North Macedonia

Dzvonko Pekevski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Berovo. First elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021, he has focused his administration on fiscal responsibility, aiming to eliminate municipal debt and improve administrative transparency. He holds a degree in economics from the University of Bitola, specializing in statistical cybernetics. Throughout his tenure, he has emphasized the professionalization of local government and has been recognized for his efforts in promoting budget openness within the municipality.

Toni Konjanovski is a North Macedonian politician and physician who has served as the Mayor of Bitola since November 2021. Before entering politics, he worked for many years as an epidemiologist at the Center for Public Health in Bitola and served on the Council of the Municipality of Bitola for four years. A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje, he has held various leadership roles in public health institutions and is recognized for his professional contributions to epidemiology and public health management in the region.

Blazhe Shapov is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Bogdanci. Representing the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), he has focused his administration on regional development, infrastructure improvements, and the modernization of municipal services. His tenure has included initiatives to enhance local sports and recreation facilities, as well as the reconstruction of critical water supply systems in collaboration with national government authorities. He remains an active figure in the development of the Southeastern Planning Region.

Fisnik Mela is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Debar. He represents the VLEN coalition and is actively involved in local governance, focusing on regional development, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure projects. Mela has collaborated with international organizations such as CNVP to implement forest management and ecosystem restoration initiatives within the Drin River basin. He maintains a regular schedule for public engagement to address the needs of the citizens of Debar.

Ivan Gocevski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Delčevo, having assumed office following the local elections in October 2025. Born in Štip in 1988, he holds a master's degree in business and administration from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Before his election as mayor, Gocevski worked in the private sector, notably in agricultural management and commerce, and served as a member of the Delčevo Municipal Council from 2021 to 2025. As a member of the VMRO-DPMNE party, he has focused his political platform on economic development, urban modernization, and improving public services for the citizens of Delčevo.

Nikola Najdovski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Demir Hisar. Born on October 5, 1983, he holds a master's degree in chemistry. Before entering politics, he worked as a chemistry teacher at the Goce Delchev primary school from 2009 to 2021. In addition to his mayoral duties, he was elected as the President of the Council for the Development of the Pelagonia Planning Region in November 2024, where he oversees regional development projects and strategic planning.

Andon Saramandov is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Gevgelija. Born on November 30, 1981, in Gevgelija, he was elected to his current position in 2021 after securing a majority of the vote. As mayor, he has focused on urban infrastructure development, including the modernization of city streets and the promotion of local economic growth through projects such as the development of retail parks and the attraction of international investments to the municipality.

Valbon Limani is a North Macedonian politician and medical doctor serving as the Mayor of Gostivar. Born on May 19, 1980, in Gostivar, he is a specialist in endocrinology and has worked at the University Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Disorders in Skopje. Before assuming his current mayoral role in July 2024, he served as the President of the Gostivar Municipal Council from 2021 to 2024. Limani is also an academic assistant at the State University of Tetovo and a member of several professional medical associations, including the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

Dafina Stojanoska is a North Macedonian politician and dentist serving as a Member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. Born in Gostivar in 1974, she graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in Skopje. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as a dentist in her hometown from 2004 to 2008 and was employed at the Health Insurance Fund of Macedonia (FZO) between 2008 and 2016. Stojanoska has held various leadership roles within the VMRO-DPMNE party, including serving as a member of its Executive Committee.

Mitko Janchev is a North Macedonian politician and businessman who has served as the Mayor of Kavadarci since 2017. A member of the VMRO-DPMNE party, he holds a doctorate in technical sciences and previously worked as a geologist. Throughout his tenure, Janchev has focused on municipal management, economic development, and supporting local educational and cultural initiatives. He is also known for his philanthropic work, including the establishment of the Nikola Janchev Foundation, and his active involvement with the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia.

Aleksandar Jovanovski is a North Macedonian politician and physician who currently serves as the Mayor of Kičevo. Born on April 1, 1976, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Before entering politics, he worked as a medical professor at the Mirko Mileski high school and later as a general practitioner at the Draga-Medika clinic. Elected in November 2025, he focuses his administration on community development, honesty, and fostering inter-ethnic harmony within the municipality.

Fatmir Limani is a North Macedonian politician and history professor currently serving as a Member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. Born in Kichevo in 1973, he holds a degree in history from the State University of Tetovo. Before his legislative career, Limani held various professional roles, including manager in the private sector, president of the NGO 'NDRISHE', and executive positions at the energy companies MEPSO and ESM. He previously ran as an independent candidate for mayor of Kichevo in 2021 and currently serves as the vice president of the Besa movement.

Gjorgija Sajkoski is a North Macedonian politician and doctor of historical sciences currently serving as a member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. A long-time member of the VMRO-DPMNE party, he has held various political and administrative roles, including serving as the President of the Kičevo Municipal Council from 2009 to 2013 and as a Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Local Self-Government. He also served as the Secretary General of VMRO-DPMNE and has extensive experience in local governance and party leadership.

Venko Krstevski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Acting Mayor of Kočani. Previously a member of the Kočani Municipal Council, he was elected to the mayoral position in April 2025 following the resignation of his predecessor. Krstevski has positioned himself as an independent political figure, emphasizing the need for institutional stability and unity within the municipality. In August 2025, he announced his independent candidacy for the upcoming local elections to continue his service to the city.

Sashko Mitovski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kriva Palanka. Representing the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), he has been active in local governance, overseeing municipal responses to environmental challenges such as the Toranica mine spill and managing regional infrastructure and disaster relief efforts. Under his leadership, the municipality has focused on cultural development, including the designation of Kriva Palanka as a City of Culture, and strengthening international cooperation with neighboring countries.

Tome Hristoski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kruševo. Born in 1982 in Kruševo, he began his professional career as a police officer in 2001 and later served as a criminal police inspector. He was first elected mayor in 2017 and subsequently re-elected. During his administration, Hristoski has focused on developing the municipality's tourism infrastructure, promoting the city as a year-round destination for sports and cultural heritage, and improving public health initiatives. He holds a master's degree in human resource management.

Maksim Dimitrievski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kumanovo. Born in Kumanovo, he began his political career as an activist with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia before serving as a member and president of the Kumanovo City Council. He later served as a member of the Assembly of North Macedonia and chaired the Committee on Defense and Security. First elected mayor in 2017, he was re-elected in 2021 as an independent and again in 2025 representing the ZNAM party.

Arber Ademi is a North Macedonian politician and legal scholar currently serving as a Member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. Born in 1985 in Opae, Lipkovo, he holds a doctorate in legal sciences from the University of Tirana, Albania. Ademi previously served as the Minister of Education and Science and as Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs. His career includes extensive experience in academia as a professor at the University of Tetovo, as well as roles as a consultant for the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.

Sadula Duraku is a North Macedonian politician of Albanian ethnicity currently serving as a member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. He previously served as the Minister of Environment and Physical Planning and as the Mayor of Lipkovo Municipality from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pristina, Duraku worked as a teacher and a customs official before entering politics. He was a participant in the 2001 military conflict in North Macedonia.

Zivko Siljanoski is a North Macedonian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Makedonski Brod. As a representative of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), he oversees the administration of the municipality located in the central part of the country. His leadership focuses on the governance and development of the town and its surrounding villages within the Southwestern region of North Macedonia.