Tag: Mickoski
Macedonia 19.09.24 | 19:54

Mickoski: The EU integration process should be based on achievement, not on bilateral issues

The process of integration within the European Union should be based on achievement and not on bilateral issues, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski during his visit to Brussels, where he met with top EU officials. Macedonia remains blocked by Bulgaria in the EU accession process, as Sofia demands...

Macedonia 18.09.24 | 17:25

Prime Minister Mickoski will attend a dinner with EU Commission President Von der Leyen

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will attend a dinner with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other Balkan leaders in Brussels tomorrow. Mickoski said that he intends to use this visit to Brussels to express the frustration that Macedonian citizens are feeling with the long delayed...

Macedonia 15.09.24 | 18:55

Greek and Bulgarian media outlets in joint attack against Prime Minister Mickoski

Greek and Bulgarian media outlets are launching a joint attack on Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, with articles that follow identical lines. In Greece, the Ethnos newspaper accuses Mickoski because of his use of the name Macedonia, which the Prime Minister says is his human right. It is my right to...

Macedonia 11.09.24 | 22:56

Interview: Prime Minister Mickoski discusses the name issue and attempts to provoke ethnic tensions

In an extensive interview, Prim Minister Hristijan Mickoski discussed his accomplishments in the first 80 days, while also covering issues such as the name dispute with Greece, attempts from the DUI party to stir ethnic trouble and the dismal state of the rule of law. In this period we adopted the law...

Macedonia 03.09.24 | 23:30

No more easy wins for Bulgaria – Macedonia will change the line-up of the historic commission

The historical commission between Macedonia and Bulgaria is expected to be reorganized, after the new Macedonian Government openly expressed dissatisfaction with the line-up on the Macedonian side. Dragi Gjorgjiev, the co-chair of the commission, confirmed today that he expects to be removed from the...

News 29.08.24 | 19:29

Plenkovich with Mickoski: So many concessions have been made by the Macedonian side that hardly any nation and state would accept to make

Croatia remains ready to help Macedonia on its way to the European Union. In the past 20 years, there have been many injustices towards Macedonia and the time has come when all of that should be respected, said Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic after meeting with his Macedonian colleague Hristijan...

Macedonia 29.08.24 | 15:48

Mickoski:Thanks to Croatia for Macedonia’s support to the EU

It is a great honor and pleasure for me that today I can address from here in Zagreb as Prime Minister on my first bilateral visit and I can say with great pleasure that on this first bilateral visit between the Ministries of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health were signed bilateral agreements...

Macedonia 28.08.24 | 09:59

Mickoski informs about a bribery attempt over the Corridor 8 project

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that an attempt to bribe him has been made, in connection with the Corridor 8 project. Mickoski did not reveal additional details about the attempt. This comes weeks after the Government announced that it is forced to cancel the railway link to Bulgaria project,...

Macedonia 20.08.24 | 10:33

State Department says the US is in constant communication with the Macedonian Government, following concerns about ethnic destabilization

The United States are in regular communication with Government officials on matters of mutual concern, the US State Department told Voice of America, when asked about concerns raised by Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. Mickoski is warning that the DUI party, recently disenfranchised after...

Macedonia 18.08.24 | 20:57

Mickoski met with General Knight and US diplomat Varnes

While in Ohrid, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with deputy US Ambassador Nicole Varnes and General Gregory Knight, commander of the Vermont National Guard, which is paired with the Macedonian army in a partnership program. We discussed the challenges faced by the NATO alliance, our cooperation...

Macedonia 18.08.24 | 20:48

Mickoski met with former Albanian President Ilir Meta

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with one of the leaders of the Albanian opposition, former President of Albania Ilir Meta. Among great friends in Ohrid. I’m glad to directly congratulate on is victory to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski and defense...

Macedonia 18.08.24 | 14:30

Prime Minister Mickoski issues message on the Day of the Army

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski issued a statement congratulating the soldiers of the Macedonian Army on the Day of the Army. Your tireless dedication and bravery preserve our freedom and security. With every your step we feel gratitude and pride, Mickoski said in his message.

Macedonia 16.08.24 | 18:24

Arsovska is prepared to discuss the issues in Skopje with Mickoski

At last, Danela Arsovska “shakes hands” with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski in an attempt to resolve the Skopje problem. The City of Skopje declared today that the City’s leadership is prepared to meet with the President of the Government tomorrow at a shared table. The City also...

Macedonia 14.08.24 | 22:44

Prime Minister Mickoski met with Richard Grenell

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met today with former US diplomat and head of National Intelligence Richard Grenell. Mickoski was accompanied by Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski, and discussed the current events in the Western Balkans, as well as development and investment opportunities in Macedonia. We...

Economy 07.08.24 | 13:37

Grape prices reach record levels

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski welcomed the record breaking prices of grapes that were negotiated with the wineries this week. The red Vranec variety will be bought for 20.8 denars per kilogram – 25% more than last year, while the white Smederevka will fetch the price of 18.3 denars –...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 16:48

Mickoski: Serious indications of crime and corruption in major public contracts

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused the previous Government of serious abuse of public funds and mismanagement of state ran enterprises. In the biggest such enterprise, the ELEM/ESM energy company, Mickoski said that one two year contract cost ELEM 40 million EUR. No normal or sane businessman...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 11:03

Mickoski warns that DUI may try to endanger the inter-ethnic peace in Macedonia

In an interview with Fokus, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that DUI endangers inter-ethnic relations in Macedonia and the peace and stability of the country, and that the Government will take steps to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Macedonia. This is in response to calls...

Macedonia 04.08.24 | 00:24

Kosovo Prime Minister will visit Macedonia on Monday

Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti will visit Macedonia on Monday. Kurti will be welcomed by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and it’s expected that the discussion will also cover the recent incident, where Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani refused to have her luggage inspected while travelling through...

Macedonia 03.08.24 | 09:36

Siljanovska and Mickoski present their positions on the EU integration in light of Ilinden

In her Ilinden remarks, President Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova said that the republican, democratic and anti-Fascist foundation of Macedonia, determined at the 1944 ASNOM assembly, are “pulsating with the European progressive ideals”.– Today, our independent Republic is compatible...

Macedonia 02.08.24 | 20:14

Tradition: Mickoski visits the village of Tasmarunista on Ilinden

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski did not miss an opportunity to visit Tasmarunista, a Struga village that distinguished itself in the Macedonian national liberation struggle. As opposition leader, Mickoski would often spend Ilinden in Tasmarunista. This year, as Prime Minister, he was the keynote speaker...

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