Economy

PM Zaev: Improved business climate creates possibilities for new investments and jobs

The improved business climate creates possibilities for fresh investments and new jobs, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said late Friday at the opening of new hotel in Ohrid. This project is a proof that prominent companies are starting to invest in Macedonia, supporting the overall investing activity in the country, Zaev said. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment …

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Angjusev: Textile exports at global markets through new measures

State of affairs and problems in textile and leather industries, and measures aimed at improving the business environment were in the focus of Sunday’s meeting of Vice Premier for Economic Affairs Koco Angjusev with Textile Cluster president Marijana Perkovska and owner of textile company “Albatros”, Vesna Miladinova. Angjusev said there are numerous problems in the …

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President Ivanov nominates Dimitar Bogov for second central bank governor term

President Gjorge Ivanov has nominated Dimitar Bogov for a second term as governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia (NBRM). In line with his jurisdiction, President Ivanov has forwarded the motion to the Parliament. Dimitar Bogov has been the NBRM governor since 2011. He has a 23-year experience in the public sector, …

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Zaev: Eight companies decided to invest in Macedonia

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told Sunday’s interview with RFE/RL’s Balkan Service that eight foreign companies made decisions to invest in Macedonia and are awaiting confirmation from the parent companies to sign the contracts. “We signed 10 contracts with foreign investors in ten months, and additional negotiation teams of eight companies decided to invest in Macedonia and are awaiting …

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First polymer banknotes presented by the National Bank of RM

The National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia (NBRM) presented Monday the first polymer banknotes in denomination of Denar 10 and Denar 50, which will be put into circulation as of May 15. The difference between polymer and paper notes is the material used for their printing, whereat polymer banknotes are made from polymer such as biaxially …

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Tevdovski: EU integration progress to boost economic growth

The European Commission’s recommendation for the Republic of Macedonia to start European Union entry talks will boost investors’ confidence in the country and boost its economic expansion, Dragan Tevdovski said. Macedonia’s economic growth is forecast to accelerate to 3.2 percent this year and 3.5 percent in 2019, after a stagnation in 2017, driven by solid private consumption and very strong …

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Angjusev: EC’s report reflects realistic conditions in the Macedonian economy

The European Commission’s progress report realistically, precisely and accurately reflects all the conditions in the Macedonian economy, the Government’s Economic Growth Plan should help to improve the conditions that are pointed out, such as the grey economy, and besides its elimination, we must be committed to the innovative processes, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs …

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Over 1 million counterfeit goods enter Macedonia every year

Around 1 million counterfeit goods enter Macedonia each year. These data have been provided by the country’s Customs Directorate. “Each year, customs seize around 1 million forged goods. China and Turkey are on the list of the states where these goods come from”, says Semir Musa, official at the Customs Directorate. The most encountered types …

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Macedonian Government to support enterprises through equity funds

The government of the Republic of Macedonia will to support innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by announcing three public calls totaling to MKD 645 million. Also, for the first time, the state following the example of Israel will support small and medium-sized enterprises, thus becoming their partner and participate …

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Ambassador Thimonier to brief French companies over “Eurokompozit” developments

Ambassador Christian Thimonier will brief French companies on developments in Prilep-based company “Eurokompozit”, towards finding a potential strategic partner. “This company has faced difficulties for several years. It is one of few in Europe producing military equipment and they are trying to find potential partners. We will inform French businessmen over the potentials for investments …

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Во првата година МРТ ќе биде финансирана со 0,7 отсто од Буџетот

Целта на измените и дополнување на Законот за аудио и аудиовизуелни медиумски услуги е департизација и професионализација на МРТ и Агенцијата за аудио и аудиовизуелни медиумски услуги. Владата вчера веќе го испрати законот во Собранието. Суштинските измени што се предлагаат, како што изјави портпаролот на Владата Миле Бошњаковски, се однесуваат на изборот на управните тела и …

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Macedonia to offer expert skills abroad

Tuesday’s signing of a cooperation memorandum between the club of consultants/experts within the Economic Chamber of Macedonia (ECM) and renowned Swiss consultancy “AF Consult” officiated the establishment of a club uniting experts in the fields of energy, infrastructure and industry, whose skills would be exported abroad. The experts will be grouped into a register within …

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Zaev-Zhang: Macedonia’s economy moving in the right direction

Positive developments are happening in Macedonia, there is fiscal stability and reforms are being implemented to strengthen the capacities of the institutions, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tao Zhang concluded at their meeting Thursday in Skopje. At the meeting, Zaev was accompanied by Finance Minister Dragan Tevdovski …

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Angjusev: Eight new investments worth EUR 73,5 million in free economic zones

Skopje, 15 February 2018 (MIA) – There are eight new investments in the technological-industrial development zones worth EUR 73,5 million and due to open 1,570 new jobs, said Vice Premier for Economic Affairs Koco Angjusev on Thursday. “In a couple of months after unveiling the Government’s Economic Growth Program we have eight new investments worth over …

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Construction of Blace-Skopje highway to boost Macedonia-Kosovo economic cooperation

Macedonian Economy Minister Kresnik Bekteshi and Kosovo Minister of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Besim Beqaj held talks Wednesday in Skopje on the upcoming construction of the Blace-Skopje highway. The Macedonian government reviewed the project report yesterday and concluded for the construction works should commence next year, Bekteshi told reporters after the meeting. The new highway will …

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