Tag: Joe Biden
World 03.04.24 | 10:00

Biden rebukes Israel, says he’s ‘outraged’ over killing of Gaza aid workers

United States President Joe Biden has said he is “outraged and heartbroken” by Israel’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza, delivering some of his strongest criticism yet of the close US ally. Biden’s rebuke is the latest example of his conflicting messages on the war, as his administration...

World 28.11.23 | 08:06

Biden is not expected to travel to Dubai for the UN climate meeting

As per the official schedule issued by the White House on Sunday, US President Joe Biden is not scheduled to attend the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai later this week. Pope Francis and other international leaders will be present for the annual global climate meeting, which Biden...

Macedonia 12.07.23 | 14:56

Vilnius – PM Kovachevski met with US President Biden, MoFA Osmani with State Secretary Blinken

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski had a short meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Vilnius on Tuesday. “My meeting with US President Joe Biden at the NATO Summit was an opportunity to briefly discuss the importance of the European and Euro-Atlantic integration...

World 22.02.23 | 10:01

Biden praises Ukraine, says Russia will ‘never’ be victorious

US President Joe Biden highlighted Ukraine’s resistance and NATO’s unity as he delivered a major speech in Warsaw ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion. “One year ago, the world was bracing for the fall of Kiev. Well, I just come from a visit to Kiev...

Macedonia 22.09.22 | 22:00

Kovacevski and wife Elena attend reception hosted by U.S. President Biden

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski and his wife Elena Kovacevska attended the formal reception for heads of state and government, hosted by United States President Joe Biden within the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday. The presence of Prime Minister Kovacevski...

Macedonia 07.09.21 | 20:50

US President Joe Biden sends congratulations on Macedonia’s Independence Day

The United States will remain a strong and steadfast supporter of Macedonia, reads among other a letter of congratulations sent by U.S. President Joe Biden to President Stevo Pendarovski on the country’s Independence Day – September 8. “On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Macedonia...

Macedonia 14.06.21 | 23:29

Zaev meets with Biden, invites him to visit Macedonia

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev revealed to MIA that this afternoon on the sidelines of the NATO summit he met with US President Joe Biden, for whom this was the first NATO leaders meeting since taking office. Zoran Zaev invited Biden to Macedonia, MIA’s correspondent reported from Brussels. In an interview...

Macedonia 11.06.21 | 14:10

Angelov: Biden can’t exert any pressure, Bulgaria only protects its national interests

US President Joe Biden can’t exert any pressure on the talks between Macedonia and Bulgaria,  Bulgarian Ambassador to Macedonia, Angel Angelov said during Friday’s meetings with Bulgarian officials in Dojran. It is illusory for someone to exert pressure. Bulgaria is only protecting its national...

Macedonia 09.06.21 | 11:34

Message from US: Sanctions against all government officials involved in corruption

US President Joe Biden’s executive order regarding the Balkan countries sends an important message to Macedonian politicians, especially those in the government. In Macedonia, but also in the countries in the region, in the past period there have been a number of corruption scandals such as “Racket”,...

World 09.06.21 | 09:02

US to blacklist anyone who opposes the Ohrid and Prespa Agreements

The White House has released an Executive Order of President Joseph Biden on “Blocking Property And Suspending Entry Into The United States Of Certain Persons Contributing To The Destabilizing Situation In The Western Balkans”, dated 8 June. No persons are named in the text released by the White...

World 21.01.21 | 10:45

Biden marks start of presidency with flurry of executive orders

Joe Biden has marked the start of his presidency by signing a flurry of executive orders on a suite of issues, including Covid-19, the environment, immigration and ethics, The Guardian reported. Some of the executive actions undo significant actions from Donald Trump’s administration, including halting...

World 20.01.21 | 08:53

Biden to be sworn in as 46th president of the United States

Joe Biden is to be sworn in as US president, taking the helm of a nation wracked by political division, economic anguish and an unrelenting pandemic, BBC reported. Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will take the oath of office alongside him in Washington DC, which has been fortified amid fears of civil...

World 07.01.21 | 10:41

US Congress certifies Joe Biden’s election as 46th United States president

Joe Biden was formally recognized by Congress as the next U.S. president early Thursday, ending two months of failed challenges by his predecessor, Donald Trump, that exploded into violence at the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers met to ratify the election result. The Democratic president-elect’s victory...

Macedonia 27.12.20 | 17:52

Biden sent the same content to everyone: Zaev boasted about a template letter from US President-elect

The letter that Prime Minister Zoran Zaev received few days ago by the US President-elect Joe Biden is in fact a simple template. Although Zaev claimed that the letter was intended for him, this is not the case. It is a document with the same content that the office of the US President-elect decides...

Macedonia 26.12.20 | 11:55

I expect intensive cooperation on issues of mutual interest for both nations, Biden says in a letter to Zaev

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev received a letter from the newly elected US President Joseph Biden thanking him for the congratulations on the occasion of his election. According to the government, President-elect Joseph Biden, on his own behalf and on behalf of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, thanked...

World 24.11.20 | 11:14

Trump administration approves start of formal transition to Biden

President Trump’s government on Monday authorized President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. to begin a formal transition process after Michigan certified Mr. Biden as its winner, a strong sign that the president’s last-ditch bid to overturn the results of the election was coming to an end, The New York...

World 06.11.20 | 17:37

Biden overturns Trump lead in two swing states as US awaits result

Democratic candidate Joe Biden has taken the lead in the US states of Pennsylvania and Georgia, two of the final states still in play in the presidential election, with just a small fraction of the votes left to be counted. Biden has overhauled what was a substantial lead for President Donald Trump in...

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 05.03.19 | 14:23

Biden to Zaev: Prespa Agreement is major positive development for EU integration

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev received a letter from former US Vice President Joe Biden in which he said he was honored to meet and exchange views about current political issues with Prime Minister Zaev at the Munich Security Conference. Once again I congratulate you on the historic agreement with Greece...