North Macedonia
Some of the key events about North Macedonia
- 1963A devastating earthquake struck Skopje, destroying about 80% of the city
- 1991The country declared independence from Yugoslavia peacefully
- 1991The country faced economic challenges and instability following its declaration of independence from Yugoslavia
- 1993North Macedonia was admitted to the United Nations
- 1994Greece imposed a trade embargo on Macedonia due to a dispute over the country's name and symbols
- 1995The country joined NATO's Partnership for Peace program
- 2001The Ohrid Agreement was signed, ending an internal conflict and improving minority rights
- 2001An armed conflict erupted between ethnic Albanian insurgents and Macedonian security forces
- 2004North Macedonia submitted its application to join the European Union
- 2004President Boris Trajkovski died in a plane crash near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 2005The country was granted EU candidate status
- 2007Severe wildfires destroyed large areas of forests and threatened villages across the country
- 2008Skopje's Alexander the Great Airport was opened, improving international connectivity
- 2011A police operation resulted in the death of five ethnic Macedonians, increasing inter-ethnic tensions
- 2015A political crisis unfolded following allegations of government corruption and illegal wiretapping
- 2016Devastating floods hit Skopje and its surrounding areas, causing significant damage and loss of life
- 2018The Prespa Agreement was signed, resolving the long-standing name dispute with Greece
- 2019The country officially changed its name to North Macedonia
- 2020North Macedonia became the 30th member of NATO
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the country's healthcare system and economy
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