Xhaferi-Zidan: Name referendum a historic chance, myriad of opportunities in EU and NATO

Macedonia in every sense of the word belongs in the family of European nations. I hope that the citizens will seize the historic opportunity and will make a mature, courageous and responsible decision for their future and for the future of coming generations, Dejan Zidan, Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia, said Tuesday after a …

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383 domestic and 286 foreign observers to monitor referendum

The State Election Commission (SEC) told Tuesday that 383 domestic and 286 foreign observers will monitor the September 30 referendum. As regards to domestic observers, Civil – Centre for Freedom has accredited 282 observers, followed by National Roma Centre Kumanovo – 46, NGO Inkluziva – 40, MOST Citizens Association – 12 and EDULSJ Association will …

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Croatian president Kitarovic against border changes in the Balkans

President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci has met in New York with the Croatian president, Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic. During this meeting, the pair has discussed about the idea of border changes in the Balkans. “The meeting with president of Kosovo, Thaci where we discussed the relations between Belgrade and Pristina and the latest idea for border …

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Dimitrov: The referendum is a political pledge, not a legal aspect noted in the agreement

Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov said Monday that the referendum is not a legal aspect noted in the agreement, but a political pledge and promise, both by SDSM in its election programme, but also by VMRO-DPMNE back in 2005. “The turnout is not mentioned in VMRO-DPMNE’s 2016 election programme. It only says that ‘citizens will be …

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Mickoski: The majority of VMRO-DPMNE supporters would either abstain or vote ‘against’

In the 30 September referendum all citizens of Macedonia should act in line with their belief, listening to their heart and their conscience, opposition VMRO-DPMNE leader Kristijan Mickoski said late Monday in an interview with TV Telma. He once again failed to give direct answer about what guidelines he, as a leader of the largest …

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Baily: Macedonia is at a crossroad, voicing opinion in the referendum is significant

A decision the citizens of Macedonia will make in the upcoming referendum is crucial for the country’s future, US Ambassador Jess Baily told reporters Monday during his visit to Kumanovo. ‘I am glad to be here when Macedonia is at a crossroad. I hope that citizens will come out and voice their own opinion in the …

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Dimitrov: Constitutional amendments are not written nor negotiated

The constitutional amendments are not written nor negotiated. They are formulated in Parliament by a two-third majority, through public debate, discussions in committees, in line with the Rules of Procedures,” said Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Monday. FM Dimitrov elaborated the four constitutional amendments in question, resulting from the agreement with Greece. “The first refers …

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Deskoska: Anti-corruption commission must be separated from politics

Introduction of a transparent procedure to elect members of the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) and establishment of criteria securing that the SCPC is separated from politics are some of the novelties included in a draft-law on prevention of corruption and conflict of interest. “One of the criteria to elect a member or …

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FM Dimitrov: Ivanov’s boycott is shameful and shying away from responsibility

The statement of President Gjorge Ivanov that he will not vote at the coming referendum is no surprise for us. Shying away from responsibility is shameful, and on top of that, uttered from across the ocean not in Macedonia,” said Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Monday. FM Dimitrov referred to Ivanov’s past actions to pardon individuals …

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SYRIZA: Kammenos will bear great political responsibility if he undermines coalition over name deal

Newly-elected SYRIZA central committee secretary Panos Skourletis says it is not probable that junior coalition partner Independent Greeks and leader Panos Kammenos will change their view on the Prespa Agreement, but this should not undermine the Greek government coalition. In an interview with ANA-MPA, Skourletis says that Independent Greeks leader Kammenos would bear “great political responsibility” …

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Macedonia’s screening process for EU negotiations begins

The necessary preparatory work for Macedonia’s accession negotiations to the EU will begin on September 27. Deputy PM for European Affairs and Head delegation for negotiations with EU Bujar Osmani told Sunday’s press conference that he will head the delegation to Brussels to launch screening for Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights. The delegation …

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Spasovski: The right to vote is inviolable and should not be violated by anyone

The right to vote is inviolable and should not be violated by anyone. The secrecy of the vote is guaranteed and the institutions will guarantee flawless administering the referendum on September 30, Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski said Sunday. In a video message, Spasovski said that everyone should vote according to his/her own conviction and will. …

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Fifty-five US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Macedonia

A new group of fifty-five Americans will arrive Sunday to serve as volunteers in the US Peace Corps in Macedonia. Upon their arrival, volunteers will begin their two-year mission aimed at improving the English language programme in schools and community development in Macedonia. Mark Hannafin, Director for Peace Corps Macedonia, will welcome the volunteers at …

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