Silegov: Historic day for Skopje and Athens


The municipalities of Skopje and Athens signed Friday an agreement for cooperation. The document was signed by the mayors of the capitals of Macedonia and Greece, Petre Silegov and Georgios Kaminis respectively. “After signing the agreement, Skopje and Athens will start sharing information, experiences, new practices and nourishing cooperation in various spheres of our duties and competences, […]

Silegov and Kaminis to sign Skopje-Athens cooperation agreement


 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis on Thursday and Friday will visit Skopje where the mayors of the capitals of Macedonia and Greece – Skopje and Athens – will sign a cooperation agreement, said the Municipality of Athens on Tuesday. Kaminis’ trip to Skopje is a return visit after he hosted Skopje Mayor Petre Silegov during his visit […]

Governments want name solution, Silegov tells “Dokumento”


It is better to solve problems than ignore them, Skopje Mayor Petre Silegov tells Greek newspaper “Documento”, MIA reports from Athens. “When you want to solve a problem you do that. At this time I see that both governments are committed to solving the problem,” says Silegov. Asked about possible constitutional changes urged by Greece, […]

Kaminis: Skopje and Athens can cooperate well


We will strictly limit to our role on cooperation between the two cities in order to send message that the cooperation with the City of Skopje is the best thing that we can do in these circumstances, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis said ahead of his meeting with Skopje counterpart. Speaking to Thema Radio 104.6, Kaminis […]

City authorities launch street sweeping to reduce air pollution: mayor Silegov


Two public utility companies will launch an intensive campaign to sweep streets in the capital Skopje as part of the efforts of city authorities to curb air pollution, Skopje Mayor Petre Silegov said Wednesday. The campaign will cover five pollution-affected municipalities in Skopje, namely Suto Orizari, Cair, Butel, Aerodrom and Gazi Baba. “Dust lying on streets […]

Skopje orders free public transportation to curb air pollution


As air pollution peaked off the charts in the Macedonian capital, the City of Skopje has reached a decision allowing free public transportation for everyone. It is one of the several measures entering into force after being adopted by the City of Skopje, Skopje Mayor Petre Silegov said announcing the measures on Wednesday. Free public […]

Construction of panoramic wheel is halted, says Skopje Mayor Silegov


– Works for the construction of a ferris wheel on top of a bridge on the Vardar River in downtown Skopje have been halted, Mayor Petre Silegov said Monday. “The City of Skopje has determined it doesn’t need it, luckily it hasn’t been paid for. At least we will save some taxpayers’ money,” Skopje Mayor […]