Post of North Macedonia

Post of North Macedonia is the state postal operator responsible for providing postal services in North Macedonia. The organization was established on 1 June 1992 and operated for many years under the name Makedonska Pošta, or Macedonian Post. Following the country's constitutional name change, the postal company adopted the English-facing name Post of North Macedonia and the corresponding Macedonian and Albanian forms, Pošta na Severna Makedonija and Posta e Maqedonisë së Veriut, in 2019. Its core role is the collection, processing, transport, and delivery of postal items within North Macedonia and through international postal networks. Its service scope includes ordinary and registered mail, parcels, international postal traffic, and postal financial services. The company also operates a network of post offices and issues commemorative postage stamps, giving it a cultural and representational function in addition to its logistical role. Its philatelic output has included stamps marking international observances, diplomatic or European events, and other subjects of public interest. The company's principal headquarters is the Main Post Office in Skopje. The building is a prominent example of post-earthquake Brutalist architecture, designed by architect Janko Konstantinov after the 1963 Skopje earthquake. A fire in 2013 damaged parts of the complex, and some affected areas remained out of use as of 2023. In November 2022, the Ministry of Culture of North Macedonia designated the building as protected cultural heritage, reinforcing the headquarters' significance beyond its operational role. Post of North Macedonia has also been associated with public-sector reform discussions. In 2021, the government announced an intention to explore privatization, either through a sale of the company or through a public-private partnership. The announcement did not by itself establish that a sale or partnership had been completed, so the company's ownership and final reform status should be verified against current official records. The organization has occasionally faced reputational issues connected with its public communications and brand identity. In May 2020, it issued a commemorative stamp for Croatia's presidency of the Council of the European Union that used a map depicting the World War II-era Independent State of Croatia rather than the territory of modern Croatia. The design prompted official objections from the foreign ministries of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Post of North Macedonia apologized and withdrew the stamp from circulation the following day. Separately, scams using the company's name have appeared on Facebook, illustrating the risk of impersonation associated with a trusted national-service brand. In March 2025, the company worked with the UN Women Office in North Macedonia to issue a stamp commemorating International Women's Day and the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This reflects the continuing use of the postal system and its stamps as tools for public awareness, institutional cooperation, and commemorative messaging.

Post of North Macedonia was founded on 1 June 1992 as the postal company of the newly independent Republic of Macedonia. For much of its history it was known as Makedonska Pošta, meaning Macedonian Post. Its mandate has centered on maintaining the country's postal network and providing domestic and international communications services, including mail, parcels, and postal financial products. The company is headquartered in Skopje's Main Post Office. The building was designed by Janko Konstantinov after the 1963 Skopje earthquake and is recognized as an important example of Brutalist architecture. Its institutional importance therefore overlaps with the architectural and cultural history of Skopje. A fire in 2013 damaged parts of the building, and the affected sections were reported to remain unused as of 2023. In November 2022, North Macedonia's Ministry of Culture designated the Main Post Office as protected cultural heritage. In 2019, following the country's change of constitutional name, the postal operator changed from the name Makedonska Pošta to Post of North Macedonia. The organization continues to use Macedonian and Albanian names alongside its English designation, reflecting the country's multilingual public administration. Government policy discussions in 2021 introduced the possibility of privatizing the company. The government said it was considering either a direct sale or a public-private partnership. The available reference does not establish that either option was completed, and no current ownership or transaction details are asserted here. Post of North Macedonia also issues commemorative stamps. Its philatelic activity has sometimes carried diplomatic significance. A stamp released on 8 May 2020 to commemorate Croatia's presidency of the Council of the European Union displayed a historically sensitive map associated with the Independent State of Croatia rather than a map of present-day Croatia. The design led to complaints from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company apologized and withdrew the issue on the following day. In a less contentious example of institutional cooperation, the operator worked with UN Women in North Macedonia on a stamp released on 8 March 2025 for International Women's Day and the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The brand has also been used in online impersonation scams, particularly on Facebook. The available material identifies the existence of such scams but does not provide enough detail to describe their scale, perpetrators, or resolution. Overall, Post of North Macedonia remains a national infrastructure provider whose activities combine universal-style postal operations, commercial delivery and financial services, philately, and public-sector policy responsibilities.

