Category: News
Macedonia 08.03.24 | 11:36

In the election process, the Union of Culture emphasizes the importance of integrating life and culture

With the recommendation of the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption and subsequently a decision made by the director of the MKC, Arben Shaqiri, the 30 individuals regularly employed under a work contract find themselves unemployed, hindering the continued operation of the Youth Cultural...

Macedonia 08.03.24 | 11:32

Pendarovski: A society’s level of democracy can be determined by looking at the status, role, and standing of women

Pendarovski emphasizes that the level of democracy in a society is distinctly reflected in the status, position, and role of women. To foster a genuinely democratic society, it is imperative to take into account the requirements of all citizens during the formulation, acceptance, and execution of policies....

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 23:00

After years of appeasement, Pendarovski now tries to portray himself as a politician who can stand up to Bulgaria

Supporters of SDSM presidential candidate Stevo Pendarovski began an orchestrated campaign today to declare the VMRO-DPMNE candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova as weak on the dispute with Bulgaria. Twitter and Facebook commentators aligned with SDSM massively shared a picture of Siljanovska...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 22:51

MoI: There is no basis for disciplining police officers for their involvement in the double murder investigation

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that there are no grounds for initiating disciplinary proceedings against police officers from Skopje and Veles in connection with the investigation into the murder of 74-year-old Panche Zhezhovski and 14-year-old Vanja Gjorchevska. Following checks conducted...

World 07.03.24 | 22:46

NATO says Sweden has joined, the US says

The US government announced on Thursday that Sweden has become the 32nd member of the NATO military alliance. The US State Department officially announced that the “Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of the Kingdom of Sweden” had come into effect on Thursday. With Sweden’s...

Economy 07.03.24 | 22:42

Cyberattack targets MEPSO, but the power grid and supply of electricity are unaffected

The Electricity Transmission System Operator of the Republic of North Macedonia (MEPSO) has confirmed that it is currently addressing a cyberattack. However, the company emphasized in a press release on Thursday that the cyber incident did not target its critical energy infrastructure, ensuring that...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 22:39

Minister Lloga visits Saudi Arabia on a working visit

The interim Justice Minister, Krenar Lloga, is currently on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During his visit, Minister Lloga explored the development program aimed at enhancing the skills of judges, legal professionals, and qualification initiatives for lawyers and notaries at the Saudi...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 22:29

Nikoloski states that VMRO-DPMNE is actively participating at the main table alongside its European People’s Party partners, while SDSM is being excluded at the door

This is the pre-election congress of the largest political family in Europe, the European People’s Party, of which VMRO-DPMNE is a proud and full member. “I am proud that VMRO-DPMNE is part of the most influential political force in Europe, which has produced the largest number of presidents...

World 07.03.24 | 18:51

Rail and aviation workers’ strikes occurred simultaneously in Germany

Workers on strike caused disruptions at German train stations and airports on Thursday, creating chaos for millions of travelers. The German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) initiated a 35-hour strike over pay, bringing large parts of the country’s rail network to a standstill. Simultaneously,...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 18:18

Pendarovski: There is a Macedonian minority; constructiveness is required in bilateral relations with Bulgaria

President Stevo Pendarovski emphasizes the need for constructive bilateral relations between North Macedonia and Bulgaria while addressing open issues. Responding to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press release, Pendarovski’s office underscores the importance of constructiveness...

World 07.03.24 | 17:02

European People’s Party to spearhead EU election campaign under Von der Leyen

The European People’s Party (EPP) has nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, making her its lead candidate for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June. Von der Leyen, who thanked her party for their trust, is currently leading the EPP...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 16:28

Gjorgiev: The commission on Macedonian-Bulgarian history meets regularly, but no progress has been made thus far

The Macedonian-Bulgarian history commission, co-chaired by Dragi Gjorgiev, reported a lack of progress in their recent meeting held in February. Gjorgiev stated that the commission, established in accordance with the 2017 Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness, and Cooperation between Macedonia...

World 07.03.24 | 10:07

About $20 million has been spent by the US to maintain a superyacht that was seized from a Russian oligarch

The United States government is reportedly spending close to $1 million per month to maintain ownership of a luxurious superyacht confiscated from a sanctioned Russian oligarch, as part of a Justice Department initiative aimed at exerting pressure on the Kremlin, as per a report by “CNN.”...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 09:47

In elections, you can vote with an old ID card and a passport not older than nine months

Deputies in the Assembly are slated to discuss proposed legal amendments to the Electoral Code today, employing an expedited procedure. These amendments aim not only to address the recommendations put forth by the OSCE/ODIHR but also to refine provisions related to voter registration. Specifically, the...

Economy 07.03.24 | 08:25

The authority of free zones will work with JETRO to support Japanese investment

On Wednesday, the Free Zones Authority and JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) formalized a Memorandum of Cooperation, signaling a commitment to enhance investment opportunities between Japan and Macedonia. The Japanese delegation, led by Takehiko Matsuo, the Director General of the Trade Policy...

Macedonia 06.03.24 | 19:54

Toskovski warns that the deliberate passport crisis may leave 100,000 citizens unable to vote

Interim Interior Minister Pance Toskovski angrily rebuffed comments from the interim Prime Minister Talat Xhaferi, who rejected Toskovski’s proposal that the passports with the name Republic of Macedonia are used during the elections in April and in May. The outgoing DUI – SDSM Government...

Macedonia 06.03.24 | 19:40

In his EPP summit address, Mickoski calls for faster EU integration of Macedonia

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski, leading a delegation that includes the party’s presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova, attends the European People’s Party in Bucharest, where Mickoski addressed the other participants. In hi sremarks he called for faster European...

Culture 06.03.24 | 18:41

More than fifty events are planned for “Kriva Palanka – 2024 City of Culture”

Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska and Mayor Sashko Mitovski of Kriva Palanka Municipality jointly unveiled the ‘Kriva Palanka 2024 City of Culture’ program on Wednesday. The comprehensive program comprises over 50 events, encompassing shows, concerts, theatre plays, literary...

Macedonia 06.03.24 | 18:10

Velkovski reported that there are still 1,000 pending requests for licenses for caregivers and educators in kindergartens, with an additional 5,000 children on the waiting list for enrollment

Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Gjoko Velkovski raised concerns, stating that 1,000 license requests for kindergartens have remained unresolved for four years. Adding to the complexity, the government has withdrawn its support for this issue. The affected individuals include nurses, educators, and...

Macedonia 06.03.24 | 18:01

Xhaferi: Enough time to obtain documentation before elections

Caretaker Prime Minister Talat Xhaferi announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Interior has accelerated the processing of personal documents. If this momentum persists, citizens could obtain the necessary documents before the elections. In the event that some individuals do not possess documents...

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