Thursday, 5 September 2024
World 05.09.24 | 20:34

German police kill suspected Islamist gunman in shootout near Israeli consulate

German police shot dead an Austrian suspected Islamist gunman in Munich on Thursday in an exchange of fire close to the Israeli consulate, prompting politicians to stress the importance of protecting Israeli sites in the country. Police said the 18-year-old man fired shots from an old carbine rifle...

Sport 05.09.24 | 18:55

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where...

World 05.09.24 | 18:49

Michel Barnier named as new French prime minister

Michel Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has been named France’s new prime minister, the French president’s office says, ending two months of stalemate following inconclusive parliamentary elections. In a statement on Thursday, the Élysée Palace said: “The President of the Republic...

Culture 05.09.24 | 18:25

Ljutkov: Investment in Bargala and Shtip is an Investment in Affirming Macedonian History and Culture

Zoran Ljutkov, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, recently visited the archaeological site of Bargala in the Municipality of Karbintsi and several cultural institutions in Shtip. During his visit, he assessed the current state of these locations and discussed the institutions’ needs for the future. Minister...

Macedonia 05.09.24 | 17:44

Janevska: Ministry of Education has completed its work, schools with resource centers are announcing the competition for hiring assistants

Children with disabilities have had, and will continue to have, assistants. So far, 815 assistants have already been provided, and for an additional 200, we are awaiting the rebalancing of the budget to secure the necessary funds. The Ministry of Education and Science (MES) has completed its work, and...

Economy 05.09.24 | 15:31

Prime Minister Mickoski Announces €250 Million Infrastructure Fund for Municipalities

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated at a press conference today that the public call for municipalities to submit infrastructure project proposals is now open. He mentioned that 250 million euros have been allocated for this purpose, and municipalities, including those within the City of Skopje,...

Economy 05.09.24 | 15:26

Mutsunski Disappointed with Gjorgiev: Focusing on Politics Instead of Scientific Work

The government is still considering new personnel appointments for the Joint Macedonian-Bulgarian Commission on Historical and Educational Issues, as well as the Historical Commission with Greece. However, Minister of Foreign Affairs Timcho Mutsunski stated that not all members of the two commissions...

Macedonia 05.09.24 | 12:43

Public condemnation and calls for an apology and action for Filipche’s selfie: Through the suffering of citizens

Public condemnation and calls for an apology and action for Filipche’s selfie: Through the suffering of citizens, a desperate attempt at self-promotion After the recent controversial announcement on social networks by doctor Venko Filipche, who is also the president of the SDSM, the reactions from...

Macedonia 05.09.24 | 09:09

Macedonian Patriotic Organization issues a call for reconciliation

The Macedonian Patriotic Organization elected a new President who immediately issued a call for reconciliation between Macedonia and Bulgaria. The North America diaspora organization, long considered a staunch supporter of Bulgarian positions in the historic dispute with Macedonia, is now leading calls...