Todor Petrov calls for a new referendum on the name

Civic Initiative for collecting signatures of at least 150,000 voters for holding an additional referendum for deciding citizens on the entire territory of the Republic of Macedonia delivered through the authorized nominator Todor Petrov, yesterday at the session of the Parliamentary Commission for Political System and Inter-Ethnic Relations with eight votes “in favour”, no votes …

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Sekerinska: Opposition wants elections, but not this year

All the opposition wants is for us to hold elections, but not this year, Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska said today in response to a reporter’s question following an event at the General Mihailo Apostolski Military Academy, where she addressed the 2018/2019 class of military cadets. “They want to avoid expedited elections and avoid facing the …

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Dimitrov: Parliament to decide whether to follow people’s will

The Parliament should decide whether to follow the people’s will, Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov a debate on Monday. “The referendum turnout was close to 37 percent, and although the Electoral Code stipulates a higher turnout, there were 609,000 citizens who said ‘Yes’. This is the majority and they want Macedonia to move forward. Discussions in …

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International community: Current deadlock to be settled in Parliament, not in early elections

It’s been almost a week after Macedonia voted in the name referendum. NATO accession and EU integration remains a priority neither the government nor the numerous international official will give up on. Macedonia, they say, doesn’t need early elections, what the country needs to do is to implement the Prespa Agreement by securing a 2/3 …

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Russian Foreign Ministry: Western countries are aiming to drag Macedonia into NATO at any cost

Western countries are aiming to drag Macedonia into NATO even after a referendum on changing the country’s name was held there, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters on Thursday, TASS reports. “The continuation of heavy-handed outside interference in Macedonia’s internal affairs is evident,” Zakharova stressed. “The goal is obvious – to drag Macedonia …

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VMRO-DPMNE removes a party senior official for calling on voters to participate in the referendum

Macedonia’s largest opposition party, VMRO-DPMNE has removed Petar Bogoevski who up until now has held the post of deputy general secretary. Bogoevski was one of the most senior officials of this party who was against the boycott of the referendum on the name deal. “Boycott is not in the best interest of VMRO-DPMNE and the …

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Tzanakopoulos: It would be a waste to lose this great chance

The Greek government closely follows what is happening in the neighboring country and supports efforts made to press ahead with the process, because it would be a waste if this chance were to be lost, says government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos. “There are political options that can be realized by Mr. Zaev, which might allow a constitutional …

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Cavusoglu: NATO and EU not to give up on Macedonia due to referendum

NATO and EU should not give up on Macedonia due to results of the referendum, but to continue with their support and cooperation, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stated. “We have closely monitored the developments. Finally, this is a decision of the citizens of Macedonia and we must respect that. On the other hand, neither …

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NATO: If Russia was your friend, it would have welcomed the referendum

Brussels – Following accusations from Russia that a decision is being imposed from outside on citizens in Macedonia over the NATO membership and the Prespa agreement, the alliance said that if Russia was indeed a true friend of Macedonia – and it would have stood behind the referendum. -This is a domestic issue. It is …

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Djukanovic: The referendum in Macedonia was a ‘warning of a threat’ for the EU

The referendum in Macedonia was a warning for the EU of the threat posed by anti-European forces in the Western Balkans, Montenegro’s President Milo Djukanovic said Tuesday. On Sunday, more than 90 percent of Macedonians who turned out to vote in a referendum backed a change to their country’s name that would clear the path …

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Referendum bitterness

The post-referendum feeling is foggy. Despite the clearly expressed will of the citizens, expressed by 600,000 votes “for”, happened what was largely assumed – the minority who opposed, abstained and boycotted the plebiscitary vote led the process into a tie and took the entire country hostage. Nowadays, apparently, what mobilizes is the positive vision of …

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Stoltenberg for Nezavisen Vesnik: No NATO membership without constitutional changes

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the accession talks with Macedonia will continue, as long as our country decided to. But the only way for the country to become a member, as he stressed, is to implement the Prespa agreement Slobodanka Jovanovska from Nezavisen Vesnik: How do you see the decision of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE …

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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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Baily: Parliament to take next step in Prespa Agreement’s implementation 

The US strongly supports the Prespa Agreement, and now following the result of the consultative referendum the Macedonian Parliament should take the next step for its implementation, Ambassador Jess Baily told reporters on Monday. ‘We welcome the result of the consultative referendum in which strong number of citizens came out in support of Macedonia’s path …

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The SEC: 666,743 voted, 91.46% For, 5.65% Against

The State Election Commission (SEC) has released the preliminary results from 100 percent of polling stations, showing that 666,743 people voted at yesterday’s referendum, i.e. 36.91 percent of registered voters. Of them, 91.46 percent or 609,813 people voted ‘Yes’, 5.66 percent or 37,700 voted ‘No’, while 2.89 percent or 19,221 ballots were invalid. SEC president …

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