Zaev and Mickoski fail to agree over the SPO following six-hour long talks

The fate of the Special Prosecutor’s Office and the cases opened by this prosecution still remain uncertain. SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE leaders Zoran Zaev and Hristijan Mickoski following six-hour long talks failed to find a solution to the Law on Public Prosecutor’s Office, which should resolve the future status of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. The key …

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Europe of stability and enlargement and the role of Macedonia

Aleksandar Nikoloski The new composition of the European Commission was announced yesterday in Brussels. The European government, headed by former German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, will lead the European Union in the next five years. I have been in Brussels these past two days to attend meetings of the European People’s Party (EPP) …

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Xhaferi: Sessions could be scheduled as early as tomorrow if the leaders’ meeting produces an agreement

The outcome of this evening’s meeting between Prime Minister and SDSM leader Zoran Zaev and VMRO-DPMNE president Hristijan Mickoski will determine the continuation of the committee and plenary sessions over the Law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva, said Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi on Tuesday. Xhaferi said the …

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Jovo Vangelovski dismissed as President of the Supreme Court

The Judicial Council at today’s session dismissed Jovo Vangelovski as President of the Supreme Court. The decision to dismiss the Supreme Court judge is due to unprofessional and irresponsible conduct. President of the Supreme Court Supreme Court judge Faik Arslani has been elected acting President of the Supreme Court. The court made the decisions of …

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Many critics, few critiques

Ana Pavlovska-Daneva I gladly read criticisms of certain current policies or behaviors of a politician (or politicians) when they are backed and supported by facts, and especially when offering solutions that are better than the existing one. I find affirmative criticism particularly interesting, those that offer arguments for certain actions or policies, and make me …

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Palmer: North Macedonia soon to become NATO’s 30th member

Matthew Palmer, US special envoy to the Western Balkans, said he was confident that North Macedonia would soon become NATO’s 30th member. “There are several member states that should ratify the accession protocol, including the United States. It requires an internal procedure in the Senate and hopefully everything will be completed by December. If that …

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Nikola Dimitrov receives the Award for Contribution to the European Integration of the region

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the European Western Balkans, the portal presents the Award for Contribution to the European Integration of the region to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Nikola Dimitrov. The Award is being presented “for demonstrating extraordinary efforts in bringing his country and the region closer to …

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IFIMES analysis: North Macedonia will continue to be under attacks and attempts to discredit its leaders

Current events in North Macedonia are the result of a wide, precisely planned, coordinated and skillfully prepared intelligence action performed by external and internal actors with the aim to prevent the country’s NATO integration, read an analysis of the situation in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia in 2019, prepared by the International Institute for Middle-East …

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(VIDEO) Matteo Salvini congratulates North Macedonia’s Independence Day

In a short video posted on social media, Italian Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini congratulated North Macedonia’s Independence Day. The leader of the party Lega Nord (Northern League), one of the main political parties in Italy, accompanied by Macedonians living in Italy, congratulated the Independence Day to the Macedonian people and all …

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Zaev and Mickoski will meet on Tuesday to discuss the Prosecution law

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister and SDSM leader Zoran Zaev and VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski will meet in the Parliament on Tuesday, in a bid to find common ground for the Law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the fate of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. The meeting will begin at 20h. The Public Prosecution law will …

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Brexit as a Hollywood thriller

Petar Arsovski The last 24 hours in the show called “Brexit” looked like a Hollywood thriller. With plots, uncertainties, last-minute twists, unexpected developments. What is even more interesting are the strategies of the parties under the surface of the current maneuvers, as well as the way in which such strategies will affect events in the …

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MP Kiracovski questioned over the “Racket” case

MP Aleksandar Kiracovski was summoned for questioning in relation to the “Racket” case. Speaking to reporters after leaving the Public Prosecution for Organized Crime and Corruption in Skopje, Kiracovski said he had shared information about certain events. “I’ve been called in regarding a small segment… I hope and I’m confident that as of now, there …

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“Racket” case – Zaev: I have not yet received a testimony invitation from the PPO

The letter by Special Public Prosecutor Katica Janeva regarding the transfer of Special Prosecutor’s Office cases is a logical step, resulting from the talks with VMRO-DPMNE and other circumstances, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. “Even if we do not reach an agreement, the current law states that the SPO cases should be transferred to the …

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Fetai: Irrespective of the decision who prosecutes them, the cases must be kept alive

The name of the prosecutor is not important, but for the persons who broke the law to be held accountable, said Special Prosecutor’s Office prosecutor Fatime Fetai. “We should see the big picture, not current developments. The important thing is to prevent impunity,” said Fetai. According to her, whatever the decision on the fate of …

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“Racket” case – Remenski: I deny with indignation all allegations of involvement

MP Frosina Remenski was questioned for over two hours at the Prosecutor’s Office for fighting organized crime and corruption on Wednesday. She said she had told the prosecutor everything in connection with the Racket case, the international association and everything in the interest of the investigation. “I told the prosecutor all I had to say …

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