Category: Macedonia
Macedonia 30.11.23 | 10:13

Lavrov’s plane came to Skopje via Turkey and Greece, Bulgaria did not allow overflight because of Zakharova

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Macedonia tonight to participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council. The plane with which Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Skopje for the OSCE Ministerial Council flew over the airspace of Turkey and Greece, not Bulgaria, Russian media reported....
Macedonia 30.11.23 | 09:02

A Tetovo hospital staff member recorded a patient, then shared the footage on social media

Yesterday at 20:10, SVR Tetovo police officers detained a 47-year-old individual from Brvenica, Tetovo, based on a report from a 46-year-old individual from Slatino, Tetovo. The report claimed that the detained person, while employed at Tetovo Clinical Hospital, filmed their spouse without authorization...
Macedonia 30.11.23 | 08:54

Lavrov has arrived in Skopje

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, late last night, the plane of the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov, landed at Skopje International Airport. Lavrov was welcomed by the Russian ambassador to the country, Sergey Bazdnikin. The Russian head of diplomacy will attend the Thirtieth...
Macedonia 30.11.23 | 08:50

The OSCE meeting begins, important decisions are expected

Macedonia and the capital Skopje are hosting the 30th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe – OSCE, which is attended by about 1000 delegates from 57 member countries of the Organization and partner countries. The largest international political event organized...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 23:38

Department of State: Macedonia is a critical partner in the Balkans and an ally of NATO

The Department of State underscores the United States’ commitment to its security partnership with Macedonia, highlighting the nation’s role as a steadfast NATO Ally and the impact of its NATO membership on bolstering security, stability, and prosperity in the Western Balkans. Secretary...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 23:28

Zakharova: Lavrov will visit Skopje for a number of bilateral engagements

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova mentioned that Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s top diplomat, is scheduled for various bilateral and multilateral meetings during the OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje. She confirmed multiple requests for these meetings without providing specifics. Zakharova...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 23:11

Grkovska: Evidence-based cybersecurity and digitization policy should prioritize efficacy and progress markers

As part of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building 2023 held in Accra, Ghana, Slavica Grkovska, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of good governance initiatives, participated in a panel discussion titled “Driving impact: making the case for better evaluation of cyber capacity building.” Grkovska...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 23:06

Heads of delegation have an informal dinner in Skopje prior to the OSCE Ministerial Council.

Bujar Osmani, the foreign minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, hosted the casual dinner for foreign ministers attending the 30th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Wednesday night in Skopje. The military assault against Ukraine and the necessity of a...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 22:53

Kovachevski: The leaders’ meeting invitation will be extended to Thursday

The invitation to the Parliament Speaker and leaders of the parliamentary parties will be extended tomorrow, according to a statement made late on Wednesday by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski. The regular parliamentary and presidential elections, along with the changes to the Electoral Code in accordance...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 16:53

There should be no delays during OSCE Ministerial Council air traffic

According to airport concessionaire TAV Macedonia, air traffic at International Airport Skopje will operate normally during the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council, which takes place from November 30 to December 1.TAV advises travelers to adhere to the ministries’ directives about Skopje’s traffic...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 15:49

The security measures in place around the “Boris Trajkovski” arena ahead of the OSCE Summit have reached unprecedented levels

The security measures in place around the “Boris Trajkovski” arena ahead of the OSCE Summit have reached unprecedented levels. This summit stands as the most significant political event in Macedonia’s recent history. Prior to this, the largest-scale event was from the realm of sports,...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 15:41

Dačić: Given the difficulties the world community faces, the OSCE Ministerial Council will be challenging

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, who will join Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Skopje, emphasized the anticipated challenges ahead. Dačić highlighted the significance of the gathering against the backdrop of pressing global...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 09:41

Four and five star hotels need to make more room because the OSCE ministerial summit in Skopje filled them to capacity

All hotel accommodations have been booked to capacity for the upcoming OSCE Ministerial Meeting in Skopje. The focal point remains on the four- and five-star hotels nestled in the city center. Ljupco Janevski, Director of the Agency for Promotion and Support of Tourism, said that this event anticipates...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 08:45

Traffic alert: street closures in Skopje for the OSCE summi

During the OSCE Ministerial Council at Boris Trajkovski Arena in Skopje, street closures will be in effect from 1 pm on Nov. 29 until Nov. 30. The affected areas include: Ilinden Blvd., from Kliment Ohridski St. intersection to Ljubljanska St. intersection. September 8 Blvd., from Skupi St. intersection...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 08:40

Customs offices in Skopje will only be open until noon on Wednesday and closed on Thursday

Based on the Government’s decision during the Thirtieth Ministerial Meeting of the OSCE, all state and public administration employees in Skopje will conclude work at 12:30 on November 29 (Wednesday), with November 30 (Thursday) declared as a non-working day for these employees. The Customs Administration...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 08:30

Kovachevski affirms that the election date will be formally declared during the leaders’ meeting in Parliament

The Parliament is poised to host a leaders’ meeting to determine the dates for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, as announced by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski. The specifics of the gathering remain unspecified, although it mirrors prior sessions involving parliamentary parties. Kovachevski...
Macedonia 29.11.23 | 08:26

Borrell will travel to Skopje for the OSCE summit, but he will not speak with Lavrov

The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, confirmed on Tuesday his plans to attend the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting in Skopje, clarifying that he would not engage in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During a joint press conference...
Macedonia 28.11.23 | 20:17

Mickoski: With the organization of the OSCE Summit, the government proved its desire for criminal activities.”

We are waiting to see where those 5 million euros that we, as VMRO-DPMNE, talked about will be spent. We have witnessed where those million euros went for the rental of passenger motor vehicles. This is a process that raises significant doubts once again about crime and corruption,” said Hristijan...
Macedonia 28.11.23 | 20:11

NATO will take all necessary steps to guarantee stability in the Western Balkans, according to Stoltenberg

NATO’s Foreign Ministers are gathering in Brussels to tackle a range of pressing security issues, including the Middle East, Ukraine, China’s challenges, Sweden’s membership bid, and the situation in the Western Balkans. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted escalating...
Macedonia 28.11.23 | 20:06

Health services will function normally and continuously throughout the OSCE Ministerial Council

During the upcoming OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje, healthcare services will operate as usual, unaffected by the non-working days declared for state and public administration employees. The Ministry of Health ensures continuous medical care for all patients. Medical institutions in Skopje are mandated...
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