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Macedonia 18.03.24 | 21:12

Nikoloski: Together with the citizens we will declassify SDS, in the elections VMRO-DPMNE will be a convincing winner

I anticipate the largest victory by constituency for VMRO-DPMNE, securing the highest number of votes and the most deputies. I firmly believe that the fourth constituency will achieve this, aiming to relegate SDS and DUI to history once and for all,” said Aleksandar Nikoloski, vice-president of...

Macedonia 17.03.24 | 15:39

Kovacki: It’s not just the young, well-off people have started go emigrate because of the lack of order and justice

VMRO-DPMNE official Dragan Kovacki, who will lead the party’s list in the eastern 3rd electoral district, said that the main issue the voters have raised with him is the high emigration level. The 3rd district is one of the largest by area, it has 22 municipalities. It is heavily depopulated, largely...

Macedonia 16.03.24 | 20:22

What does Pendarovski owe to the Baron drug gang?

The SDSM party has remained silent for the past two weeks, after Stevo Pendarovski issued a presidential pardon to Badri Zekiri, one of the leaders of the infamous Baron drug gang, said VMRO-DPMNE in a statement. The opposition party asks SDSM and their presidential candidate Stevo Pendarovski to answer...

Macedonia 16.03.24 | 11:28

As President, Gordana Siljanovska says that she will reach out to Bulgaria

In a TV interview, VMRO-DPMNE presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova discussed her foreign policy priorities in the region, and lamented the lack of support from the older EU and NATO member states for those coming out of Communism, like Macedonia. Siljanovska compared this to the...

Macedonia 15.03.24 | 12:50

Stevo Pendarovski is a symbol of confusion and change of attitudes

Stevo Pendarovski is a symbol of confusion and change of attitudes. At one time, Pendarovski assured that the Copenhagen criteria, not bilateral issues and history, would be the conditions for entry into the European Union. But instead, he and SDS accepted humiliating positions for Macedonia in which...

Macedonia 14.03.24 | 18:52

The victory of Siljanovska-Davkova will be by a huge margin

I believe that victory will come by a significant margin. The time has come for changes in Macedonia, as citizens prepare to cast their votes. Just as at the convention itself, when we promoted the candidate for president, Siljanovska Davkova, we finally believe that Macedonia is ready for leadership...

Macedonia 13.03.24 | 10:26

Macedonia is moving in a completely wrong direction, large majority of voters want the Government out, poll shows

The IPIS-MRTV poll conducted in the eastern 3rd and 4th district shows that a large majority of voters see Macedonia going in the wrong direction, with damning results for the ruling DUI – SDSM coalition. Of the 1,010 voters in the 3rd district and 1,035 voters in the 4th district that were polled,...

Macedonia 12.03.24 | 21:36

IPIS: VMRO-DPMNE also in March with a double advantage over SDSM in constituency 3 and 4

The opposition VMRO-DPMNE holds a significant lead over the ruling SDSM in both electoral unit 3 and electoral unit 4, according to a comparative analysis conducted by the IPIS Institute for Political Research and presented on the MTV show Objective. In electoral unit 3, regarding the question of which...

Macedonia 12.03.24 | 12:13

In the chapters concerning Macedonia’s negotiations with the EU, the section pertaining to the Macedonian language and participation in the Union’s institutions has been omitted

Chapters 34 and 35, crucial segments in Macedonia’s negotiations with the EU, are reportedly absent from the negotiation clusters. These chapters, titled “Institutions” and “Other, or the rest,” respectively, hold significant importance in the pre-accession process for candidate...

Macedonia 11.03.24 | 17:33

Nikoloski stated, “On April 24 and May 8, Macedonia, characterized by honesty and hard work, will emerge victorious”

On April 24th and May 8th, the vice-president of VMRO-DPMNE, Aleksandar Nikoloski, expressed confidence that Macedonia, characterized by honesty and hard work, will emerge victorious. This statement followed the party’s announcement of the holders of the electoral units. Nikoloski firmly believes...

