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Macedonia 12.10.23 | 20:16

Economist predicts that a quarter of the country’s population will fall below the poverty line by the end of 2023

By the close of 2023, it is foreseen that Macedonia will be home to approximately 510,000 citizens grappling with moderate poverty, as outlined by the economic researcher, Prof. Dr. Branimir Jovanovikj. This category comprises individuals whose daily income falls below Mden 200, leaving over a quarter...

Economy 13.04.22 | 17:41

Cooking oil companies have reserves for a month and half, at most

Cooking oil manufacturers in Macedonia have reserves of raw materials for just another month to a month and a half, said Economy Minister Fatmir Bytiqi. He said that the crisis can be overcome by new imports, even as consumers are reporting shortages ever more frequently in the main supermarkets in the...

Economy 04.02.22 | 21:31

No agreement on the requested increase of the minimum wage

Unions, employers and the Government failed to reach agreement on the union demand that the minimum wage is increased to 300 EUR a month. The parties agreed that the current model of determining the minimum wage is not good, but did not agree on how to amend it. On Monday we will convene the Economic...

Macedonia 16.10.20 | 16:52

Deputy Prime Minister Bytiqi self-isolates after being in contact with a coronavirus positive person

Deputy Prime Minister Fatmir Bytiqi revealed that he is going into self-isolation after being in contact with a person that was positive to the coronavirus. Bytiqi said that he will not attend work for a few days while he is being tested. He is tasked with overseeing economic departments in the Zaev...