Tag: pendarovski
Macedonia 07.03.24 | 18:18

Pendarovski: There is a Macedonian minority; constructiveness is required in bilateral relations with Bulgaria

President Stevo Pendarovski emphasizes the need for constructive bilateral relations between North Macedonia and Bulgaria while addressing open issues. Responding to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press release, Pendarovski’s office underscores the importance of constructiveness...

Macedonia 03.03.24 | 22:28

SDSM formally nominates Pendarovski for the presidential elections, he urged supporters to be more optimistic

This evening the SDSM party formally named incumbent Stevo Pendarovski as their presidential candidate at the coming elections. SDSM party leader Dimitar Kovacevski praised Pendarovski as a candidate “with a clear vision for a prosperous country and for integration in the European Union”. The...

Macedonia 03.03.24 | 11:13

SDSM expected to nominate Stevo Pendarovski as their presidential candidate

After VMRO-DPMNE formally nominated Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova as their presidential candidate, SDSM is expected to hold a convention today, and nominate incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski for another run – his third in a row. Pendarovski lost the 2014 elections to Gjorge Ivanov, and...

Macedonia 01.03.24 | 21:23

Pendarovski says he will run for second term, VMRO reminds the voters of his gaffes and failed policies

Outgoing President Stevo Pendarovski announced that he will run for a second term, and will accept the nomination of his SDSM party. In 2019, Pendarovski was a joint candidate of SDSM and DUI against the VMRO candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova, but this time he will have to face Siljanovska...

Macedonia 01.03.24 | 13:01

President Pendarovski is scheduled to address the media

President Stevo Pendarovski is scheduled to host a press conference at noon in the Double Tree Hilton. Earlier this week, the leadership of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) publicly expressed their endorsement of Pendarovski in the upcoming presidential election. According to SDSM, “Pendarovski...

Macedonia 28.02.24 | 11:58

President Pendarovski will be in Tirana for the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit

President Stevo Pendarovski is scheduled to participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit taking place in Tirana, Albania, on Wednesday, as announced by his office in a press release. During the plenary session of the summit, President Pendarovski will deliver a speech and engage in a bilateral...

Macedonia 22.02.24 | 09:03

Elections 2024: The SDSM leadership supports Pendarovski for a second term as president

On Wednesday, the leadership of SDSM made a decision to endorse Stevo Pendarovski for a second term as president. According to party sources, the decision to support Pendarovski’s candidacy was reached during a meeting today. This resolution is slated to be presented to the members of the party’s...

Macedonia 18.02.24 | 18:41

Pendarovski speaks at the Munich Security Conference on “Spotlight: Balkans”

The ‘Spotlight: Balkans’ panel discussion at the 60th Munich Security Conference delved into the central themes of the Western Balkan countries’ integration into the European Union and explored possibilities for unblocking the process. President Stevo Pendarovski, in his remarks, addressed...

Macedonia 17.02.24 | 10:03

Will SDSM find a candidate for president? What are the others like when Pendarovski called “0.2 percent” has the highest rating among the membership

The parties have begun to slowly announce their candidates for the presidency of Macedonia. Biljana Vankovska’s candidacy was the first to be announced, followed by the Albanian opposition declaring Arben Taravari as their candidate. Fearing a loss of support among Albanians who favor the European...

Macedonia 10.02.24 | 21:44

Pendarovski wants the SDSM presidential nomination, but the party might choose to nominate an ethnic Albanian candidate

SDSM party leader Dimitar Kovacevski confirmed that President Stevo Pendarovski has applied to the party to seek its nomination for a second term, but also said that other candidates have applied, including Deputy Prime Minister Fatmir Bytyqi. Bytyqi could be another concession SDSM makes to the Albanian...

Macedonia 23.01.24 | 16:28

Kovacevski and Pendarovski are silent about the grant of 620,000 euros to the wives of Bitici and Musliu

Kovacevski, Pendarovski, and JO have maintained silence for the fourth consecutive day regarding the allocation of a 620,000 euro grant to the spouses of Vice Prime Minister Bitiki and AR director Erold Musliu. The grant, facilitated through a previously established memorandum with the government-appointed...

Macedonia 23.01.24 | 16:17

President Pendarovski accepts the credentials of Lithuania’s new Ambassador, Mr. Borisovas

On Tuesday, President Stevo Pendarovski officially accepted the credentials of Eduardas Borisovas, the newly appointed Lithuanian Ambassador to Macedonia, who is based in Zagreb. During the ceremony marking the handover of credentials, President Pendarovski expressed his satisfaction with the well-established...

Macedonia 16.01.24 | 14:49

Pendarovski and Lajčák meet during the World Economic Forum on the sidelines

President Stevo Pendarovski engaged in discussions with Miroslav Lajčák, EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues, during his participation at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The meeting, held on Tuesday,...

Economy 16.01.24 | 11:59

President Pendarovski during the Davos annual meeting of the WEF

President Stevo Pendarovski is set to participate in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 16-17, centered around the theme “Rebuilding Trust.” The President is slated to join sessions such as “Diplomatic Dialogue on Western Balkans,” engage...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 17:19

President Pendarovski had a meeting with Saudi Speaker Muhammad Al ash-Sheikh

President Stevo Pendarovski held a meeting on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia’s Consultative Assembly (Shura Council) Speaker, Abdullah ibn Muhammad Al ash-Sheikh, expressing contentment with the progress of bilateral relations. Both countries have seen an escalation in collaboration over recent years,...

Macedonia 10.01.24 | 08:20

Pendarovski expressed remorse for adhering to the EU’s counsel regarding the vetting process for judges and prosecutors

In a recent interview with Sitel TV on Tuesday, President Stevo Pendarovski highlighted the longstanding systemic issues within the Macedonian judiciary that demand fundamental changes rather than mere personnel adjustments. Pendarovski stressed that the persistent challenges cannot be effectively tackled...

Macedonia 31.12.23 | 17:08

Pendarovski saw apathy and mistrust in 2023

Outgoing President Stevo Pendarovski wished that 2024 is more prosperous and the people are more tolerant and show more solidarity toward each other. Global crises, along with our chronic domestic problems, meant that we were more focused toward mitigation than development. We see the results around...

Macedonia 22.12.23 | 17:11

Pendarovski says that the EU is manipulating Ukraine

Outgoing President Stevo Pendarovski poured scorn on the European Union in an interview, accusing it of lying to Ukraine and Moldova when promising them the opening of EU accession talks. Pendarovski was trying to calm down dissatisfaction in Macedonia with the constant delays and new conditions in our...

Macedonia 20.12.23 | 15:51

Pendarovski-Kingji: Strengthening collaboration between Albania and Macedonia by frank and fruitful discussion

President Stevo Pendarovski and Major General Arben Kingji, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Albania, held a meeting on Wednesday, acknowledging the strong level of bilateral military and defense cooperation between Macedonia and Albania. Major General Kingji’s official visit...

Macedonia 08.12.23 | 19:08

Pendarovski: The spirituality and knowledge of St. Clement of Ohrid are his legacy

On St. Clement of Ohrid Day, President Stevo Pendarovski wished everyone who practices Orthodoxy, including Archbishop Stefan of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, the nation. President Pendarovski stated, “May you spend this holiday in good health, filled with joy and happiness,” emphasizing...

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