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Macedonia 02.04.22 | 20:36

Bulgarian PM Petkov blames the veto against Macedonia on Russian agents!?

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov directly accused Russia of planting agents who worked to worsen relations between Macedonia and Bulgaria. The relations are at a low point after the previous, Boyko Borisov Government in Bulgaria, placed a veto on Macedonia’s EU accession talks and raised deeply...
Macedonia 02.04.22 | 16:34

Macedonian activist confronted Bulgarian PM Petkov over the ban on Macedonian organizations

A Macedonian activist confronted Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov in Blagoevgrad on Thursday, asking him when is Bulgaria going to allow Macedonians to freely set up their organizations. Over a dozen times Macedonian groups from Blagoevgrad and other cities in the region of Pirin Macedonia, have...
Macedonia 21.03.22 | 10:55

Bulgaria will support Macedonia’s EU path, but only after its demands are met, PM Petkov tells Kathimerini

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the Greek Kathimerini paper that his country will support Macedonia in its EU accession process, but only after all issues, such as greater minority rights for Bulgarians, are resolved. The key Bulgarian demand right now is that Macedonia amends its Constitution...
Macedonia 19.03.22 | 23:46

Bulgarian Prime Minister Petkov blames the Public Prosecutor after Boyko Borisov s released from detention

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov protested the actions of the country’s prosecutors, who are not cooperating with the EU launched investigation into the former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. Prosecutor Ivan Gesev is seen as a Borisov loyalist, and is resisting calls from Petkov to resign. We...
Macedonia 14.03.22 | 16:45

What was Zaev negotiating with Petkov in Antalya?

In what capacity was Zoran Zaev meeting with the Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov in Turkey, asks VMRO-DPMNE? Zaev no longer holds any office in Macedonia. He attended the Antalya forum this weekend, along with former Healthcare Minister Venko Filipce, and met with Petkov. Zaev and Petkov initiated...
Balkans 03.03.22 | 18:32

Petkov and Mincev hit with snowballs by nationalists as they praised the treaty that would’ve created a Greater Bulgaria

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and Parliament Speaker Nikola Mincev were met with a volley of snowballs and angry chants from pro-Russian Bulgarian nationalists when they visited the Shipka battle memorial today for the anniversary of the Treaty of San Stefano. The days is a national holiday in...
Macedonia 23.02.22 | 13:09

Prime Minister Petkov meets with Bulgarians from Macedonia

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov met with the delegation of Bulgarians from Macedonia who are visiting Sofia. The group also met with President Rumen Radev, who already held one such meeting. The rights of the Bulgarians in Macedonia are an enormous priority for my Government, said Petkov, while...
Macedonia 22.02.22 | 11:31

Kovacevski is negotiating about the Macedonian language and nation with Bulgaria, Republika has learnt

Bulgaria is pressing its full, maximalist demands in the on-going negotiations with Dimitar Kovacevski, Republika has learnt. According to our sources, the two sides are negotiating about the Macedonian language and national identity, contrary to frequent denials from the Kovacevski Government. The Bulgarian...
Macedonia 21.02.22 | 12:26

Petkov’s comments indicate that Kovacevski has agreed to new concessions

In an interview with Euractiv, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said that he reached agreement with Dimitar Kovacevski for a joint statement to the EU. This statement would bind Macedonia to amend its Constitution before it joins the EU, and to add the Bulgarian minority in the Preamble. Kovacevski...
Macedonia 20.02.22 | 18:18

Petkov cropped Kovacevski out of their photo with Blinken

During the Munich Security Conference, Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski met with the Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Kovacevski shared a picture of the three, adding that Blinken asked to see both countries in the EU soon – a clear message...
Macedonia 09.02.22 | 11:52

Petkov called Kovacevski to protest against an alleged family incident involving a Bulgarian activist in Bitola

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called Dimitar Kovacevski to intervene after two incidents aimed at Bulgarians in Macedonia. Petkov cited the tearing up of wreaths Bulgarians placed on the grave of Goce Delcev, and the breaking of windows of a booth in Bitola owned by a Bulgarian activist. In the...
Macedonia 28.01.22 | 11:16

PM Petkov says he secured the desired changes to the Macedonian Constitution and a joint honoring of Goce Delcev

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov defended the outcome of the negotiations he opened with Macedonia before the Parliament. Petkov said that he has secured a joint honoring of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Goce Delcev next week – as Bulgaria claims the legendary VMRO hero and leader...
Macedonia 20.01.22 | 17:25

Petkov: We have a chance to do something that wasn’t done for 30 years

Before the meeting of his cabinet today, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said that there is an opportunity to “accomplish something that wasn’t done for 30 years” in the relations with Macedonia. After his visit to Skopje, Petkov seems enthusiastic to focus on the infrastructure...
News 19.01.22 | 17:12

Borisov mocks Petkov’s “success” in securing a statement from Macedonia that it doesn’t have territorial claims against Bulgaria

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov responded with mockery to the outcome of new PM Kiril Petkov’s visit to Macedonia. Petkov and his host, Dimitar Kovacevski, announced that they have agreed to resolve one of the Bulgarian objections raised block Macedonia’s opening of its EU accession...
Macedonia 18.01.22 | 21:40

Ahmeti calls on the Government to accept Petkov’s demands and amends the Macedonian Constitution

DUI party leader Ali Ahmeti called on Macedonia to accept the demands put forward by Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, starting with including the Bulgarian nation to the Preamble of the Constitution. Ahmeti, whose power over his coalition with SDSM keeps growing, made the statement after meeting...
Macedonia 18.01.22 | 21:34

Mickoski met with Petkov: I stood by my positions

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski met with the Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, who is visiting Macedonia. After the meeting, Mickoski’s office issued a statement informing that he stood by the positions regarding the dispute between Macedonia and Bulgaria. VMRO-DPMNe led the process...
Macedonia 18.01.22 | 17:16

Kovacevski Government insists it did not omit a verse from the Macedonian national anthem on purpose

The Kovacevski Government issued a statement to the press denying reports that it deliberately cut short the Macedonian national anthem during the welcoming ceremony of Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. The previous Zaev Government would often edit out the verses that refer to historic VMRO leaders...
Macedonia 18.01.22 | 17:10

Petkov did not say when or whether will Bulgaria lift its veto against Macedonia

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov did not provide answers during his visit to Macedonia about whether the country will lift its veto against Macedonia. Petkov stuck to bland and broad answers while peppered by the local press, which demanded some answers. Petkov did not even name the country he is...
Macedonia 17.01.22 | 23:13

Petkov insists that he will not undermine the Macedonian nation and language

In a Sitel TV interview, conducted ahead of his visit to Macedonia tomorrow, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said that Bulgaria will not push to negate the Macedonian identity or language. In no way do we bring under question the identity and the language, Petkov said. Bulgaria demands that Macedonia...
Macedonia 17.01.22 | 21:18

Petkov will also meet with Mickoski and Ahmeti

During his visit to Macedonia tomorrow, newly elected Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov will also meet with VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski, as well as with DUI party leader Ali Ahmeti. Petkov will be welcomed by also newly elected Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski, who is taking over from...
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