Tag: government
Macedonia 20.01.24 | 13:17

Veljanoski: Any hybrid solution about the interim Government will harm the country

Former Parliament Speaker Trajko Veljanoski warned that attempts by SDSM to avoid creating a proper technical Government will damage the country. SDSM is trying to avoid having VMRO-DPMNE appointed representatives it the Government that will organize the coming general elections citing a technicality. SDSM...

Macedonia 28.12.23 | 20:08

The Government has officially embraced the National Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities spanning from 2023 to 2030

The Government has officially embraced the National Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2023-2030, accompanied by an Action Plan spanning 2023-2026. This comprehensive document was crafted collaboratively, integrating insights from individuals with disabilities and their representative...

Macedonia 15.12.23 | 09:49

Mden 2 billion is reallocated by the government to 66 municipal projects

On Thursday, the Government made a significant decision to redirect Mden 2 billion (EUR 32.5 million) towards the implementation of 66 projects spread across municipalities nationwide. These funds will be allocated to various projects in municipalities such as the City of Skopje, Centar, Gjorche Petrov,...

Macedonia 09.12.23 | 17:29

The government has given its approval to a relief bill and swiftly forwarded it to Parliament for further action

At its 206th session, the government underwent a comprehensive review and greenlit a proposed legislation concerning financial assistance aimed at socially vulnerable segments of the population, particularly in light of the prevailing energy crisis. The approved bill is set to be expedited through Parliament...

Macedonia 14.09.23 | 10:46

Why did the government pay 40 million euros for software licenses?

Why did the government pay €40 million for software licenses to a company selected by the former government’s Secretary General Dragi Rashkovski, now sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption? Why do they continue paying the same company, despite that three years ago, the same licenses...

Macedonia 07.09.23 | 11:32

“Herald of Freedom”: The government will celebrate the Independence Day without mentioning the name of the country

The event “32 Years of Independence” will launch Thursday the celebrations of Macedonia’s Independence Day – September 8. Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski is set to address the event, which takes place within the observances organized by the Government under the slogan “Herald...

Macedonia 29.08.23 | 13:04

VMRO-DPMNE: Another September 1 without textbooks

The government is not prepared for the start of the academic year – again. Another September first came without most of the necessary textbooks and learning aids, VMRO-DPMNE reacted on Tuesday. “Where do they spend the millions of euros allocated for this purpose, when each year the students...

Macedonia 10.08.23 | 18:56

Now Taravari offers to leave the Government, if VMRO votes for the Bulgarian amendments

Alliance of Albanians party leader Arben Taravari offered to leave the DUI – SDSM led Government, if VMRO-DPMNE agrees to vote in favor of the constitutional amendments that Bulgaria requests. The offer mirrors that of Taravari’s parent party DUI, which had her ministers submit conditional...

Macedonia 08.08.23 | 11:49

Trajanov request resignation of the Government: The negotiations with the EU won’t start

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bujar Osmani, confirmed that the deadline for the constitutional amendments is not November, as the Government lied to the citizens, to the media, the Parliament, to the USA and the other partners and supporters,  for the entire year, the leader and an MP of the Democratic...

Macedonia 29.07.23 | 09:00

Mickoski: The Government closed the entrance to Ohrid in the height of the season in revenge for VMRO-DPMNE victory in the local elelctions

The Government of DUI and its junior partner SDSM punish the citizens of Ohrid because they massively voted for VMRO-DPMNE in the last local elections, the leader of VMRO-SDPMNE, Hristijan Misckoski, claims. “That is the kind of politicians we are dealing with, overwhelmed with rage and desire...

Economy 28.07.23 | 18:08

Government to continue to subsidize heating in Skopje

Budget funds amounting to EUR 250 million were allocated for anti-crisis measures, and one of them is subsidizing heating bills in Skopje. We will look over the calculations made by the companies that participate in production and distribution, and the estimates for the changing gas prices and other...

Economy 26.07.23 | 23:14

The Government rescinded its decision on Ilovitsa concessions, may face up to one billion euros in damages demands

The decision to merge the concessions wasn’t rejected yesterday, but instead, a decision was made which invalidates the previous decision on the merging of concessions, the Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi explained at Wednesday’s press conference. “In fact, we didn’t take away any...

Economy 26.07.23 | 16:56

The Government reviewed the Information on Ilovitsa, details to be made public on Thursday

The Government in its Wednesday session reviewed the Information submitted by the Minister of Economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, regarding the chronology of all procedures for granting concessions for detailed geological study and exploitation of mineral ores – copper and gold – at the locality...

Macedonia 26.07.23 | 08:40

Government extended heat wave measures for two more days

The Government extended the measures and recommendations for the protection of the citizens from the heat wave through July 26 and 27, based on the Ministry of Heath report on the situation with the high temperatures. The measures and recommendations include, among others, relieving the most vulnerable...

Economy 25.07.23 | 18:27

Economy Minister Bekteshi failed to show at a press conference; uninformed reporters were waiting for over an hour

After one and a half hours of waiting for the Minister of Economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, to show up at a scheduled press conference, the reporters were informed to leave because he was otherwise occupied. The topic of the press conference was Bekteshi’s report to the Government on all legal procedures...

Macedonia 23.07.23 | 14:15

Whose vehicle was it: The Government condemns the arson of vehicle used by Vice-PM Grubi

Security is a top priority of any democratic society. The Government of the Republic of Macedonia condemns the act of arsen that targeted the vehicle used by Vice-PM Artan Grubi and considers it as an act of violence unacceptable and inadmissible in a democratic society that strives to achieve European...

Macedonia 19.07.23 | 08:59

Government formally asks Parliament to include the Bulgarians and five other nations in the Constitution

The Government today adopted the draft proposal to amend the Constitution, and to meet the main Bulgarian demands. The proposal that will be sent to Parliament includes adding the Bulgarians, Croats, Montenegrins, Slovenians, Jews and Egyptians, in addition to the nations already mentioned in the Constitution. The...

Macedonia 06.07.23 | 14:45

Eight years in prison for the Government’s former Secretary General Dragi Rashkovski

Eight years in prison is the sentence that the Court in Skopje delivered to the former Secretary General of the Government. Dragi Rashkovski. Rashkovski got six years for abusing the office while acquiring IT equipment, and 1.6 years for money laundering. Six more people also got from three to five years...

Macedonia 30.06.23 | 22:05

The Platform on Fight Against Corruption requires from PM Kovachevski to stop the pressure over the independent institutions

The Platform of Civil Organizations for Fight Against Corruption requires in a letter publicized on Friday that the Government representatives stop creating pressure over the independent institutions that work in the field if fight against corruption, and to provide for their unhindered operations in...

Macedonia 23.06.23 | 11:32

The Government’s poker: the four partners on the US black list

Four people of the current ruling coalition are  on the US blacklist. Struga Mayor Ramiz Merko from DUI joined the ‘veterans’ Ljube Boshkovski, Menduh Tachi, and the second DUI blacklisted official, Xhevat Ademi. Menduh Tachi is the leader of DPA, a party in coalition with DUI and SDS, while...

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