Skopje

Thimonier: We are expecting reactions from both member states and Skopje on the newly submitted negotiation process methodology

France first expects non-paper reactions from member states, but will also pay close attention to the remarks from the Macedonian side as well, French Ambassador in Skopje, Christian Timonie, said today, answering a press question after meeting with Constitutional Court President Sali Murati. Ambassador Timonie said that the French non-paper, dedicated to the new methodology […]

Toxic spill at the chemical plant OHIS detected by local residents

Inspectors of the Kisela Voda Municipality, the City of Skopje and the State Environment Inspectorate and a team of the Interior Ministry have arrived at the chemical plant OHIS, where water was spilled after being used to clean a cistern in which methyl acrylate monomer had been stored. The spillage was detected after local residents […]

Sassoli to address Parliament in Skopje

EP President David Sassoli will address the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia on Tuesday. Ahead of his address, Sassoli will meet Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi, coordinators of MP groups and representatives of other political parties. Sassoli met with President Stevo Pendarovski and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Monday. Sassoli told a joint press […]

EP President Sassoli on an official visit to Skopje

European Parliament President David Sassoli is visiting North Macedonia on Monday, which would be his first official non-EU visit since assuming the presidential post. Sassoli is scheduled to meet with President Stevo Pendarovski, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, leaders of parliamentary political parties, as well as address the Parliament. Sassoli will open […]

Sassoli on an official visit to Skopje on November 4-5

New President of the European Parliament David Sassoli will visit North Macedonia November 4-5. It will be his first official trip outside the European Union after being appointed over the summer. Ahead of his visit, Sassoli says North Macedonia and Albania should remain on the European track after the outcome of the October EU Summit. […]

Palmer: I’m coming to reaffirm America’s strong support for North Macedonia

I’m coming here to reaffirm and reinforce America’s strong support for North Macedonia and its European path and perspective, United States Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Matthew Palmer said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after his meeting in Skopje with Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov, Palmer said he was pleased he was back again to see […]

Thimonier: The Prespa Agreement isn’t the sole precondition for starting accession talks

French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said that he has informed French top officials of North Macedonia’s disappointment following the EU Council meeting in Brussels. Thimonier added that geopolitics surpassed realistic expectations, giving the public “the impression that the Prespa Agreement is the sole precondition for starting accession talks.” The French ambassador said the Bundestag wasn’t ready […]

Finnish FM Haavisto: North Macedonia will remember Finland’s EU presidency

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said Wednesday that Finland’s presidency with the European Union would be remembered by the decision for starting accession negotiations. Foreign Minister Haavisto visited North Macedonia two weeks before the Council of the European Union announces the decision regarding the country’s accession talks start date. “We all witnessed the steps North […]

Verhofstadt: All Balkan countries should join the EU as soon as possible

All Balkan countries should join the EU as soon as possible. Integrate the Balkans in the Union and all problems are solved, Guy Verhofstadt, Member of European Parliament and former Belgian PM, told  Western Balkans Summit organized by The Economist held today in Skopje. MEP Verhofstadt said the need for enlargement with the Balkans is […]

Tsipras: The Prespa Agreement is a win of diplomacy over nationalism

The Prespa Agreement is a win of diplomacy over nationalism, opportunity for closer cooperation between the two countries, contribution to peace and stability in the region, something the European Union also stands for, Greece’s former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told The Economist Western Balkans Summit in Skopje, noting that North Macedonia demonstrated it is a […]

(LIVE) ‘The Economist’ Western Balkans Summit in Skopje

Weekly magazine The Economist organizes a Western Balkans Summit titled “Reinforcing the momentum for European integration” in Skopje on Tuesday. The event brings together about 450 participants, including foreign businessmen, politicians and managers who are playing an important role in terms of the regional ambition for Euro-Atlantic integrations, as well as journalists. Prime Minister Zoran […]

(VIDEO) Zaev-Tsipras meeting at the PM’s Government office: Prespa changed the reality between the two countries

The Prespa Agreement deserves all the support from the two countries, concluded North Macedonia’s PM Zoran Zaev and Greece’s ex-premier Alexis Tsipras, who is in Skopje for Tuesday’s Western Balkans Summit, organized by The Economist. At a cordial meeting, the two officials discussed the benefits of the Prespa Agreement, the government said on Monday. “The […]

Alexis Tsipras to attend the Economist conference in Skopje – Meeting with Zoran Zaev

SYRIZA President Alexis Tsipras travels to Skopje on Monday, September 30, to attend a conference organized by the Economist magazine: “Western Balkans Summit – Enhancing the momentum for European integration”. In particular, according to an announcement by SYRIZA, on Monday afternoon at 18.00, Alexis Tsipras will meet with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Zoran […]

Најчитани