Tag: legalization
Macedonia 19.07.21 | 23:43

North Columbia: Government proposes legalization of dried marijuana exports

The Zaev Government today adopted a draft bill which legalizes sale of dried marijuana as a narcotic substance, for export. Currently, the law allows production only of cannabis oil, and even this was enough for Zaev’s family businesses and cronies to invest heavily in the industry, in which it...
Macedonia 20.05.21 | 17:48

Mickoski: Bill on legalization illegal constructions is politicized by SDSM

According to Hristijan Mickoski, the bill on legalization of illegal buildings is politicized by SDSM and they are again looking for a culprit where there isn’t one. Let them see for themselves and they will get the answer, says Mickoski answering a reporter’s question what will be his position...
Macedonia 15.05.21 | 21:26

Zaev warns that failure of the legalization law means 50,000 homes need to be demolished

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev called on the Parliament to adopt again the law for legalization of unlawful construction, warning that otherwise he will be forced to order the demolition of 50,000 homes across the country. The law was adopted by broad cross-partisan support, but was vetoed by President Pendarovski,...
Macedonia 14.05.21 | 21:18

Over 50,000 homeowners face uncertainty as Pendarovski vetoes the home legalization bill

President Pendarovski’s decision to veto the bill that would legalize unlawfully built homes puts some 50,000 houses into legal jeopardy. The law was adopted with support from much of the two main parties – SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE, although individual representatives on both sides voted against. It...
Macedonia 13.05.21 | 22:41

Nikoloski: Only homes will be legalized under the new law, not commercial real-estate

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski clarified that the newly adopted bill for legalization of unlawful builds will only apply to homes, and not to commercial real-estate. VMRO largely supported the law in Parliament, along with the ruling coalition, but it caused some concerns in the public...
Macedonia 11.05.21 | 21:32

New round of legalization of unlawfully built homes begins

The Parliament adopted a new law for legalization of unlawfully built homes, which will also allow the legalization of houses built in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas, even including the vicinity of major water sources. The only exception is the Ohrid area, which is considered...
Macedonia 25.12.20 | 23:10

Despite his family investing heavily in marijuana, Zaev insists that he will not personally gain from its legalization

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev again tried to disguise his push for marijuana legalization as a progressive, liberal policy. Zaev’s own brother Vice recently acknowledged the “worst kept secret” that the Zaev family invested heavily in marijuana plantations and companies, but the Prime Minister...
Macedonia 30.12.19 | 17:23

Member of the Judicial Council charged in a million euros fraud case

A member of the Judicial Council is being charged with involvement in a case of unlawfully purchasing publicly owned land. The man, who was not named by the police, was the president of a sports club in Tetovo which was operating on state owned land. According to the charges, the man falsely claimed...
Economy 02.11.19 | 17:20

Legalization of illegally constructed buildings to get more expensive: 1 euro per square meter becomes 100 euro per square meter

Legalization of illegally constructed buildings under the new law will not be one euro per square meter, Transport and Communications Minister Goran Sugareski said on Saturday after the installation of the first electrical pole of a new power transmission line connecting Stip and Probistip. He will present...

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