A snapshot of a document allegedly containing a statement given by Orce Kamchev at the Prosecutor’s Office over the “Racket” case, which was published by some of the online portals that also gave an account of its contents and mentioned names of officials, caused quite a stir on Saturday with PM Zoran Zaev, Ministers Nikola […]
Today, Skopje marks 56 years since the disastrous earthquake which leveled much of the city on this day in 1963, killing over 1.000 people and leaving 3.000 injured. Delegations and individuals will lay flowers at the monument of the earthquake victims at Butel cemetery, while a traditional blood drive takes place in House of humanitarian […]
EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev hold a joint press conference today in Skopje:
Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations plans to visit Skopje on Thursday. Commissioner Hahn will meet with President Stevo Pendarovski, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski. According to the official agenda, discussions will focus on ongoing EU-related reforms and expectations for October date for start of EU accession negotiations. […]
At the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government has adopted the Information on the first meeting of the North Macedonia-Bulgaria Joint Intergovernmental Committee established as a result of the Friendship Treaty signed between the two countries, which was held in Sofia on June 10, 2019. At a government session on Tuesday, ministers […]
Early this morning an armed group robbed the branch office of NLB Banka in the Skopje municipality of Saraj. There are still no details over the amount stolen from the bank. Police investigation is underway. “The bank employees and the clients present at the time of the robbery are safe and in good condition,” NLB […]
In a video address, the newly appointed United States Ambassador Kate Byrnes to Skopje said that she’s honored to represent the U.S. and work on strengthening bilateral ties, and North Macedonia’s NATO and EU integration. “For 26 years, I have worked as a U.S. diplomat to promote security and prosperity, respect for human rights and […]
North Macedonia held its first Pride parade on the streets of the country’s capital Skopje on Saturday. The parade was attended by supporters from North Macedonia and abroad, and was covered by domestic and global media. “We are far from full respect of the LGBTI community, but this is an important step in the right […]
Goce Delchev, who is considered to be a national hero in both Bulgaria and North Macedonia, has cast doubts on the agreement for good neighbouring relations achieved between Sofia and Skopje a year ago. Experts from both countries are discussing as to whom belongs this historical figure in an attempt to settle all disputes that […]
In this country, even if a wingless bird ran away you wouldn’t be able to catch it. This angry reaction by a mother of one of the five victims killed at Smilkovo Lake seven years ago, after yesterday’s postponement of the “Monster” hearing yesterday, in one sentence, described the failure of the system that stalled […]
The financial police and the Ministry of Interior conducted a coordinated crackdown on suspected smuggling of goods and customs fraud in the Skopje village of Ljuboten. Several media reported it was allegedly an operation to suppress tobacco smuggling. The Financial Police Directorate said it was in the interest of the investigation not to reveal details […]
NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is staying for a two day visit to Skopje. During his first day of visit, he congratulated the country for the achievements that it has made and that NATO is looking forward to having North Macedonia as part of its structures. Stoltenberg made these comments after a reception organized in […]
Pope Francis is holding a Holy Mass in Macedonia square in Skopje before 15 thousand people. Following the meeting with the authorities, with civil society and with the diplomatic corps in the Presidential Palace, Pope Francis visited the Mother Teresa Memorial. Pope Francis prayed and laid flowers before the statue of Mother Teresa. He then […]
The Government has declared May 7 a non-working day for public and state administration employees at the territory of the City of Skopje due to the visit of Pope Francis. “Considering the latest organizational assessments related to the protocol for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, and in accordance with the needs and requirements […]
The Government of North Macedonia calls on citizens to plan their commute and movement in the center of Skopje ahead of the apostolic visit of Pope Francis on Tuesday, May 7. Pedestrian movement will not be obstructed and special traffic rules for movement of vehicles will apply. Government spokesperson Mile Boshnjakovski said Thursday all state […]
The armed robbers of the NLB bank branch office in Cair took 150.000 EUR, said the bank today. Three bank employees were injured in the attack, but have been released for home treatment. Police found the vehicle which the robbers used burnt outside of the city. The bank is cooperating with the law enforcement authorities […]
Unknown armed men robbed NLB Bank early Monday in Cair suburb in Skopje. The Skopje police said that armed robbers opened fire, but no one was injured. Thus far, the exact sum of stolen money is unknown. The NLB bank chain confirmed that there were customers present during the attack. “We are happy that our […]
Ever since we declared independence, there has been only one way that leads to progress, and that is through the EU and NATO, SDSM’s presidential candidate Stevo Pendarovski said speaking at the main rally of his campaign, held in front of the EU Info Center in Skopje. We, he said, have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as […]
The visit that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held in Skopje yesterday has triggered a debate and was also commented by presidential candidates during the meetings that they had with voters. VMRO-DPMNE presidential candidate, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova was critical about the fact that the national anthem was not played and the Republican Guard was not present […]
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras has arrived to Skopje today in what is considered to be a historic visit and the first one by a Greek prime minister since the country declared its independence in 1991. The head of the Greek government was received by PM Zoran Zaev and the government delegation through a simple ceremony, […]
