Tag: Talat Xhaferi
Macedonia 23.10.19 | 11:21

Xhaferi: Let this holiday remind us of the struggles for building a strong state

Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi congratulated the citizens on the occasion of October 23 – the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle. I wish you to spend this day in a beautiful atmosphere, surrounded by your loved ones. This state holiday, which commemorates part of the history of the...

Macedonia 02.10.19 | 20:43

Xhaferi – Djukanovic: Economic cooperation between Macedonia and Montenegro to intensify

Macedonia and Montenegro need to work more intensively and more focused on economic cooperation, for its dynamics and content to benefit the citizens of both countries. The example of excellent cooperation in defense, healthcare, sports, public administration and agriculture should be followed, as larger...

Macedonia 17.07.19 | 23:23

Xhaferi: Authorities to investigate the case with Katica Janeva

Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi says it is important to support the existence of the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office, but that the authorities should investigate the case with Katica Janeva, Voice of America in Macedonian language reported. I am one of the signatories on the existing Law on...

Macedonia 29.05.19 | 21:37

Xhaferi: We expect EC’s report to be followed by EU’s decision to set date for accession talks

The EC’s Progress Report clearly shows that the Republic of North Macedonia has fully accomplished and fulfilled the recommendations set at EU Summit last June and is proof that we have completed our part of work, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi said at the joint press conference on Wednesday after...

Macedonia 16.05.19 | 15:47

Xhaferi sees no grounds for action against Bogoevski – he only bought illegal substances

The Office of Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi issued a statement in relation to the MP Pavle Bogoevski case. They say that they will be guided by the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure, but at the moment there is no basis for any action. The Parliament Speaker of North Macedonia, whenever acting...

Macedonia 09.05.19 | 20:07

Xhaferi: There must not be a pause between the terms of Ivanov and Pendarovski

On the last day of the term of outgoing President Gjorge Ivanov, or on Sunday, president-elect Stevo Pendarovski will be inaugurated. According to the announcements, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi will schedule a session on Sunday, which will be attended MPs, ministers, religious leaders, constitutional...

Macedonia 30.04.19 | 09:40

Xhaferi: If required turnout is not met, I will be acting president

Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi explained on TV 21’s “Click Plus” show the process of the second round of presidential elections and the required 40% turnout. He stressed that if the 40% turnout is not met in the upcoming elections on 5 May, on May 12, he will have to take over the...

Macedonia 21.04.19 | 21:06

Xhaferi: For these elections, I checked whether I was on the voters list

Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi, cast his vote in the village of Forino with his wife. Before he came to the polling station, he checked the voters’ list to see if his name was on it because, as he said, it was not on it for the referendum. The significance of going to the polls from the aspect...

Macedonia 17.04.19 | 17:30

Xhaferi scheduled a session for Wednesday for the laws President Ivanov didn’t sign

Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi scheduled a session for Wednesday to vote for a second time on a some of the laws that President Gjorge Ivanov did not sign, including the amendments to the Electoral Code. However, it is uncertain whether Xhaferi plans to send them to the Official Gazette with a single...

Macedonia 28.03.19 | 17:58

Deskoska vs Xhaferi: If we agree, there must be a session

Prime Minister Zaev and Justice Minister Renata Deskoska met Thursday with leaders of two Albanian opposition parties, Zijadin Sela and Bilal Kasami, and the topic of the talks was the new SPO law. Talat Xhaferi stressed that even if the parties agree on the SPO these days, he will not schedule a session...

Macedonia 05.03.19 | 09:39

Xhaferi-Reeker meeting: Excellent relations between the two countries

Macedonia’s Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi and Civilian Deputy and Political Adviser to the Commander of the United States European Command Philip Reeker commended Monday in Skopje the excellent relations between the two countries, which signed a Declaration of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation...

Macedonia 27.02.19 | 15:48

Parliament to enter election mode on April 1

Macedonia’s Parliament will put its activities on hold as of April 1, which coincides with the start of the presidential election campaign. Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi says that it is common practice for the Parliament to be on hold during that period, but leaves the opportunity to convene a session...

Macedonia 08.02.19 | 10:03

Xhaferi to schedule the presidential elections

Macedonia’s Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi, is set Friday to schedule the presidential elections. The first round should be held on April 21 and the second round on 5 May. According to the Electoral Code, no more than 90 days and no less than 70 days should pass from the scheduling of the elections...

Macedonia 05.02.19 | 10:25

Xhaferi: Early parliamentary elections cannot be held, no time in line with Przino Agreement

“If a party requires early elections it needs to secure a majority for a technical government. According to the Przino Agreement, there are deadlines that cannot be met to hold early parliamentary elections together with the presidential election. Unless the laws stemming from the Przino Agreement...