Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Culture 08.07.20 | 12:10

Galichnik Wedding Festival postponed

This year’s Galichnik Wedding Festival will be postponed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in a bid to protect public health, the Council of the Galichnik Local Community has decided. Traditionally, the event is held in mid-July to coincide with St. Peter’s Day. After careful consideration, we...
Macedonia 08.07.20 | 11:52

Ahmeti in Struga: They are terrified of the idea of an Albanian Prime Minister

Red lines have been drawn for everyone trying to annul or deny the Ohrid Accord, the Prespa Agreement and the Friendship Treaty with Bulgaria, DUI leader Ali Ahmeti told an election rally in Struga on Tuesday evening. In his speech, Ahmeti said there were people who were skeptical of DUI’s ideas and...
Balkans 08.07.20 | 11:45

23 people arrested, 43 officers injured in Belgrade protest

Serbian police said on Wednesday they have arrested 23 people in riots triggered by the return of Covid-19 restrictions the night before in which 43 officers were injured. Several police vehicles were also torched and totally burned out, police director Vladimir Rebic told the state broadcaster RTS. Violence...
Economy 08.07.20 | 11:15

Mucunski: Macedonia must once again become a desired destination for foreign direct investment

Macedonia must once again become a desired destination for foreign direct investment that has the capacity to create thousands of new quality jobs. The Renewal project pledges for continuous implementation of reforms aimed at improving the business climate in line with World Bank recommendations, VMRO-DPMNE’s...
Macedonia 08.07.20 | 10:51

COVID-19 patients, sick and frail people can register to vote until Wednesday midnight

COVID-19 patients, people in isolation and self-isolation as well as sick, frail and voters with chronic illness can register until Wednesday at midnight to vote in July 15 early parliamentary elections. COVID-19 patients or people in isolation will be able to apply to vote on the State Election Commission...
Economy 08.07.20 | 10:48

It is time for a stable low tax economy

It is time for a stable low tax economy, says Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO DPMNE. It is time for a reduced flat tax to the level of 8%, support for the economy with investments of 4 billion euros, annual growth of 4%, cancellation of numerous bureaucratic procedures and duties and zero tolerance...
Macedonia 08.07.20 | 10:36

MoI: 415 people caught without face masks

In the past 24 hours, 415 people were caught without mandatory protective equipment, i.e. face masks, the Ministry of Interior said in a press release on Wednesday. The Ministry is urging citizens to comply with government measures and protocols on protection against COVID-19, the press release reads.
Macedonia 08.07.20 | 10:12

Infectious Diseases Commission proposes obligatory PCR test upon entry for nationals of Serbia, Kosovo, BiH and Montenegro

The Commission for Infectious Diseases decided during its Wednesday meeting to submit a proposal to the government allowing nationals of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro entry in Macedonia starting Thursday only with presentation of a valid PCR test, the Health Ministry said in a...
Macedonia 08.07.20 | 10:03

Mickoski: Those who respect us will respect our native Macedonian language

The leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski said Tuesday in Veles said that these are elections that choose between injustice and crime, on the one hand and justice, honesty, upright and proud Macedonia, on the other. These are elections when we decide on the future of our families, elections in which...
Balkans 08.07.20 | 09:42

Return of Covid curfew sparks protest in Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s announcement of a weekend curfew because of the deteriorating epidemiological situation in the country sparked a protest in Belgrade on Tuesday night, with a group of demonstrators breaking into parliament. Around 1,000 people gathered in front of the legislature...
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