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Ministry of Justice is ready and awaiting VMRO-DPMNE’s proposals

The Ministry of Justice is ready for a meeting but it depends on VMRO-DPMNE submitting its proposal over the key differences regarding the Law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office that complies with European recommendations. “We are waiting for VMRO-DPMNE to submit its proposal over the key differences, in line with European recommendations. The meeting will …

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Bosnjakovski: The SPO will continue to operate

The Special Prosecutor’s Office is not closing down but continue to operate, Government Spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski said today at a press conference. Spokesperson Bosnjakovski told reporters that talks with the opposition over the law on the public prosecutor’s office are not secret and Justice Minister Renata Deskoska is always available for details. “We are not …

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Government does not expect Ivanov to pardon April 27 convicts

The Government believes that the President Gjorge Ivanov cannot pardon convicts in the case related to April 27 parliament storming, because he would violate the Constitution and the laws, Government Spokesperson Mile Boshnjakovski said at Wednesday’s press conference, adding that the government does not expect Ivanov would dare to do that. “There are two reasons …

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Dimitrov: Hecker and Neueder salute our success in reforms and good neighborly relations

Current developments and upcoming steps in the process of North Macedonia’s EU integration were in the focus of discussions of Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov with Jan Hecker, the German Chancellor’s foreign policy adviser, and Franz Neueder, deputy-chief adviser on European affairs. Hecker and Neueder saluted North Macedonia’s success in the process of reforms and good …

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Debate over new country name continues in North Macedonia

While North Macedonia is getting ready to hold presidential elections, the opposition continues to contest the country’s new name which was decided by the Prespa agreement that Skopje and Athens signed. Leader of opposition party VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski said that personally, he will never use the country’s constitutional name, pledging that as soon as he …

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Ivanov keeps pardons in his drawer

President Gjorge Ivanov’s Cabinet yesterday did not want to comment on how the head of state will act regarding the requests for pardon received from the convicted of the violent incidents on April 27th, 2017. One month before the end of his second term, the “nation’s father” faces his last serious decision, which is likely …

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Deskoska: Pardoning procedure can only go through the Justice Ministry

The pardoning procedure can only go through the Justice Ministry, which has not received any amnesty requests from persons convicted in the April 27 case. North Macedonia’s Justice Minister Renata Treneska-Deskoska said Tuesday there is no legal grounds for a pardoning procedure by the President. “Article 11 of the Law on Pardoning, which stipulated such …

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FM Dimitrov: Country’s success in the EU integration is success for the entire region

North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov is confident in country’s European perspective – North Macedonia’s success in the European integration is a success for entire region. Dimitrov, who is paying working visit to Berlin, said on Facebook that the next two days are crucial to the country’s European prospects. “The next two days, key meetings …

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Turkey demands extradition of FETO members from North Macedonia

Turkey has demanded from authorities in North Macedonia to extradite individuals suspected of being members of FETO organization. PM Zoran Zaev said that authorities in Skopje will act in compliance with the International Convention for Extradition and the country’s legislation. He said that they’re examining the requests made by Turkish authorities, but without specifying if …

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Government and opposition debate over mass departures of people from the country

Mass departure of people from the country is one of the most heated topics of the presidential campaign in North Macedonia. Government and opposition have accused each other for the mass departure of people from the country. Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Mila Carovska says that VMRO-DPMNE, which has been in government for 10 …

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EU Parliament Speakers support the Prespa Agreement and EU integration

Parliament Speaker of North Macedonia Talat Xhaferi is attending the Conference of Speakers of the European Union Parliaments, which takes place 8-9 April in Vienna. The Speakers of Parliaments of EU candidate countries are also invited to participate as observers. The gathering is chaired by Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian National Council and Ingo …

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Playing with unfortunate lives

Goran Adamovski When in March 2016 the so-called Balkan Route was closed, over 40,000 migrants from poor African and Asian countries were left stuck on Greek territory. Overnight, an order from “upstairs” arrived that the gates of Gevgelija should no longer be open to those that without a single document, but with a suitcase full …

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Several convicts in April 27 case request presidential pardons

Several requests for presidential pardons of people found guilty in the Parliament storming trial have been sent to President Gjorge Ivanov’s office. The last pardon request was received on Friday afternoon, stated the President’s office. Last month, 16 men were sentenced to a total of 211 years in prison for their involvement in the violence …

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Misdemeanor proceedings for seven deans due to property declarations

Of the total of 28 deans for which the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption started a procedure, 23 filed personal property declarations, while five have not yet submitted them. The Anti-Corruption Commission underlines that they have adopted a decision to initiate a misdemeanor procedure for deans at state universities, from the St. Cyril …

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Presidential candidate Pendarovski leads opinion polls in North Macedonia

Skopje based Institute for Political Studies has published an opinion poll ahead of presidential elections in North Macedonia. The survey has been conducted from 23 to 27 of March this year, while the number of respondents in the poll was 1110. According to the survey in question, the government backed presidential nominee, Stevo Pendarovski leads …

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Zbogar: It’s important that the SPO is allowed to continue its work

I hope member states will decide to open negotiations with North Macedonia at the June Council meeting, EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar said Thursday during his lecture at the Faculty of Security within the Faculty’s diplomatic forum. “A lot has been achieved. When one looks back, there is a big difference – the country that saw …

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Polish Parliament ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol

The Polish Parliament ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Thursday. 388 lawmakers voted in favor, one against and two abstentions. The accession of North Macedonia to NATO will contribute to stabilization of the Balkans and will help in continuation of the reforms in this part of Europe. The entry of North Macedonia into NATO …

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