Masters of Handball


Sasko G. Dimovski Vardar recorded the second season of the handball series of fairy tales titled “Masters of the Champions League”. The returning of elite trophy in Skopje raised the citizens to their feet and kept them up long into the night. Songs, chants (at times tasteless and with political connotation and hate speech, but …

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North Macedonia’s army and NATO start “Decisive Strike” military exercise


“Decisive Strike” military exercise has started today in the Krivolak military base in the suburbs of Skopje. 1700 soldiers are participating in this joint exercise between North Macedonia’s armed forces and soldiers from NATO member countries. Decisive Strike is the biggest exercise ever held in the country and this exercise will last until 9 July. …

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Special Prosecutor Janeva: Milososki cannot negotiate on SPO law


There are positive signals that the Law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office will be adopted very soon and we will see how the Special Prosecutor’s Office fits into it, said Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva. “The international community is giving clear guidelines, also the ruling authorities, but not the opposition, which is personally concerned,” prosecutor Janeva …

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Stoltenberg: We are ready to welcome you into the NATO family


NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised North Macedonia’s journey towards European and transatlantic integration during a visit to Skopje on Monday (3 June 2019), saying: “NATO membership will bring greater security and prosperity for all the people of North Macedonia.” At a press conference with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Mr. Stoltenberg also highlighted that foreign …

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The fine print in the Report


Nikola Popovski The old unwritten rule is known that when you are taking a bank loan or, in more modern times, when you are subscribing for mobile phone services, you should be beware of the articles and footnotes of the agreement that are written in fine print. They can determine the essence and perspectives for …

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NATO chief Stoltenberg in Skopje: We look forward to having you amidst us


NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is staying for a two day visit to Skopje. During his first day of visit, he congratulated the country for the achievements that it has made and that NATO is looking forward to having North Macedonia as part of its structures. Stoltenberg made these comments after a reception organized in …

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Stoltenberg and North Atlantic Council arrive in Skopje


NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the North Atlantic Council are paying an official visit to North Macedonia. Stoltenberg and the NATO ambassadors are expected to arrive at the Skopje International Airport later on Sunday, followed by a reception in the Parliament. On Monday, the NATO officials will be welcomed with highest state and military …

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On Equality


Petar Arsovski VMRO-DPMNE in a statement, alluding to the fact that they would not mind much if Gruevski’s mandate is revoked, quite pompously announced their conclusion that the law was equal for all. The mantra sounds a bit ironic while Gruevski remains the honorary president of the party, especially given the fact that the fervor …

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Almost half of member countries have ratified North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol


North Macedonia is half way into its process for the full ratification of the NATO’s accession protocol by parliaments of member countries. So far, half of the member states have ratified this protocol, the government says. “So far, 13 out of 29 member states have ratified the protocol. We have been announced that the procedures …

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The twilight of the autocrat from the Carpathian Mountains


The aelegiac initial verse “What a difference a day made” from the eponymous legendary song by  Dinah Washington had an incredible political paraphrase on Sunday and Monday in Romania. By Sunday morning, Liviu Dragnea, the undisputed master of Romania, had everything under his control. As president of the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD), he controlled …

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