Ivanov no longer has ammunition against the agreement


The “absolute veto” of the law on ratifying the Prespa agreement is probably the last “ammunition” that President Gjorge Ivanov used to obstruct the agreement between the governments of Macedonia and Greece, creating the ground for his political-legal “sendoff” for disrespecting The Constitution. After activating the process on constitutional changes, as the second stage after …

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Μinutes of Macedonia’s leaders’ deliberations seen by Kathimerini


The minutes seen by Kathimerini of meetings between the Macedonia’s political party leaders about the negotiations with Greece before the name deal was signed in the Prespa lake district in June, indicate that they thought a deal would be easier to sign with a left-wing government in power in Greece. The two councils of Macedonian …

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Ivanov: The referendum failed, it is time for responsibility


“The people rejected the Prespa agreement in yesterday’s referendum. By not voting, the people clearly stated their opinion against hasty, imposed and harmful decisions adopted without a previously reached national consensus. The silent majority has decided. The boycott is the voice of those who are underestimated and not heard,” said President Gjorge Ivanov in yesterday’s …

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VMRO-DPMNE’s diplomatic entourage returns home


Vasko Naumovski, Macedonia’s current ambassador to the United States, is returning home on the 31st of this month. President Gjorge Ivanov has already signed the Naumovski Decree on ambassadorial duty. The decision was published in the “Official Gazette” on September 17, together with the decrees on the dismissal of another dozen Macedonian ambassadors, mainly from …

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Ivanov to address the UN General Assembly tomorrow


President Gjorge Ivanov is scheduled to address the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 27. The theme this year is Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies. Ivanov attended Tuesday the opening of the annual high level general debate …

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Ivanov will boycott, then retire


His (and most likely his last) visit to the United States as President of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, was used for sending messages for the boycott of the upcoming referendum on the name, a problem that hampered the realization of the country’s strategic priorities for more than two and a half decades. Ivanov’s address to the …

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FM Dimitrov: Ivanov’s boycott is shameful and shying away from responsibility


The statement of President Gjorge Ivanov that he will not vote at the coming referendum is no surprise for us. Shying away from responsibility is shameful, and on top of that, uttered from across the ocean not in Macedonia,” said Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Monday. FM Dimitrov referred to Ivanov’s past actions to pardon individuals …

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President Ivanov delivers lecture at Wayne State University in Detroit


Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov delivered a lecture at the prestigious Wayne State University in Detroit during his working visit to the United States. Ivanov, who was announced as a supporter of the principles of market economy and political pluralism, addressed on the topic “Birth of a New World: Challenges and Opportunities for Generations Y, Z, …

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Ivanov to Mattis: NATO and EU membership remains country’s highest strategic goals


The membership in NATO and EU remains Macedonia’s strategic goals and highest priorities that will contribute to progress and prosperity of the entire region, President Gjorge Ivanov said at Monday’s meeting with US Defence Secretary James Mattis. Ivanov highlighted that the Republic of Macedonia remains stable strategic partner to the USA and will continue to …

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Change of Great Britain’s ambassador to Macedonia


The new British ambassador to Macedonia, Rachel Galloway, officially began her mandate yesterday by handing over the credentials to President Gjorge Ivanov. Ivanov assessed that there is a common interest for further intensification of the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the economic cooperation, and thanked for the support for the implementation …

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Gottemoeller: NATO did not decide who should come to the summit


Brussels – NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Eilene Gottemoeller expects that today all the leaders of the NATO member states to agree on the membership invitation for Macedonia and soon start accession negotiations with our country. In an interview with Nezavisen/Independent newspaper, Gottemoeller said that NATO had already prepared the negotiating documents and that if …

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Zaev: Ivanov needs to sign the law ratifying the name agreement after it’s confirmed at a referendum


President Gjorge Ivanov should sign the law ratifying the name agreement, followed by its confirmation at a referendum, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Thursday. PM Zaev said citizens get a chance for the first time after 27 years to decide about Macedonia’s future. “I believe in our people and success of the process that …

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Kush e zgjodhi Ivanovin?


Shkruan: Robert Nesimi Kohët e fundit në skenën politike vështirë se gjendet figurë më tragji-komike se kryetari Ivanov. Si një Don Kishot i vërtetë ai ka nisur ndonjë mision të tijin të shenjtë, ku lufton me armiq imagjinarë për të mbrojtur vendin ashtu siç e paramendon ai dhe pa kuptuar se kanë ardhur kohëra të …

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Grubi: Është përgatitur procedura për shkarkimin e Ivanovit


“Vazhdon politika infantile e Ivnaovit dhe më vjen keq për atë, por patjetër dua ta bind se qytetarët nuk do të lejojnë që një uzurpator i cili nuk ka legjitimitet, veçmas te shqiptarët, ta suspendojë punën e Kuvendit, kur tërë bota demokratike e përshëndet Marrëveshjen, tha deputeti i BDI-së, Artan Grubi, njofton Portalb.mk. Sipas Grubit, …

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Qeveria: Vendimi i Ivanovit nuk do të ndikojë në marrëveshjen


Pasi që presidenti Gjorge Ivanov e njoftoi Kuvendin se nuk do ta nënshkruaje dekretin e marrëveshjes me Greqinë, zëdhënësi i Qeverisë Mile Boshnjakovski tha se vendimi i tillë nuk do të ndikojë në implementimin e marrëveshjes, transmeton Medial.mk. “Sa i takon vendimit të Ivanovit e njëjta ishte e pritshme, por nuk ndikon në hapat, apo …

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Bosnjakovski: Ivanov’s decision expected, but does not affect implementation of name agreement


The decision of President Gjorge Ivanov and the refusal to sign decree ratifying the law on name agreement is expected, but does not affect the implementation of the agreement. “Ivanov’s decision was expected, but it does not affect the steps i.e. the implementation phases of the agreement. Greek Government has already sent letters to EU …

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LSDM: Ivanov me sjellje destruktive bllokon ardhmërinë e Maqedonisë


LSDM ka reaguar ndaj vendimit të presidentit Gjorge Ivanov, që të mos nënshkruaj Ligjin për ratifikimin e Marrëveshjes mes Greqisë dhe Maqedonisë. Ata thonë se Ivanov po punon në mënyrë direkte në dëm të qytetarëve dhe të ardhmes së vendit. “Nuk ka vepër më të madhe kundër shtetit dhe qytetarëve, nga sjellja destruktive e Ivanovit …

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