Tag: ilinden
Macedonia 01.08.21 | 14:45

Miteva: Pendarovski’s distancing from the people speaks much more than any speech

For the first time this year the President will not address the Ilinden celebration at Meckin Kamen in Krusevo. He thinks the people are tired of being divided, but says “I want to de-escalate the usual atmosphere at Meckin Kamen, which is often accompanied by insults that divide rather than unite.”...
Macedonia 01.08.21 | 14:15

Mickoski and VMRO-DPMNE will not attend the “ridiculous ceremony” at Meckin Kamen

The leader of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski confirmed that he will not attend Mondays’s Ilinden celebration at Meckin Kamen in Krusevo. He announced that he will traditionally attend an event in Tasmarunista, near Struga. He called the new concept of Ilinden celebration initiated...
Macedonia 27.07.21 | 22:24

The Iliden cavalry began its ride toward Krusevo

The Ilinden cavalry set off from Skopje for Krusevo today. The group of 20 horsemen, which includes two women, will ride to Krusevo over the coming days, camping in the open, and arrive there for the Ilinden Uprising celebration. VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski was in Skopje’s Lisice area...
Macedonia 22.07.21 | 13:25

According to which calendar will we celebrate the Ilinden holiday jointly – According to the Macedonian or according to the Bulgarian?

Bulgarians and Macedonian Bulgarians in Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia have already celebrated the Ilinden holiday. With appropriate celebrations, they did it two days ago, on July 20. Thus, the Macedonian Scientific Institute organized a modest ceremony in the center of Blagoevgrad, while the...
Macedonia 06.07.21 | 22:02

Main association of Macedonians in Albania comes out in support of the resolution proposed by VMRO-DPMNE

The association of Macedonians in Albania “MD Ilinden – Tirana” said that it fully supports the resolution proposed by VMRO-DPMNE regarding the dispute with Bulgaria. The resolution is meant to provide a unified position of all Macedonian political parties, in response to the nationalist...
Macedonia 02.11.20 | 09:45

Macedonians in Albania condemn Zaharieva’s “Bulgarian roots” ultimatum

The Ilinden association from Tirana, which represents Macedonians in Albania, strongly condemned the statement from Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva that Macedonians must acknowledge they have “Bulgarian roots” before being allowed to open EU accession talks. Bulgaria threatens...
Macedonia 22.08.20 | 11:03

VMRO branch in Ilinden renounces the Mayor

The Ilinden branch of VMRO-DPMNE disassociated itself from the Mayor Zika Stojanovski, who yesterday joined a small group of former party officials aligned with former security chief Saso Mijalkov. The group called for resignation from party leader Hristijan Mickoski – as part of Mijalkov’s...
Macedonia 03.08.20 | 11:31

Former US Vice President Joe Biden congratulates Ilinden to Macedonian Americans

Today, Jill and I send our best wishes to the Macedonian-American community as it celebrates the 1903 Ilinden Uprising and the 1944 anti-fascist declaration, says former United States Vice President and 2020 Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden. These events laid the foundations for the...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 19:45

Zaev’s coalition partner Kasami is the only party leader not to send out an Ilinden message

While most political parties and their leaders sent out at least courtesy statements congratulating Ilinden, even if not being affiliated with the push for Macedonian national statehood, a notable omission was the BESA party. SDSM’s coalition partner did not send out a statement congratulating...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 14:22

Mickoski: Coalition talks will be held with the reputation of VMRO and of the state in mind

This fight will be fought until the last minute, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski about the on-going coalition making negotiations. VMRO and SDSM are virtually tied after the chaotic July 15 elections and none of the parties has a clear path to forming a Government. We play this competition...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 14:05

Mickoski: We must take our country back and rededicate it to the ideals of Ilinden

peaking at the Ilinden celebration in Tasmarunista, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that the Macedonian struggle for freedom was hard fought and that it compels the new generations to protect it. Both then and now we face injustices, sneak attacks and currents meant to discourage us and...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 11:04

LIVE VIDEO – Ilinden address of VMRO President Hristijan Mickoski

Live video of the Ilinden address of VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski in Tasmaruniste –
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 11:03

LIVE VIDEO – the Ilinden celebration

The celebration of the Ilinden Uprising anniversary can be followed live – [🔴Во живо] Свеченост по повод државниот празник Ден на Републиката – 2 август Илинден 2020 Свеченост по повод државниот...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 10:33

Pendarovski says that joining EU and NATO accomplishes the goals of Ilinden

President Stevo Pendarovski said that joining NATO meant the realization of the strategic goals set out by the Ilinden Uprising. Owing to the known and unknown heroes of the past we now live in freedom and in an independent country. Thanks to them, we now have an internationally recognized country. We...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 10:27

Mickoski: We must preserve the ideals of Ilinden from which we have now strayed

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski urged the public to hold dear the ideals of Ilinden and the struggle for Macedonian independence. We still hear the roar of the komiti who fought for a free, independent and autonomous Macedonia 117 years ago, and of the second Ilinden 76 years ago which sealed...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 10:17

Low key Ilinden and ASNOM celebrations

Macedonia marks the 117th anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising and the 76th anniversary of the ASNOM assembly in World War Two – both pivotal moments in the creation of the Macedonian state. The main event – the gathering at the Meckin Kamen in Krusevo, which was the place of the last stand...
Macedonia 01.08.20 | 15:26

Incident in Krusevo involving the “Ilinden cavalry”, police officer had to fire in the air to stop a fight

Several horsemen who arrived to Krusevo as part of the traditional Ilinden ride, got into an incident with a local yesterday evening. A police officer had to fire in the air to stop the fighting. The incident involved five members of the “Ilinden cavalry”. The group takes off from Skopje...
Macedonia 01.08.20 | 11:08

Commemoration of the Ilinden Uprising begins in Krusevo

The honoring of the 1903 Ilinden Uprising begins in Krusevo today and will culminate on Sunday. The uprising was a pivotal moment in the fight for Macedonian statehood against the Ottoman Empire, and the short-lived Krusevo Republic is seen as inspiration for the modern Macedonian state. The flag of...
Macedonia 01.08.20 | 10:39

Cooler weather at the start of the Ilinden weekend

After a lengthy heat-wave, Macedonia experienced a strong rainstorm yesterday evening, and a somewhat cooler and cloudy start to the Ilinden weekend. Temperatures today are a few degrees lower than the past days and the highs will range between 30 and 38. A moderate to strong wind from the north is also...
Macedonia 28.07.20 | 10:28

The Ilinden cavalry begins its ride to Krusevo

The traditional Ilinden cavalry took off from Skopje toward Krusevo, where they will arrive on August 2, the anniversary of the 1903 Ilinden Uprising. Each year the group rides from Skopje dressed in clothes typical for the period a century ago, waving flags used by the Macedonian rebels against the...
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