Saturday, 27 July 2024
World 27.07.24 | 22:42

Orban: A change unlike anything we’ve seen in 500 years is coming

We are in for a change the likes of which has not been seen in 500 years, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. In his latest comments, Orban warns about the creation of an Asia centric world order, with Europe unwilling to stand up for itself. Europe has given up defending its own interests. All...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 22:36

Investigation into Katica Janeva’s abuse of office quietly dropped by special prosecutor Abazi

News site Svedok.mk reports that state prosecutors have shelved an investigation into prosecutors from the disgraced Special Prosecutor’s Office. The case that was being investigated was aimed at then chief Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva, who in 2021 unlawfully paid 4.6 million EUR in bonuses...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 18:51

Gashi: Competent institutions should investigate threatening messages sent to MPs

Last night, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that on July 25th at 13:58, a representative of a political party informed the “Centar” police station that on July 23, 2024, at 18:15, an unknown email address sent a threatening message to several MPs in the Parliament. Today, Assembly...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 18:43

Drin Ahmeti’s concessionaire company also received millions of tenders

The company “Everest JD,” owned by Drin Ahmeti, the nephew of DUI leader Ali Ahmeti, has received millions in tenders. Recently, Drin Ahmeti faced a criminal complaint from the Ministry of Interior, accusing him of abusing a concession for a mine near Kicevo, resulting in a budget loss of...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 18:34

Work begins on the new intersection at the entrance to Bitola

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new intersection at the entrance of the ciyt of Bitola. He announced that the Government will support Bitola with 14 million euros in 2025, to work on projects of importance for the local citizens. The entrance to the city...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 18:29

Two forest fires remain active, one was placed under control

Several forest fires remain active in the country, reported the CUK crisis center. One of the fires is reported in the rugged terrain near Makedonski Brod, towards the village of Tazevo. Pine forest is affected here. In the hard hit region of Stip, between the villages Hadzi Hamzali and Crska on the...

World 27.07.24 | 15:54

Kamala Harris Cuts Down Donald Trump’s Lead Sharply, Show Latest Polls

US Vice President Kamala Harris, the most likely candidate to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party nominee for the November 5 presidential elections, has narrowed the margin against Donald Trump, according to latest polls. There’s been a significant rise in support for her among non-white...

Macedonia 27.07.24 | 15:46

Drin Ahmeti’s Concession Should Be Revoked, Says VMRO-DPMNE MP Mile Lefkov

Drin Ahmeti, through his company Everest JD, exploited more mineral resources than declared and paid for, yet still received million-dollar tenders, according to VMRO-DPMNE MP Mile Lefkov. At today’s press conference, Lefkov criticized the SDS and DUI government for not revoking Ahmeti’s...

Balkans 27.07.24 | 15:41

Albanian Parliament Approves Amended Electoral Code Amidst Minority Parties’ Outcry

Late last night, the Albanian parliament, with 106 votes in favor from both the ruling majority and the opposition democrats led by Sali Berisha, adopted an amended electoral code. According to the new code, one-third of the 140 deputies in the legislature will be elected through open lists, while the...

Sport 27.07.24 | 15:08

Lina Gjorcheska Falls Short in Portugal Tournament Semifinals

In a tightly contested match, Lina Gjorcheska was defeated in the semifinals of the ITF Futures tournament in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, which had a prize pool of $100,000. The Macedonian tennis player was bested by France’s Kristina Mladenovic, a former top-10 player, who won 2-0 in sets with...