Tag: measures
Macedonia 22.04.20 | 13:58

Spasovski: Measures not determined by any religious holidays

The government at its session on Wednesday is to discuss the proposal on shortening of the curfew period after May 1 whereas the curfew will start every weekday at 7 pm and end at 5 am. People over the age of 67 will be given longer time outside between 5 am and 12 pm, while people under the age of 18...

Macedonia 22.04.20 | 09:19

As of today, citizens of Kumanovo, Tetovo and Prilep must wear protective masks or scarves

As today, citizens of Kumanovo, Tetovo and Prilep must wear protective masks, or scarves outside their homes, at public places, outdoor and indoor areas, markets and shops, according to a government decision. The Ministry of Health has been instructed to provide a portion of the donations of protective...

Macedonia 20.04.20 | 22:42

Levica: Measures proposed by the government are violence against the people

Although our country has the most restrictive movement measures in the region (and in general) to deal with the spread of COVID-19, the government at the latest session adopted proposals that go beyond any logic and common sense, the Levica party reacted. Namely, it is planned that each grouping of over...

Macedonia 19.04.20 | 11:18

Citizens of Kumanovo, Tetovo and Prilep must wear protective masks and gloves as of Wednesday

As of April 22 (Wednesday), citizens of Kumanovo, Tetovo and Prilep must wear protective masks and gloves outside their homes, at public places, outdoor and indoor areas, markets and shops, the Government decided on Saturday. The Ministry of Health has been instructed to provide a portion of the donations...

Macedonia 18.04.20 | 18:09

Zaev violates Filipce and Spasovski’s measures: Is the ex-prime minister above the law or will he be properly sanctioned?

Will the leader of SDSM, Zoran Zaev, be properly sanctioned for disrespecting the recommendations of the health authorities to avoid gatherings and staying in forest areas? This question is being asked after the ex-prime minister and his friends made a trip to Berovo yesterday. They rode motorcycles...

Macedonia 08.04.20 | 17:24

Regime for movement of people with disability during curfew introduced, first interest-free loans to support 136 small and medium-sized companies approved

The government introduced a regime for movement of people with disability during the curfew. They can go outside between 7 pm and 8 pm on weekdays and between 11 am and 1 pm on weekends. The government also decided on the requirements that meet the criteria of the public call for loans from the the special...

Macedonia 02.04.20 | 13:05

VMRO-DPMNE submits proposal to the government for bigger support to affected businesses: Current assistance is insufficient

There is no single entity that has praised the government’s economic measures, says VMRO-DPMNE Secretary-General Igor Janusev, adding that the set of measures is insufficient and far from efficient for the economy. Janusev says they have concrete proposals that have so far have not been accepted...

Economy 02.04.20 | 11:52

Unproductive spending to stop, capital investments to continue

SDSM’s quasi-measures leave thousands of citizens without income. 33,000 workers in the tourism and catering sector, including hotels, restaurants, cafés will not receive government assistance for payment of salaries. Instead of realistic measures, SDSM deceives the citizens with improvisations....

Economy 01.04.20 | 22:32

Slaveski: The second set of measures offers insecurity for both citizens and companies

The measures that the SDSM-led government has adopted for the coronavirus efforts are unclear and confusing, said Trajko Slaveski of VMRO-DPMNE’s EC, who spoke about these measures on TV 24. They are unclear because unlike some other countries, we follow what measures are being taken and how we...

Economy 01.04.20 | 17:48

Covering up to 50% of gross salaries for four months and intervention in the second pension fund

VMRO-DPMNE will submit two measures to the Government, party leader Hristijan Mickoski said at a press conference on Wednesday. We call for rationalization of budget spending. And one message to the government, I am aware of your arrogance, but forget that I have proposed this, accept it because the...

Economy 31.03.20 | 23:15

Arsovska: Economic measures must be improved or there will be no companies left

The set of measures needs to be improved, it is urgent to help the companies immediately, urgently, now, because there will be no companies that will generate funds in the budget, the president of the Macedonian Chambers of Commerce Danela Arsovska said Tuesday on the “Top tema” show. Assistance...

Economy 31.03.20 | 16:31

Mickoski: The set of measures is a huge disappointment for the citizens

VMRO-DPMNE leader believes that the set of measures presented by interim prime minister Oliver Spasovski is a huge disappointment for the citizens. According to him, this is far from enough, and when the situation was not tragic one would certainly say that the Government is joking about such measures...

World 25.03.20 | 15:54

“V4” shows timing of anti-coronavirus measures in European countries

The “V4” news agency has prepared a summary on when the various European countries acted to implement their restrictive measures, compared to when the first coronavirus patients had been registered. During the current coronavirus pandemic there are several ongoing debates as to whether European...

Economy 25.03.20 | 15:51

Citizens to pay more expensive loans: Late economic measures by the government will be felt by the citizens

The late measures of SDSM and Zoran Zaev will be felt by the citizens. As a result, citizens will pay higher interest rates on debts that will probably occur due to the coronavirus situation. All that the VMRO-DPMNE leader has said, that there will be no money and that the time for expensive loans comes,...

Economy 25.03.20 | 10:42

VMRO-DPMNE proposes a set of measures to stabilize the economy

Citizens’ health and providing economic livelihoods for them must be more important than the personal gain and corruption of SDSM officials. In the period when the Republic of Macedonia is facing a health and economic crisis, SDSM is committed to realizing personal interests and spending budget...

Economy 24.03.20 | 20:43

Instead of cutting workers’ salaries, the government should cover 50 percent of the gross salaries and freeze loans

In Tuesday’s interview with MTV, VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski spoke about the measures that the Government should implement in order to improve the economic situation in the country. Mickoski emphasized that two weeks ago at the meetings in the Government of the Republic of Macedonia he...

Economy 23.03.20 | 19:02

VMRO to SDSM: Implement these eight measures, then boast that you are successful

VMRO-DPMNE suggest the government to implement the following measures to tackle the cornavirus crisis. 1. Government to cover up to 50% of the costs for employees, on a net salary basis and contributions, not just net salaries as SDSM proposes 2. To completely freeze the loan payments of citizens and...

Macedonia 21.03.20 | 10:06

Citizens’ health must be the first and foremost concern of institutions

Tackling the consequences of the pandemic requires urgent and immediate action in a number of fields. The Republic of Macedonia is experiencing an economic shock due to the current epidemic, a decline that will surely cause long-term damage. In the past days, workers were laid off, industrial facilities...

Macedonia 20.03.20 | 12:07

Neither Prime Minister nor Governor: In what capacity does Zaev promise suspension of loans and money to businesses?

With the team of experts we are working on a new, huge package of economic measures to support the economy, businesses, workers and citizens, to repair the economic consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic, SDSM leader Zoran Zaev said Thursday on TV 21’s “Click Plus” show. But...

Macedonia 12.03.20 | 12:08

Cafes to close at 6 pm, ban on all public and private gatherings

Health Minister Venko Filipce said at Thursday’s press conference that the government has proposed additional measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Ban on all public and private gatherings regardless of the number of attendees, working hours of the catering facilities until 6 pm, and...