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Macedonia 11.01.24 | 23:56

VMRO-DPMNE chooses to take part in the caretaker administration

During Thursday’s meeting of the Executive Committee, VMRO-DPMNE decided to engage in the caretaker government while abstaining from voting for it, according to Timcho Mucunski, a member of the Executive Committee. Mucunski stated that the Central Committee is expected to empower party leader Hristijan...

Economy 11.01.24 | 21:21

A number of elements determine whether a guaranteed pricing measure is valid

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski stated on Thursday that the “guaranteed price” measure relies on the law on unfair trade practices and market price trends. Prices and profit margins are carefully monitored in collaboration with experts, and decisions are made based on thorough assessments. “The...

Macedonia 11.01.24 | 21:12

Criminal Court: Neziri and three suspects in M-NAV case face 30-day house arrest and precautionary measures

Thursday afternoon, the Skopje Criminal Court imposed a 30-day house arrest on four individuals connected to the incidents at M-NAV. Additional precautionary measures include the temporary seizure of travel documents, a prohibition on their issuance, and a restraining order preventing contact with or...

Macedonia 11.01.24 | 17:56

Health Minister Mexhiti advises parents to vaccinate their children, saying vaccine dosages are adequate

As whooping cough (pertussis) instances have surfaced in the nation and the region, Health Minister Fatmir Mexhiti advised parents to vaccinate their children on Thursday. Minister Mexhiti has ordered that all baby immunization cards be checked and stated that there are adequate supplies of vaccines. It’s...

Macedonia 11.01.24 | 17:19

Mickoski expects VMRO-DPMNE to decide on participation in caretaker government

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don’t have specific information about the developments in VMRO-DPMNE’s decision-making process regarding their participation in the caretaker government, as the information is not up-to-date. To get the latest and most accurate information,...

Macedonia 11.01.24 | 00:32

Dutch Ambassador Kop calls out Ali Ahmeti for his meddling in the judiciary

Dutch Ambassador to Macedonia Dirk Jan Kop, who is by far the most outspoken critic of the disastrous collapse of the rule of law in the country, met with DUI party leader Ali Ahmeti today. In a rare move by a Western ambassador to criticize DUI, the ambassador blamed Ahmeti of influencing the Supreme...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 14:30

Spasovski visits Washington

Oliver Spasovski, the Minister of Interior, is currently leading a delegation on a visit to the United States from January 10-12. The Ministry of Interior disclosed that Minister Spasovski is slated to hold meetings with several high-profile officials during this visit. Among them are James O’Brien,...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 12:20

The government plans to deliberate on the President’s proposal regarding extending the deadline for the replacement of personal documents

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski announced on Wednesday his intention to discuss President Stevo Pendarovski’s proposal regarding the extension of the deadline for replacing citizens’ personal documents. The current deadline, set to expire on February 12 in line with the Prespa Agreement,...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 08:49

Pendarovski suggested that the extradition of Palevski might occur shortly, highlighting that there are no objections from a security intelligence perspective

President Stevo Pendarovski mentioned in an interview with Sitel TV that the extradition of the suspect in a double murder, Ljupcho Palevski – Palcho, is on the verge of completion. Pendarovski noted, “We’ve received information indicating no contestation regarding his extradition from...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 08:42

Trojan Footprint 24′ training and exercise are scheduled to occur in the country between January 16 and March 16

The government, as per the Ministry of Defence’s information, authorized the entry and stay of foreign armed forces for the ‘Trojan Footprint 24′ training and exercise from January 16 to March 16. According to the press release, 40 members from the United States Armed Forces’...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 08:20

Pendarovski expressed remorse for adhering to the EU’s counsel regarding the vetting process for judges and prosecutors

In a recent interview with Sitel TV on Tuesday, President Stevo Pendarovski highlighted the longstanding systemic issues within the Macedonian judiciary that demand fundamental changes rather than mere personnel adjustments. Pendarovski stressed that the persistent challenges cannot be effectively tackled...

Economy 09.01.24 | 14:00

Fuel prices dropped out

The Regulatory Commission for Energy, Water Services and Municipal Waste Management Services of the Republic of Macedonia (RKE) has adopted a Decision reducing the retail prices of petroleum products by an average of 0.54% compared to the decision of 2.1.2024. From 10.1.2024 at 00:01, the maximum prices...

Macedonia 09.01.24 | 11:54

Saudi Speaker visits Macedonia

From January 9 to 12, a delegation headed by Abdullah ibn Muhammad Al ash-Sheikh, Speaker of Saudi Arabia’s Consultative Assembly (Shura Council), is undertaking an official visit to Macedonia. Speaker Al ash-Sheikh is scheduled to meet with the host, Talat Xhaferi, on Wednesday. As a result of...

Macedonia 08.01.24 | 19:11

Skopje’s successful OSCE Chairmanship put the city on the world diplomacy radar

Macedonia’s leadership of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2023 was a cornerstone of its foreign policy, with the highlight being the OSCE Ministerial Council held in Skopje on November 30 and December 1. This summit was pivotal in resolving the organization’s...

Macedonia 08.01.24 | 19:06

An employee at a hospital in Skopje was injured in a stabbing incident

Law enforcement authorities reported that a staff member at September 8 General Hospital was injured in a stabbing incident on Sunday evening. The hospital notified the police about the stabbing at 7:47 pm. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that D.T. (36), an employee at the hospital, suffered a...

Macedonia 07.01.24 | 23:53

Instead of the attackers, police briefly detains the victim of the Skopje airport incident

A day after refusing to detain Bekim Neziri and the other DUI thugs who attacked an air traffic controller in the Skopje airport control center, the police briefly detained their victim, adding another dimension to the shocking scandal. Neziri and his group attacked an ethnic Albanian traffic controller...

Macedonia 07.01.24 | 19:46

The Criminal Court concluded that there was insufficient evidence to justify the detention of the suspects implicated in the M-NAV attack

The Skopje Criminal Court has decided to impose precautionary measures against four of the eight individuals suspected of jeopardizing air traffic safety. This decision comes despite the prosecution’s request for their detention, as the evidence presented was deemed insufficient for their detainment,...

Macedonia 07.01.24 | 16:26

Mickoski extends his warm wishes for success, health, and happiness to Orthodox Christians celebrating Christmas

Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, extended a Christmas greeting on behalf of himself and his political party to Orthodox Christians, conveying wishes for success, health, and happiness. He conveyed the symbolic significance of the birth of the son of God, representing hope for a brighter future,...

Macedonia 07.01.24 | 12:00

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas, the feast of Christ’s birth

Orthodox believers who respect the Julian calendar today celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, as a holiday whose main meaning is family gathering, socializing and reminding of basic human values. The first day of Christmas is a day of joy of birth, renewal of life, while the second day is spent...

Macedonia 06.01.24 | 20:15

Kovachevski expressed a desire for Christmas Eve to bring both good health and the unification of families

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski sent warm holiday wishes to all marking Christmas Eve, expressing hopes for their families’ well-being, happiness, and serenity. “Happy Christmas Eve! The wonderful tidings of Christ’s birth inspire fresh hope,” wrote Prime Minister Kovachevski...

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