Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Macedonia 08.04.20 | 22:22

Misajlovski: Macedonia has friends

Vlado Misajlovski expressed his gratitude on social networks to Turkey for the medical aid to our country. Turkey is a great supporter and friend of Macedonia. The Turkish people in Macedonia are highly valued and are one of the main contributors to the development of our country. Thank you Republic...

World 08.04.20 | 21:35

V4: Beware Britain, here comes short-selling Soros

Monday’s news reports claiming that PM Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital with persistent coronavirus symptoms had serious economic ramifications as the pound sterling moved lower in response. Because of the current economic uncertainties and volatile currency markets an increasing number of...

World 08.04.20 | 21:31

Hungarian government discusses EU issues

On Tuesday, Hungarian MPs discussed measures taken by Brussels against the coronavirus pandemic, issues pertaining to land lease and amending Hungary’s Criminal Code in parliament, the V4 news agency reported. “National responses work best in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic; Brussels’...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 21:18

Only three passengers are allowed in the car during the state of emergency

More than three passengers, including the driver, must not ride in the same car, is one of the restrictions during the state of emergency in the country, said Slavjanka Petrovska, additional deputy interior minister. At an informative video session on the restrictions on the movements of the citizens,...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 20:35

Who pays the ex-prime minister – the party or the state?

Giving food packages where it is most needed, but also the idea of cutting the salaries of public administration employees, some of their companies paid early taxes, but some could ask for help from the state, this is a short summary of the behavior of former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev during the coronavirus...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 19:54

Culev handed over protective equipment to medical staff at “8 September” hospital and Emergency Center

Today, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, Minister Nake Culev handed over protective equipment for the medical staff at the 8 September hospital, the Public Health Institute and to PHI UC TOARICEC the (Emergency Center). Doctors and medical staff give their best and put their health on the line to...

Health 08.04.20 | 19:13

Two coronavirus patients from Stip, who are treated at home, cured

Two coronavirus patients from Stip, with mild symptoms, have been cured after testing negative to COVID-19 twice, the Health Ministry said Wednesday citing updates of the Institute of Public Health. At the moment, four patients are hospitalized in Stip hospital. 14 patients with mild symptoms are treated...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 18:43

Macedonia and Turkey signed Strategic Partnership in 2008, and diplomacy means continuity and respect for agreements, especially now that both countries are NATO allies

The decision of the SDSM-led government to impose sanctions on Turkey was wrong, VMRO-DPMNE lawmaker and former Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki wrote on Facebook, pointing out to three examples that led the government to make a big mistake with this decision. 1. Friendships between countries are a...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 18:21

Macedonia receives medical aid from Turkey

A Turkish military plane carrying medical equipment to Macedonia, to help in the fight against the coronavirus, arrived at the Skopje airport Wednesday afternoon. In line with the donation agreement between the two countries, the aid from Turkey includes 50,000 medical face masks, 1000 protective bodysuits,...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 17:24

Regime for movement of people with disability during curfew introduced, first interest-free loans to support 136 small and medium-sized companies approved

The government introduced a regime for movement of people with disability during the curfew. They can go outside between 7 pm and 8 pm on weekdays and between 11 am and 1 pm on weekends. The government also decided on the requirements that meet the criteria of the public call for loans from the the special...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 16:42

Crisis HQ demands more coronavirus testing points in the Kumanovo

The Municipal Crisis HQ demands opening of additional testing points in Kumanovo. The HQ ordered the Municipality of Kumanovo to close the market, the Sokolana park and to help reorganize the retirement home “Zafir Sajto”. Бараме од Владата на Република Северна...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 16:25

27-year-old mother from Kumanovo, infected with Covid-19, has died

The 27-year-old mother from Kumanov, who was infected with Covid-19, has died, the Ministry of Health informed. On March 30, she gave birth to a premature baby boy at the Gynecology Clinic in Skopje, who tested negative for the virus. The mother was transferred at the Infectious Disease Clinic on March...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 15:37

Mucunski: Macedonia received the most help from the governments of Jansa, Orban, Trump and Erdogan

Macedonia received the most medical assistance from its friends such as Slovenia, Hungary, the United States and Turkey, said VMRO-DPMNE official Timco Mucunski. These countries organized air shipments of medical assistance, or provided financial aid to Macedonia to fight the epidemic. In these difficult...

Economy 08.04.20 | 15:30

Citizens urged to go to the banks only when necessary

The NBRM Central Bank called on the public to restrict visits to banks to when they are absolutely necessary, after long lines began developing each day. Due to the curfew, elderly citizens are restricted to attending to their bank business in just two hours, between 10h and 12h. Regarding other customers,...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 15:21

Two men from Stip who attacked a girl ordered into a month long detention

A judge ordered two men from Stip, who assaulted a young girl several months ago and video recorded her ordeal, to 30 days in detention. They were already given a week long detention following their arrest, that was sparked by the public outrage once the tape was shared throughout the social media. The...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 15:13

Two men died from the coronavirus – one of them, a 44 year old, was found dead in his home in Kavadarci

The Healthcare Ministry reported that two patients who had contracted the coronavirus have died in the past 24 hours. One of them is a 44 year old man who found dead in his apartment in the city of Kavadarci, and was afterwards confirmed as a Covid-19 case. The other patient was from Kumanovo and was...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 14:04

Three men found dead in various locations in Skopje, no initial connection to the coronavirus epidemic is suspected

Three persons were found dead today, across the capital Skopje. So far there is no confirmation that the incidents are linked with the coronavirus epidemic. One man died while jogging along the Vardar river. Police and a medical team were called up but it was too late to save him. The identity is still...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 13:41

Persons with disabilities will be allowed out for an extra hour a day

Persons with disabilities will receive an extra hour exemption from the strict curfew that went into effect today. They will be allowed outside between 19h and 20h on workdays and on weekends, when the whole of the country is supposed to be under a total lock-down, persons with disabilities will be allowed...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 13:32

An eleven year old girl was subjected to repeated rapes by a cousin, TV21 reports

An eleven year old girl was sexually abused by a close relative, TV21 reports. The girl was subjected to repeated rapes by her 19 year old cousin, that lasted over a year. The traumatized girl was examined at the Skopje clinic, where the assaults were confirmed. According to the TV station, the mother...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 13:17

Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate allegations of graft during the coronavirus epidemic

The Anti-Corruption Commission (DKSK) announced it will investigate the reports that public procurement contracts and other Government activities during the coronavirus epidemic are tainted with corruption. We will look into the procurement, the distribution of aid, the work of the inspectors and other...

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