Friday, 15 November 2019
Economy 15.11.19 | 23:37

Angjusev to bear responsibility for conflict of interest for investment that was relocated: Who saw benefits in lifting the excise tax?

Deputy Prime Minister Koco Angjusev has failed to bring the investment in the country over which he will be held accountable for conflicts of interest. Namely, the Polish company, upon whose order the Polish Embassy demanded the lifting the excise tax on the import of lithium-ion batteries for batteries,...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 23:11

Stoltenberg: New members like Macedonia must have a secure way of communications

Countries joining NATO, such as Macedonia, must have a secure way of communications, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with Voice of America. There are standards that must be met when it comes to civilian infrastructure and telecommunications as 5G, they also apply for new...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 22:52

Siljanovska: If you elect not well educated people, you can expect “Racket” from them

The Special Public Prosecutor’s Office was a parallel body with a budget several times larger than other bodies, and when something is created in parallel it cannot be controlled, university professor Gordana Siljanovska Davkova said in an interview with Kanal 5’s “Samo intervju”...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 22:40

Mickoski-Pantore: Immediately after coming to power, VMRO-DPMNE will commit itself to implementing key reforms

VMRO-DPMNE president Hristijan Mickoski, together with Secretary for International Cooperation Timco Mucunski, met Friday with Latvian Ambassador Gunta Pastore to discuss the current political situation in the Republic of Macedonia. Although EU and NATO membership remains a key strategic commitment of...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 21:57

One of Remenski phone formatted, the other changed 4 days before opening of investigation into “Racket” case

The investigation into the “Racket” case showed that of the two cell phones, owned by the suspected MP Frosina Remenski, one was formatted and the other was replaced on July 11, 4 days before the opening of investigation and the arrest of Bojan Jovanovski and Zoran Mileski-Kiceec. As Telma...
World 15.11.19 | 21:14

France puts forward new principles for EU enlargement

France has forwarded a so-called “non-paper” to EU member states, requesting a “renewed approach” in the enlargement process towards the Western Balkans. In addition, the European Commission requests that the new methodology in the accession process, which would be applied in...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 20:24

Ilievski: This is a bad message for us as inspectors

Members of the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee for Protection of Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights discussed today the complaint of the senior education inspector employed at the State Education Inspectorate Gjorgji Ilievski. His complaint concerns pressure, mobbing on the job following the reported...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 19:45

Buckovski’s case related to tank parts expires

Former Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski’s case for abuse of office when purchasing spare parts for army tanks expires, with a trial twist. At today’s hearing in the “Tank Parts” case, the Public Prosecutor in the closing statment specified the indictment, after which the case’s...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 19:17

Why she kept them at home: What do the confidential documents found at Remenski’s home hide?

SDSM lawmaker Frosina Remenski, who is a suspect in the “Racket” case, complains that police searched her home on Friday at the request of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and seized confidential documents during the search. It is symptomatic that the current Deputy Parliament Speaker...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 19:03

Pendarovski: Parliament’s ratification of NATO accession protocol is a technical, not political issue

President Stevo Pendarovski said Friday he refrains from speculating whether Parliament will reconvene if Spain ratifies Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol. This is a technical, and not a political issue, Pendarovski underlined. I suggest that we do not go into further legal implications of...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 18:10

Pendarovski praised good relations with Russia: It is not an obstacle to EU membership

President Stevo Pendarovski, answering journalist questions about Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s call for Russian businessmen to invest in the country and whether that would be a certain alternative to EU membership, said it is good for us all to call on foreign investors to invest here. These are...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 17:26

Remenski accused Spasovski and BPPO services of illegally entering and seizing confidential materials from her home

After it was published Friday that the SDSM lawmaker’s home was searched and confidential documents were seized, Frosina Remenski sent a reaction to the media. She said she was disappointed that her husband was involved in the case as well as that she had a “State Secret” security clearance. Confidential...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 17:10

Nikoloski: Mickoski will win because he is honorable, better and far greater patriot than Zaev

Mickoski will win because he is honorable because he is better and far great patriot than Zaev, says Aleksandar Nikoloski, commenting on the decision of the Anti-Corruption Commission that there is no conflict of interest with VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski. There is no violation of any law !,...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 16:52

Pino Secondo’s mother storms out of the courthouse after judge postpones the murder trial

Maja Trpkovska, the mother of Pino Secondo who was killed in Skopje in 2018, angrily left the courthouse today during the first hearing, after judge Lidija Raicevic had it postponed. The lawyer for the defense Elenko Milanov said that he requires more time to prepare as the only received the case four...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 16:20

Zbogar says that until October he also believed in the promises EU gave Macedonia

European Union Ambassador to Macedonia Samuel Zbogar again reiterated to the public that, after the fiasco at the European Council in October, it’s best not to promise deadlines and timeframes regarding the opening of EU accession talks. Speaking in Gostivar, Zbogar said that up until October he...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 14:51

Nikola Dimitrov’s overpaid advisers

Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov has approved hefty monthly payments to a group of advisers he hired which, coupled with the expenses for their work, surpass the salary of President Pendarovski. Republika was able to review documents showing that retired diplomat Viktor Gaber was given 1.200 EUR per...
Balkans 15.11.19 | 14:27

Plane carrying Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov develops mid flight issues, but lands safely in Sofia

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov had a mid flight scare after his official plane developed a serious issue with its navigation systems. The 20 years old plane had to be landed manually by the pilots at the Sofia airport. The plane was landed successfully, given that the pilots were very well familiar...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 14:20

Allegations against Hristijan Mickoski thrown out in a unanimous decision by the Anti-Corruption Commission

All seven members of the DKSK Anti-Corruption Commission found that there is no conflict of interest in the hydro plant management company founded by opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski. The case was based on allegations from the ruling SDSM party, which sought to accuse Mickoski of corruption, at a...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 14:09

Anti-corruption watchdog proposes an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Koco Angusev over a Government decision that benefited his company

The Anti-Corrruption Commission DKSK voted 4:2 today to propose thatthe Government reviews the actions of Deputy Prime Minister Koco Angusev. According to a report, Angusev used his influence in the Government to influence the decision to to abolish import duties on lithium ion battery components. Angusev...
Macedonia 15.11.19 | 12:16

Mitsotakis told Zaev that protecting the name of Macedonia is the main Greek priority

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis notably decided to launch his campaign to promote the brand Macedonia as Greek ownership during the Solun/Thessaloniki summit where he invited the outgoing Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, and his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov. In his remarks, Mitsotakis...
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