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Macedonia 18.03.21 | 21:53

VMRO-DPMNE: Zaev failed in his attempt to create a controlled opposition

Zoran Zaev failed in his attempt to install controlled opposition in VMRO-DPMNE, the party stated in a press release today. It comes after a faction led by Saso Mijalkov gave up on its plan to hold a mock congress of the party on March 28. The faction has been trying to challenge VMRO leader Hristijan...
Macedonia 18.03.21 | 19:10

Mijalkov’s faction gives up on its latest scheme to remove Mickoski as VMRO-DPMNE leader

The Mijalkov led faction of former VMRO-DPMNE party officials canceled its meeting during which it wanted to challenge VMRO leader Hristijan Mickoski. This group, which is visibly coordinating its actions with the ruling SDSM party and its leader Zoran Zaev, is trying to create divisions in the main...
Macedonia 12.03.21 | 13:42

Skopje Appeals Court orders Saso Mijalkov to remain in detention

The Skopje Appeals Court rejected a request from former security chief Saso Mijalkov against his detention order. This means that Mijalkov will likely remain in detention for the remainder of his 60 days order, given to him on December 26th when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 2015 wiretapping...
Macedonia 08.03.21 | 10:16

VMRO-DPMNE: Zaev’s offer of a broad Government is the move of a desperate man

After Zoran Zaev’s surprising offer that some parts of VMRO-DPMNE join him in a broad Government, the opposition party today issued a statement saying that this is another of Zaev’s attempts to divide the opposition and prolong his rule and avoid accountability for his crimes. Zaev is operating...
Macedonia 04.03.21 | 20:34

“Have you lost your minds?”: Shunned SDSM official rebukes her party for embracing Saso Mijalkov, Nikola Todorov

SDSM party official Frosina Remenski, who was the party’s designated “fall girl” in the Racket scandal, called on her fellow party members to tone down their sudden infatuation with former VMRO-DPMNE party officials such as Saso Mijalkov and Nikola Todorov. The two were for a long time...
Macedonia 27.02.21 | 18:26

Mijalkov is kept alone in a cell, under an increased security protocol

Filip Andonov, warden of the Sutka prison, informed the public that the former state security chief Saso Mijalkov has been placed alone in a cell, in line with the existing coronavirus protocols. Mijalkov was ordered into 60 days detention after he was sentenced to 12 years in prison in the first instance...
Macedonia 27.02.21 | 10:19

VMRO-DPMNE: Is Zaev’s new deal with Mijalkov to release him after 60 days?

Former state security chief Saso Mijalkov was given 60 days of detention yesterday, after his escape to Serbia over the weekend and the subsequent return to Macedonia. What just happened!? But the very fact that he was allowed to escape, and his extensive ties with the Zaev regime and continued usefulness,...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 15:52

The court will re-examine Mijalkov’s detention order in 60 days

After the sentencing of former secret police chief Saso Mijalkov, judge Dzeneta Begovic decided that his detention can be re-examined in two months. Mijalkov will now spend at least 60 days in the Sutka prison. His escape to Serbia over the weekend greatly contributed to the detention order. Mijalkov...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 12:53

Mijalkov escorted into prison

The court quickly approved the prosection’s request that former secret police chief Saso Mijalkov is detained after his sentencing to 12 years in prison. Instead of into house arrest, Mijalkov was escorted to the Sutka prison near Skopje. Mijalkov’s escape into Serbia over the weekend likely...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 12:41

VMRO and SDSM in a dispute over who owns Mijalkov now

The two main Macedonian parties, VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM, exchanged accusations yesterday and today over their “ownership” of former secret police chief Saso Mijalkov and his escapades. Mijalkov rose thorugh VMRO, the son of Macedonia’s first Interior Minister Jordan Mijalkov, who died...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 12:14

Prosecution demands that Mijalkov is sent into detention

The prosecution asked that Saso Mijalkov is ordered from house arrest into detention, after he was given a 12 years prison sentence today. Mijalkov fled the country briefly over the weekend, in an apparent deal with the Zaev regime, but returned under international pressure. The prosecution did not cite...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 11:47

12 years in prison for Saso Mijalkov, 4 for Gordana Jankuloska

Former UBK security service director Saso Mijalkov was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 2015 wiretapping scandal, and former Inteiror Minister Gordana Jankuloska was given four years in prison. Mijalkov received a near maximum sentence after his escape attempt this weekend, during which he reportedly...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 10:54

Mijalkov arrived in the Skopje courthouse

Saso Mijalkov, Gordana Jankuloska and other defendants arrived in the Skopje courthouse, where sentencing is due in the 2015 wiretapping scandal. Mijalkov in the dock as the court will reach its verdict in the 2015 wiretapping scandal The sentencing was preceded by Mijalkov’s escape attempt,...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 09:32

Mickoski: Mijalkov fled to Belgrade, but had to return after pressure was put on Zaev

Saso Mijalkov was allowed to flee Macedonia and he got to Belgrade, only to be forced to return under pressure, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski in a radio interview. He referred to the scandalous events of the past few days as a circus organized by the Zaev regime and Mijalkov, which deeply...
Macedonia 26.02.21 | 09:15

Mijalkov in the dock as the court will reach its verdict in the 2015 wiretapping scandal

The Skopje court is due to reach a verdict in the first instance in the massive 2015 wiretapping scandal. Defendants are Saso Mijalkov, former head of the UBK security service, former Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska and a number of UBK and Interior Ministry officials. Mijalkov tried to flee the...
Macedonia 25.02.21 | 16:06

The Mijalkov sentencing will be the last big trial for judge Bektovic

Judge Dzanida Bektovic, who is on the council in the wiretapping case against Saso Mijalkov that is due to be sentenced tomorrow, has in the meantime been demoted and no longer tries organized crime cases, says journalist Sase Dimovski. According to Dimovski, “this will be the last big case for...
Macedonia 25.02.21 | 16:00

Taravari: Ridiculous theater from the Zaev – Mijalkov duo

Arben Taravari from the Alliance of Albanians dismissed the events of the past few days as ridiculous theater show put on by Zoran Zaev and Saso Mijalkov. The former security chief briefly fled the country as he faces sentencing tomorrow, only to return two days later. Zaev insisted that he did not signal...
Macedonia 25.02.21 | 09:23

Sela: Somebody more powerful than Zaev instructed Mijalkov to return

Alliance of Albanians leader Ziadin Sela believes that Prime Minister Zoran Zaev had an agreement with former security chief Saso Mijalkov and allowed him to flee Macedonia, but that the deal was obstructed by somebody higher up than Zaev. The dramatic escape and subsequent return of Mijalkov caused...
Macedonia 24.02.21 | 16:05

Sela: A Bollywood show directed by Zaev and Mijalkov, just like the April 2017 incident

Ziadin Sela, leader of the Alliance of Albanians, dismissed the crisis over the past few days with the escape and return of Saso Mijalkov, as “Bollywood drama” directed by Mijalkov and Zoran Zaev. This was theater. Ridiculous scenarios. The most shocking part is that he was eventually given...
Macedonia 24.02.21 | 15:50

Next act in the Mijalkov – Zaev drama – the sentencing on Friday

With Saso Mijalkov’s return to Macedonia and into house arrest, the next event in the saga is expected on Friday, when the Skopje court will render a verdict in the first instance. Mijalkov is accused of ordering massive abuse of the wiretapping system operated by the UBK security service which...
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