Thursday, 26 March 2020
Economy 26.03.20 | 23:06

Ban on transport to and from Kumanovo applies exclusively to regular commercial transport

The Government of the Republic of Macedonia, at today’s 29th session, concluded to inform the public that the decision banning transport to and from the municipality of Kumanovo applies exclusively to regular commercial passenger transport by city, intercity and rail public transport. The Government...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 22:32

Culev: Citizens generally respect the movement restrictions

Citizens generally respect the restriction measure and show a high level of conscience, although there have been some deviations, Interior Minister Nake Culev told TV Sitel on Thursday. He informed that in the past five days 300 people have failed to comply with the measure and have been sanctioned or...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 22:06

Mickoski: What kind of solidarity is that when you tell the economy to be patient and cut salaries, while on the other hand you are employing new party staff

VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski expressed concern on Facebook that the government does not cease to be hypocritical at the same time when they are incapable and continue with their party employment. At the same time that Zaev tells workers they will cut their salaries, in the municipality of Gazi...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 21:04

Siljanovska-Davkova: During the curfew, the government must allow dogs to go outside briefly

Professor Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova told the authorities that even during the curfew, they must allow dogs to go outside briefly. The government, following the example of the countries to which it is repeatedly refers to, must allow dogs, during the curfew, with escorts, to go outside briefly,...
World 26.03.20 | 20:15

China bans entry of foreigners in move to curb the spread of virus

China said it will suspend the entry of foreign nationals holding valid visas and resident permits in a move to curb the number of imported cases of the coronavirus. The ban becomes effective on Saturday, according to a statement posted late Thursday on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website. The ministry...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 19:46

Gjorgjievski: VMRO-DPMNE warned the situation to be taken seriously, the government didn’t listen

VMRO-DPMNE’s Executive Committee member Orce Gjorgjievski participated in Thursday’s VMRO-DPMNE’s “Live Chat” panel discussion organized under the motto “Because every life matters”. He emphasized that VMRO-DPMNE as a party, even before the first cronavirus case...
World 26.03.20 | 18:27

Number of coronavirus infections is set to hit half a million today, with Italy and the US expected to both surpass China soon

The number of coronavirus infections is set to hit half a million today, with Italy and the US each expected to surpass the number of cases recorded in China within days, Daily Mail reported. According to Beijing’s numbers the deadly virus has abated in China, where it originated in Wuhan, with...
Health 26.03.20 | 18:07

500,000 face masks and 20,000 tests to arrive next week

A donation consisting of 500,000 masks and 20,000 coronavirus tests should arrive next week, Health Minister Venko Filipce said Thursday. Also, we received response from several donors, through the Norwegian government, for ventilators and they are expected to arrive in early April. We are waiting for...
Economy 26.03.20 | 17:45

Economic Chamber: Automotive companies do their best to keep their employees

The support of the Economic Chamber of Macedonia in the current period is also directed towards the member companies of the Council of Foreign Investors in the chamber. Given their relative importance to total Macedonian exports, the number of employees in these companies and the fact that they absorb...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 17:04

Alliance for Albanians demands temporarily release of prisoners

The Alliance for Albanians demands that the prisoners be released temporarily and that all prisoners be tested for the coronavirus. Moreover, the Alliance calls for the improvement and maintenance of proper hygiene for prisoners and prison staff, as well as the cancellation of all activities, programs...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 16:52

Spasovski – Byrnes: Country’s Euro-Atlantic integration is of strategic importance to the US and EU

Prime Minister Oliver Spasovski met Thursday with U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Marie Byrnes, who congratulated him on EU’s decision to open accession talks with Macedonia, as well as on the upcoming full-fledged NATO membership. Ambassador Byrnes said at the meeting that EU’s decision...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 16:39

Another employee at the Dermatology Clinic infected with coronavirus, a total of 6 employees infected so far

Another person working at the Skopje Dermatology Clinic tested positive for the coronavirus, Health Minister Venko Filipce informed on Thursday. Today the Ministry of Health informed that there are 24 newly diagnosed cases over the past day, and the total number of cases in the country is now 201. On...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 15:42

Cvetanova to Dimitrov: You don’t get to speak for our ancestors

Following the ratification of Macedonia’s NATO membership and the political decision to open EU accession talks, Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov, who is the signatory of the imposed Prespa treaty, said that it accomplishes “the twin goals set by our mothers and fathers”. Among the...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 15:21

Great timing: Skopje citizens surprised to find property tax bills in the mail

Skopje residents were surprised to find their property tax bills in the mail yesterday. At a time when the entire country is worried when will their next paycheck come, and if it will come at all, Mayor Petre Silegov decided that it’s a good time to send out the annual bills, with a two weeks deadline...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 15:08

Twelve percent of coronavirus patients in Macedonia are doctors and nurses, infected due to lack of protective gear

Twelve percent of coronavirus patients are doctors and the reason for this is the lack of protective equipment, said VMRO-DPMNE member of Parliament Dafina Stojanoska. We are second in the Balkans by coronavirus cases per capita, and 12 percent of them are doctors. We need to provide enough protective...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 14:36

State prosecutors still gathering evidence against the reckless doctor who infected colleagues after a ski trip to Italy

State prosecutors said that they may file charges against doctor Nina Caca Biljanovska, who is responsible for one of the biggest breaches of coronavirus epidemic restrictions in the country, but hasn’t been charged yet in a move that raised suspicions that she is protected by the ruling SDSM party. Caca...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 14:23

Macedonian schools experiment with online learning

Schools across Macedonia are beginning to improvise with online learning. Many teachers have begun issuing assignments using Google Classroom to students who have online access, and an Eduino web site is set up with videos where teachers read lessons accompanied with simple animations. Eduino will cover...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 14:11

More than 10.000 citizens are ordered to self-isolate

There are currently 10.414 people ordered into self-isolation across Macedonia. These are mostly citizens who were abroad as the coronavirus was spreading through Europe and elsewhere, and returned home. So far, 149 were charged or reported for violating the order. Overnight, the evening curfew was violated...
Macedonia 26.03.20 | 14:01

Number of coronavirus patients in Macedonia rises to 201

The number of coronavirus patients in Macedonia has grown over 200. The Healthcare Ministry informed that there are 24 newly diagnosed cases over the past day, and the total is now 201. The new cases were mostly in the capital Skopje – 15, followed by Kumanovo, Debar, Ohrid, Stip and Tetovo –...
Economy 26.03.20 | 12:14

Tripunovski calls on the public to buy Macedonia – grown food

Deputy Agriculture Minister Cvetan Tripunoski called on farmers to maintain and, if possible, increase their food production despite the coronavirus epidemic. He urged on the consumers to make sure they purchase Macedonian made products and support domestic producers. In these difficult times for our...
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