Tag: funds
Macedonia 18.03.22 | 22:11

Up to 40 percent of EU funds spent in Macedonia are lost to fraud and corruption

Former Finance Minister Xhvedet Hajredini warned that 40 percent of all EU spending in Macedonia is misappropriated. His statement comes after former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov was charged, apparently with corruption involving EU funds. According to a report from EU mediator Peter van Hoyte,...

Macedonia 06.07.21 | 21:57

Government approves funds for tour guides, event organizers and other affected businesses

The Zaev Government decided to earmark 2,46 million denars for 80 licensed tour guides, who will receive about 500 EUR each for lost business due to the coronavirus. Funds will also be given to event organizers, fitness and photo studios, gaming cafes, children’s resorts and other businesses. In...

Macedonia 11.09.20 | 20:48

Did the fire at Environmental Inspectorate destroy documents indicating crime with IPA funds?

The State Environmental Inspectorate suffered the most damage in the fire that engulfed the building of that used to housed Komercijalna Banka a few days ago. The fire, which according to initial information was caused by the obsolescence of the electrical installation, affected the archive of the Inspectorate...

Macedonia 27.05.20 | 12:46

Pre-election grants: The Soros foundation will give money to 35 civic organizations

The George Soros funded FOOM foundation in Macedonia announced it is granting 190.000 USD to 35 organizations it is supporting that operate in the areas of corruption, judiciary, discrimination and the environment. The announcement comes as Macedonia is preparing for early elections. FOOM, which grants...