Category: News
Macedonia 15.09.24 | 15:50

Strumica raids show that money stolen from the Eurostandard Bank were sent to Turkey

Media reports following the major police raid into tax evasion and fraud in a number of Strumica based companies confirm that the focus of the investigation is in the collapse of the Eurostandard Bank. Initial analysis of the documents that were seized from companies linked to businessman Risto Krmzov...

Macedonia 15.09.24 | 15:04

Autumn weather across Macedonia

Temperatures dropped to just a few degrees above 0 in the more mountainous parts of Macedonia overnight. In Popova Sapka the temperatures dropped to 3 degrees, and in Berovo and Lazaropole it was down to 4 degrees. Of the large cities, Skopje, Bitola, Tetovo and Ohrid reached lows of 9 or 10 degrees. Forecasters...

Macedonia 15.09.24 | 12:58

Kocani: Attempted murder over a mobile phone

A 24 year old man from Kocani is charged with attempted murder after he stabbed a man over a cell phone. The attacker sought to purchase a mobile phone from an individual. They met in the victim’s car and after reviewing the phone, the attacker pulled out a knife hitting the seller in his head...

World 15.09.24 | 12:41

Flooding in central Europe

Countries along the Danube are facing flooding due to the cyclone called Boris. Casualties have been reported in Romania and Moldova, mostly elderly people who could not evacuate in time. Czechia declared emergencies at 38 locations and in parts of Prague there are anti-flooding barriers. Austria, Poland,...

Macedonia 15.09.24 | 11:25

Numerous irregularities in the work of public healthcare institutions

The SDS-DUI Government devastated our healthcare as their officials were rigging procurement contracts, accuses VMRO-DPMNE in a statement, pointing to audits of the public healthcare system that are being conducted. Audits are showing numerous irregularities in the work of the public healthcare institutions,...

Macedonia 15.09.24 | 10:45

DUI and VLEN are arguing over the language of a road sign

Deputy Prime Minister Izet Mexhiti accused his political opponent, Ali Ahmeti’s DUI party, of allowing road signs without Albanian inscription in them. The two rival parties, DUI and VLEN, are arguing after a sign at the border crossing Blace with Kosovo was placed in Macedonian, English and French,...

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 20:03

President Siljanovska will request an explanation from President Radev for the flag mishap in Sofia

The Office of President Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova informed that they will request an explanation from Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, for the ceremonial mishap during their recent informal meeting in Sofia. President Siljanovska paid a visit to Bulgaria to attend the performance of Nabucco,...

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 17:52

Two men from Aracinovo arrested for extortion

Two men from the village of Aracinovo near Skopje were detained yesterday for trying to extort 50,000 EUR from a man. After the arrest, the two claimed that the victim owes them the money. Aracinovo is notorious as center of organized crime in the region.

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 15:57

Former tax authority chief Sanja Lukarevska could be involved in the major fraud investigation

Plusinfor reports that it is likely to see former tax chief Sanja Lukarevska involved in the major tax fraud investigation that is covering companies from Strumica and other cities. Strumica businessman Risto Krmzov, a person close to former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, is suspected of running an operation...

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 13:37

Speich: It’s understandable that Macedonians are feeling frustrated with the EU

During his visit to Macedonia, German official Mark Speich acknowledged that the people of the country are right to feel frustrated by the endless EU integration delays. Speich, who is State Secretary for European and International Affairs of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is visiting Macedonia...

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 12:13

Tetovo hikers will climb the Ljuboten peak at night

Hikers from Tetovo are preparing a nighttime climb of the Ljuboten peak. Their plan is to start the climb of the 2,499 meters peak on September 21st and reach it at sunrise the next day. Interested participants are urged to bring standard mountain gear, as well as flashlights and reflecting clothes.

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 11:09

80 municipalities submitted 357 requests for funding of local infrastructure

The Government informed that a total of 80 municipalities submitted requests for funding of infrastructure projects from the budget of 250 million EUR earmarked for improving local infrastructure. A total of 357 requests have been submitted so far, including water and sewage lines, schools and kindergartens...

Macedonia 14.09.24 | 10:08

Prosecutor Kocevski confirms that his office is working on the major tax fraud investigation in Strumica

State prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski spoke about the police raids conducted earlier this week against companies in Strumica and other cities, who are reportedly part of the business empire of the former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. At this moment, three people have been questioend by prosecutors, and in one...

Balkans 13.09.24 | 21:26

The military aircraft disaster claimed the lives of two Bulgarian pilots

The L-39 ZA military aircraft crashed in Graf Ignatievo, killing both of its pilots. At a press conference in front of the base close to Plovdiv, Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and Acting Minister of Defence Atanas Zaprianov made these announcements.The two soldiers were highly experienced...

Macedonia 13.09.24 | 21:21

Toskovski: Police raids in Strumica revealed crimes of epic proportions

Interior Minister Pance Toskovski gave a statement on the large police operation that was conducted yesterday in Strumica and several other cities. Media outlets reported that the main target of the raids was Risto Krmzov, a major regional businessman who is close to former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. We...

Economy 13.09.24 | 21:20

DPI: Due to school supplies, some dealers face fines and ongoing surveillance

Since the adoption of the Decision on special conditions for the trade of certain goods, specifically school supplies, more than 150 inspections have been conducted, with ongoing investigations due to the extensive documentation and analysis required. The State Market Inspectorate (DPI) reported irregularities...

Macedonia 13.09.24 | 18:57

This version clarifies sentence structures and improves the flow of ideas for better readability

“I am convinced that today’s conversation, held in a pleasant, debating atmosphere, will bear fruit. I cannot say that it will happen tomorrow, but it is important that we begin,” said President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova after the meeting in Sofia with her Bulgarian colleague, Rumen...

Macedonia 13.09.24 | 17:14

Presidents of Bulgaria and Macedonia Hold First Closed-Door Meeting to Address Bilateral Issues

There are a few corrections to make the text more accurate. Here’s a revised version: — The meeting between the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, and the President of Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, has begun behind closed doors, the Bulgarian National Radio reported. This...

Macedonia 13.09.24 | 09:19

President of Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, to Visit Sofia for Opera and Talks with Bulgarian President

The President of Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, will visit Sofia today, where she will attend the opera “Nabucco” by Giuseppe Verdi, performed by the National Opera and Ballet. Within the framework of the visit, Siljanovska Davkova will also have a meeting with the President of Bulgaria,...

World 12.09.24 | 19:39

Poland hosts Blinken, joins calls to lift weapons restrictions on Ukraine

Poland added its voice on Thursday to calls to allow Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles deep into Russia as it hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for talks in Warsaw. Kyiv has been pressing the Biden administration and other Western governments to authorise long-range strikes that...

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