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World 20.08.24 | 17:52

Blinken in Egypt seeking progress towards Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed for progress towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as he visited Egypt on Tuesday, but major areas of dispute are still to be resolved in talks planned for later this week. Blinken’s visit to the region included meetings in Israel on Monday...
Economy 20.08.24 | 17:46

The minimum union basket in August is more expensive by 629 denars compared to July and now amounts to 61,199 denars

The minimum monthly expenses for a family increased by MKD 629 in August compared to July, the Union of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) announced today. The SSM, which prepares the union’s minimum basket, calculated that in August, the value of the minimum basket reached MKD 61,199. From January...
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 17:32

In two minutes, six Gashi “wedding” cars crossed the border

According to Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski, six vehicles connected to the wedding attended by Assembly President Afrim Gashi in Kosovo crossed the Blace border within just two minutes. Gashi had announced the trip two days prior, and between 18:40 and 18:42 on Sunday, six vehicles, escorted by...
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 17:26

Arsovska is at a loss as to why, over a two-year period, she failed to request a meeting with Mickoski to discuss common issues

In Skopje, the issues with public transport are set to continue, and come September, residents will face significant challenges in getting to work or school on time. Mayor Danela Arsovska places the blame squarely on the VMRO-DPMNE councilors, accusing them of not supporting the purchase of new buses....
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 12:41

This morning, a lawyer was shot in front of the “Mavrovka” shopping center

This morning, a lawyer was shot in front of the “Mavrovka” shopping center. According to media reports, before committing the murder, the assailant opened the trunk of the victim’s Peugeot, which was owned by a private company, took out a package, and then shot the man. Unofficial sources...
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 10:33

State Department says the US is in constant communication with the Macedonian Government, following concerns about ethnic destabilization

The United States are in regular communication with Government officials on matters of mutual concern, the US State Department told Voice of America, when asked about concerns raised by Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. Mickoski is warning that the DUI party, recently disenfranchised after...
Economy 20.08.24 | 09:07

Price increase for diesel but not for other fuels

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that starting of Monday at midnight, the price of diesel will increase by Mden 0.5, while the pricing of other fuels will stay the same. The new retail prices for EURODIESEL and extra light household oil are Mden 71.5 and Mden 71 per litre, respectively....
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 08:43

Foreign Minister Mucunski exposes financial misconduct and inconsistencies in diplomatic missions abroad

Apart from the situation at the Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, we have indications of financial misconduct in at least two other diplomatic-consular representations abroad, stated Foreign Minister Timcho Mutsunski tonight, without specifying which embassies are involved. “Unfortunately,...
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 08:33

Over 120 schools can abolish the afternoon shift, Minister Janevska says

Education Minister Vesna Janevska expects over 120 elementary and high schools to begin teaching in one shift only, and to end their afternoon shift, which is seen as a significant drain on the students. In some instances, in about 50 schools, all it takes is that from one to five classrooms to be added...
Economy 20.08.24 | 07:37

Durmishi – Ulusoy: Fostering corporate collaboration to increase trade

Besar Durmishi, the Minister of Economy and Labour, met with Turkish Ambassador Fatih Ulusoy on Monday to discuss enhancing economic relations between the two nations. In a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Labour, Minister Durmishi expressed gratitude to the ambassador for Türkiye’s...
Macedonia 20.08.24 | 07:32

Foreign Minister Mucunski Advocates for Delayed Constitutional Amendments to Ensure Reciprocity and EU Integration

The postponement of constitutional amendments is crucial for us, as it represents a logical approach that ensures there will be no further bilateral claims from Bulgaria. However, we must also address the issue of reciprocity, not just from a constitutional perspective, but in terms of respecting minority...
World 19.08.24 | 19:34

Blinken warns Israel and Hamas of last chance to end Gaza war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Monday that the latest push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was probably the best and possibly last opportunity, urging Israel and Hamas towards an elusive agreement. However, with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas announcing a resumption...
World 19.08.24 | 18:33

The 2024 Democratic National Convention starts today

Vice President Kamala Harris is riding a wave of voter enthusiasm into the Democratic National Convention that has transformed the race against former President Donald Trump three months before the election. The four-day convention in Chicago begins Monday, about a month after President Biden ended...
Macedonia 19.08.24 | 18:28

Nothing against the Hungarian telecom provider “4iG” is held by Nikoloski: What counts is the service provider, even if citizens pay less

Aleksandar Nikoloski, the Minister of Transport and Communications, is known to be close to President Orban, therefore he has nothing against the Hungarian telecom operator “4iG” entering the Macedonian market. Nikoloski thinks that as long as the citizens pay less, it doesn’t matter...
Macedonia 19.08.24 | 18:14

Following his conversation with Arsovska, Perinski became even more concerned about Skopje

We’re more worried now than we were before the meeting.” Zlatko Perinski, the Minister of Local Self-Government, made this declaration following his meeting with Danela Arsovska, the Mayor of the City of Skopje. We did not hear anything constructive from their side, the situation is desperate,...
Balkans 19.08.24 | 14:42

Serbian President Vucic secures EU lithium deal but faces domestic backlash over mining project

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has successfully negotiated a deal to supply the European Union (EU) with lithium, crucial for the production of electric vehicles. However, this achievement has reignited widespread opposition to a major mining project supported by both Brussels and Berlin, according...
Macedonia 19.08.24 | 13:19

VMRO-DPMNE questions law compliance in Afrim Gashi case, criticizes SDS for past misconduct

A holder of a position like Afrim Gashi is followed by a mandatory protocol and constant escort. The opposite situation, unaccompanied and unsecured is a sanctionable offence. According to SDS, should the laws have been broken in the case of Afrim Gashi? , asks VMRO-DPMNE. This country has institutions....
Macedonia 19.08.24 | 09:32

Nikoloski and Trajanovski will present an infrastructure project in Kavadarci

Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski and Koce Trajanovski – head of the Public Roads utility company, are in Kavadarci today to present the planned road bypass. Nikoloski and Trajanovski will give a statement to the press in the Kavadarci city hall.
Macedonia 18.08.24 | 21:06

Interior Ministry investigating whether Speaker Gashi abused his office during a visit to Kosovo

The Interior Ministry will determine whether Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi used his official vehicle to go to a wedding in Kosovo, and whether he used his influence to block traffic at the border. Photographs were shared of Gashi’s motorcade at the Blace border crossing. The Speaker should not...
Macedonia 18.08.24 | 21:00

Hail hits villages near Kavadarci

Strong rain and hail hit villages below Mt. Kozuf, toward Kavadarci. Residents of Gorna Bosava, one of the affected villages, shared photographs from the storm. The damage to local farms will be assessed in the coming days.
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