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Macedonia 18.06.21 | 18:45

Kurz called for the opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told Zoran Zaev that it is high time for Macedonia to open its EU accession talks, Zaev’s office said in a press release after their meeting in Vienna, at the gathering of Balkan leaders. Kurz reportedly said that this move would intensify the Europeanization...
Macedonia 16.06.21 | 12:42

EU will accept Macedonian tourists

The European Union is preparing to put Macedonia on the list of countries whose citizens can safely travel to the EU as tourists. The list is also expected to include Albania and Serbia, as well as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Macedonia 04.06.21 | 18:27

Government: No secret negotiations, Macedonia has declared positions loud and clear

VMRO-DPMNE’s false and irresponsible statements undermine diplomatic processes aimed at unblocking Macedonia’s European integration process, which is in our mutual interest, the government told MIA on Friday. There are on secret negotiations, Macedonia has declared positions loud and clear and and...
Balkans 04.06.21 | 17:05

EU refuses to disclose the contents of the “non-paper” on border changes in Western Balkans

Following a formal request by journalists for insight in the contents of the recent Slovenian non-paper, the EU Council services refused access to the document but confirmed its existence. In the response of the General Secretariat for access to the Slovenian non-paper, the EU Council said: The General...
Macedonia 31.05.21 | 16:40

Just like in 1992: Macedonia’s EU future again depends on Portugal

Portugal presides over the Council of the European Union for another month, which is looking for a way for Macedonia and Bulgaria to reach an agreement and for the country to get a date for the start of EU negotiations. It was similar 19 years ago In 1992, the then European Economic Community was chaired...
Macedonia 27.05.21 | 16:34

Mickoski: After all the humiliations, Macedonia deserves unconditional opening of its EU accession talks

Regarding the dispute with Bulgaria and Macedonia’s blocked EU accession prospects, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that Macedonia is the EU candidate country which made the most concessions and deserves unconditional opening of accession talks. This is not something we ask for, as...
World 26.05.21 | 18:42

Orban: Climate protection important, but large polluters should pay the price

In a video published on his social media accounts, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban provided details on the EU summit in Brussels, noting that the EU heads of state and government have discussed three important issues, including climate change where opinions were divided, the V4 news agency reported. Regarding...
Macedonia 20.05.21 | 10:20

As the EU accession date remains distant, Zaev remains defiant, announces a new push from Portugal aimed at Bulgaria

Following his second visit to Brussels in a matter of days, Zoran Zaev again reiterated his newly found “red lines” on the Macedonian national issues against Bulgaria, which is vetoing Macedonia’s EU accession prospects. He said that he still hopes that the Portuguese Presidency of...
World 19.05.21 | 14:28

EU to open borders for vaccinated tourists from outside the bloc

The European Union is to ease entry restrictions for tourists from outside the bloc who have been fully vaccinated with an EU-approved Covid-19 shot, EU member representatives agreed on Wednesday. The planned changes, announced by the European Commission should be linked to the bloc’s own domestic...
Macedonia 11.05.21 | 19:50

Geroski: Comical patriotic display from Zaev

Journalist Branko Geroski called Zaev’s performance from Brussels today “comical”, after the Prime Minister insisted that he delivered a tough message to the European officials. In a short video statement, Zaev said that he told the EU leaders to withdraw the issue of the Macedonian...
Macedonia 11.05.21 | 13:25

Cold shower from Brussels for Zaev: No EU accession talks without agreement with Bulgaria

EU leaders were clear in talks with Zoran Zaev during his visit to Brussels that Macedonia cannot start negotiations if it does not resolve the dispute with Bulgaria, and if that does not happen, it is possible to start accession negotiations only with Albania. Macedonia cannot start accession talks...
Macedonia 08.05.21 | 15:43

Osmani: Macedonia has met the conditions, it’s EU’s turn now

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said Saturday he doesn’t believe Macedonia and Albania will be separated on the EU path and the country should not give up on the possibility of an intergovernmental conference in June and a start of the talks even with a caretaker government in Bulgaria, since the decision...
Macedonia 07.05.21 | 14:24

German official, Slovak MFA, Nikola Dimitrov speak out against decoupling Albania from Macedonia

German official Michael Roth and the Slovak Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok called for the opening of EU accession talks with both Macedonia and Albania. Their call comes amid increasing reports that Macedonia, blocked by Bulgaria, will be left behind while Albania begins accession talks alone. Germany...
Macedonia 07.05.21 | 10:26

As Albania decouples and moves ahead of Macedonia, Foreign Minister Osmani is unlikely to act

Foreign Minsiter Bujar Osmani said that opening EU accession talks has become a moving target, as reports are coming that the EU may allow Albania to begin talks, while keeping Macedonia stuck. Discussing the burning issue of Albania possibly “decoupling” from Macedonia and opening accession...
Macedonia 06.05.21 | 17:13

G7 Ministers call for opening of EU accession negotiations with Macedonia and Albania

The G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirm shared commitment to the security, economic recovery and European perspective of the Western Balkans countries as a crucial investment for peace and stability and support further progress on regional cooperation especially through the Common Regional Market, Green Agenda...
Macedonia 05.05.21 | 19:38

Dimitrov: EU to show it is serious about enlargement

A message must be sent to the people that the European perspective of the Western Balkans is clear, predictable and attainable, and that the EU is serious about enlargement, said Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov during Wednesday’s meeting with Austrian Member of European Parliament (MEP)...
World 05.05.21 | 10:34

V4: European Commissioner seems entangled in dubious affairs

The V4 news agency continues its extensive reporting on EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides and her apparent conflicts of interest.  There are still many unanswered questions in the scandal involving Stella Kyriakides, the EU’s Health Commissioner. Last week, it was revealed that, according...
Macedonia 05.05.21 | 10:28

EU enlargement: Growing possibility of Albania advancing while Macedonia remains stuck

Macedonia now faces a clear prospect of being left out in the EU accession process, while Albania, with which it is in a de-facto group, advances this summer. During his visit yesterday, EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi announced that the Commission is working on the issue, but it’s...
Macedonia 04.05.21 | 15:46

Dimitrov warns the EU that he will become more outspoken in demanding a date for accession talks

Deputy Prime Minister Nikola Dimitrov again implored the European Union to allow Macedonia to begin accession talks, as reports are coming that Albania may be allowed to advance while Macedonia is held behind. Dimitrov was speaking today during a meeting with Austrian Minister Karoline Edtstadler, who...
Macedonia 04.05.21 | 15:35

EU is proving its dedication to the Balkans with the delivery of vaccines, Pisonero says

The European Union is proving its support for the Western Balkans countries with its delivery of Pfizer vaccines, said EU spokeswoman Ana Pisonero. Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi is in Macedonia today, as part of his Balkan tour with Austrian Minister Karoline Edtstadler, during which Macedonia...
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