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Macedonia 12.11.24 | 22:19

President Siljanovska withdraws seven ambassadors

President Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova withdrew seven ambassadors from their posts. The lists includes Dane Taleski, ambassador to NATO and a former close adviser to SDSM leader and PM Zoran Zaev. Taleski will remain in his post until mid January. Teuta Agai Damjaha, appointed to the UN mission...
Macedonia 11.11.24 | 23:42

Nearly a billion EUR in infrastructure investments in 2025

During his visit to Prilep, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that in 2025, almost a billion EUR will be invested in infrastructure, from the major highway projects, to the 250 million EUR worth of local roads and water lines. We have quadrupled the speed of implementation of the highways between...
Economy 11.11.24 | 23:37

One bank agreed to subsidize the Hungarian loan lines

Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska – Kocoska said that one commercial bank agreed to subsidize a portion of the interest that businesses will have to pay on the Hungarian loan lines. The Government borrowed 500 million EUR from Hungary, half of which will go to support businesses who will co-fund...
Macedonia 11.11.24 | 23:23

Mickoski: We are looking for an investor to help the troubled Eurokompozit plant

During a visit to Prilep, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that his personal priority in this region is to solve the problem of the long troubled producer of military equipment Eurokompozit. One of the few remaining state owned companies in Macedonia could not get a firm footing. We don’t...
Macedonia 10.11.24 | 20:40

Alliance of Albanians pledges to investigate DUI’s abuses over the past two decades

The Alliance of Albanians met today to map out its plan for activity in the next to years. Party leader and Healthcare Minister Arben Taravari said that the AA will work to achieve zero corruption and zero tolerance for violent extremism. The party will continue to focus on the abuses of power during...
Macedonia 10.11.24 | 20:31

No clues about the woman who went missing in Skopje three days ago

There are still no clues about the disappearance of Lidija Trajkovska, a 43 year old mother from Skopje, who went missing three days ago. The woman was last seen in the area of Lisice, east of Skopje, close to the Vardar river. Her family says that she was not prone to conflicts and has no health issues. Police...
Macedonia 10.11.24 | 20:26

Brazilian came to the Skopje airport with two kilograms of cocaine

A Brazilian citizen was detained at the Skopje airport today with two kilograms of cocaine. A sniffer dog pointed to the 34 year old man’s suitcases and after the drugs were found, he said that he was hired by a Macedonian citizen to transport them for 5,000 EUR. The man was originally coming from...
World 10.11.24 | 11:23

Trump will not consider Haley and Pompeo for positions in his next administration

US President-elect Donald Trump assured his supporters that he is not considering two of his former officials – Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo – for roles in his new administration. The two are seen as part of the militarist faction in the Republican Party, and have been critical of Trump in...
Macedonia 10.11.24 | 11:19

Skopje is the 7th most polluted city in the world

Skopje was among the most polluted cities in the world, based on reports from the IQAir network. The estimates showed Skopje to be the 7th most polluted city in the world, and high concentrations of particles were also registered in Kocani, Strumica, Tetovo and Gostivar. Macedonia is at the beginning...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 21:15

“Politicians from the previous Government who abused their positions will have problems”

Some politicians from the previous Government will face problems connected to the massive abuses they have done in the past, noted Prime Minister Mickoski, speaking to the press during his visit to Veles. Mickoski was asked about the push for early elections from the opposition parties, primarily DUI. I...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 21:11

Mickoski says he remains optimistic on the EU front after meetings with a number of top leaders

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that he remains optimistic following his meetings with world leaders in the past months, where he discussed Macedonia’s stalled EU accession path. Regarding recent comment from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called on Macedonia to...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 20:41

President Siljanovska says there is room for optimism with regard to EU’s Growth Plan

Speaking to the Parliament Commission for European Affairs, President Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova said that there is room for optimism with regard to Macedonia’s EU perspective. I have often criticized the European Union for its lack of a true strategy for the Western Balkans after the...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 20:33

Nikoloski: The Government invested 5 million EUR in Veles

During a visit to Veles, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski said that the Government has invested about five million EUR in local infrastructure, including a new road access to the city and local roads. Through the plan to support the local municipalities, Veles will receive additional 2.2 million...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 20:29

Skopje ZOO reopens after bird flu scare

The Skopje ZOO reopened today, after a quarantine of several weeks following the detection of bird flu. Two dozen geese and ducks that were freely roaming the ZOO had to be culled after the virus was detected, and employees were tested for the virus. The ZOO today informed that it is open for visitors...
Macedonia 08.11.24 | 19:28

Fetai discusses fight against corruption in Brussels

Deputy Prime Minister for good governance Arben Fetai met with EU officials in Brussels to discuss Macedonia’s practices in the fight against corruption, as well as the country’s stalled EU integration. We received clear messages that there is currently a momentum that we continue on our...
Macedonia 08.11.24 | 19:19

Perinski: Ljubljana is an example for the cities in the region

During a visit to Slovenia, Local Administration Minister Zlatko Perinski met with representatives of the city of Ljubljana, which he sees as an example Macedonian cities should follow to be functional. During his meeting with Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic, Minsiter Perinski discussed the experiences...
Culture 08.11.24 | 18:56

Priceless golden mask found in a 6 century BC grave unearthed near Struga

An exceptional archeological find was revealed today. Two graves dating to the 6 century BC that were found in the village of Korosista, near Struga, were fully excavated and the treasures were presented to the public. One of the graves contained a golden burial mask. Four such masks were found in the...
Macedonia 07.11.24 | 22:43

Mickoski discussed Macedonia’s stalled EU integration with President Macron

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with French President Emmanuel Macron today, during the European Political Community summit in Budapest. Mickoski raised the issue of Macedonia’s blocked EU accession talks, which are held hostage by Bulgaria and the historic dispute that his country raised. We...
Macedonia 07.11.24 | 21:53

Milososki: It’s good that our Government is already in communication with the Trump team

Deputy Parliament Speaker and former Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki welcomed the fact that the current Government in Macedonia has established personal contacts with people in the inner Trump circle who have already visited the country. Following the elections in the US, Prime Minister Mickoski congratulated...
Economy 07.11.24 | 21:45

Nikoloski: We will put an end to the blackmails of the real-estate developers

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of new homes for low income families in Bitola, and said that the Government will put an end to the “blackmails from the developers”. Real-estate prices in Macedonia went sky-high in the past...
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