Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 22:52

Public institutions paid widely different prices for coronavirus protective gear

A look into the emergency procurement by public institutions shows wide discrepancy between the prices some of them paid for masks and other coronavirus protective equipment. A report by the DGC association said that public institutions paid between 66 and 313 denars for the same type of N95 mask. It’s...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 22:31

Macedonian public television will broadcast school lectures as many households lack computers for online classes

With many households lacking computers they need to have their children follow online classes, the Macedonian public television announced it will broadcast some of the classes. MRTV will air short videos filmed by teachers for various grades and topics. But due to time constraints its unclear whether...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 22:03

Former Justice Minister Deskoska condemns the attempt to humiliate Gordana Jankuloska

Former Justice Minister Renata Deskoska, who is a top official of the ruling SDSM party, condemned the recording and leaking of footage of former Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska as she was detained in the Idrizovo prison. Zaev’s regime leaks prison video of Gordana Jankuloska to the press I...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 21:47

VMRO appoints Georgija Sajkoski as Secretary General

The VMRO-DPMNE Central Committee appointed Georgija Sajkoski as the new Secretary General of the party. Sajkoski has been named after Igor Janusev resigned the post. Congratulations on your appointment. We have much work to do, until our final victory over the mafia, said party leader Hristijan Mickoski. Sajkoski...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 21:45

Just one corrupt institution could’ve equipped nearly all households who lack computers their children need to follow online classes

With the school year about to begin tomorrow, the pressing issue for many parents is how to provide the necessary IT equipment for their children. Almost all high school students and a majority of elementary school students will take their classes online, through a hastily prepared platform. But many...
World 30.09.20 | 18:58

Hungarian Minister Varga rejects EC report, says it was influenced by organisations linked to Soros

On Wednesday the European Commission issued a report on the rule of law in the EU member states. This year’s document is the first in the subject, and the report will be issued every year on all member states. Reacting to the document on her social media page, Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 18:54

Zaev’s regime will face an electoral test in the mayoral race in Stip in December

A new Mayor of Stip will be elected in December, after Mayor Blagoja Bocvarski was appointed as Transportation Minister in the new Zaev led Government. The election will be the first test for Zaev after he barely reformed his coalition with DUI in the aftermath of the chaotic and low turnout July 15...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 18:48

Germany’s Maas says he supports opening of EU accession talks by the end of 2020, calls on Macedonia and Bulgaria to resolve bilateral issues

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that he supports the opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia by the end of the year. In a video conference with Macedonian Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani, Maas said that the objections from Bulgaria are a billateral issue that is being resolved. Bulgaria demands...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 18:26

Skopje court drags out case against Mile Janakieski, keeping in under house arrest for months

Even after he received only a suspended sentence in the Centar protests trial, former Minister Mile Janakieski needs to remain under house arrest because he is a defendant in several other trials initiated by the Zaev regime against him. One of them, on the basis of which he is kept under house arrest,...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 18:09

Macedonia in talks with some Balkan countries to reopen borders without corona tests

Healthcare Minister Venko Filipce said that there is agreement with Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo to reopen borders without the need of coronavirus tests. Filipce said that talks are on-going with Bulgaria and Serbia, in an attempt to open much of the Balkans simultaneously. So far Greece is not part...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 17:30

After protests from the unions, Zaev withdrew his decision to end flexible hours for public sector employees

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev countered his own Government and said that he will not sign the order that would have banned public sector employees from using the option for flexible work hours. The employees were allowed to decide when they would go to work – able to start their day between 7:30 and...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 17:20

Resignations of nurses should serve as a warning sign

The head of the Associaton of nurses warned the Healthcare Ministry that it needs to pay attention to the position of nurses at this critical moment of the pandemic, as three employees of the Infectious Diseases Clinic resigned in one day. Gordana Beslioska said that the resignations should be a warning...
World 30.09.20 | 17:08

Twitter temporarily banned official Hungarian account ahead of the publication of a crucial report

On Wednesday, Twitter temporarily blocked About Hungary, the official account of the Hungarian government, without any prior explanation, Hungarian State Secretary for International Communication and Relations Zoltan Kovacs announced on his social media page. The ban came at a time as the European Commission...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 15:49

Two people die, 194 new Covid-19 cases registered out of 1,697 tests

Out of 1,697 COVID-19 tests carried out in the past 24 hours, 194 new cases were registered in Macedonia, 158 patients recovered, and two died, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Two people passed away, an 80-year old patient from Prilep and a 54-year old patient from Veles. Most of the new cases...
Economy 30.09.20 | 15:26

Decreased turnover in retail trade

Turnover in retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in August 2020 decreased by 9.6% in comparison with August 2019, or by 7.2% in nominal terms, State Statistical Office data show. According to the State Statistical Office, a decrease is also observed in retail sale of non-food products, except fuel...
Economy 30.09.20 | 15:13

Number of employees in industry decreases

According to State Statistical Office data, the number of employees in industry in the period January-August 2020, compared to the same period in 2019, decreased by 4.7%. In August 2020 the number of employees in industry was down 5.1%, compared to the same month in 2019. The number of employees in industry...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 14:43

Mickoski: Parliamentary group of coalition “For the Renewal of Macedonia” will vote against decisions on state of emergency

The parliamentary group of the coalition “For the Renewal of Macedonia” in the Parliament will vote AGAINST the decisions on the state of emergency, the leader of VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski wrote on Facebook. The parliamentary group of the coalition “For the Renewal of Macedonia”...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 14:00

VMRO-DPMNE to stage Saturday a new protest against the injustice and the ruling mafia

Igor Janusev announced on Facebook that VMRO-DPMNE will stage a new protest, against, as he said the “ruling mafia”. The protest will take place on Saturday at 18:30 h, starting at the Ministry of Justice, and will finish at the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office. Those judges and prosecutors...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 13:23

Macedonia remains a black hole: EU allows travelers from Rwanda but not from Macedonia

The EU extends the travel ban on travelers from Macedonia until at least 1 November. The large number of infections per day, as well as several deaths, forced the Union to extend the travel restrictions. Practically nothing has changed since last month, only the travel ban for both Macedonia and Serbia...
Macedonia 30.09.20 | 13:03

Goce Delcev also belongs to Bulgaria: Zaev and Pendarovski are preparing the people for another defeat

The latest statements of the Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and President Stevo Pendarovski indicate that they will give up on the Macedonian revolutionary Goce Delcev. Zaev a few days ago said that if we insist that Delcev was only a Macedonian, there will be no solution with Bulgaria. If we claim Goce Delcev...
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