Pope Francis and a delegation from the Vatican are expected to hold a visit to Skopje on May 7. The news has been announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which considered this a historic visit for the country, because this is the first time a pope visits it. “We’re truly honoured by this visit. …
The Anti-Corruption Commission woke up the mayor of Saraj, Blerim Bexheti, from hibernation on the first day of spring. After the members of the Anti-Corruption Commission announced that they would investigate whether there were traces of corruption in the case of the illegal construction at Matka, after a long silence Bexheti, first at a briefing …
Macedonians are an insufficiently physically active people. The data from recent research by non-governmental organizations, the Institute of Public Health and the Faculty of Physical Education are devastating. The problem is systemic, and the system does not recognize or relate to it. And it is very present. Especially in pre-school and class studies, from the …
Skopje spent this whole winter on the list of the most polluted cities in the world, where it shared the first place mainly with cities from the Asian continent. The Nezavisen Vesnik survey,, which was published last weekend, showed that it was a topic that also worries most of the citizens of Skopje. And, there’s …
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The citizens of Skopje believe that the biggest problem they are facing right now – more than urbanization, more than the destruction of green areas and public transportation – is pollution. As many as 72 percent of respondents in the survey, carried out the Brima Gallup research agency for Nezavisen Vesnik/Independent daily newspaper, said that …
Despite the impression that the citizens of Skopje are largely using cars as main means of transport, a survey carried out by Brima Gallup for the needs of Nezavisen Vesnik/Independent daily newspaper found that most of them, or over two-thirds, mostly use public transportation for their daily trip to work or for other type of …
Citizens of Skopje prefer eco-friendly buses rather than a tram Read More »
Government of North Macedonia said today that there doesn’t exist a plan for the exchange of monuments with Greece. This declaration comes following speculations made by media outlets in the country, who quote the Greek Culture minister as saying that she has proposed authorities in Skopje to send the monument of the “Warrior on a …
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The huge concrete monster that is being built at the junction with the Skopjanka apartment complex, on the site of the children’s playground and the local park, is the last attack on the barely remaining green area in this part of Aerodrom, which was once considered a green settlement. Among the new hundred buildings built …
Seven multistorey car parks, about 10,000 zoned parking spaces, over 2,000 parking spaces in the so-called closed parking lots with ramps, even more parking space for private entities – and still parking in Skopje is a difficult and expensive venture. There are some parking lots that charge about MKD 30, but it usually costs MKD …
Balkans 360: Economic Development and Regional Relations in Southeast Europe Conference is being hosted in Skopje under the auspices of the German Marshall Fund. Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs, Bujar Osmani said that on a global point of view, North Macedonia is now being seen as a success story and a new reality in Southeast …
The urban madness, the chaotic arranged apartment buildings, the usurping and concreting of the greenery, along with the Baroque-Styrofoam facades in the center of the city – are the sad picture of Skopje in the last ten years. The people of Skopje do not recognize the neighborhoods they grew up in, especially the city center …
Philip Reeker, Civilian Deputy and Political Adviser to the Commander of the United States European Command and incoming Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, is paying a visit to Skopje on Monday. Reeker, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the country between 2008-2011, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev …
Former US Ambassador to Skopje Philip Reeker on an official visit Read More »
The Company Drisla LLC will earn 2 million euros by cleaning an illegal dump in the vicinity of Tetovo. The company Drisla LLC, which was established with a stake of 20% of the City of Skopje and 80% of the Italian FCL Ambiente, which operates the Skopje landfill Drisla, signed a contract for clearing the …
Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, in his address at the Delphi Economic Forum, said he would be the first Greek Prime Minister to officially visit North Macedonia’s capital of Skopje. “Greece is full of resolve to develop what we have achieved with the Prespa Agreement. That is why, in the coming months, I will …
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Wooden construction and stairs leading from the trail to the canyon directly to the waters of Lake Matka. Boards with an inscription in English: “Boat ride – Kenan” offer a sight-seeing ride through the artificial lake that costs 200 denars. Price lower than the competition. A platform with planks that looks like a podium for …
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North Macedonia’s Foreign minister, Nikola Dimitrov is in an official visit to Sofia today to assess the process of cooperation and Bulgaria’s support in its NATO accession path. Prior to setting off, minister Dimitrov has published a part of his interview given for Bulgarian TV network BTV where he has stressed that “Skopje and Sofia …
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The scene that scandalized Skopje citizens – a pile of garbage thrown down from the windows of the student dormitory Pelagonija in Skopje – provoked the city authorities to clean the garbage that was left by the future academic citizens under their own noses. The cleaning activity continued through the rest of the student dormitories …
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Skopje turned into what Budapest used to be – a center for intelligence activities against Serbia, said Serbia’s Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin. In a statement for the Serbian newspaper Novosti, Vulin says that financial support and information about the attack against Serbia is provided in Skopje. Vulin also commented on the meeting of Macedonian Prime …
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The information about the thwarted terrorist attack in the country has upset the citizens. The few details that were announced this weekend left many unanswered questions. The police action was realized shortly after getting a pass for NATO membership, which in itself could be a challenge for the terrorists of the phantom “Islamic State” to …
Governor of Greek region of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas in an interview with Greek TV Skai said that signboards reading Skopje will not be replaced with North Macedonia as long as he is in the post. Governor Tzitzikostas says he does not intend to use the name North Macedonia, because “for me, the country was and …
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