Wednesday, 6 December 2023
World 06.12.23 | 23:22

Four Russians are accused by the US of war crimes in Ukraine

The US Justice Department said on Wednesday that four Russian nationals who are suspected of torturing and forcibly holding a US citizen in Ukraine have been charged with war crimes. According to the government, charges under the US War Crimes Act are being pursued for the first time. According to the...

Sport 06.12.23 | 23:19

Mikel Arteta remembers the late Declan Rice winning as a unique evening

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the thrilling victory against Luton as a “special night” after Declan Rice’s late goal secured a 4-3 win, sending Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Arteta expressed his enjoyment, especially at the dramatic conclusion, highlighting...

Balkans 06.12.23 | 23:15

Germany and Slovenia support Western Balkans EU membership

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon pledged joint support for Western Balkan countries’ European Union aspirations following talks in Ljubljana. Baerbock stressed their shared commitment to advancing EU accession for these nations, considering it a geopolitical...

Culture 06.12.23 | 23:11

The Culture Ministry, according to Kostadinovska Stojchevska, will continue to fund and support all previous projects

Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska Stojchevska emphasized the advocacy for increased annual budgets, affirming continued support for ongoing and new cultural projects. She highlighted the intent for the 2024 budget to align with the previous year’s, ensuring support for national institutions...

World 06.12.23 | 23:08

Israel has received 10,000 tons of US army hardware since the conflict began

Israeli officials claim that since the start of the Gaza War, the US has shipped Israel more than 10,000 tons of military hardware. The 200th cargo aircraft containing this gear has touched down, the Defense Ministry declared on Wednesday. In a collaborative effort between the US Department of Defense...

World 06.12.23 | 23:04

Erdoğan: Turkish acceptance of Sweden in NATO is dependent on US sales of F-16s

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Wednesday that the parliament in Ankara cannot endorse Sweden’s NATO membership application until the United States approves deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. On his way back from Qatar, Erdoğan said, “I expect something from you,”...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:59

FM Osmani will be present at the EU-Macedonia final screening meeting on Thursday in Brussels.

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani is scheduled for a working visit to Brussels, joining Deputy Prime Minister Bojan Marichikj for a bilateral screening meeting on Chapter 31 – Foreign, Security, and Defence Policy. This marks the conclusion of Macedonia’s screening process. During his time in Brussels,...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:56

France supports Macedonia in good times and difficult times, says Pendarovski on 30th ties anniversary

On the 30th anniversary of the alliance, Pendarovski states that France stands behind Macedonia through good times and bad. France has been our ally in good times and bad for the last thirty years. At a celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Macedonia and France, President...

Economy 06.12.23 | 22:53

Penov: Raising municipal revenue to six percent through personal tax and value-added tax is a trend that needs to continue

Minister Risto Penov, speaking at the “Citizens First Shaping Future for Improved Local Services” conference, emphasized the positive trend in fiscal decentralization and the rise in municipal revenues. He highlighted the need to push forward with digitizing local services, aiming for increased...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:51

Mickoski: VMRO-DPMNE will win the elections and will form the Government

In tonight’s appearance on the “Interview” show on Shenja TV, the president of VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski emphasized that VMRO-DPMNE is going to the elections to win and will win convincingly in the parliamentary and presidential elections.

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:48

Palevski’s plea for extradition is anticipated today

The Ministry of Justice is set to prepare an extradition request for Ljupcho Palevski-Palcho, the prime suspect in the murders of Vanja Gjorchevska and Panche Zhezhovski. Palevski was apprehended in Turkey, prompting the collection of information and documentation required for the extradition process....

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:43

According to President Pendarovski, he will not seek reelection in 2024.

President Stevo Pendarovski announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek reelection in the upcoming May 8, 2024 elections, although he didn’t provide a specific reason for this decision. Pendarovski, the fifth President of Macedonia, began his term on May 12, 2019. His political journey includes...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:39

Police interview Palevski’s lawyer who drove him to Belgrade

Lawyer Vasko Stojkov, who transported the prime murder suspect, Ljupcho Palevski, to Belgrade, has been summoned by the police for questioning. Stojkov claimed he drove Palevski for a medical checkup and denies knowledge of Palevski’s status as a murder suspect. Palevski was arrested in Turkey...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:31

Mickoski: The investigation about Vanya started too late, I have serious information about what I am claiming

“Very soon, starting today, the public will know all the details. There are details and major flaws in the investigation, look when the daughter of the person who disappeared with his vehicle announces it, see what is the date when, unfortunately, little Vanya disappears and then see when the investigation...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 22:27

Kovachevski: The importance of international cooperation with partners is highlighted by the successful conclusion of horrific murders

Prime Minister Kovachevski emphasized the vital role of regional and international collaboration across various sectors, especially in combating crime and upholding the law. He highlighted the recent resolution of a significant murder case, crediting the success to joint efforts with EU partners and...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 11:35

Deputy PM Marichikj and PM Kovachevski will attend the last screening session

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski and Deputy PM Bojan Marichikj are slated to attend the final session of the screening on Cluster 6 in Brussels, focusing on Chapter 30: External Relations and Chapter 31: Foreign, Security, and Defence Policy. Kovachevski is expected to inaugurate the bilateral screening...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 11:19

Lloga: The treatment of violence against women and girls as a private matter is unacceptable

One of the most common abuses of human rights is the violence against women and girls. It can’t be handled like a personal affair, and the proper criminal justice action needs to be taken. Therefore, Justice Minister Krenar Lloga stated at a regional conference titled “United against violence...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 11:09

30 days of detention for Aleksandar Gjorchevsky

The court accepted the request of the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the determination of a 30-day detention measure for the suspects of the kidnapping and murder of Vanja Gjorchevska and Panche Zhezhovski. The father of the murdered 14-year-old Vanja Gjorchevska from Skopje, Aleksandar Gjorchevski,...

World 06.12.23 | 10:57

The World Meteorological Organization claims that this decade was the hottest on record

Over the past ten years, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has highlighted unprecedented heat records, with polar and mountain ice melting and sea levels rising at an accelerated pace compared to the 20th century. Glacial thinning has reached an unprecedented rate of one meter per year, and...

Macedonia 06.12.23 | 10:51

Five people are accused in a case of double homicide

Oliver Spasovski, the interior minister, announced late on Tuesday that Vanja Gjorchevska, 14, and Panche Zhezhovski, 74, were killed. Five people are accused of their deaths. “One is charged with abduction and murder, three are charged with abduction and accessory to murder, whereas one for accessory...