News 10.03.24 | 12:32

Pervasive peer-to-peer violence demands prompt preventive action. It is imperative that we collectively seek and implement solutions to address this issue

Sasho Topalovski has recently assumed the position of the head of SVR Skopje, bringing with him over two decades of professional experience within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Throughout his career, he has navigated through various roles within the institution, starting as an inspector in the Department...

Macedonia 09.03.24 | 11:49

Velkovski: We will prevent any pre-election bribery and the distribution of packages

The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Djoko Velkovski promises that they will prevent any type of pre-election bribery that was characteristic of the last elections. In 2020, during the corona and quarantine, SDSM distributed packages with the party’s logo in almost all cities, especially among...

Macedonia 08.03.24 | 18:59

Kovachev congratulated Pendarovski for acknowledging Delchev’s declaration of Bulgarian identity

Stevo Pendarovski undermined Macedonian stances and caused national humiliation when he asserted that Gotse Delchev identified as Bulgarian. Pendarovski received personal acclaim and encouragement for his stance from Andrej Kovachev. In contrast, Kovachev criticized President Mickoski for urging Pendarovski...

Macedonia 07.03.24 | 22:29

Nikoloski states that VMRO-DPMNE is actively participating at the main table alongside its European People’s Party partners, while SDSM is being excluded at the door

This is the pre-election congress of the largest political family in Europe, the European People’s Party, of which VMRO-DPMNE is a proud and full member. “I am proud that VMRO-DPMNE is part of the most influential political force in Europe, which has produced the largest number of presidents...

Macedonia 06.03.24 | 18:10

Velkovski reported that there are still 1,000 pending requests for licenses for caregivers and educators in kindergartens, with an additional 5,000 children on the waiting list for enrollment

Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Gjoko Velkovski raised concerns, stating that 1,000 license requests for kindergartens have remained unresolved for four years. Adding to the complexity, the government has withdrawn its support for this issue. The affected individuals include nurses, educators, and...

Macedonia 05.03.24 | 23:11

VMRO-DPMNE maintains 2:1 lead over SDSM, new poll shows

The latest round of IPIS-MRTV polls, conducted with the presidential candidates already known to the public, confirms that VMRO-DPMNE holds a 2:1 lead over SDSM. The poll showed that VMRO-DPMNE beats SDSM with 19.5 percent against 10.5 percent in the 2nd electoral district, that covers what is supposed...

Macedonia 05.03.24 | 12:24

While Pendarovski pardons them, the Ministry of the Interior issues a warrant for the leader of the Dukanjik clan from Grcec

Yesterday, the Ministry of the Interior issued a warrant for Shevalj Muaeremi, the leader of the Dukandjik group from Grcec. He is currently in Dubai, and apprehending him and potential extradition to Macedonia are anticipated to pose significant challenges. Following their escape to Dubai, the Dukandjik...

News 04.03.24 | 17:40

Pendarovski pardoned the leader of the “Baron” drug clan, which is being shot across Skopje

Bedri Zekiri, one of the leaders of the “Baron” drug group, was last year on the list of pardoned persons by President Stevo Pendarovski. Zekiri’s Baron drug group is in the center of attention these days after Zelkif Tusha was killed in Blace, Skopje. Zelkif is the father of Ganif,...

Macedonia 04.03.24 | 13:38

Pendarovski also abused the ARM military orchestra

Dragan Kovacki from VMR0-DPMNE accused the head of state that, as the Supreme Commander, he misused the military orchestra of the ARM for a party gathering of the SDSM a few days ago.

Macedonia 03.03.24 | 15:29

Siljanovska collected double the number of signatures she needs in a matter of hours, she leads Pendarovski 2:1

VMRO-DPMNE presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska – Davkova easily collected double the 10,000 signatures needed for a presidential run. VMRO leader Hristijan Mickoski, who signed on to Siljanovska’s list today, said that in just three hours, 15,000 citizens from across the country signed...

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