The name dispute settlement is the main security issue for the region, says British Ambassador Charles Garrett. In an interview with Telma TV station Ambassador Garrett says he expects Macedonia and Greece to make a compromise, whereas the solution will be a turning point in Macedonia’s future. “I am a cautious optimist. I see the talks […]
A person has remained dead and two others have remained wounded last night in an armed incident in Tetovo. Macedonia’s ministry of Interior said that the incident in question involved two rival gangs from Kumanovo. The ministry of Interior said that it has arrested four people, one of them from Albania. The incident happened 300 […]
Around 1 million counterfeit goods enter Macedonia each year. These data have been provided by the country’s Customs Directorate. “Each year, customs seize around 1 million forged goods. China and Turkey are on the list of the states where these goods come from”, says Semir Musa, official at the Customs Directorate. The most encountered types […]
All Orthodox churches are marking Friday the day before the last of the Holy week – Good Friday – the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. According to the evangelic writings, on the day of the death of the God’s son the sky and the earth opened, the sun concealed itself and darkness fell over […]
An unknown person fired at the vehicle “Kia Sportage” with Skopje license plates owned by D.P., which was traveling along the October Revolution boulevard in Skopje. As the Interior Ministry informs, the case at the Police Station Karpos last night at 22:00 was reported by DP. “The unknown fired from the hotel parking lot to […]
I urge for increased public awareness over the needs of Roma citizens in our society. All nationalities and religions need education and culture rights, but also a dignified life, with Roma being the most vulnerable regarding these issues, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev at the event marking International Romani Day on Thursday. In the address, […]
Macedonia’s Public Prosecutor Ljubomir Joveski met with Slovenian State Prosecutor General Drago Sketa, discussing cooperation in the field of rule of law through experience exchange. The programme of Slovenia’s international development cooperation was presented at the meeting, including project “Support to Macedonia in Chapter 24 – Financial Investigations”. Upon an invitation from Slovenian colleague, the project […]
Official authorities in Macedonia have apologized to a German national of Arabian origins. Authorities say that Khaled El-Masri had been arrested and delivered to the US authorities as part of the CIA’s secret program. The Ministry of Interior said that it has apologized to the German national. Masri was arrested 14 years ago in the Airport […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is an optimist in regard to Skopje-Athens name talks after the recent meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Macedonia and Greece, who ‘sincerely voiced their positions’. ‘They know what is possible and not possible. So we can say that progress has been made. I hope that the FMs will meet again, […]
The Basic Court Kumanovo today announced the verdict in the Almir case and the first defendant Boban Ilic was found guilty of serious crimes against traffic and property safety and sentenced him to six years in prison. After the announcement of the verdict, lawyer Asmir Alispagic, on behalf of the convicted for violence, said that […]
Close associates of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras are contemplating on a larger majority vote of 180 MPs instead of a simple majority of 151 regarding the possible name agreement in the parliament, MIA reports from Athens citing Greek media. “If there is an agreement on the FYROM name, the PM’s associates are discussing to […]
The citizens of Skopje argue whether it is necessary to close entire parts of the city for the delegations to freely pass. Revolted citizens, lines of vehicles, blocked central region, people late for work, children late for school… Missing their meetings, duties are not being fulfilled, losing their nerves and money. This is how Skopje […]
The construction of Skopje-Blace highway and its connection to Pristina-Blace highway, whose construction is underway, will slash the travel time between Skopje and Pristina from over 2 hours to less than an hour. This was said by Deputy PM for European Affairs Bujar Osmani, who chaired Wednesday the first ministerial meeting focused on reviewing possibility […]
– Greek Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs Georgios Katrougalos is a moderate optimist regarding the name issue settlement, saying the ball is in the other side’s court. “With regards to a solution, I am still a moderate optimist there is a window of opportunity and certain progress has been made on many issues. The ball is […]
The real chance for Macedonia to soon join NATO is the biggest difference when talking about the country today compared to the past, said United States Ambassador Jess Baily at debate “NATO and You”, organized by the Defense Ministry, the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia (ATA Macedonia), the NATO Liaison Office Skopje and the Croatian Embassy to Macedonia […]
“EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn are expected to visit Macedonia on April 18, a day after the release of the progress reports of the European Commission”, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said Tuesday. “It is expected the visit to take place after the reports are published, slated for April 17. […]
The sign with the new name International Airport – Skopje has been placed at the airport building. The Government renamed the airport from Alexander the Great to International Airport – Skopje as a sign of good will in relations with Greece. The move prompted the arrival of Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias in a Greek-owned […]
“The question is not whether Macedonia has alternatives to the NATO membership, but do those alternative have enough quality,” said NATO National Coordinator Stevo Pendarovski on Tuesday. Pendarovski took part at roundtable “Alternatives to and for NATO: Macedonia’s Integration, Political Reality, Future Solutions and Opportunities”, held within the Diplomatic Forum at the Skopje-based Faculty of […]
The Financial Police Office said Tuesday it had filed charges against former health minister Nikola Todorov for neglect of duty. Charges have been also pressed against a man who was the head of the unit for implementation of a project on reconstruction and completion of construction of buildings of the public health institutions in Macedonia within […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev welcomed Monday the decision of the opposition party VMRO-DPMNE to go back to Parliament. According to him, it is a contribution to a functioning democracy in the country. Zaev said that the dialogue with the opposition was moving in the right direction. “Working groups are convening and a majority of the […]
