Byrnes: Thorough, swift and transparent investigation on corruption allegations

US Ambassador to Skopje, Kate Byrnes, in an interview with Alsat M said that The United States would support a thorough, swift and transparent investigation on all allegations of corruption. “With all allegations of corruption and abuse of office, the United States support a thorough, swift and transparent investigation. It is absolutely critical that in …

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Transparency International: Macedonia ranks 93/180 in the corruption index

In its latest report on corruption, Transparency International says that Macedonia has made more efforts in the fight against corruption ranking the country on the 93rd place as opposed to 107th a year ago. The organization says that expectations in the fight against corruption are high, while the country is expecting to launch accession talks with the EU. …

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Greco report: Macedonia implemented only 6 of 19 anti-corruption recommendations

In its second compliance report released today, GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) finds that the Republic of Macedonia made no substantial progress in implementing recommendations on preventing corruption among MPs, judges and prosecutors. Calling the country’s performance at this stage “clearly disappointing”, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption group urges the authorities to take more determined …

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Zaev: Fighting corruption is one of the Government’s strategic priorities

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev expressed belief Thursday that the projected GDP growth of 3.2 percent would be achieved by the year-end, in spite of a 16-percent realization of capital investments, because the budget is stable and all capital projects have now been unblocked. PM Zaev told a Q&A session in Parliament that the Government is …

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Bertolini: Fight against corruption is a priority of the current administration

In Macedonia, corruption is not viewed as a key issue by the citizens. They have little to no resistance to corruption – when asked for a bribe, they usually give it. 36% were asked for a bribe with 31% saying they had paid a bribe. Therefore, public awareness about the fight against corruption should be …

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US Ambassador Baily gives lecture on combating corruption

Giving a lecture on combating corruption Monday at the Skopje Faculty For Security Studies, US Ambassador to Macedonia Jess Baily presented an example that puts under doubt the commitment of leaders, institutions and media to disclose acts of corruption. ‘I’ve heard that members of the State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously to award themselves with …

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