A possible solution to Athens-Skopje name dispute will be endorsed by the parliament as there is a progress in ironing the differences between the government’s and the positions of some political parties, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos says for Radio Real FM. Greece will present its national position at the negotiations, namely a complex name with […]
The EU-integration, Western Balkans’ stability and economic prosperity are common objectives of Serbia and Macedonia and the bilateral cooperation in their realization is the key of good-neighborly relations, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and Ambassador Vera Jovanovska – Tipko agreed Monday in Belgrade. The two countries have been making progress in advancing the political dialogue and […]
The Government is working out the final details of the addendum to the contract with the Chinese company Sinohydro. The contract addendum will extend the deadline for building the Kicevo-Ohrid highway, which expires in a few days. The addendum is estimated to grant a 36-month extension. “We have met with the Chinese company to negotiate […]
The content of the initial framework tabled by UN name mediator Matthew Nimetz at the name talks held on Jan. 17 in New York, details of the meeting of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras as well as the course of the process to accelerate negotiations aimed at finding a name […]
Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday held day-long meetings with political party leaders in the country to inform them about the latest developments related to the name issue, it has been reported. In an address to the nation after the meetings, Tsipras vowed he would seek a mutually acceptable solution to the name row […]
By eight votes ‘against’ and three ‘for’ the Athens municipality council rejected Thursday the demand of Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris for adopting a resolution of support for the upcoming protest in the Greek capital for ‘defending the name Macedonia’. Athens Mayor Georgios Kaminis suggested for the demand to be rejected, saying that referendums and […]
The participation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in supporting the reform processes in Macedonia and creating a favorable climate for EBRD is of exceptional importance for the country’s financial stabilization and its democratic processes in general, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and EBRD Vice President of Banking Alain Pilloux agreed Thursday at […]
EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar visited Bitola on Thursday to oversee the implementation of three EU-funded projects, which involve early childhood care, innovative zoo garden and the Cross Border Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine Center. During his visit to Bitola, Zbogar said the EU would support other projects, presented by the city’s mayor Natasa Petrovska. “The perspectives […]
Settlement of the name issue would bring greater stability to the Western Balkans, says Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and current US envoy for the conflict in the Ukraine. “Of course I hope to see progress on the name issue. It will be in the interest of both countries. I believe that there […]
Bulgaria supports efforts of the PM Zaev’s government, the institutions, the civil society sector and the media for Macedonia to return on the path to Euro-Atlantic integration, Bulgarian Ambassador to Macedonia Ivan Velikov Petkov said Thursday’s presenting priorities of the Bulgarian EU Council presidency. “Yesterday we heard an encouraging message in Davos at the meeting […]
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Ivo Vajgl, who also serves as EP’s rapporteur for Macedonia, will be joined by MEPs Edvard Kukan and Knut Fleckenstein for a trip to Macedonia by the end of February, where they will hold talks to set a new date for meetings as part of the Jean Monnet process. In […]
Davos – Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, welcomed Wednesday’s meeting between Prime Minister of Macedonia and Greece Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras, assessing it as very good news. The meeting shows courage, vision and statesmanship. Solving this long-standing issue will be good for the countries, the region and Europe, Hahn […]
Mother and four children have died in a fire that broke out early Wednesday in house of Zulbaeri family in Tetovo. Relatives and neighbours of the victims told that Fatime Zulbeari (39) and her four children aged four to 13 have died in the fire. The husband and father was at work and was not […]
The leader of the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) Joseph Daul hailed the “window of opportunity” to resolve a long-standing name dispute between Greece and Macedonia, saying he hopes for concrete results. “I hope that a mutually acceptable solution will be found and we welcome this window of opportunity that could lead to concrete results,” […]
Macedonia and Greece will increase the level of the name negotiation process. The future process will be attended by the foreign ministers of both countries, under the auspices of the United Nations. This was announced by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev today, after the first direct meeting with his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras, which lasted for […]
The UN mediator in Skopje-Athens name talks, Matthew Nimetz, will visit Macedonia next week, but the exact date has not been determined yet, government officials told MIA on Wednesday. At the last round of negotiations on 17 January in New York, Nimetz presented a new set of ideas, expressing optimism that a solution is within […]
A coordination meeting over the framework proposed recently by the UN mediator in the name talks, Matthew Nimetz, will take place on Saturday afternoon at the MPs’ Club. The meeting, initiated by the Foreign Ministry (MoFA), will be attended by President Gjorge Ivanov and the leader of the opposition party VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, MoFA told […]
The incumbent Greek administration will be seeking a solution to the name dispute regardless of the political price it has to pay, provided that the other party is also demonstrating preparedness to solve it, because it takes two to tango, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgios Katrougalos told Greek MPs, MIA reported. He accused the […]
Macedonian Power Plants (ELEM) will allocate EUR 20 million for environmental projects, according to the company’s annual investment program. Funds are projected, among other things, for overhaul of the filters and lowering of dust emissions in mining-energy combine (REK) Bitola. “We believe this amount will contribute to the improvement of air pollution in Bitola and […]
The Parliament’s Committee on Labor and Social Policy on Tuesday unanimously passed amendments to the Law on Salaries and Fringe Benefits of Elected and Appointed Officials in Macedonia. The changes foresee a reduction to kilometre allowances by 33% for MPs and office holders. Speaking at the committee’s session, DUI MP Xhevad Ademi said that ‘as a provocation’ he […]
