Robert Nesimi Political analyst On the 30th of September voters will go to the polls to decide whether to approve the agreement with Greece or not. Normally during the campaign both sides should present their arguments about the consequences of voting “pro” or “against”, and offer a vision of where the country would be headed …
Erol Rizaov The deadline of Hristijan Mickoski and VMRO-DPMNE has long since expired. Whatever they decide, they will hardly justify the astonishing indecisiveness and party calculus for the most significant determination since the independence of Macedonia. A historical act about the European affiliation of Macedonia for which they should not have thought about for even …
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is set to visit Macedonia on Thursday for meetings with the country’s top officials, the government said in a press release on Wednesday. Mogherini is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, President Gjorge Ivanov and leader of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski, the press release reads.
The 30 September referendum in Macedonia, developments in Balkan region, in particular the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue were subjects of discussion of DUI leader Ali Ahmeti and visiting Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Ahmeti briefed Thaci on the pace of the referendum campaign, notifying the significance of the implementation of the Prespa Agreement, DUI said in a press …
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During his visit to Skopje, Dutch Foreign minister Stef Blok has considered the agreement reached between Macedonia and Greece with regard to the issue of the name as a historical achievement, because this enables the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration path. Blok said that citizens also have a responsibility for the future of the country and they will …
The agreement reached with Greece over the name is the most righteous decision, because the future of both Kosovo and Macedonia and the entire region is in EU and NATO. Kosovo gives full support to move forward to NATO membership and European future. This has been underlined at Wednesday’s joint press conference of PM Zoran …
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In his annual State of the Union speech, President of European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker reflected on the European integration of the Western Balkans. “We need a fortright attitude towards the accession of the Western Balkans. Otherwise, our immediate neighbourhood will be shaped by other actors”, he said. “We must find unity when it comes to …
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I am prepared to accept a duel with Mr.Mickoski when he clearly rejects the referendum boycott. These positions put Macedonia’s future in delusion, Prime Minister Zaev said on Wednesday. PM Zaev was quizzed about the invitation by VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski for a TV duel and the opposition’s party stance to let citizens act according …
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President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci was in Skopje today where he called on the citizens of this country to support the referendum on the name. Thaci launched this appeal following a meeting that he had with the prime minister of the country, Zoran Zaev. “Kosovo supports your path of integration in the NATO and EU. …
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Trial in Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) case dubbed “Titanic” has been adjourned Wednesday due to the illness of the defendant Martin Protugjer for September 24. Protugjer’s lawyer Donco Nakov submitted to the court the medical documentation and explained that defendant was urgently taken late Tuesday to emergency care unit. The prosecutor Lile Stefanovska said that …
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The leader of Greece’s junior coalition party, Panos Kammenos, reiterated on Tuesday his MPs would not support a name deal with the Republic of Macedonia if it comes to parliament for a vote. “If this agreement reaches the point of coming to Greece’s Parliament we don’t have the popular mandate to continue to stay in …
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Do we want peace, goodneighborly relations, stability? The September 30 referendum is a stamp of peace and stability and closes a chapter that has been open for 25 years. This is a referendum for NATO, says DUI leader Ali Ahmeti. In an interview with Tirana-based TV station Klan, he says ethnic Albanians live in their …
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We decide at the September 30 referendum. This historic moment is bigger than us, our parties, quarrels or personal interests. It is about our children’s future. Let’s all go out at the referendum for a European Macedonia, says Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in the video-message to citizens in light of the vote. “Independence and freedom. …
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After nearly five hours of debates in the Executive and Central Committee, VMRO-DPMNE made the decision that was expected in the political circles. After 10 pm, the leadership of the party officially announced that it will let each citizen decide on their own and how they will vote in the referendum on September 30. The …
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Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is arriving to Skopje on Wednesday for a meeting with Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. A meeting of Kosovo and Macedonian delegations is also scheduled for tomorrow, the government said in a press release on Tuesday. After the talks, Thaci and Zaev will hold a press conference.
Only two MPs from the inland reported that they would move to Skopje and thus relieve the Assembly from paying high bills for travel expenses. These are MPs Ane Lashkoska from Prilep and Blagica Lasovska from Stip. However, in the coming months, several MPs are expected to become “Skopjans”, considering that some asked the parliamentary …
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Only two MPs from the inland reported that they would move to Skopje and thus relieve the Assembly from paying high bills for travel expenses. These are MPs Ane Lashkoska from Prilep and Blagica Lasovska from Stip. However, in the coming months, several MPs are expected to become “Skopjans”, considering that some asked the parliamentary …
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The Prespa Agreement is the optimal solution that Macedonia could achieve to resolve the name dispute, says Academician Vlado Kambovski, who yesterday, together with Vlado Popovski and Nano Ruzin, held a meeting with journalists dedicated to this agreement. – This is the optimal solution. Nobody should hope or think differently – said Kambovski. From a …
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The Prespa Agreement is the optimal solution that Macedonia could achieve to resolve the name dispute, says Academician Vlado Kambovski, who yesterday, together with Vlado Popovski and Nano Ruzin, held a meeting with journalists dedicated to this agreement. – This is the optimal solution. Nobody should hope or think differently – said Kambovski. From a …
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US Ambassador Jess Baily called on citizens of Macedonia to seize the unique opportunity and exercise their voting right in the upcoming (name) referendum. By supporting the (name) agreement Macedonia will ensure a place on NATO table, he told a scientific debate ‘Prespa Agreement: International Significance and Implications on Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic Integration’, held at the …
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