Category: Economy
Economy 25.04.24 | 18:58

Starting today, citizens pay more expensive vehicle registration

Today, the insurance companies welcomed the citizens with new price lists. The price of the auto liability policy has increased by 15.4 percent. So instead of the current 5,453 denars for an insurance policy for a 44 to 55 kilowatt vehicle, 6,292 denars or 893 denars more should now be set aside. 6 166...

Economy 24.04.24 | 12:40

The business was not consulted

The business was not consulted about the government’s decision that private companies will not operate tomorrow, April 24th, and on May 8th during the presidential and parliamentary elections. According to the Union of Chambers of Commerce (SSK), the fact that Wednesday is a non-working day has...

Economy 23.04.24 | 23:41

Consumer basket for April at Mden 60.212: SSM

According to the Federation of Trade Union (SSM) on Tuesday, a family of four in Macedonia required Mden 60.212 to cover the minimal consumer basket in April—a rise of Mden 1.214 from March. Of this total, Mden 22.200 must be spent on food and drink, then Mden 22.200 on utilities (heating, water, and...

Economy 23.04.24 | 23:35

SSM will protest on May Day, calling for the reinstatement of meal and transportation benefits as well as a minimum wage of €450

According to SSM President Slobodan Trendafilov at a press conference on Tuesday, the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) will stage its annual May 1 protest. This year, the group is demanding the restoration of meal and transportation allowances equal to 20% of the average wage as well as...

Economy 19.04.24 | 19:54

According to Osmani, there is a need for both EU accession and economic state consensus

Our economy is constantly affected by political polarization and the actions of political parties, which treat everything, including the economy, as revolving around their own agendas. Since we are entering a period of negotiations with the EU, the country needs to adopt both a state consensus on EU...

Economy 16.04.24 | 22:38

Taravari promises to ban gambling and the easy credit industry

VLEN presidential candidate Arben Taravari announced that, after being elected, he will ban gambling and the booming easy credit industry that is rife with fraud. I witnessed the large number of casinos in Struga, as well as the fast credit banks. I see how harmful they are to the economy and the citizens...

Economy 15.04.24 | 09:47

Will the price of fuel jump due to developments in the Middle East?

The situation in the Middle East made oil more expensive on the stock markets, and the president of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Marko Bislimoski, told Telma TV that next week there will be a clearer picture of what will happen to fuel prices, but he does not expect a serious price increase today. And...

Economy 13.04.24 | 12:22

The next Government will have to fight corruption and ensure economic stability, Slaveski says

VMRO-DPMNE official Trajko Slaveski announcecd that once in power, the party will begin a serious fight against corruption.  Corruption is the gangrenous wound on our society. Everybody sees what’s happening in the country. It is noted not only by the ordinary citizens but by international experts...

Economy 08.04.24 | 18:04

Data show that consumer prices increased by 4.0% in March

According to a press release from the State Statistical Office, consumer prices in March 2024 increased by 4 percent compared to March 2023, with retail prices showing a 3.8 percent uptick. The Office reported that inflation, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index, rose by 0.9 percent in March 2024 compared...

Economy 06.04.24 | 12:37

Kovacki: Pensioners will receive a 5,000 denar linear increase each, 800 million euros will be invested in agriculture

As our mayor in Sveti Nikole has been building for two and a half years, this is how the future central government, that is, the VMRO-DPMNE government, will work. Here, it is built with a vision, with a strategy and a plan, and the citizens feel that – said the holder in IE 3 from VMRO-DPMNE; Dimitar...

Economy 02.04.24 | 20:03

TAV Airports: Beginning in June, AEGEAN will operate a new direct route from Skopje to Corfu Island

As of June 1st, 2024, travelers will have a new reason to rejoice as AEGEAN, the Greek flag carrier and a proud member of STAR ALLIANCE, in collaboration with TAV Airports, introduces an exciting seasonal route directly linking Skopje International Airport with Corfu Airport. This initiative promises...

Economy 01.04.24 | 18:42

Diesel prices decline while gasoline prices rise

According to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), diesel and extra light household oil prices will decrease by Mden 1 per liter starting at midnight on Monday. In contrast, gasoline fuel EUROSUPER BS-98 will see a price increase of Mden 0.5, while EUROSUPER BS-95 will stay the same. Extra light household...

Economy 25.03.24 | 18:50

ERC chair says there won’t be a rise in heating costs anytime soon

Marko Bislimoski, chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), emphasized the commission’s commitment to ensuring stability in heating energy prices through various means. He assured that household heating prices will remain unchanged and may even decrease depending on subsidies. Bislimoski...

Economy 24.03.24 | 16:51

Next Government will have an Energy Ministry tasked with reducing energy imports

An important part of the VMRO-DPMNE Platform #1198 program is to create a new Energy Ministry, said party official Sanja Bozinovska. This is in response to the serious energy crisis Macedonia fell into under the SDSM – DUI regime. We have a non-functional energy department in the Economy Ministry...

Economy 24.03.24 | 13:54

VMRO-DPMNE promises 3 billion EUR in infrastructure investments, and a 7.5 percent unemployment rate

A number of economic experts from VMRO-DPMNE presented the party’s economic program, as part of its Platform #1198, that will be implemented in the coming four years, if VMRO-DPMNE wins the elections. Party Vice President Gordana Dimitrievska – Kocovska said that the platform will aim to...

Economy 21.03.24 | 20:39

Ending a long growth streak, the average salary went down by 500 denars in January

After years of strong rise, the average salary in Macedonia actually declined in January 2024, compared to the previous month. The salary reached 39.542 denars, or about 650 EUR. It is down by 500 denars, or about 10 EUR, compared to the previous month. The drop was most pronounced in construction (-10.9...

Economy 20.03.24 | 20:51

Consumer basket for March at Mden 58,998: SSM

According to the Federation of Trade Union (SSM) on Wednesday, a family of four in Macedonia required Mden 58,998 in March to cover the minimal consumer basket, an increase of Mden 1,522 from February. The area of food and beverages, where Mden 22,681 were needed in March, is where SSM reports the biggest...

Economy 20.03.24 | 16:23

More than 70 national and international brands will be present at the Skopje Furniture Fair

From Wednesday through Sunday, kopje will hold its yearly Furniture Fair at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center. The fair will feature more than 70 local and foreign brands, according to the organizers. The architecture studio Archx will also be offering free expert advice to attendees at the fair, according...

Economy 18.03.24 | 23:17

Gender Equality Alliance: Women held senior management positions in just 21.3% of Macedonian businesses

Presenting the outcomes of the campaign titled “Myth vs. Fact: Uncovering the Truth about Gender Equality” on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Bojana Gjorgieva, the project and marketing coordinator of the Gender Equality Alliance, revealed that only 21.3 percent of businesses...

Economy 18.03.24 | 12:04

Tomorrow, a decision will be made on the prices of petroleum products

The Energy Regulatory Commission will decide tomorrow on the prices of petroleum products. According to the latest decision of RKE, gasoline and diesel fuel became cheaper by half a denar. These are the current fuel prices: EUROSUPER BS motor gasoline – 95 82.50 (denars/liter) Motor gasoline EUROSUPER...

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