Tag: Skopje
Macedonia 26.11.24 | 19:55

Government funding for a parking garage at the Skopje Old Bazaar

The Government decided to fund construction of a large underground garage at the entrance to the Skopje Old Bazaar, on Skenderbeg Square. Deputy Prime Minister Izet Mexhiti said that the garage will have over 370 parking spaces and will greatly reduce overcrowding at the current parking locations in...
Macedonia 26.11.24 | 18:46

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska will not run for re-election

Danela Arsovska, the troubled Mayor of the city of Skopje, announced today that she will not seek re-election next spring. When I was running for Mayor I had the support of VMRO-DPMNE, but unfortunately they can’t overcome themselves. There are far too large vanities involved here. Thank you, but...
Macedonia 13.11.24 | 00:12

Mickoski to Bulgaria: There were no administrators but occupiers

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski spoke today at a gathering to celebrate November 13th – the anniversary of the liberation of Skopje during the Second World War. In his remarks, the Prime Minister addressed the historic dispute with Bulgaria which, among other things, demands that Macedonia rewrites...
Macedonia 10.11.24 | 11:19

Skopje is the 7th most polluted city in the world

Skopje was among the most polluted cities in the world, based on reports from the IQAir network. The estimates showed Skopje to be the 7th most polluted city in the world, and high concentrations of particles were also registered in Kocani, Strumica, Tetovo and Gostivar. Macedonia is at the beginning...
Macedonia 09.11.24 | 20:29

Skopje ZOO reopens after bird flu scare

The Skopje ZOO reopened today, after a quarantine of several weeks following the detection of bird flu. Two dozen geese and ducks that were freely roaming the ZOO had to be culled after the virus was detected, and employees were tested for the virus. The ZOO today informed that it is open for visitors...
Macedonia 19.10.24 | 22:50

Skopje ZOO closed, two dozen birds culled, after outbreak of bird flu

The Skopje ZOO was closed today, and two dozen birds were culled, after bird flu was diagnosed in a goose. To prevent the spread of the virus, the birds who are usually allowed to freely roam the grounds of the ZOO were culled by officials of the Food and Veterinary Agency (AHV). AHV says that the animals...
Sport 06.10.24 | 15:33

The Skopje Marathon was dominated by Kenyans

Today marked the 20th anniversary edition of the Skopje Marathon, which attracted a record number of participants to the city’s streets. Dario Ivanovski, a Macedonian athlete, finished third in the 42-kilometer competition.Kenyan Hilario Chemveno finished first in the marathon with a time of 2.13.28,...
Macedonia 23.09.24 | 08:42

Earthquake in Skopje

An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale hit Skopje this evening. The jolt was felt at 2 in the morning, waking some citizens. No damage or injuries are reported.
Macedonia 01.09.24 | 12:21

Reduced bus schedule for the first day of school

Public transit in Skopje will operate under a reduced schedule tomorrow, on the crucial first day of school, after private bus companies said that they will only cover one of their designated lines in the morning. The companies insist that the city owes them for past services, and also demand that Mayor...
Macedonia 31.08.24 | 12:16

Skopje: Private bus companies begin a strike on Monday

Starting on Monday, when the school year begins, private bus companies will stop operating in the capital Skopje. The reason for this protest is the refusal of the city of Skopje and Mayor Danela Arsovska to pay the bus companies for their services. After the Monday protest, the companies will decide...
Macedonia 26.08.24 | 09:59

Police teams conducted searches through Skopje during the weekend

As part of the campaign to reduce street crime in Skopje, police officers searched 64 persons over the weekend, and identified a total of 126. Additional 54 vehicles and two motorcycles were searched. A total of four persons were detained, three over violations of the weapons laws and one who was sought...
News Macedonia 22.08.24 | 14:43

“Even if Arsovska’s programs are voted in, she won’t implement them”

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski dismissed the request from Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska to have her programs voted in the city assembly. Mickoski and Arsovska met earlier this week trying to figure out a way in which the management of the city can be normalized after years of Arsovska’s constant...
Macedonia 17.08.24 | 16:01

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska tries to team up with DUI

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska, who has made a habit of rapidly appointing and dismissing managers of the utility companies, named Jeton Buci as head of the company tasked with managing the Skopje parks and greenery. Buci is official of the DUI party, and replaces Martin Angelovski, who was named to this...
Macedonia 02.07.24 | 18:21

Woman pinned down by a fallen tree in Skopje

A young woman was pinned down by a tree that fell in downtown Skopje this afternoon. A strong gust of wind passed through the city and brought down a large tree near the old Nova Makedonija building. The woman was walking down the street at the moment the tree fell. Bypassers came to help, and she was...
Macedonia 22.06.24 | 11:29

Skopje: Private bus companies to begin protests on Monday

Privately operated Skopje bus companies will not work on Monday. The companies are protesting the fact that the city hasn’t paid them for their services since January. Depending on the response from the city, the companies are warning that they may decide to block streets in the city. Since the...
Macedonia 02.06.24 | 11:26

Teachers warn about a disturbing trend in Skopje schools

Sitel TV carries a warning from teachers in several schools in Skopje that there were cases of self-harm by pupils. The cases were apparently inspired by Tiktok videos which the children have watched, and recently a dozen such cases were reported in Kosovo.
Macedonia 04.04.24 | 22:08

Speaking in front of a large rally in Skopje, Mickoski accuses SDSM of giving the country away to Ali Ahmeti

Tens of thousands of VMRO-DPMNE supporters gathered in front of the Government building today to express support for the party in the coming general and presidential elections. VMRO leader Hristijan Mickoski and presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova were the main speakers at the...
Macedonia 31.03.24 | 14:25

Skopje: Search for a missing 20 year old girl

Skopje police is looking for an Albanian citizen, a girl of 20, who was reported missing yesterday. Enkeleda Cela studied economics in Skopje. She was last seen at a gas station in Skopje’s Ilinden district, east of the city, wearing jeans, a black jacket and a bag.
Macedonia 17.03.24 | 11:48

Drug dealer caught in Skopje with a kilogram of heroin

A drug dealer was arrested in Skopje on Friday, carrying a kilogram of heroin. The arrest was carried out in the Gazi Baba area, which is one of the centers of the drug trade in the city. He was carrying 37 small and one large packs of heroin and one pack of what is likely marijuana. In his home, the...
Macedonia 21.01.24 | 21:48

Skopje bus drivers will begin a strike

Skopje public transit will enter a strike tomorrow. Buses will operate only between 4:30 and 9, allowing people to get to work, but not to come back from work. The reason is the failure of the city to pay the salaries for December. The union initially wanted to end all buses tomorrow, but decided to...
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