Tag: Germany
Balkans 20.01.24 | 23:35

New German laws could cause a stampede of Balkan immigrants

Changes to the German law, that will make it far easier to get a German citizenship, are likely to have a profound impact on the Balkans. Germany is already the main destination for Balkan emigrants, even as it demanded people give up their original citizenship and imposed long wait lines. Under the...

Sport 14.01.24 | 21:52

Macedonians demand that German television stops using the term “Northmacedonians”

Macedonian diplomats in Germany and diaspora associations reacted to the RTL TV, after their journalists used the term Northmacedonian to describe our handball team. Macedonia played France at the opening of the European Championship and the term that is seen as humiliating by Macedonians was used during...

World 17.10.23 | 21:17

AfD’s ascent puts it way ahead of ruling party

The right-wing Alternative for Germany party is making unprecedented headway, as its support has broken new records for many consecutive months now. The party is already overtaking the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) by a country-wide margin. Meanwhile, the left-wing and liberal parties are suffering...

Macedonia 16.09.23 | 15:40

In 2022 alone, 53,000 Macedonian citizens emigrated to Germany

A report by the “Arben Xhaferi” institute for public policy warns that only in 2022, 53,000 Macedonian citizens moved to Germany – a huge rise compared to 2021, when 32,000 people moved out. Entire families are reaching the decision to uproot and leave for Germany. All cities in this...

Macedonia 01.08.23 | 22:04

ARM soldiers will participate in the Saber Junction 23 exercise in Germany

The Government today decided to approve the Defense Ministry’s request to participate in the Saber Junction 23 exercise in Germany. The exercise will include soldiers from the United States and otherr NATO members. It’s goal is to exchange experiences and improve the knowledge of the participating...

Macedonia 28.06.23 | 12:41

PM Kovachevski in official visit to Germany

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski is set to pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on Wednesday and Thursday, upon the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The PM will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European affairs, Bojan Marichikj, and Minister of Foreign...

Macedonia 14.04.23 | 16:07

German Embassy warns work visa applicants to avoid intermediaries who ask for money

The German Embassy in Macedonia warned citizens who are applying to its very popular work visa program not to trust any intermediaries who are asking for money. Those who promise to give you a slot to apply in exchange for money are lying to you. The slots can’t be bought. They can only be obtained...

World 12.01.23 | 12:33

Over 217,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2022

More people applied for asylum in Germany last year than at any time since 2016, according to the annual statistics published by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) on Wednesday. A total of 217,774 people applied for asylum in Germany for the first time between the beginning of January...

Economy 01.10.22 | 10:40

Even with some of the lowest wages in Europe, Macedonians are forced to pay as much or more than Germans do for basic food items

The large inflationary spike in prices of staple items like flour and sugar have hit consumers in Macedonia very hard. But the blow is even worse due to the small market and the fact that wages in Macedonia are among the lowest in Europe. Republika is sharing prices in supermarkets in Germany, to compare...

Macedonia 12.08.22 | 13:26

Bulgaria didn’t want it either: The electric vehicle to be produced in Tetovo was declared the worst ever in Germany

The government yesterday boasted that electric vehicles will be manufactured in Tetovo. It sounds good, especially with the trend that has swept Europe for electric vehicles, especially after EU’s announcement that in ten years the production of gasoline and diesel vehicles will be banned. The...

Macedonia 13.04.22 | 14:37

Bulgarian authorities deny that they have promised anything to Germany regarding Macedonia

There is no change in the Bulgarian position on the European integration of Macedonia, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Teodora Gencovska told BNT. Nobody from the team of the Ministry in all its talks, meetings with European partners, with ambassadors of other EU or NATO member states, no one has abandoned...

Macedonia 25.03.22 | 14:52

Mickoski met with German diplomatic envoys Schutz and Stohr

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski met with German diplomats Susanne Schutz and Sabine Stohr, who are responsible for the Balkans and EU enlargement in the German Foreign Ministry. Druing the meeting Mickoski expressed his gratitude to Germany for their support of Macedonia’s EU integration...

Economy 24.03.22 | 12:21

Record increase in trade between Macedonia and Germany

The Government of the Republic of Macedonia in cooperation with the Delegation of the German Economy in the country informs about a record increase in trade between the two countries. According to the official statistics of the Federal Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection of Germany, as announced...

Macedonia 25.02.22 | 10:54

Germany records a huge spike in number of asylum seekers from Macedonia

Nearly 5,000 Macedonian citizens sought asylum in the European Union member states last year. This is a major increase compared to 2020, when only 1,230 were able to skip the Covid restrictions and do so. Of the total 4,922 applicants, 2,822 were first-timers. They often claim poverty as grounds for...

Macedonia 22.01.22 | 11:28

Luhrmann: EU accession talks with Macedonia and Albania should begin as soon as possible

German Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann considers that signals from the first meeting between the Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski and his Bulgarian counterpart Kiril Petkov in Skopje are very positive and encouraging. I hope that bilateral issues will be resolved soon, she said. In...

Macedonia 14.01.22 | 20:05

Germany adds Macedonia back to COVID-19 ‘high risk’ list

Germany has added Macedonia back to the list of COVID-19 ‘high risk’ countries. As of Sunday, people traveling to Germany face stricter entry rules, i.e. unvaccinated travelers arriving in the country and people who haven’t been infected with the virus have to quarantine for up to 10 days, MIA’s...

World 13.01.22 | 11:48

German labour minister: the country needs even more immigrants

Hundreds of thousands of unfilled workplaces are currently registered in Germany. Robert Habeck, head of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi) predicts that the problem will get worse in the coming years. Job vacancies, therefore, must be filled with migrants, the V4 news...

Macedonia 09.12.21 | 09:24

Dimitrov visits Germany, to meet top officials of the new German cabinet

Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov is paying on Thursday and Friday a visit to Germany for meetings with top officials of the new German cabinet. The program includes meetings with senior officials of the newly formed German government, including the new Minister of State for Europe –...

Macedonia 10.11.21 | 11:30

In one month, 200 passport applications were submitted to the Macedonian Embassy in Germany

In less than a month, over 200 people have been photographed, and about 70 Macedonian citizens have already obtained a new passport using the base station for issuing passports at the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia in the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Macedonia’s ambassador...

Macedonia Sport 11.10.21 | 22:45

Germany beats Macedonia 0:4 in World Cup qualifier

Macedonia suffered a drubbing at the hands of Germany in the World Cup qualifier, losing the game 0:4. Our team more than held its own in the first half, that ended 0:0. The Macedonian players ever created a number of opportunities to score, and cause another upset, after the shock win against Germany...

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