Thursday, 2 December 2021
Macedonia 02.12.21 | 14:01

Mission Skopje youth found safe, was with a Christian missionary

Josif Popov, a young man from Dracevo near Skopje, who went missing two days ago, was found. His mother Maja told the press that Josif was found with a Christian missionary who tried to make a follower out of the boy. “He sounds so determined, so self-assured, when he talks about God, I got concerned....

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 13:56

Pajaziti: DUI could reject Kovacevski as next Prime Minister and opt for early elections

Journalist Naser Pajaziti, who reports mainly on the Albanian parties in Macedonia, believes that the DUI party could walk out of its coalition with SDSM, if Zoran Zaev persists in his plan to leave as Prime Minister. DUI frequently rebuked Zaev for his decision, but he remains intent to appoint Dimitar...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 13:32

A year after the infamous BGNES interview, Zaev is on his way out

A little more than a year has gone by since the infamous BGNES interview, in which Zoran Zaev accepted the key demands made by Bulgaria against Macedonia. The interview caused a deep rift in the SDSM party, and hugely contributed to Zaev’s fall from power, which should be completed in a matter...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 13:06

Sekerinska loyalist Jovan Despotovski is also considering a run as SDSM party leader

Jovan Despotovski, currently head of the TIRZ industrial zones bureau and an SDSM official from the Radmila Sekerinska wing of the party, said that he might also consider a run as new party leader as Zoran Zaev is leaving his position. I will announce my final decision tomorrow. I want to consult my...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 11:03

Food subsidies paid out to 27,000 students

The Education Ministry paid out the November food subsidies to over 27,000 students today. Students can apply for the subsidy online, and need to submit their bank account to receive the money. The subsidy amounts to 40 EUR per month, over nine months.

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 10:31

SDSM: A third candidate could enter the race to succeed Zoran Zaev

The SDSM party could get a third candidate for party leader, after former intelligence chief Mile Zecevic said that he is considering entering the race. Zoran Zaev, who is leaving the helm of the party in mid December, already endorsed little known Deputy Finance Minister Dimitar Kovacevski as his successor....

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 09:57

Misajlovski: VMRO-DPMNE will show that it deserves to lead the country through its work in the municipalities

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Vladimir Misajlovski said that, after winning the local elections, the opposition party will present a new offer to the citizens, through the hard work of its mayors and local council members. The citizens will see that we are able to lead the country through the most difficult...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 09:54

Missing person report in Skopje

The family of Josif Popov from Skopje’s district of Dracevo is calling for public help in locating him. Popov has been missing for two days now and hasn’t contacted any friends. He was last seen in downtown Skopje, near the Post Office. Some social media users are saying they spotted him...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 09:51

Bodies of the victims of the Besa bus disaster will be returned tomorrow on a Bulgarian military transport

The Bulgarian Government will use a military plane to carry the bodies of the 45 passengers who died in the Besa bus disaster last Tuesday back to Macedonia. The flight is planned for tomorrow, and it is being organized after all the bodies were identified using DNA samples provided by family members. Previously,...