VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski requested to address Parliament, learns Nezavisen Vesnik. According to our information, the written request is submitted to the parliamentary services and he expects an answer from President Talat Xhaferi. So far, a party leader, who is not a Member of Parliament, has not addressed the Parliament of Macedonia. “Ladies and gentlemen, …
MPs in Macedonia continue their debates today regarding the draft for the constitutional amendments concerning the Prespa agreement, according to which, the country’s new name will be “Republic of North Macedonia”. Majority and opposition continue to have opposite stances on this issue, although yesterday, PM Zoran Zaev said that the opposition would be pardoned for …
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Zdravko Saveski Political scientist and a member of Levica It is difficult to admit defeat. In everyday life, as well as in politics – it is difficult to admit defeat. Admitting defeat is a virtuous move, characteristic of people with integrity. Only they can admit that they have been defeated. Others always find excuses for …
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev does not offer amnesty for the events on April 27, but calls for national reconciliation among MPs in order to achieve the strategic interests of the state, claims a senior government official for Nezavisen Vesnik. The Prime Minister, in his address to parliament, called for national reconciliation among MPs in order …
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Erol Rizaov Saving Nikola Gruevski and his closest associates from prison costs as much as the future of Macedonia. This needs to be shown by the parliamentary debate that starts today for constitutional changes for all who still have dilemmas why the Prespa Agreement is a document of historic significance that determines the survival, security …
It’s time for reconciliation. To put our common national interest above ourselves. We were fed up, divided, because of the behavior of individuals in politics… These are part of the messages sent by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev from the parliamentary rostrum, at the beginning of the debate on the government’s proposal for constitutional changes. – …
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Being the government’s coalition partner, I was obliged to present an alternative proposal, which Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is aware of, but does not approve it, says Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos regarding his plan B on inter-state agreements as an alternative to the Prespa Agreement that was presented at meetings with U.S. officials during …
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A draft budget rebalance for 2018, adopted at yesterday’s government session, revises the GDP growth to 2.8 percent, maintains the deficit at 2.7% and cuts expenditures and revenues for 0.5%. The rebalance aims to revise the expenditures, which will provide financial support for municipalities and the health insurance (FZOM), pension (PIOM) funds and the employment …
Tevdovski: Budget rebalance will not affect the construction of the Skopje-Blace highway Read More »
The Prespa Agreement is a unique opportunity for reconciliation and resolving of a two decade-long dispute between Skopje and Athens, and it may never happen again, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini says in an interview with MIA. It will be clear tomorrow if there is a two-third majority in …
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There is no better than the Prespa Agreement for both nations, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev says in an exclusive interview with the Greek daily ‘Ta Nea’, voicing belief that the Macedonian lawmakers will respect the will of citizens who voted in the referendum. Ahead of the parliament voting on constitutional revision, Zaev points out that …
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I hope we should find courage, to overcome party and political prejudices and to take care of the country’s future, because this is unrepeatable opportunity. The decision we make bears huge responsibility and importance for the future of the citizens, and I believe that we, above all, will think of our country, the children and …
Zaev: Our generation has the honor to win the European future Read More »
The Macedonian people’s uprising – October 11 symbolizes our ancient desire for freedom and justice, a country that will defend these values and a future that will guarantee them. On this day 77 years ago, such ambitions and desires seemed completely impossible. Our cities, villages, our region, our Europe at those moments experienced the most …
Sekerinska: Macedonia’s joining the progressive world is the true path to success Read More »
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini will brief EU member states on Monday (Oct. 15) on the situation in Macedonia and the outcome of the consultative referendum held on Sept. 30. Besides Macedonia, Mogherini will also inform about the outcome of the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mogherini’s message is …
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At Wednesday’s session of the Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Issues regarding the Government’s motion for constitutional revision arising from the Prespa Agreement MPs of both ruling and opposition parties voiced support for Macedonia’s integration with the Euro-Atlantic organizations. The ruling parties called on MPs to support the process for constitutional revision stemming from the Prespa …
Zaev: Opposition must take responsibility for seizing unique opportunity for Macedonia Read More »
The Special Public Prosecution (SPO), tasked with investigating high-level crimes, said Wednesday that it has opened six new investigations. They probe allegations involving financial damage to the national budget estimated at nearly €80 million. Each investigation has its codename, namely Gift, Propaganda, Design, Harmony, Base Stations and Patient. Former finance minister Zoran Stavreski and former …
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With carefully selected words at first, and now with direct accusations, the European People’s Party (EPP) address its messages to their member VMRO-DPMNE. The EPP asks of VMRO-DPMNE to show statehood and to vote on the constitutional changes in the Parliament, which would lead Macedonia to realize its European dream. Otherwise, the opposition would be …
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The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM), the Independent Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) and the Council of Media Ethics of Macedonia (CMEM) have aligned minimum criteria contributing to protecting and promoting professional journalism in online media. AJM, SSNM and CMEM believe that online media should abide by the principles of journalism, including …
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“MPs are the ones who will decide about the country’s future in the NATO and EU. Time has come to show our support for these amendments”, was declared today by PM Zoran Zaev, who participated in the debates taking place in the parliamentary committees concerning the Prespa agreement. Zaev said that each MP should vote …
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Robert Nesimi Political analyst Besides its implications for the name agreement and EU and NATO integration, the referendum vote can be read from a purely political angle. It offers a snapshot of the political weight of each political factor in the country, one year after the local elections. Below are a few conclusions. 1 – …
Erol Rizaov Those who declared the agreement with Greece as dead and those who signed it, those who support it and those who oppose it, will have to take responsibility for the consequences if they bury the the very much alive and twice ratified agreement by a majority of MPs in the Assembly of Macedonia. …
