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Macedonia 17.10.24 | 11:23

SDSM falls below 10 percent in latest poll

If elections were held today, SDSM would not win even 10 percent of the votes, shows the latest poll conducted by IPIS. According to the poll, VMRO-DPMNE would dominate the elections with 27.2 percent of the vote, while only 9.6 percent would go to SDSM. Additionally, more than a half of those polled...
Macedonia 16.10.24 | 21:03

State prosecutor influenced a prosecutor in a case involving Katica Janeva’s team

High prosecutor Mustafa Hajrulahi accused chief state prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski of influencing his actions in a high profile case involving the disgraced former Special Prosecutor’s Office. The case investigates whether former Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva illegally paid out hefty bonuses to...
Macedonia 16.10.24 | 19:37

According to Mickoski, the promoted “Albanian academy” is a mere civic organization

Regarding the creation of an organization of Albanian scientists and artists, with the support of municipalities that are ran by the VLEN coalition, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that this is a civic organization and that the Macedonian Academy of Arts and Sciences remains the only such academy...
Macedonia 16.10.24 | 19:25

Nikoloski: We will not accept the Bulgarian dictate, we need guarantees from the EU

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski said that Macedonia will not accept to amend its Constitution under Bulgarian dictate, and that the only way to resolve the historic dispute is if Macedonia receives guarantees that it will not face additional demands of this type. Nikoloski was asked about...
Macedonia 16.10.24 | 19:12

15 customs officers detained for taking bribes

A total of 14 active and one retired customs officers and one police officer were detained in the large police raid conducted in Gevgelija and Strumica yesterday. The officers are suspected of taking bribes – a total of 50,000 EUR were seized in the operation. Police raided 26 sites in the region,...
Macedonia 16.10.24 | 19:07

Poll: VMRO dominates the political scene, leads SDSM 3:1

A poll conducted by IPIS finds that VMRO-DPMNE dominates the political scene, having the support of 27.2 percent of the voters, followed by SDSM with 9.6 percent. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski is the most popular politician in the country, with 27.8 percent of the citizens declaring for him, while...
Macedonia 15.10.24 | 23:34

Police raids in Strumica and Gevgelija

A serious police raid is being conducted in the areas of Strumica and Gevgelija. Prosecutors and the police said that more details will be revealed tomorrow, and only confirmed that the raid is conducted on orders from prosecutors tasked with internal police investigations.
Macedonia 15.10.24 | 19:29

Ahmeti expresses despair after Albania opened EU accession talks while Macedonia was left behind

DUI leader Ali Ahmeti issued a statement congratulating Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on the opening of EU accession talks, and expressing regret that Macedonia is not opening the talks as well. I sincerely congratulate to all Albanians, and to Prime Minister Edi Rama, and his entire team, who worked...
Culture 15.10.24 | 19:19

Opera season begins with performance of Carmina Burana

The Macedonian Opera and Ballet will begin its new season tomorrow with a performance of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. In November, the opera will mark a century from the death of composer Giacomo Pucinni, and will perform La Boheme on November 8th, Madama Butterfly on the 16th, Tosca on the 23rd and...
Macedonia 15.10.24 | 19:16

Janevska: All student dorms will be renovated in the next four years

Education Minister Vesna Janevska said that all student dormitories will be renovated in the next four years, and will become modern and energy efficient facilities. Janevska spoke during a joint press conference with the German development bank KFW and EU mission representatives in Macedonia, to discuss...
Economy 15.10.24 | 19:12

Prime Minister Mickoski presents investment potential before German companies

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with the German Chamber of Commerce and held a lecture to present the economic plans and energy potential of Macedonia before would-be investors. Besides the companies that are already present on our domestic market, additional companies expressed interest to invest...
Balkans 15.10.24 | 19:04

Szijjarto: EU officials say one thing about enlargement in public, and another in private

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that it would be ideal if Macedonia and Bosnia also began their EU accession talks by the end of 2024. Szijjarto was speaking during a press conference organized to mark Albania’s opening of EU accession talks, and said that enlargement is an issue...
Macedonia 15.10.24 | 18:56

Police detains four persons involved in shooting incident in Skopje

Skopje police arrested the four persons involved in a shoot-out in Skopje yesterday afternoon. The incident happened in the often lawless Cair district, where one 35 year old man was shot. Four additional men, in their 20ies and 30ies, were arrested after the incident. Two of them have already been sentenced...
Macedonia 14.10.24 | 19:28

VLEN hopes that the Venice Commission will accept their law on public sector hiring

The VLEN coalition hopes that the Venice Commission will accept their proposal for a new law that would regulate public sector and the ethnic proportion of the employees. Healthcare Minister Arben Taravari, who is one of the leaders of VLEN, said that they have to propose a new law after the Constitutional...
Macedonia 14.10.24 | 19:24

Vanja’s mother was questioned about the conduct of the father

During the trial in the gruesome murder of young Vanja Gjorcevska and Pance Zezovski, the court today heard from Vanja’s mother, Zorica Gjorcevska. The mother was asked about the conduct of her ex husband Aleksandar, who is a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of his daughter. She testified that...
Macedonia 14.10.24 | 19:16

Taravari: Review found that systemic failures led to the death of baby girl with infection

Healthcare Minister Arben Taravari said that the audit showed that systemic failings led to the death of a small girl from the area of Kumanovo. The family of the 14 month old girl wanted to have her hospitalized with infection, but they were turned back until it was too late. The commission found that...
Economy 14.10.24 | 19:06

Rise in revenue collection opens doors to salary increases, Finance Minister says

Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska – Kocoska said that the increase in revenue will help increase public sector salaries in the future. She pointed to the nearly 10 percent increase in Customs Office revenue as evidence that the institutions are now managed much better and that corruption is...
Macedonia 14.10.24 | 19:01

Mickoski signs the Berlin Process action plan, meets with German Chancellor Scholz

During his visit to Berlin, to attend the Berlin Process conference for the Balkans, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski signed the action plan for the period of 2025 – 2028. This opens new opportunities for Macedonian businesses and individuals. We are opening the door for enhanced growth, Mickoski...
Macedonia 13.10.24 | 11:44

Teacher salaries will go up by 50 percent in four years

Public teacher salaries will grow by 50 percent in the next four years, provides the agreement between the Government and the SONK union, under which an initial increase of 5 percent goes into effect in October. The agreement provides for future increases, coming each March. In 2025, the salaries will...
Macedonia 13.10.24 | 11:41

Markovski Company was favored in REK Bitola procurement contracts

In order for us to move forward, we must know our current, factual situation, said VMRO-DPMNE, regarding the latest problems with the operation of REK Bitola, Macedonia’s largest coal fired plant. Audits revealed that procurement in REK Bitola was done without defined criteria, with unequal treatment...
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