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North Macedonia: Ruling coalition faces local runoff dilemma — FrontPages.eu, October 19, 2026

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A snap local election in Brvenica has left the ruling coalition with a choice to make before the November 1 runoff. Stojanco Radichevski of the VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition led the first round with nearly 39% of the vote, while Arkin Jahij of the Democratic Union for Integration took 28%. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski was quick to welcome the result, primarily as a victory over the rival Social Democrats. The third-place finisher, Jakup Huseini, belongs to the VLEN coalition, which governs nationally alongside VMRO-DPMNE. Having personally congratulated the runner-up, Huseini and his party must now decide whether to back their senior government partner or the opposition in the final round. Coalition discipline in the capital does not always survive the realities of local polling. Elsewhere, Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi described the low-cost airline as the de facto national carrier, stating he has no intention of leaving. Domestic services remain less efficient; in Skopje, a mother of twins with autism reported spending her days without state-provided assistants, a reminder that while the airline is staying, the social support system has yet to arrive.

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The snap local elections for mayor in Brvenica have concluded their first round, with Stojanco Radichevski, candidate from the VMRO-DPMNE-led "Your Macedonia" coalition, receiving the most votes (2,943 or 38.90%). He will proceed to a second round runoff election against Arkin Jahij of the DUI-led National Alliance for Integration, who garnered 2,152 votes (28.45%). Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski commented on the results, while Jakup Huseini of VLEN, who came third, congratulated Jahij…

Plusinfo: Radichevski from VMRO-DPMNE Wins Most Votes in Brvenica; Marichiq Announces…

Stojanco Radichevski won 2,943 votes (38.90%), Arkin Jahij came second with 2,152 votes (28.45%), and Jakup Huseini was third with 1,528 votes (20.20%) in the Brvenica mayoral election.

Plusinfo: Second Round of Brvenica Mayoral Elections Between Radichevski and Jahiji

A runoff election for the mayor of Brvenica will take place between Stojanco Radichevski of VMRO-DPMNE and Arkin Jahiji of NA.

SDK.mk: Stojancho Radichevski (VMRO-DPMNE) and Arkin Jahij (DUI) advance to the second…

The early mayoral elections in the Municipality of Brvenica will proceed to a second round, with candidates Stojancho Radichevski from the 'Your Macedonia' coalition and Arkin Jahij from DUI moving forward.

METLA.MK: Mickoski celebrates a 4-to-1 win over SDSM in Brvenica, but his candidate got…

Stojančo Radičevski of the VMRO-DPMNE-led "Your Macedonia" coalition won 2,943 votes (38.9%), while Arkin Jahij of the DUI-led National Alliance for Integration received 2,152 votes (28.4%). Jakup Huseini of Vlen came third with 1,528 votes. A runoff between Radičevski and Jahij will take place on November 1. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski celebrated the result, but analysis shows his party's candidate received fewer votes than last year despite higher turnout.

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The article mentions the Brvenica election results, stating that Stojančo Radičevski (VMRO-DPMNE) and Arkin Jahij (DUI) will proceed to a runoff on November 1, with Radičevski having fewer votes than his party's candidate last year. It also highlights the political significance of Vlen's candidate congratulating Jahij.

Jozsef Varadi, the Chief Executive Officer of Wizz Air, has publicly stated that the airline has no intentions of leaving North Macedonia. He emphasized that Wizz Air considers itself a de facto national carrier for the country, reinforcing its long-term presence and commitment to the region.

SDK.mk: Wizz Air CEO: We have no intention of leaving, we are a de facto Macedonian…

The CEO of Wizz Air, Jozsef Varadi, stated that the airline has no intention of leaving and considers itself a de facto national carrier for North Macedonia.

A mother in Skopje continues to face significant challenges in caring for her twin children with autism, as the state has not provided the necessary assistants. This situation forces her to dedicate extensive hours to their care, highlighting a critical gap in state support for families with special needs children.

SDK.mk: Mother from Skopje spends hours with twins with autism, state provides no…

A mother in Skopje is dedicating hours to her twin children with autism, as the state has not provided them with any assistants.

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