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Presidential candidates hold rallies in Kriva Palanka, Valandovo and Bitola

16/04/2019 12:48

VMRO-DPMNE presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska Davkova addressed late Monday a rally in Valandovo, highlighting the importance of justice and rule of law in the country. “People are leaving the country. Unfortunately, the politics of the incumbent authorities leads to this. They have done nothing to keep people here but seem to chase them away. This …

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Presidential election campaign in North Macedonia enters its final week

15/04/2019 17:05

The presidential election campaign has entered its final week. The campaign will end on April 19, while the election will take place on 21 April. There are three candidates who are running in the presidential race: Stevo Pendarovski nominated by the SDSM led governing coalition, Gordana Siljanovska nominated by VMRO-DPMNE and Blerim Reka who has …

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Armed bank robbery in Skopje’s Cair

15/04/2019 13:26

Unknown armed men robbed NLB Bank early Monday in Cair suburb in Skopje. The Skopje police said that armed robbers opened fire, but no one was injured. Thus far, the exact sum of stolen money is unknown. The NLB bank chain confirmed that there were customers present during the attack. “We are happy that our …

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Disagreements remain over the Law on Public Prosecution

15/04/2019 12:39

Opposition VMRO-DPMNE’s working group has again submitted amendments related to the draft-law on Public Prosecutor’s Office to the Ministry of Justice last weekend, but the key differences remain. “The amendments submitted were not in line with the recommendations of the EU regarding opening of accession negotiations. Talks will continue,” said the Justice Ministry. The working …

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Pendarovski: There’s only one way to progress – through the EU and NATO

14/04/2019 18:05

Ever since we declared independence, there has been only one way that leads to progress, and that is through the EU and NATO, SDSM’s presidential candidate Stevo Pendarovski said speaking at the main rally of his campaign, held in front of the EU Info Center in Skopje. We, he said, have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as …

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Tevdovski: 15 million euros in EIB loan for SMEs to be transferred next week

14/04/2019 12:56

The first tranche of affordable loans, estimated at €15 million, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be transferred next week through the European Investment Bank (EIB), it was announced at a meeting of Finance Minister Dragan Tevdosvki with EIB Vice President Andrew McDowell. “It is part of the complete credit line for small and …

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IBNA / Meleșcanu: I am very grateful for the effort of Greece and North Macedonia

14/04/2019 12:53

In his exclusive interview with IBNA, Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodor Meleşcanu states his gratefulness for the effort of Greece and North Macedonia to reach the Prespa Agreement. The Prespa Agreement is a very good example for the other countries of the Balkans. A lesson indicating that if there is will, any differences can be …

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Greece and Croatia support North Macedonia’s EU integration

12/04/2019 20:13

Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic and Greek PM Alexis Tsipras, voiced support Friday for North Macedonia’s EU integration bid to start accession negotiations with the EU in June and wrap-up the process on becoming a full-fledged NATO member. PM Plenkovic and PM Tsipras met with PM Zaev on the sidelines of the 8th Summit between China and …

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The fate of Special Prosecutor’s Office in the hands of politicians

12/04/2019 17:28

Government and opposition in North Macedonia are expected to hold talks regarding the future of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. The adoption of a bill which regulates the function of this office is one of the requirements that the EU has imposed as part of the reforms that the country should finalize to advance in its …

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Zaev: Ongoing negotiations with the opposition for consensus regarding the public prosecution law

11/04/2019 16:49

Negotiations with the opposition are ongoing to find a consensus regarding the public prosecution law, which also regulates the future status of the Special Public Prosecution (SPO), said Zoran Zaev. However, the Prime Minister noted, the ‘bombshells’ are not being discussed because this issue has been settled with the main law on the SPO. “We’re …

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Salary of MKD 72,000 for the head of the “Bilingualism” Agency

11/04/2019 16:12

A salary of over 70,000 denars has been allocated to the director of the new Agency for the Use of Languages spoken by at least 20 percent of the citizens, whose formation is stipulated in the Law on the Use of Languages. By supplementing the Decision on determining coefficient of officials elected or appointed by …

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Sweden highly appreciates the work of the Special Prosecutor’s Office

11/04/2019 16:09

The government of Sweden highly appreciates the work of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, Swedish Ambassador Mats Staffansson told Katica Janeva and her coworkers at the SPO during a meeting Thursday. Swedish Ambassador Staffansson said Sweden and the entire EU were watching closely the steps taken to revise the Law on the Public Prosecution, which would …

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Dzolev: The Court has not received pardoning requests

11/04/2019 16:04

The court has not received any pardoning requests from any defendant, said Criminal Court president Ivan Dzolev on Thursday. Regarding media reports on the possible pardoning by President Gjorge Ivanov, judge Dzolev said it is not appropriate for the court to take a stance on an issue in advance. “The country’s President has the right …

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IMF: North Macedonia’s economy will grow by 3%

11/04/2019 13:28

According to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook report, North Macedonia’s economy this year will grow by 3%. According to the report,North Macedonia’s economic growth will further accelerate to 3.1% in 2020 and 3.5% in 2024. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an estimated 2.7% in 2018, the IMF said. North Macedonia’s annual …

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Fouere warns that negotiations with North Macedonia represent a test of EU’s credibility

11/04/2019 13:14

Erwan Fouere, the former EU Ambassador to Skopje, says he is disappointed from the European Commission’s compromises with countries opposing the enlargement and warns that negotiations with North Macedonia represent a test of EU’s credibility. Fouere believes the statement by Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn over ‘the preparatory stage of negotiations’ is an unwelcome compromise with …

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North Macedonia: There’s still skepticism surrounding the launch of accession talks in June

11/04/2019 12:53

There’s growing skepticism in North Macedonia the date for the start of EU accession talks. Political analysts say that this will depend more on the consensus of member countries rather than the positive recommendation that the European Commission may offer. While governing coalition says that everything is being done for the reforms to be finalized …

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Hamáček: Czech Republic supports North Macedonia’s NATO and EU membership

10/04/2019 17:22

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev held a meeting Wednesday in Skopje with a delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Government Jan Hamáček, focusing on longstanding bilateral relations and support to North Macedonia and its policies. PM Zoran Zaev pointed out that North Macedonia’s Government remains committed to the Euro-Atlantic reform …

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