• 2025

  UN Women commemorative stamp issued

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  The company collaborated with the UN Women Office in North Macedonia on a stamp for International Women's Day and the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

• 2022

  Main Post Office receives cultural-heritage protection

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  North Macedonia's Ministry of Culture designated the Main Post Office in Skopje as protected cultural heritage in November.

• 2021

  Privatization options announced

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  The government announced that it intended to explore a sale of the company or a public-private partnership.

• 2020

  Controversial commemorative stamp withdrawn

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  A stamp marking Croatia's EU Council presidency was withdrawn after complaints about its historically inaccurate and politically sensitive map.

• 2019

  Company adopts the Post of North Macedonia name

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  The former Makedonska Pošta name was replaced by Post of North Macedonia following the country's constitutional name change.

• 2013

  Fire damages the Main Post Office

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  A fire damaged parts of the company's Brutalist headquarters in Skopje. The affected areas were reported to remain out of use as of 2023.

• 1992

  Postal company established

  [1]Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org

  Post of North Macedonia was founded on 1 June 1992 as the country's national postal company.

National postal infrastructure and public-service operator

• Postal services

  Domestic mail

  The operator's core domestic service covers the acceptance, processing, transport, and delivery of postal items within North Macedonia. The available reference identifies domestic mail as a central activity but does not provide a detailed list of service classes or delivery standards.

• Postal services

  International mail

  Post of North Macedonia handles international postal traffic, connecting senders and recipients in North Macedonia with foreign postal systems. The reference material does not specify the complete network of international partners or the detailed service catalogue.

• Logistics

  Parcel delivery

  Parcel delivery is part of the company's postal and logistics offering for domestic and international shipments. Available source material confirms the service category but does not provide detailed information on product tiers, delivery times, or pricing.

• Financial services

  Postal financial services

  The company provides postal financial services through its postal network. The available reference confirms this business area but does not identify individual financial products, partners, or regulatory arrangements.

• Philately

  Commemorative postage stamps

  Post of North Macedonia issues commemorative stamps for national, international, diplomatic, cultural, and social themes. Examples include the 2020 Croatia presidency issue and the 2025 International Women's Day stamp created with UN Women in North Macedonia.

• 2020

  Withdrawal of historically controversial Croatia presidency stamp

  A stamp issued on 8 May 2020 for Croatia's presidency of the Council of the European Union used a map of the World War II-era Independent State of Croatia rather than modern Croatia. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina complained through their foreign ministries. Post of North Macedonia apologized and withdrew the stamp the next day.

  Source

• Online scams impersonating the postal operator

  Scams using the company's name have appeared on Facebook. The available source does not provide sufficient information about the incidents, perpetrators, losses, or enforcement response.

  Source

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• 2025International Women's Day and Beijing Declaration commemorative issue

  North Macedonia

  Post of North Macedonia collaborated with the UN Women Office in North Macedonia to release a stamp on 8 March 2025. The issue marked International Women's Day and the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

  Outcome. The stamp was issued as a commemorative and public-awareness item. No further campaign metrics are available in the reference material.

  Source

• 2021

  Government consideration of privatization or public-private partnershipStrategy

  Background

  The government announced that it intended to reform the ownership or operating structure of the national postal company.

  Action taken

  It identified two possible approaches: selling the company or creating a public-private partnership.

  Aftermath

  The available reference does not confirm that either a sale or a public-private partnership was completed.

  Source

• 2020

  Withdrawal of disputed commemorative stampOther

  Background

  A stamp celebrating Croatia's presidency of the Council of the European Union featured a politically sensitive historical map rather than the territory of modern Croatia.

  Action taken

  After complaints from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the company apologized and removed the stamp from circulation the next day.

  Aftermath

  The issue was withdrawn, but no information is available about the number of stamps recalled or the financial impact.

  Source

• 2019

  Adoption of the Post of North Macedonia nameStrategy

  Background

  The company had previously operated under the name Makedonska Pošta. The change followed North Macedonia's constitutional name change.

  Action taken

  The postal operator adopted Post of North Macedonia and corresponding Macedonian and Albanian names.

  Aftermath

  The new name is used in the referenced description of the company. No additional rebranding costs or performance effects are reported.

  Source

1. 1Post of North Macedoniaen.wikipedia.org