Tag: protests
Macedonia 17.09.23 | 14:59

Skopje students plan protests because of the dorm price increases

The Student Resistance association is preparing protests against the declining living standards of students. The students are seeing their monthly residency rates at the public dorms increased to nearly 4,000 denars (65 EUR) with numerous additional costs for food, lodging and application fees. On top...
Economy 24.08.23 | 11:50

The Berovo pensioners continued their protests, demand a linear raise of MKD3,500

Gathering near Berovo’s memorial to the fallen fighters of World War II, Berovo pensioners continued their protests over pensions even on Aug. 23, Berovo Liberation Day, according to MIA’s Berovo correspondent. During an event celebrating Berovo Liberation Day, the protesters met with Berovo...
Macedonia 16.08.23 | 14:52

Four tragedies in five years, 97  victims, and zero days of prison – protests in Tetovo

We gathered here in front of the Tetovo District Court to express our rage because of the manipulations and distortion of the judicial process concerning the September 8, 2021, tragedy when 14 co-citizens burned alive, the protesters stated on Wednesday. They added that in five years the country faced...
Economy 15.08.23 | 13:52

Minister of Labor: Any unreasonable increase of the pensions would endanger the stability of the Fund

Minister Trenchevska said that their demands would be reviewed both by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and at a government session, adding that their demands for a linear increase are unconstitutional, and the demand for a minimum pension of 18,000 denars is not fair to the pensioners who are...
Economy 14.08.23 | 20:21

Pensioners present their demands to the Government

Representatives of protesting retirees met today with Labour and Welfare Minister Jovanka Trencevska to present their demands. The protesters want an equal, linear increase or retirement incomes by over 50 EUR (3,500 denars) and setting the minimum pension at 18,000 denars – instead of the current...
Macedonia 21.06.23 | 13:20

MOC will organize a protest for protection of the basic religious rights and freedoms

The Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archdiocese (MOC-OA) will organize a  protest on June 29 in Skopje, dedicated on the dignity of the people, freedom, and protection of the basic religious rights. The reason for the protest, MOC  representatives say, is the rejection of their suggestions...
Macedonia 14.06.23 | 13:50

The Custom Officers threatened to close the borders if their salaries are not raised

On Friday at noon the employees of the Macedonian Customs will start a protest, which will turn into general strike, if their salaries are not raised, the Union of Trade Unions informed on Wednesday, adding that this  is only the beginning of a very long and hot summer, filled with protests and strikes...
Macedonia 14.11.22 | 18:36

Large student protest against the horrible living conditions and attempts to cut their food subsidies

Hundreds of students gathered in front of the Parliament today to protest the dismal conditions in the state run student dorms. The protest comes after several members of Parliament from the ruling coalition proposed that subsidies for food are canceled for students who come from middle class families...
Economy 22.08.22 | 13:13

Dissatisfaction everywhere: Wine growers angry at prices, sheep farmers at subsidies, professional drivers at long wait at borders

Professional drivers who are dissatisfied with the long wait at border crossings are protesting today. This weekend, the winegrowers from Negotino protested with an announcement of further protests if there is no solution, and a date and place for the protest is also expected from the sheep farmers due...
Macedonia 13.07.22 | 22:03

Taravari: DUI and SDSM are directly involved in the incidents at the protests

The mayor of Gostivar and vice-president of the Alliance for Albanians, Arben Taravari, in an interview with “Fokus” claims that the incidents that happened at one of the protests, when one of their party members pulled out a gun and fired at the crowd of protesters, were provoked by Shkupi’s...
Macedonia 12.07.22 | 11:05

Protests against French proposal resume: Today people will also march for the suspended Dabić, the only one in the MFA who publicly opposed the Bulgarianization

They hide the protocol because it sells out Macedonia. The police file charges against citizens who block intersections. The government commits treason and diverts focus by inflaming ethnic tensions. Zoran Dabic, the president of the Macedonian diplomatic union, who addressed the Parliament and said...
Macedonia 11.07.22 | 21:42

Eighth day of protests against French proposal

Protests against the French proposal have been taking place for the eighth day under the slogan “Ultimatum, no, thank you”. The protest started in front of the Government building, then proceeded to the Ministry of Justice and it ended in front of the Parliament. With the message...
Macedonia 10.07.22 | 09:39

The more the government ignores the people, the more massive the protests are – that’s why today at 7 pm the citizens will say “Ultimatum, No thank you”

As the people’s resistance to the assimilation proposal grows, so does the government’s nervousness. They are trying in every possible way to prevent the people from massively, dignified and loudly saying NO, by infiltrating provocateurs, by staging ethnic tensions or by direct threats and...
Macedonia 08.07.22 | 08:08

U.S. calls for restraint from violence at Skopje protests

The United States respects the right of Macedonian citizens for peaceful expression of opinions and views while urging for restraint from any violence at the protests in Skopje, the State Department told MIA. They pointed out that the accession of Macedonia to the EU is a significant factor for strengthening...
News Macedonia 06.07.22 | 13:05

From the Government building through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Parliament building: Ultimatum, NO, thank you!

The organizer of the protests against the French proposal “Ultimatum, NO, thank you” calls on the citizens to express their dissatisfaction today at 19h in front of the Government building. The route along which the protest procession will move will lead from the Government building via the...
Macedonia 20.05.22 | 12:14

Mickoski announces the next stage in the opposition activities after the large rally on June 18th

In an interview with Deutsche Welle, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that he would’ve been happy if the ruling coalition agreed to negotiations. This would’ve avoided the need for the blockade in Parliament and the coming large protest organized by VMRO on June 18th. The date...
Macedonia 07.04.22 | 12:59

Protests all over the country: Outside Pendarovski’s Office, the ministries, the courts, the administration, the doctors…

The Trade Union of Administration, Judiciary and Citizens’ Associations (UPOZ) today staged the announced protest with a two-hour work stoppage in all ministries, agencies, funds, administrations and courts where they have trade unions. The President of the Trade Union of UPOZ Trpe Deanovski in...
Macedonia 03.03.22 | 23:04

Nikoloski announces protests meant to secure early general elections

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski echoed the announcement from party leader Hristijan Mickoski, that a call will be made for street protests. Macedonia keeps wasting time with the DUI – SDSM Government. If we had elections on time, after the local elections, in the second half of December,...
Macedonia 03.02.22 | 20:17

Mickoski: VMRO-DPMNE will call for protests in its push for early elections

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski announced that the party will soon call for mass protests against the Zaev – Kovacevski regime. We call for a large, joint front, a societal mobilization of our citizens. VMRO-DPMNE is in a state of light catharsis after the local elections, we had historic...
Balkans 17.12.21 | 14:58

Albanian opposition plans protests against the “Mini Schengen” summit on Monday

The Albanian opposition Democratic Party announced protests for Monday, when Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to welcome Zoran Zaev and Aleksandar Vucic for a summit of the Open Balkan/Mini Schengen initiative. Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha is taking over the Democratic Party back from Lulzim...
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