Venice Commission ignites political debates in North Macedonia


Venice Commission conclusions to revise the Law on Languages ​​Advancing Use of Albanian Language have ignited the political scene and have sparked debates in North Macedonia. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev urges that the recommendations of Venice be respected and that he warns against revising the law. “Since we have also debated the adoption of the …

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North Macedonia profits after Kosovo imposed 100% customs tax on products from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina


North Macedonia has increased exports to Kosovo a year after Pristina decided to impose 100 per cent customs duties on products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ministry of Economy data show that for the five months since November last year, when Kosovo imposed the 100% tariff on Serbian products, North Macedonia exported EUR …

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Joint North Macedonia-Bulgaria Commission stuck – No deal for Goce Delchev


No progress has been reported in the works of the mixed North Macedonia-Bulgaria expert committee. North Macedonia’s President Stevo Pendarovski acknowledged that the commission is operating at an extremely slow pace. The chairmen of the special teams of this committee also agree that there is no progress and that this is a period of delay …

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Zaev-led North Macedonia delegation attends NATO Summit


The government delegation headed by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is attending the NATO Summit in London, marking the 70th anniversary of the Alliance’s existence. The government delegation led by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, today before the NATO leaders’ meeting in London, had a meeting with former senior officials and ambassadors of the Alliance and the …

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Reforms in the judiciary – Government, Opposition on opposite fronts


Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has initiated the vetting procedure for judges and prosecutors. He has asked the Anti-Corruption Commission to check the properties of judges and prosecutors, and the Judicial Council and the Council of Prosecutors to check the accountability of judges and prosecutors for cases that have not been prosecuted. In a video address …

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The United States deposits ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


The United States deposited its ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo wrote on Twitter. “Pleased to announce the United States deposited its ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol. One step closer to welcoming North Macedonia as NATO’s 30th Ally!” wrote Pompeo. The Unites States Senate ratified the protocol …

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Fetai: SPO cases are collecting dust, while fraud suspects are giving legal advice


Special Prosecutor’s Office cases are collecting dust, while fraud suspects are giving legal advice how to handle the investigation into SPO bonuses, prosecutor Fatime Fetai said Wednesday ahead of a hearing in the ‘Monster’ case. “The aim of the takeover was to prevent delay in the investigations, and instead cases are now collecting dust while …

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Dendias in Skopje, Tsipras in Paris to support the European prospects of North Macedonia


Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias was in North Macedonia today on his first visit, in order to actively support the country’s European prospects. Amid uncertainty caused by the French “veto” in North Macedonia’s and Albania’s accession negotiations, Nikos Dendias will be welcomed by President Stevo Pendarovski and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, while he …

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Dimitrov-Dendias: Greece supports North Macedonia’s EU accession, full implementation of the Prespa Agreement


Greece strongly supports North Macedonia’s EU accession, full implementation of the Prespa Agreement, and strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said Tuesday, at a joint press conference with FM Nikola Dimitrov. “I am happy to be paying my first visit to neighboring North Macedonia, which is soon to become Greece’s NATO partner …

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Albania hit by a devastating earthquake, North Macedonia to send rescue teams


Rescue teams and companies based in the region of Struga and Ohrid, western North Macedonia, have been already dispatched to Albania to help after the devastating earthquake, whereas teams of doctors are waiting for instructions where to help, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has stated. “As early as this morning, our country decided to send assistance …

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709 cases of domestic violence reported in North Macedonia, 610 were female victims


One in three women have experienced some form of violence and UN data shows that domestic violence is globally, the leading cause of death for females. Instead of feeling safe women are most vulnerable at home. In the first nine months of 2019, 709 cases of domestic violence have been reported in North Macedonia, 610 …

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Further amelioration of the North Macedonian-Serbian relations


The President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski, who is in Belgrade for a two-day official visit, was received with honors by the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic in Palata Serbia. The President of North Macedonia, accompanied by businessmen, will participate in the Serbia-North Macedonia Business Forum and will also meet with Chamber of Commerce President …

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Sassoli: Blocking North Macedonia and Albania’s accession talks as an example why EU rules need to change


European Parliament President David Sassoli pointed out in an answer to a reporter’s question, blocking of the start of North Macedonia and Albania’s accession talks as an example why EU rules need to change. The European Parliament is considering implementing reforms in several aspects of EU’s decision-making process, such as the right to veto, Parliament’s …

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Greek FM Dendias to visit North Macedonia on Tuesday


Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness Kostas Fragogiannis will pay a visit to Skopje on Tuesday, November 26th. At a press briefing on Thursday, Greece’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexandros Gennimatas told MIA’s correspondent that the agenda for the visit to Skopje is yet to be finalized, but given …

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France ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


France’s National Assembly ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol at a plenary session on Thursday. The bill to approve the ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol, presented by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, was on top of the agenda at Thursday’s plenary session. Following a debate attended by representatives from all political …

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