared independence from Yugoslavia peacefully
• 1991

  The country faced economic challenges and instability following its declaration of independence from Yugoslavia
• 1993

  North Macedonia was admitted to the United Nations
• 1994

  Greece imposed a trade embargo on Macedonia due to a dispute over the country's name and symbols
• 1995

  The country joined NATO's Partnership for Peace program
• 2001

  The Ohrid Agreement was signed, ending an internal conflict and improving minority rights
• 2001

  An armed conflict erupted between ethnic Albanian insurgents and Macedonian security forces
• 2004

  North Macedonia submitted its application to join the European Union
• 2004

  President Boris Trajkovski died in a plane crash near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 2005

  The country was granted EU candidate status
• 2007

  Severe wildfires destroyed large areas of forests and threatened villages across the country
• 2008

  Skopje's Alexander the Great Airport was opened, improving international connectivity
• 2011

  A police operation resulted in the death of five ethnic Macedonians, increasing inter-ethnic tensions
• 2015

  A political crisis unfolded following allegations of government corruption and illegal wiretapping
• 2016

  Devastating floods hit Skopje and its surrounding areas, causing significant damage and loss of life
• 2018

  The Prespa Agreement was signed, resolving the long-standing name dispute with Greece
• 2019

  The country officially changed its name to North Macedonia
• 2020

  North Macedonia became the 30th member of NATO
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the country's healthcare system and economy

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