Sunday, 4 August 2024
Macedonia 04.08.24 | 20:18

Police chief Janev warns of serious consequences for those who start forest fires

Head of the uniformed police Aleksandar Janev warned about serious consequences for people involved in setting the fires that have ravaged forests across Macedonia this past month. Janev visited the site of the fire north of Ohrid, where police is helping local firefighters control the blaze. Be careful...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 17:51

Women from Albania, Ukraine and Serbia detained in a Tetovo nightclub

Tetovo police detained 19 women who were working at a night club in the village of Zelino. Of the women, 10 are from Albania, 7 from Ukraine and two from Serbia. The club was likely used for prostitution. A 46 year old man from Albania was also detained, all because they lacked proper working documents.

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 16:55

Czech Blackhawk helicopter helped put out a fire near Skopje

A Czech Blackhawk helicopter helped in the push to put out fire at the Jasen nature reserve south of Skopje. The serious forest fire covered the capital with smoke over the past few days. With the fire active at 1,400 meters above sea level, the helicopter had to do multiple long round trips. Stojance...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 16:48

Mickoski: Serious indications of crime and corruption in major public contracts

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused the previous Government of serious abuse of public funds and mismanagement of state ran enterprises. In the biggest such enterprise, the ELEM/ESM energy company, Mickoski said that one two year contract cost ELEM 40 million EUR. No normal or sane businessman...

Economy 04.08.24 | 15:58

New program of subsidies will help bring more cheap flights to Skopje and Ohrid

Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced a new program of subsidies for cheaper flights that would be brought at the Skopje and Ohrid airports. Nikoloski said that a taskforce was set up to examine ways to increase the number of flights. So far, Macedonia put in...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 11:03

Mickoski warns that DUI may try to endanger the inter-ethnic peace in Macedonia

In an interview with Fokus, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that DUI endangers inter-ethnic relations in Macedonia and the peace and stability of the country, and that the Government will take steps to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Macedonia. This is in response to calls...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 10:55

Foreign Ministry urges Macedonian citizens in Lebanon to leave the country

The Foreign Ministry is urging all citizens on the territory of Lebanon to leave that country immediately, because of the rapidly worsening security situation. Macedonian citizens are also urged to refrain from non-necessary travel to Israel, and those already there to follow reports about the security...

Sport 04.08.24 | 00:26

European U18 basketball championship: Macedonia beats Bulgaria in the semi-finals

Macedonia’s U-18 basketball team defeated Bulgaria in the semi-finals of the European B Division Championship, that is taking place in Skopje. Macedonia scored 92 points, against only 68 for Bulgaria. Lukanoski had 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Trajanov and Janicic added 17 points each.

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 00:24

Kosovo Prime Minister will visit Macedonia on Monday

Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti will visit Macedonia on Monday. Kurti will be welcomed by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and it’s expected that the discussion will also cover the recent incident, where Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani refused to have her luggage inspected while travelling through...