The government declared 14-15 February as days of mourning after the tragic traffic accident, in which 14 people died. Extending condolences to the families of the victims, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said the accident death toll reached 23, while five were fighting for their lives. The reasons for the accident will be revealed as soon […]
The new country name, Republic of North Macedonia has come into effect. In the early hours of this morning, the old sign “Republic of Macedonia” was removed, while waiting to be replaced by the new sign with the new name on it. This has been confirmed by the government’s press office. These measures include the […]
Macedonia Rapporteur in the European Parliament Ivo Vajgl said Tuesday after a meeting with VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski he was assured that the opposition would be constructive in the EU accession reform process. “I highlighted the fact that the EP’s main interest and also mine as Macedonia Rapporteur is for the country to continue on […]
The largest opposition party in Macedonia has reiterated its demand for early elections, which should be held along with presidential elections in April this year. “PM Zaev should resign, parliament should dissolve and early elections should be held with a government of technocrats”. This was the demand made by the chairman of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski. […]
The Council of Europe has confirmed that the Macedonian Government requested an opinion from the Venice Commission over the Law on the Use of Languages without providing further comment. The Venice Commission Secretariat has confirmed they received the law but refrain from comments prior to its review by their experts and drafting of the opinion. […]
Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is not planning to do a major Government reshuffle for the time being, ahead of Wednesday’s Parliament vote for the motions to dismiss ministers Aksel Ahmedovski and Adnan Kjahil. “I am not planning, at least for the time being, a major reshuffle. The motions for the dismissal of the two […]
The Government of Macedonia has made a clarification statement, regarding the statement made by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, according to which “the Prespa Agreement creates potential opportunities for teaching the Macedonian language in Greece”. IBNA contacted the Government Spokesman of Macedonia, Mile Bosnjakovski who said: “The Prespa Agreement provides an opportunity for friendship and strategic […]
VMRO-DPMNE continues to accuse SDSM for the air pollution, which is a consequence, among other things, of their policy for ten years in power. According to the opposition party, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Mayor Petre Silegov do not do absolutely nothing to preserve the health of the citizens from the polluted air. “Skopje and […]
Four constitutional amendments which enable the change of the country’s name from “Republic of Macedonia” to “Republic of North Macedonia” have received the green light during the weekend in the parliamentary committees. Yesterday, MPs held debates on the fourth amendment which relates to the Diaspora.In the past few days, parliamentary committees have also approved other […]
The Anti-fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia (ASNOM) remains in the Constitution’s Preamble and will be mentioned twice instead of once, said Government Spokesperson Mile Bosnjakovski on Wednesday. Bosnjakovski also referred to the national anthem, saying there will be no interventions in its text. Spokesman Muamed Hoxha said the Government is not mulling […]
MPs in Macedonia continue their debates today regarding the draft for the constitutional amendments concerning the Prespa agreement, according to which, the country’s new name will be “Republic of North Macedonia”. Majority and opposition continue to have opposite stances on this issue, although yesterday, PM Zoran Zaev said that the opposition would be pardoned for […]
It’s time for reconciliation. To put our common national interest above ourselves. We were fed up, divided, because of the behavior of individuals in politics… These are part of the messages sent by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev from the parliamentary rostrum, at the beginning of the debate on the government’s proposal for constitutional changes. – […]
Spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski reiterated Wednesday the Government’s expectations for a two-thirds majority in Parliament for endorsement of the constitutional changes. The Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Issues is set to begin the debate on the Government’s motion over the need for constitutional amendments today, with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev addressing the body. “We believe MPs are […]
The Parliament as well as all political parties should act according to the will of the citizens demonstrated in Sunday’s referendum. The process is currently under way in Parliament and the intention is to secure a 2/3 majority, says spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski. Answering questions at a news conference about reports that PM Zoran Zaev and […]
Vice Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Koco Angjusev and Minister of Labor and Social Policy Mila Carovska promoted Sunday new measure “Chance for All” encompassing the re-qualification of unemployed persons in line with the economy’s needs. The measure, which will be included in the Government’s 2019 Employment Operational Plan, was elaborated at an info-session attended […]
The government has made changes to the project charter involving the construction of a gas pipeline through Vodno mountain, it was announced Wednesday. The changes involve less trees to be cut than initially planned and the width of the gas pipeline route is cut down from 25m to 10m. The length of the pipeline passing […]
At its regular session Tuesday, the government adopted a decision on launching a public campaign on the referendum question ‘Are you in favor of the EU, NATO membership by accepting the name agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Greece?’. The campaign aims at sharing information with citizens/voters on the content of […]
The government at its Tuesday’s session is to decide on manner in which it will inform the citizens on the importance of the upcoming referendum and the significance of the Agreement with Greece, while the opposition has not yet presented its stance whether it would support the referendum. “Through the campaign we will try to […]
In a press release Friday, the Government announced it has fully implemented three recommendations issued by the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) over the last year. The announcement was issued in response to the latest report by the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, which was released Thursday. The GRECO report found that Macedonia made […]
Deputy PM for Economic Affairs Koco Angjusev told Tuesday’s press conference in the Government that the increase in industrial production by 12.1 percent in June 2018 compared to May 2017 and growth of average monthly salary in May show that Government’s economic policies are good and yield results in the long run. Economy is measured […]
