LeBron James and Ronaldo would turn sides and move into a dramatically new environment easier than VMRO-DPMNE would face the reality and face the necessity of a new party narrative. Seriously, I think we lost these guys somewhere along the way. The largest opposition party, which is key to the normal functioning of democratic discourse, …
It took only 27 minutes for the parliamentary majority to hold the 54th session, the only topic being the ratification of the name agreement with Greece. With 69 votes in favor, one abstained, and none against, the Parliament again endorsed the deal after it was first adopted 16 days ago, but President Gjorge Ivanov returned …
All options regarding the referendum question for the name agreement have been opened. It all depends on what kind of agreement the parties will reach regarding the plebiscite of the citizens, says a senior government official for Nezavisen/Independent newspaper. He does not rule out the possibility of a negative question, such as “are you opposed …
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The many different wars that are taking place in the world we live in, this year another one was undoubtedly added – the global trade war. Perhaps the name “war” for this type of policy led by countries in the world is a bit pretentious, but the consequences of it can be equal to a …
In Macedonia, corruption is not viewed as a key issue by the citizens. They have little to no resistance to corruption – when asked for a bribe, they usually give it. 36% were asked for a bribe with 31% saying they had paid a bribe. Therefore, public awareness about the fight against corruption should be …
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President Gjorge Ivanov should sign the law ratifying the name agreement, followed by its confirmation at a referendum, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Thursday. PM Zaev said citizens get a chance for the first time after 27 years to decide about Macedonia’s future. “I believe in our people and success of the process that …
Several majority MPs in Macedonia have received threatening letters following the voting in parliament of the agreement with Greece regarding the name dispute. MP Ivana Tufegdzic has published the letter which has been signed by an unknown organization. The letter threatens MPs that if they vote the agreement for the second time, then they will be …
The Parliament endorsed Thursday the law ratifying the name agreement with 69 votes ‘in favor’ and one ‘abstained’. This was the second vote on the law after President Gjorge Ivanov failed to sign the decree for its promulgation after the Parliament had initially passed it on June 20. The opposition did not attend the Parliament …
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A session in which MPs will vote again for the law ratifying the name agreement has been scheduled on Thursday, it was agreed Monday in a coordination meeting of Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi and coordinators of parliamentary groups. Last week, a decision of President Gjorge Ivanov was forwarded to the Assembly saying he wouldn’t sign …
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Judge Slavica Andreevska of the Skopje-based Criminal Court delivered Thursday the verdicts to seven individuals indicted for the attempted murder of MP Zijadin Sela during the Parliament incidents on 27 April 2017. Kire Gjorgjievski has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, Andrej Micov 10,5 years, Oliver Osavkovski 10,5 years, Nikolce Dimitrievski 10,5 years, Aleksandar …
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Orient Express What are the eight biggest lies and how to recognize the big liars and their manipulations with motives to fail the referendum and Macedonia not to become a member of the EU and NATO. First, if someone says that the signed agreement with Greece is a capitulation you would immediately know that this …
The referendum as the final phase of the settlement of the name dispute persists as a constant on the Macedonian political scene for a long period of time. Simultaneously promoted by VMRO-DPMNE, then accepted by SDSM, it was almost always in the plans for the name solution. The goal is very simple – the people, …
Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras will meet in London, according to IBNA and Nezavisen Vesnik, on the sidelines of the Western Balkans Summit that the United Kingdom will host on July 10, 2018. The two Prime Ministers will discuss developments after the signing of the Prespa Agreement, co-ordinate their actions for the successful conclusion of …
According to the ‘said and done’ principle, the opposition really started this summer the way it announced some time ago – working. If judged according to announcements that are printed daily and massively in the ‘White palace’ and press conferences that are subsequently held, it can be said that the VMRO-DPMNE remains consistent with the …
In the shadow of the dramatic developments in the name dispute with Greece, the expected invitation for NATO membership, the delayed start date for EU accession negotiations and the announced referendum, the parties are preparing for the presidential election that will be held next year. The completion of the second term of incumbent President Gjorge …
A law on the prevention of corruption is in the works with one of the tasks of the working group being to define a new model for an anti-corruption commission, Minister of Justice Renata Deskoska said Tuesday. According to her, the new model involves experts, non-partisan members that have the capacity to do their job …
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Austria’s support for the opening of EU accession talks and its support for the reforms are what Macedonia is expecting during this country’s EU presidency which started at the beginning of this month. “We’re grateful for Austria’s support and its engagement in order for Western Balkans to remain on the focus of this presidency. This is …
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According to a press release from the Greek Prime Minister’s Office, it is clear that the Greek side has not yet decided how to ratify the Greek-Macedonian Agreement. “When the other party does its best to fulfill the commitments stemming from the Agreement, the government will make decisions regarding the ratification process collectively, always respecting the international …
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Orient Express We know who will start the negotiations with the European Union and who will lead and reach the most difficult stages of the chapters that measure the success of the reforms. It will be the teams and institutions led by this government. But, until the final signature for regular EU membership is put …
When the euphoria passes, what remains is the question: Will we be better after we join NATO and the EU and what kind of perspective will we have? So far we have gone a long way with many challenges, and with right and courageous decisions we are here completely deserving. However, this is not a …
