Thursday, 2 December 2021
Macedonia 02.12.21 | 23:25

VMRO-DPMNE will not respect a unilateral agreement signed with Zaev, Mickoski tells Sofia

The leader of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, sent a message on TV Alsat to the Bulgarian president and government that they will not respect a possible agreement to be signed by Zoran Zaev. My message to both Radev and the Bulgarian government is that the new VMRO-DPMNE government does...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 23:20

Early parliamentary elections may be held this spring

The leader of VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski said late Thursday on Alsat TV that it is necessary to have early parliamentary elections, emphasizing that the current government lacks credibility. He says that his party and the coalition, are ready to immediately start that process for snap parliamentary...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 22:51

“Zaev is blackmailed by Ali Ahmeti, they maintain him in political life

In an interview with TV Alsat,  VMRO-DPMNEleader, Hristijan Mickoski, criticized that Zoran Zaev should honestly admit to the citizens that he is blackmailed by Ali Ahmeti and Artan Grubi, they maintain him in political life, in fact, that was the condition for him to remain prime minister for a few...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 22:25

Mickoski: The longer current government stays in power, the more the people will lose, that is why there should be early elections

VMRO-DPMNE leader, Hristijan Mickoski, said late Thursday on TV Alsat that early parliamentary elections are needed because the system is rotten and dysfunctional, and the longer the current coalition remains in power, the more the people will lose. Early parliamentary elections are needed and now, as...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 22:21

Remenski: I have the capacity, knowledge and courage to be the leader of SDSM

I believe that my candidacy was the least expected. I have not spoken openly about any leadership positions in SDSM, but given the challenge facing the party, I think I have the capacity, knowledge, courage and will and a team that can provide what is best for the citizens and the state. At the same...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 21:54

Kovacevski: I do not mind Zaev remaining Prime Minister until the political crisis is resolved

Reports that we have discussed cabinet posts or names with Alternative is speculation. We have not come to this point, we are discussing responsibilities in the Government, says Deputy-Finance Minister and candidate for SDSM leader Dimitar Kovacevski. Kovacevski sees himself as the leader of the party,...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 21:50

Grubi announces changes in positions: There must be accountability over bus accident in Bulgaria

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary General of DUI Artan Grubi said on the “24 Analysis” show regarding the bus accident in Bulgaria in which 45 people died that they are in contact with the relatives of the victims and the bodies brought tomorrow. After Friday prayers, the victims...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 21:42

Cause of fire in bus carrying Macedonian tourists on “Struma” highway known

The cause of the fire and the location of its original source in the bus with Macedonian tourists returning from Istanbul, which happened on the Struma highway, are known, prosecutor Biser Mihailov and investigator Marian Marinov, who are working on clearing the tragedy, told BTV. According to MIA’s...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 20:06

Dimitrov: It is better not to expect a positive outcome so that we don’t get disappointed

It is better not to expect a positive outcome so that we don’t get disappointed, but we must resume our efforts, says Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov on expectations and announcements for unblocking the start of Macedonia’s EU accession negotiations at the General Affairs Council (GAC)...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 19:42

Spasovski meets EU officials in Brdo near Kranj

Country’s progress in implementing recommendations from the joint action plan in the fight against terrorism has been very positive, with significant results achieved in 2020 when a terrorist organization was busted and a large amount of weapons, ammunition and explosives was seized, Minister of Interior...

Economy 02.12.21 | 19:29

State-owned ESM to pay 3.85 million euros for electricity for just 7 days!

Macedonia’s state-owned electricity producer ESM purchased Thursday new quantities of electricity for consumption for 7 days, ie from December 6 to 12, for which it will pay 3.85 million euros, “Faktor” reported. The information is not publicly available on the ESM website, and “Faktor”...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 19:26

“A government without 61 MPs has no legitimacy”

Professor and MP Gordana Siljanovska Davkova said Thursday on TV Kanal 5’s “Samo intervju” show, that legally the Government is obliged to prove at any time that it has a majority of 61 MPs, otherwise it is not legitimate. The government must prove at any moment that it has a majority...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 17:48

Alternative to decide Friday whether it will be joining the Government

The final decision whether Afrim Gashi’s party, Alternative, will be be joining the Government will be made Friday at a session of the highest party body – the Central Council. This party meeting will start at 19:00 h at the party headquarters in Tetovo. We have a session of the Central Council...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 17:33

Yet another SDSM member to run for party leader

The SDSM party informed that Vlastimir Aleksovski also submitted his candidacy for leader of the party to the Central Election Commission. Vlastimir Aleksovski is a member and activist of SDSM from the municipal organization of the party from Kumanovo. After analyzing the submitted documentation and...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 17:01

Osmani in Stockholm: As future chair, Macedonia will work to preserve and promote the core values and principles of the OSCE

Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani addressed on Thursday the plenary session of the OSCE Ministerial Council, stressing the need for joint management of challenges within OSCE and beyond, including transnational terrorism, risks of arms trade, mass migration and humanitarian crises. As the future...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 16:31

Mickoski and Nikoloski meet Dutch Ambassador Dirk Jan Kop

Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO DPMNE and Aleksandar Nikoloski, vice president of the party, met Thursday with the Dutch Ambassador to Macedonia, Dirk Jan Kop.

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 15:57

Memorial for the victims of the Besa bus disaster will be held at the Skenderbeg Square

The Foreign Ministry announced that a convoy will be organized tomorrow morning to bring the bodies of the passengers killed in the Besa bus disaster in Bulgaria last week. The bodies will be transported by a Bulgarian military plane. A memorial will be held at the Skenderbeg Square in downtown Skopje...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 15:54

Corona report: 16 deaths, 333 new cases

The Healthcare Ministry informed that 16 patients died of the coronavirus infection over the past day. Four were from Skopje and two each from Bitola, Stip and Kocani. Their ages ranged from 42 to 86. The total death toll of the pandemic is now estimated at a little over 7,600. The Ministry also informed...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 14:23

President Radev cited Macedonia’s discrimination of Bulgarians as he explained his veto policy to German President Steinmeier

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev met with German President Frank Walter Steinmeier, with the dispute with Macedonia as one of the main issues. Radev told Steinmeier that he expects active, high level dialogue in Macedonia during which the open issues will be resolved before Bulgaria will lift its veto...

Culture 02.12.21 | 14:11

Actor Sinisa Kajevski dies aged 39

Actor Slavisa Kajevski (39) has died today. Many of his colleagues and professors sent out heart-felt messages of condolences to Kajevski’s family. The cause of death is not revealed publicly but one of them, professor Vladimir Milcin, hinted that Kajevski took his own life. He worked in the Macedonian...

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