Tag: Kreshnik Bekteshi
Economy 06.10.22 | 20:48

Bekteshi got in touch with companies put forward by Mickoski, meeting scheduled for tomorrow

A Government team led by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski will meet Friday with representatives of a gas company put forward by VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski, says Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi. We got in touch with the companies that Mr. Mickoski pointed out to us. By the end of this week,...

Macedonia 28.09.22 | 21:07

Minister Bekteshi meets MOC-OA head Stefan on calling citizens to save electricity

Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi met Wednesday with Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric (MOC-OA) head, HH Stefan, discussing the energy crisis and the Government’s measures for its management. Minister Bekteshi briefed Archbishop Stefan over the measures and recommendations for electricity...

Macedonia 23.09.22 | 21:53

Bekteshi: Efforts being made to hold in-person classes in the winter period

Efforts are being made to help elementary and secondary schools hold in-person classes in the winter period, Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi said tonight. It is the responsibility of the municipalities, but the children lost a lot during the covid pandemic and now because of the energy crisis it...

Economy 31.08.22 | 10:03

VMRO-DPMNE: Bekteshi admitted that the government tolerates non-payment of electricity and crime

The statement of the Minister of Economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, which justifies the theft of electricity and relativizes this crime, is scandalous. To say that only 10% of the electricity that is stolen in Macedonia is stolen in Aracinovo is shameless and if we were a normal country he would have already...

Macedonia 29.08.22 | 15:57

Bekteshi: Aracinovo has been discriminated against for years, and only 10% of the electricity stolen in Macedonia is stolen there

The Municipality of Aracinovo will be one of the municipalities to set a positive example that elementary issues such as electricity supply, as well as the obligations we have as citizens, will take place in a fair and impartial way, not discriminating against anyone, Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi...

Economy 27.07.22 | 22:06

Bekteshi: Prepared for coming winter, third bloc of REK Bitola to operate

We are heading for one of the most difficult winters in recent history. All preparations have been made. We are gradually completing the procurement procedures for crude oil and coal in order to increase the national electricity production, says Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi. Minister Bekteshi told...

Economy 14.06.22 | 16:43

Bekteshi: Trade margins of basic food products restricted until September 30

The Government has decided to freeze the trade margins of basic food products in retail and wholesale, said Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi on Tuesday. In consultation with the business community and in coordination with the competent institutions, we made a Ddecision according to which starting tomorrow...

Economy 04.06.22 | 11:03

Bekteshi attends meetings at the White House on energy security in the region

Economy Minister, Kreshnik Bekteshi, said during his visit to the White Houset hat Macedonia fully supports the geostrategic approaches to energy independence and security throughout the region. Under the leadership and close cooperation with our strategic partner US, we are committed to the plans for...

Economy 27.04.22 | 13:19

Bekteshi: Natural gas delivery not interrupted, we have alternatives

The delivery of natural gas has not been interrupted, said today the Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi after the information that the Russian “Gazprom” has halted natural gas deliveries to Bulgaria and Poland. At a press conference, Bekteshi said that all our country’s obligations...

Economy 06.04.22 | 18:53

Bekteshi: The process of energy transition begins in REK Oslomej and in the whole Kicevo region

Economy Minister, Kreshnik Bekteshi, together with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski, DUI leader, Ali Ahmeti, Deputy Prime Minister Grubi and Kicevo Mayor, Fatmir Dehari, marked Wednesday the completion of the construction of photovoltaic power plant “Oslomej” with a test period of fully...

Economy 01.04.22 | 17:08

Bekteshi – Kovacevski: With government measures and ESM management, electricity, heating crisis was successfully overcome

In conditions when Europe is facing one of the biggest energy crises, the government with timely measures through Power Plants of Macedonia (ESM) succeeded to cope with the price shock that was imminent, Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi said on Friday. We managed to ensure minimal growth in the price...

Economy 25.03.22 | 20:16

Macedonian-Bulgarian position: Europe must be less independent of Russian energy

The agreement with “Gazprom” should be respected, and while the war in Ukraine lasts new quantities will not be negotiated with the Russians, said Bulgarian Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov after a meeting in Skopje with Macedonian Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi. He added that Bulgaria...

Economy 21.03.22 | 16:53

Bekteshi: Anti-crisis measures analyzed, more to be passed if necessary

The Ministry of Economy will brief the Government on the implementation of the set of anti-crisis measures, and if necessary, further measures will be passed for the purpose of softening price shocks, Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi said on Monday. We have announced the 26 measures to protect the...

Economy 11.03.22 | 18:47

Bekteshi-Byrnes: US is Macedonia’s strategic partner, economic support key for development and stability

Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi met Friday with US Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Marie Byrnes to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the economic consequences that may arise as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the implementation of infrastructural projects, especially...

Economy 04.03.22 | 09:08

Bekteshi doesn’t know what sanctions Russia could impose on Macedonia

The Minister of Economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, said Thursday that he does not know what sanctions Russia could impose on Macedonia after our country followed the example of the European Union and imposed sanctions on the Russian Federation after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. To be honest, I would not...

Macedonia 01.03.22 | 15:43

Bekteshi: No room for panic, no price shocks, products and commodity reserves sufficient

There is no room for panic, there will be no price shocks, the country has sufficient quantities of food products and oil derivatives in its commodity reserves. There is no need to activate them for the time being, considering that manufacturers of these basic products have supplies for a period of over...

Economy 23.02.22 | 22:48

Bekteshi: Market to stabilize, no major price shock expected

The market is expected to stabilize after the decision on restricting trade margins enters into force on March 1, Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi has said. According to Bekteshi, no major price shock is expected. We do not expect a big reduction in prices. If the same prices of raw materials remain,...

Economy 22.02.22 | 18:38

Bekteshi: Restrictions unlikely due to Russia-Ukraine crisis, but electricity prices could be affected

Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi says he doesn’t believe the Russian-Ukraine crisis would affect the energy situation in the country in terms of introducing restrictions, but adds that it might affect the energy price. In terms of reliable and continuous electricity supply, especially for households,...

Macedonia 07.02.22 | 22:47

Besimi and Bekteshi involved in chain-reaction car accident in front of government building

A chain collision of several vehicles took place Monday on Ilindenska Street in front of the Government building. Finance Minister Fatmir Besimi and Economy Minister, Kreshnik Bekteshi, were involved in the accident. According to initial information, no one was injured, and Telma TV reports that according...

Economy 30.12.21 | 20:33

Bekteshi: Most vulnerable low-income citizens to get reduced electricity bills

The most vulnerable categories of people with low income, who are not recipients of guaranteed assistance according to law, will receive financial support, i.e. reduction of the monthly electricity bill in the amount of MKD 600 or MKD 800 depending on the household size. This is in accordance with the...

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