Tag: rexhepi
Macedonia 10.09.23 | 20:06

Another party formed in the Albanian political camp

Skender Rexhepi, member of Parliament who was elected on the Alternative party ticket but broke with its leadership, formed a new party called National Movement. This is the latest new party to be formed in the Albanian camp, after similar moves by a group of former DUI party officials led by Izet Mexhiti,...

Macedonia 10.05.22 | 20:32

Another small coalition partner threatens to bring down the Government

The Kovacevski Government is facing a new rift after a member of the most recent addition to its coalition – the Alternative party – proposed going back to opposition. Skender Rexhepi – Zejdi from the Alternative party told TV21 that the coalition this party formed with SDSM and DUI...

Macedonia 10.02.22 | 14:09

Kastriot Rexhepi confirms that he was kept in Zaev’s villa to sabotage the vote of no confidence

Kastriot Rexhepi, the member of Parliament who disappeared during the vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government in November, confirmed that he was kept in Zaev’s villa on Mt. Vodno. This comes after VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski called him out about his whereabouts when he sabotaged...

Macedonia 14.12.21 | 11:10

Before even joining the Government, the Alternative party says it could leave

Skender Rexhepi, member of Parliament for the Alternative party, said that they could again change their minds about participating in the SDSM – DUI led Government, if Macedonia does not get a date to open its EU accession talks. The Alternative did a U-turn in November, moving from the opposition...

Macedonia 09.12.21 | 16:48

Despite Bulgaria’s “NO”, Grubi tries to assure the public that opening EU accession talks is still possible

The claim by First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi that there is a chance the European Union allows Macedonia to open its EU accession talks in the first few months of 2022, reminded the public on a similar claim made by member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi. Rexhepi was widely believed to have been...

Macedonia 27.11.21 | 16:00

Nikoloski: Zaev could not delay his resignation indefinitely

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski called into a radio program with member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi, whose disappearance on the day of the vote of no confidence against the Zaev Government sabotaged the opposition’s attempt. Your BESA party was the main instigator of the vote....

Macedonia 19.11.21 | 11:13

With an negative response expected from Bulgaria, Zaev is trying to cling on as Prime Minister

With clear announcements coming from Bulgaria that Macedonia won’t be able to open its EU accession talks during the European Council in mid December, the Zaev regime seems to be trying to entrench itself. Zaev announced his resignation after losing the local elections to VMRO-DPMNE, but has since...

Macedonia 18.11.21 | 15:49

Zaev courts the “kidnapped” member of Parliament

Zoran Zaev today met with Kastriot Rexhepi, the BESA party member of Parliament who suspiciously disappeared last week, after initially supporting the planned vote of no confidence in Zaev’s Government. After his disappearance, which many believe was actually kidnapping, the vote failed and Zaev...

Macedonia 15.11.21 | 15:07

Rexhepi confirms that he was in contact with Zaev

Member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi, who went missing last week ahead of the crucial vote of no-confidence in the Zaev Government, tried to avoid responding whether he was in touch with Zoran Zaev during the ordeal. When asked about this during the press conference in the Parliament today, Rexhepi...

Macedonia 15.11.21 | 13:21

“Kidnapped” BESA representative Kastriot Rexhepi appears before Parliament, says he missed the vote against Zaev on his own free will

BESA member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi, who went missing on Thursday after signing on to a motion to bring down the Zaev Government, appeared in Parliament today after several days in which he was presumed kidnapped. Rexhepi did not detail his ordeal, saying he received threats but without identifying...

Macedonia 12.11.21 | 23:26

Report: Rexhepi was blackmailed with wiretaps

Kastriot Rexhepi, the BESA member of Parliament whose disappearance derailed the vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government yesterday, was reportedly blackmailed with wiretaps. The Albanian language Syri news site reports that the materials contained evidence of Rexhepi’s inside dealings with...

Macedonia 12.11.21 | 19:03

Kastriot Rexhepi has been removed from the BESA party

BESA party leader Bilal Kasami said that he has removed member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi from the party. Rexhepi’s disappearance yesterday sabotaged the vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government, and while it is not clear whether Rexhepi acted willingly, was bribed or was forced not to...

Macedonia 12.11.21 | 16:07

The Interior Ministry claims that MP Kastriot Rexhepi showed up at a police station to declare that he has not been kidnapped

The Interior Ministry informed that BESA member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi appeared in a police station today to inform the police that he is not missing. This comes after his fellow party members launched a search for him yesterday, when he didn’t show up for the scheduled vote of no confidence...

Macedonia 12.11.21 | 12:11

Another message from the missing member of Parliament: Rexhepi says that he will hold a press conference on Monday

Another statement, ostensibly from the missing BESA member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi, was posted today on his Facebook page. In it, he announces a press conference on Monday. I thank you for the care and support you give me. In the coming days you will be informed in more detail about everything....

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 20:47

Media reports allege that the missing member of Parliament is kept in the DUI headquarters in Tetovo

A number of media outlets are reporting that the missing member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi is kept in the DUI party office near Tetovo, together with his family. Rexhepi went missing today, just as the Parliament was preparing to begin the vote of no confidence in the SDSM – DUI Government....

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 20:36

“Rexhepi’s statement is recorded under pressure, he is not allowed to vote freely”, BESA party leader Kasami says

BESA party leader Bilal Kasami believes that the video of his member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi was filmed under duress. Rexhepi went missing today as the Parliament was preparing to hold a vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government, and his absence is derailing the vote. Missing MP, deadlocked...

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 19:06

Video appears showing the missing member of Parliament

A video from the missing BESA party member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi was shared online this afternoon, after rumors have spread during the entire day that he may have been kidnapped just ahead of the key vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government. In the video, Rexhepi says that he is well and...

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 17:33

Nikoloski: Rexhepi has been kidnapped

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski alleged that Kastriot Rexhepi from the BESA party has been kidnapped. Missing MP, deadlocked Parliament – political chaos in Macedonia The state of affairs in the Parliament is as follows: 60 votes for VMRO-DPMNE and our coalition. 59 votes for SDSM...

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 17:31

Mickoski: It’s a shame on our democracy to have a member of Parliament go missing

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that the disappearance of member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi, on the day when he was supposed to cast the key vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government, is a shame on our democracy. I hope we see him alive and well, and see where he is. We know nothing...

Macedonia 11.11.21 | 17:19

BESA party leader Kasami reported Rexhepi’s disappearance to the police

Bilal Kasami, leader of the BESA party, reported in the police that one of the members of Parliament from the party, Kastriot Rexhepi, has gone missing. Rexhepi was expected in the Parliament this morning, for the crucial vote of no confidence in the Zaev Government, but did not show up and was not found...

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