Wednesday, 22 September 2021
World 22.09.21 | 11:29

Stoltenberg calls on NATO allies to maintain their unity in face of the Anglo-French rift

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called the allied countries to maintain their unity, as France is on collision course with the US and the UK over their Pacific plans. The Americans and the British muscled the French out of a major, lucrative submarine contract with Australia, which prompted France...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 11:24

Karakacanov blasts new US Balkan envoy after he called on Bulgaria to lift its veto against Macedonia

Bulgarian nationalist politician and former Defense Minister Krasimir Karakacanov accused the Government of preparing to back down in the dispute with Macedonia, under American pressure. Karakacanov, who frequently campaigns on the issue of being tough against Macedonia, made the comments after newly...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 11:16

Bulgaria responds to Commissioner Varhelyi’s visit with increased criticism of Macedonia

Bulgarian authorities would not budge after the visit of EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, who tried to intervene on Macedonian behalf. Varhelyi met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Prime Minister Svetlan Stoev. Radev responded that Bulgaria “does not trust empty promises”...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 11:01

Pendarovski met with former US Ambassador Baily

During his stay in New York, for the UN General Assembly, President Stevo Pendarovski met with former US Ambassador to Macedonia Jess Baily. The heavy-handed diplomat was a constant presence on the Macedonian political scene during the Colored Revolution, the installation of Zoran Zaev into power and...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 10:55

SDSM and DUI are using media leaks to accuse each other over the deadly Tetovo hospital fire

Starting yesterday, the SDSM and DUI parties are openly accusing each other over the deadly hospital fire in Tetovo that killed 15 patients and visiting family members. SDSM initiated the exchange when, using a friendly media outlet, accused the local municipal authorities in Tetovo of errors during...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 09:08

Public healthcare system fails to provide corona tests – 85 percent of tests are done by private labs

Daily reports from the Healthcare Ministry show that public healthcare institutions continue to fail dramatically in providing coronavirus testing. Only about 15 percent of all tests were conducted in the public system. Private laboratories such as Avicena, Biotek, Laor, Sitina and especially the newly...

Macedonia 22.09.21 | 09:01

First signs of Autumn

With the start of Autumn, Macedonia is experiencing the first cold wave of the season. Morning temperatures dipped to between 8 and 16 degrees today, and daily highs won’t reach beyond 25 degrees. A moderate to strong wind blows along the Vardar river valley from the north. Similar weather is expected...