Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Macedonia 28.05.24 | 18:45

Mickoski says he will focus on economic growth, reforms and the fight against corruption

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski addressed the Parliament today, during its inaugural session. Mickoski, who is expected to be given mandate to form the next Government, said that he will focus on reforms, economic growth and the rule of law – particularly in fighting crime and corruption. Those...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 18:41

Inaugural session of the new Parliament – Afrim Gashi elected as Speaker

Afrim Gashi from the Alternative Party was elected Speaker of the newly constituted Parliament today. Gashi received 76 votes in favor, and six representatives from Levica voted against him – he received the votes of VMRO-DPMNE and VLEN members of Parliament. I will not allow any member of Parliament...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 18:24

President Siljanovska: I did not violate the Prespa Treaty, but I reserve the right to say Macedonia

Presient Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova spoke to the press about the dispute with Greece, which reacted angrily when Siljanovska used the term “President of Macedonia” during her inauguration. Speaking to the press during an event in Skopje, President Siljanovska said that she did not...

Football 28.05.24 | 13:19

Southampton wins the play-offs and returns to the Premier League, defeating Leeds

Adam Armstrong’s goal in the first half earned Southampton a valuable 1-0 victory at Wembley and an immediate return to the Premier League for his team. Leeds was humiliated once more. Armstrong had hit the mark in both of the Saints’ prior two Championship matches against their fellow play-off...

World 28.05.24 | 12:17

Zelensky will visit Spain to meet with King Felipe and Prime Minister Sánchez

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Spain on Monday. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will receive Zelensky at 12 noon (1000 GMT), as announced by the Spanish government. The signing of a bilateral security agreement is planned, according to the television station RTVE. A meeting...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 11:12

Swiss colleague Amherd extends an invitation to Siljanovska Davkova to join the Ukraine peace summit

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova met on Monday with Larysa Dir, the Ambassador of Ukraine, Véronique Hulmann, the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, and David Geer, the head of the European Union delegation. During the meeting, President Siljanovska Davkova expressed gratitude for the invitation...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 10:10

European Front’s appeal involving the Larce polling station is denied by the SEC

On Monday afternoon, the State Election Commission (SEC) rejected the appeal from the European Front regarding the revote in polling station 2101 in the village of Larce, Municipality of Zhelino. Candidates have the right to appeal this decision to the Administrative Court, which must decide within 48...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 10:04

Siljanovska Davkova: I value freedom of speech as much as I appreciate the Prespa Agreement

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova stated that she will respect the Prespa Agreement as a legal fact, even though she remains critical of its contents. She also expects the Greek side to demonstrate their respect for it as well. Speaking at an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Center for Research...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 08:56

Mickoski meets with MPs from VMRO-DPMNE and the ‘Your Macedonia’ coalition

President of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, met on Monday with MPs from the VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition ‘Your Macedonia’ ahead of the new Parliament’s constitutive session. “Meeting with MPs from VMRO-DPMNE and the ‘Your Macedonia’ coalition, ahead of the formation of the Macedonian...

Macedonia 28.05.24 | 07:25

There is Skopia or FIROM, the name they ask us to respect, they have not highlighted it anywhere, says president Siljanovska Davkova

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova stated that the Prespa Agreement is a legal fact that she will respect even though she is a critic of its content, but expects the Greek side to set an example. Siljanovska Davkova, at yesterday’s event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the existence...

News 28.05.24 | 07:16

The executive board of SDSM convenes to schedule internal elections and call a congress

SDSM’s Executive Board is holding a session on Monday, where the competent committees are set to present the regulations and timeline for the upcoming early intra-party elections for the party’s president and leadership, along with organizing a congress. “Today, we’re convening the Executive...