Interview
Even if I hadn't succeeded to swim across the Lake, the message was sent
“Please, don’t say, ‘bravo for the child Marko who swam across...
Biljana Babić
Columns
The loud silence of Bujar Osmani and DUI
It’s been a week since I publicly asked Deputy Prime Minister in charge of...
Aleksandar Nikoloski
Macedonia
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Protesting march in Ohrid – a week before the referendum
VMRO-DPMNE will hold a protesting march in Ohrid on September 23. Under the motto “Macedonia will win” the march led by party leader Hristijan Mickoski will start... -
Papadimoulis: If you change your constitutional name, the Greek parliament will ratify the agreement
I am sure that there will be a majority in the Greek Parliament that will vote for the Prespa Agreement, the European Parliament vice-president and head of the SYRIZA group,... -
President Ivanov to attend 73rd UN General Assembly in New York
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov kicks off Thursday his working visit to the United States, where he will take part in the 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations in... -
Von der Leyen: I know the referendum is related with the name of your country, identity and history, seize this unique opportunity
We want to build Europe together with you. I am convinced that the referendum will be successful and at the end you will move on the right path, German Defence Minister Ursula... -
Apasiev: Only citizens can oppose this crazy plan for self-destruction of Macedonia’s constitutional name
Today, the rule of law was buried and only the citizens remain, because they have no guardians of the Constitution, they have to preserve themselves, that is, to resist...
Economy
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Welfare to triple in 2019
Welfare as a guaranteed minimum income to triple for vulnerable families, welfare beneficiaries to be re-qualified and reactivated on the labor market, while access to child... -
Rice from Kocani region is not genetically modified
The rice from Kocani region is not genetically modified, results from super analysis made in the German laboratory “Eurofins HOS Testing” in Sofia showed. Director of... -
Government to release tender for universal household electricity supplier
The Government released Monday a tender for a universal household electricity supplier. The tender, which runs through December 3, is open for all 28 licensed electricity... -
Gasoline, diesel prices upped
The prices of gasoline will increase by MKD 1.5 per litre as of Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided. Thus, the new price of EUROSUPER BS-95... -
Government, EIB to sign EUR 100 million agreement
The Government, the Macedonian Bank for Development Promotion and the European Investment Bank (EIB) will sign Tuesday an agreement over the use of EUR 100 million by small...
World
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Germany, EU call on Albania to continue reform progress
Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday called on Albania to work hard on its reforms so as to convince all European Union members to launch membership negotiations... -
Plenkovic says Croatia doesn’t need Frontex to control border
The Croatian police are capable of controlling the Croatian border on its own and doesn’t need additional help from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)... -
Brexit, migration loom at EU Austria summit
European leaders gathered in the Austrian city of Salzburg on Wednesday evening for an informal two-day summit. The talks are set to focus on Brexit, the final agreement... -
70 missing in Philippines after typhoon
Hundreds of rescue workers are continuing to search for dozens of missing in a massive landslide caused by Typhoon Mangkhut, which left 81 dead in the Philippines, dpa reports. At... -
Turkey cuts investment criteria for foreigners seeking citizenship
Turkey has made it easier Wednesday for foreigners to become Turkish citizens by cutting the financial and investment criteria required for citizenship, according to a decree...
Culture
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Macedonia selects ‘Secret Ingredient’ as foreign language entry at 2019 Academy Awards
Gjorce Stavreski’s comedy-drama Secret Ingredient has been selected as the Macedonian entry to vie for an 2019 Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The... -
22. Blues & Soul Festival kicks off Friday
The 22nd edition of the Blues & Soul Festival, organized by the Skopje Culture and Art Office, is to kick off Friday in Macedonia’s capital with the concert of prominent... -
Case for a Rookie Hangman to open Cinematheque’s movie selection on tumultuous ’68
The Cinematheque of Macedonia will screen five films depicting tumultuous events from 1968 as part of its themed movie selection titled Films on ’68: Half a Century... -
Turkish Theatre to open season with “King Lear”
The Skopje-based Turkish Theatre will open the season with William Shakespeare’s play “King Lear”, directed by Diego de Brea, in the Comedy Theatre on Monday. Diego... -
Statuafest in downtown Skopje
Living statues from Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Spain and the Ukraine will take part at festival “Statuafest – the other face of the street” in downtown...
Life
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Macedonia up two spots in latest FIFA ranking
Macedonia’s national football team has advanced two spots in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday. With 1,344 points, the national team is ranked 68th. Of... -
Emmy awards winners 2018 – Game Of Thrones, Claire Foy and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel go home victorious
Game Of Thrones had a triumphant Emmys night, scooping nine awards as the final series approaches. The 60th Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Monday... -
Federer: Rivalry with Djokovic was overshadowed by the one with Nadal
Roger Federer offered an interesting view on his rivalry with Novak Djokovic. The Swiss player has faced the Serb 46 times in career, eight more times than his match-ups... -
Does your child struggle at school? Feed them omega-3 and 6
Children struggling at school could benefit from taking omega fatty acids to help them learn and focus, new research suggests, Daily Mail reads. Omegas, found most commonly... -
Michael Dameski gives his all in World of Dance Finale, finishes second (video)
Michael Dameski finished second on NBC‘s “World of Dance” Season 2 World Final, which aired Wednesday night. The Lab walked away with the victory and the $1 million...
Health
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Air pollutants found in mothers’ placentas
Scientists warn that soot from polluted air is reaching the placenta of pregnant women, possibly harming the health of unborn babies. Tiny carbon particles released by the... -
Drinking wine is more important than exercise to living past 90, study finds
Most of you surely won’t dream of living forever, but every one of us would like to live long enough to e able to watch his grandchildren grow, or even meet his great grandkids. Being... -
Eating red meat and cheese can help heart health: study
The question of whether eating red meat is good for your health or not has been heavily debated for quite some time. However, recent research suggests that regularly consuming... -
Denmark’s Novo Nordisk buys UK insulin technology pioneer
Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, the world’s top insulin maker, said it has acquired a British firm that is pioneering a new technology which could help people with diabetes... -
Vaping study shows e-cigarettes more harmful than thought
Vapour from e-cigarettes could harm lung cells and the effects could be similar to those seen in cigarette smokers, according to a new study. E-cigarettes are devices that...
Interview
Ayfer Tunc, Turkish writer: I don’t write to be on a best-selling list
If you write about pop-culture, or care to be in a best-selling list and also use advertising and PR...
Mickoski: I urge all political prisoners be released from custody, and there are many such
On several occasions, you mentioned that the political terror in the country is in full swing. What...
Mickoski: Name solution must be based on national interests
The government survived the vote of no-confidence. Does this discourage you?
Mickoski: When I know that...
Mickoski: Macedonia got a criminal cartel in power
Recently, in a correspondence with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, you said that you have information about...
Columns
The loud silence of Bujar Osmani and DUI
It’s been a week since I publicly asked Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Integration, Bujar Osmani, whether it was is true that there was an agreement with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Ditmir...
Aleksandar Nikoloski
Group of intellectuals dedicated to Macedonia’s national interest sent open letter to US President Donald Trump
On behalf of group of intellectuals dedicated to national interest of Republic of Macedonia and Macedonian people
Date:
11 December 2017
Attn:
His exellency Donald Trump
President of the United States
The White House
1600...
Jovanka Kepeska
The battle for my prematurely born child’s life…
Honor and responsibility, care and joy, tears and smiles and, most importantly, immense love. This is just part of what parenting brings. This is just part of what you experience when you get the role of mom or dad…...
Biljana Babik