Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 12:34

Town hall in Cesinovo – Oblesevo closed because of the coronavirus

The town hall in the rural municipality of Cesinovo – Oblesevo is closed after reports that employees have contracted the coronavirus. Mayor Goranco Krstev was also reportedly infected but there is still no official confirmation. Firefighters from near-by Kocani were dispatched to help disinfect...
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 12:18

Macedonian leaders congratulate the Roma community on the International Romani Day

Macedonian leaders congratulated to the Roma community in Macedonia on the International Romani Day. In his message, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that the party will continue to work toward elevating the political and economic lot of the Roma people in Macedonia. We need effective inclusion...
Balkans 08.04.20 | 12:08

Bugajski calls on the Balkans not to turn its back on the EU despite slow coronavirus response

Janusz Bugajski, fellow at the American CEPA institute, has called on the Balkan countries to maintain their orientation toward the European Union, at a time when China leads in the coronavirus help effort and Russia, as Bugajski claims, spreads misinformation. EU’s prestige in the region was hit...
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 11:58

Nimetz publishes an account of the name change of Macedonia, says Greece would not give up on the “erga omnes” principle

Nationalities Papers, issued by Cambridge University Press, has published a paper from UN mediator Matthew Nimetz on the Macedonian name issue. In it, Nimetz writes that five names were considered in the run up to what became the Prespa treaty, when Macedonia was pressured to adopt the name “North...
Balkans 08.04.20 | 11:10

Serbia considers a full lock-down on its capital Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned the country that it’s possible a full lock-down is instituted in the capital Belgrade. I’m not discounting that option, Vucic said when asked about the possibility that Belgraders are locked in their homes full time. Serbia has had 61 dead and a total...
Balkans 08.04.20 | 11:07

Slovenia joins Austria in its plans to loosen restrictions

Slovenia joined Austria in an announcement that it will begin lifting restrictions on normal life starting next week. Prime Minister Janez Jansa said that some of the coronavirus linked restrictions will be lifted to allow private companies to resume work. We are looking into opening companies that provide...
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 10:30

Strict new curfew regime goes in effect in Macedonia

A strict new curfew regime enters into force in Macedonia today. It includes a total ban on leaving the home on the weekends and major restrictions to normal life during work-days. Those over 67 will be allowed out only between 10h and 12h, while those under 18 years can get some fresh air between 13h...
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 10:16

The “humanitarian aid” campaign from SDSM is proof they were planning to bribe voters, Nikoloski says

The “humanitarian actions” staged by the ruling SDSM party were clearly meant to bribe voters, says VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski. SDSM activists have distributed food to poor, mainly Roma neighborhoods in Strumica and in Kumanovo before that, causing the people to scramble...
World 08.04.20 | 10:07

1,4 million people infected with the coronavirus worldwide

The number of people affected with the coronavirus worldwide has grown to 1.4 million. About 80.000 are estimated to have died of the pandemic, while 300.000 recovered after being initially tested positive. In Macedonia, the number of confirmed cases is just below 600, and 27 have died. The Infectious...
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