Visit by senior NATO and EC officials, Alvargonzález and Popowski postponed for tomorrow

Ambassador Alejandro Alvargonzález and Maciej Popowski, Deputy Director General for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations at the European Commission, has been postponed for tomorrow, because of the weather conditions of the Republic of Macedonia, the Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Political Affairs and Security Policy, in Brussels, were prevented today from flying to Skopje. …

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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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Papandreou: I understand the people who are protesting, but there is no solution without the term Macedonia

If there is mood in the current government in Skopje, we should use that, said former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in a conversation with Greek journalists following parliamentary hearings, the online edition of the newspaper To Vima reported. According to the Greek news agency ANA-MPA, he emphasized that the solution will certainly include the …

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Lazar Elenovski appointed Special Envoy of the Government of Macedonia to NATO

On Friday, the Government appointed Lazar Elenovski as the Special Envoy for NATO Integration in Brussels. At today’s government session, several consuls of the Republic of Macedonia, Richard Goldman, Jason Miko, Thomas Taneff, Andrew Dimitri Peykoff, Lou Vlasho, and Pursham Koramangala Jayam were recalled.

VMRO-DPMNE: Zaev demolishes Macedonia’s position in name dispute with his frivolous approach

Zoran Zaev, for a renowned international media, reports that he is prepared for certain concessions regarding the Greek demands for changing the Constitution, and then the government tries to correct and clarify its positions. Zoran Zaev with the frivolous approach demolishes Macedonia’s positions in the dispute and inflicts huge damage on national interests, VMRO-DPMNE says. …

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A consensual solution is required for language amendments

An amnesty hearing on the Law on the Use of Languages ​​is not a decision to unblock parliament, said Speaker Talat Xhaferi. He expects to find a solution for nearly 36,000 amendments submitted by the opposition VMRO-DPMNE in the following days. – Communicate with representatives of the parliamentary groups including VMRO-DPMNE. I think that we …

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Minister Popovski and Italian Ambassador Romeo discuss government transparency and accountability

 Minister of Communications, Accountability and Transparency Robert Popovski met Tuesday with Italian Ambassador Carlo Romeo, discussing the Government’s transparency and accountability, and its commitment to independent and professional media. Ambassador Romeo saluted the Government’s transparency and expressed readiness for support regarding sharing of experiences over accountability and enabling conditions for professional and independent functioning of …

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Tzanakopoulos: No name solution if neighboring country lacks willingness

Dimitris Tzanakopoulos, spokesman of the Greek government, said Tuesday that Greece’s stance and preconditions were clear, while the neighboring country was the one that needed to demonstrate willingness for an agreement, otherwise there would be no solution. “We have said what the preconditions are to reach an agreement. Thus, if our neighbors are willing to …

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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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Ambassador Zadorozhnyuk: Ukraine companies interested in Macedonia

Ukraine companies are interested in the realization of infrastructure projects in Macedonia over the coming period, Ambassador Natalia Zadorozhnyuk told Minister of Transport and Communications Goran Sugareski on Tuesday. “The ambassador said there are companies specialized in these sectors, which have shown interest in these projects. I hope they will take part in the public calls …

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Theresa May: UK strongly supports Macedonia’s EU and NATO accession

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson have reaffirmed the strong support to Macedonia’s EU and NATO accession at a meeting with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Vice Premier Bujar Osmani in London. The meeting was held in the framework of the reception for Western Balkans PMs, the Government said in a …

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Tzanakopoulos: Amending of neighbor’s constitution – Greek government’s firm negotiating position

The request for the neighboring country to amend its constitution is a firm negotiating stance of Greece’s government, spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos says in an interview with the radio ‘Real FM’. Tzanakopoulos once again notifies his country’s stances related to settling the Athens-Skopje name dispute, MIA reports from the Greek capital. Greece stands for a complex …

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PM Zaev presents Macedonia’s investment benefits in London

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev took part Monday at the prime ministers’ panel within the Western Balkans Investment Summit in London, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Prime ministers referred to the priorities in regional networking projects and economic cooperation, the most important challenges for the successful realization of joint priorities, as …

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Ambassador Baily: EU, NATO accession support to be converted into political will

The United States and Europe have helped Macedonia in getting out of a deep political crisis, said U.S. Ambassador Jess Baily at a conference of Committees for European Affairs/Integration of countries within the Stabilization and Association Process of South-East Europe (COSAP) in Skopje on Monday. The ambassador believes that the successful completion of reforms in Macedonia requires the transformation …

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COSAP conference: Macedonia must persevere in reform efforts

Macedonia must persevere in its reform efforts towards getting a date for accession talks, heard the 13. conference of Committees for European Affairs/Integration of countries within the Stabilization and Association Process of South-East Europe (COSAP) in Skopje on Monday. Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov said the country must use the EU accession process for a leap towards real European …

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“Ta Nea”: Names in draft-treaty in Macedonian, without translation, as one word

Athens prefers that the new name is in Macedonian language, without translation and as one word, reads Greek daily “Ta Nea” in Monday’s analysis of the draft-treaty that Greece will present to Macedonia, MIA reports from Athens. The paper claims that Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias handed over the 20-page document to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras …

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