Tag: defense
Macedonia 07.04.22 | 18:55

Outspoken commentator Bogojeski fired from the Defense Ministry

Political activist and leader of the small “Macedonian Concept” party Petar Bogojeski has been fired from the Defense Ministry. Bogojeski informed the public that he faced a disciplinary procedure because of comments he made accusing the Macedonian Orthodox Church of pro-Russian ties. This...

Macedonia 05.04.22 | 18:18

Government approves annual plan for procurement in defense and security sector

Following the proposal of the Ministry of Defense, the Government at its Tuesday’s session adopted the report and approved the annual plan of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia for concluding contracts for procurement of goods, services and works in defense and security sector with governments...

Macedonia 04.09.20 | 13:12

Ministry increases defense spending – by buying waffles and cookies

During the peak of the coronavirus caused economic crisis, the Defense Ministry is soliciting offers for companies to supply it with cookies, waffles and candies. The contract is worth 57,000 EUR and was first offered last week. As a new NATO member state, Macedonia is asked to increase defense spending,...

Macedonia 22.01.20 | 14:06

Sekerinska uses officers as props in SDSM party election video

Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska abused officers for a pre-election gimmick, in violation of the law banning political manipulation of the military. Sekerinska did a 30 questions video, in the footsteps of fellow SDSM party officials Mila Carovska and Oliver Spasovski. Unlike Carovska, Spasovski...