Tag: kovacevski
Macedonia 18.10.23 | 19:51

Kovacevski refrained from commenting on Mickoski’s proposal for holding double elections on May 8

VMRO-DPMNE and Mickoski demand that the presidential and parliamentary elections be held on the same day, and yesterday the leader of the party indicated May 8. According to him, the only week where the second round of presidential and parliamentary elections can coincide is May 5, and since Easter is...
Macedonia 14.10.23 | 09:05

Kovacevski lashes out at a journalist who asked him about the unprecedented power-grab by the DUI party

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski caused outrage yesterday when he labelled a critical journalist as nationalist and fascist – in an attempt to dismiss a pointed question. Kovacevski was confronted by journalist Mateja Petrovski, from Alfa TV, who asked him if it’s possible that the DUI party,...
Macedonia 11.10.23 | 12:18

Let us continue on the EU route with steadfastness and unity, just like the Macedonian liberation fighters- Kovacevski

In a statement on October 11, National Uprising Day, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski said, “Like the Macedonian freedom fighters, let’s remain steadfast and united along the European path forward and create a future for the next generations.”
Macedonia 13.09.23 | 19:55

EU dismisses Kovacevski’s claim that the changes to the Criminal Code are in line with European standards

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski today defended the rushed changes to the Criminal Code, that reduce penalties for abuse of office. He insisted that the law had draconian prison terms, which he compared to something written by Darth Vader, and that now, with hoped-for more frequent implementation, it...
Macedonia 12.09.23 | 09:34

Kovacevski says he will leave room for an agreement with the opposition

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski was asked if he has reached an agreement with VMRO-DPMNE for the constitutional amendments – this speculation was rife after Kovacevski’s majority adopted urgent changes to the Criminal Code that could be used to release a number of former office holders...
Macedonia 08.09.23 | 19:50

VMRO: Kovacevski is reducing prison terms for abuse of office because he knows he’s losing control over the judiciary

In his remarks today, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski said that there is no secret deal with the opposition, after the adoption of controversial amendments to the Criminal Code by the ruling majority. The changes to the law reduce prison terms for abuse of office. The changes are being made to protect...
Macedonia 07.09.23 | 21:57

Kovacevski used the Independence Day celebration to again urge for the adoption of the Bulgarian amendments

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski used his Independence Day address this evening to repeat his call for adoption of the Bulgarian amendments to the Constitution. Today we have the most real and unique opportunity for quick process of EU integration. I call you to unite over this goal. Let’s not...
Macedonia 03.09.23 | 16:10

Kovacevski tries to diffuse the blame for the Oncology Clinic scandal

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski tried to broaden the blow from the Oncology Clinic scandal, where doctors and staff are suspected of stealing the expensive chemotherapy drugs and selling them on the black market. These are awful allegations. This is the first time we hear about them in the past 20...
Macedonia 01.09.23 | 09:13

Kovacevski comes with a novel spin on Macron’s announcement of a “multi-speed Europe”

The announcement from French President Emmanuel Macron that the Balkan countries will not join the EU as full members but as part of his plan for a “multi-speed Europe”, could not have come at a worse time for Dimitar Kovacevski’s campaign to use the allure of the European Union for...
Macedonia 31.08.23 | 18:22

Kovacevski agrees to meet Mickoski, but not to discuss elections

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski agreed to have a meeting with opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski, but the topic of discussion is not agreed between the two. While Mickoski wants to discuss holding early elections, after the Government failed in its attempt to adopt the Bulgarian amendments, Kovacevski...
Macedonia 28.08.23 | 20:41

Cringe moment from Kovacevski: Claims that waiters in Slovenia asked him to accept the Bulgarian demands

In his latest attempt to sell the public on the universally detested “French proposal” that puts the Bulgarian demands at the center of Macedonia’s uncertain path toward the EU, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski today again turned to the promise that the concessions toward neighboring...
Macedonia 27.08.23 | 10:05

VMRO: Kovacevski should admit he’s bluffing and resign

VMRO-DPMNE called on Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski to resign after his failure to get to the majority necessary to adopt the Bulgarian amendments to the Constitution. In Macedonia, we need early elections as soon as possible. We need to give our people a chance to say what they think and which policies...
Macedonia 24.08.23 | 19:06

Kovacevski and SDSM continue their Facebook spending campaign

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski spent over 6,000 EUR on boosting his Facebook messages in the past month alone. His SDSM party spent additional 2,683 EUR for this purpose, or over 10 thousand for the past three months. Kovacevski’s own three month spending spree on Facebook cost him 18,680 EUR....
Macedonia 22.08.23 | 19:35

Kovacevski promises great economic results and no new Bulgarian demands during the EU accession process

Speaking with the state owned MIA news agency from Athens, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski repeated his position that the eventual EU membership will be worth all concessions that Macedonia is forced to make – this time toward Bulgaria. If we look at the economic effects of the NATO membership,...
Macedonia 20.08.23 | 23:13

Kovacevski offers to resign if the Bulgarian amendments pass

Following his defeat in the initial vote on the Bulgarian constitutional amendments, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski offered to resign on the same day when the amendments are eventually passed. This is his latest offer to the opposition VMRO-DPMNE party which holds the key to the change of the Constitution...
Macedonia 14.08.23 | 18:46

VMRO asks Kovacevski to explain his vote on the renaming of streets in Skopje

VMRO-DPMNE called out Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski over his vote to rename streets in Skopje after ethnic Albanian figures, including Kosovan dissident Adem Demaci. Kovacevski yesterday said that he condemns the renaming, even though it was approved at a 2021 Government session, where he voted as...
Macedonia 13.08.23 | 18:33

Kovacevski voted in favour of the controversial street renaming in Skopje

Dimitar Kovacevski was present at the 2021 session of the Government and voted in favour of a mass renaming of streets, including the 2nd Macedonian Brigade boulevard in Cair, which was renamed after Kosovan dissident Adem Demaci, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski in a statement. The renaming...
Macedonia 13.08.23 | 13:24

Kovacevski’s office issues statement condemning Albanian nationalist displays during Kurti’s visit

Following the visit of Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti to Skopje and Tetovo, during which Albanian nationalist symbols, including a map of Greater Albania, were used, the office of Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski issued a statement. According to the office, Kovacevski notifited the ambassador of...
Economy 07.08.23 | 20:53

Former Minister Hajredini dismisses Government claims of rising living standards

Former Finance Minister Xhevdet Hajredini dismissed claims from Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski that his Government improved living standards by whopping 30.2 percent. Kovacevski came to this number by comparing the increase in the average salary and the inflation rate in the country. Except for the...
Macedonia 06.08.23 | 16:06

VMRO asks Kovacevski to reveal where he is vacationing

VMRO-DPMNE calls on Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski to inform the public where is he, since he conducted an interview with the state MIA news agency from an undisclosed location, days after he said he will leave on a private trip. Was the interview done before hand, or was it conducted on a beach?,...
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