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The violent extremism related with the hate speech phenomenon ahead of the 30 September referendum in Macedonia, was a subject of discussion at a meeting of Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski with the representatives of the Center for Freedom ‘Civil’ and National Coordinator for Prevention of Violent Extremism Borce Petrovski. “We have tackled the upcoming referendum, namely the significance of providing ...

There is no risk from reactivation of the so called Balkan migration route. This was the conclusion from the Conference on migrants and refugees ‘Responsibilities and answers, held in the organisation of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). “At the moment a shift in the migrant route can be noted with increased number of refugees and migrant in Bosnia and ...

Former PM and leader of VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski assessed as ‘futile attempts of the government and nonsense’ the information published by Wikileaks that Macedonian authorities back in 2008 accepted the name ‘Republic of North Macedonia’. “They are now in campaign and we shall probably hear a lot of other such nonsensical things. It is clear why I am in court ...

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said Tuesday’s release of a Wikileaks document, according to which name Republic of North Macedonia had been accepted back in 2008, is a reason more to vote at the referendum and secure the country’s future. “I believe this evidence will be another reason for us to stand together and secure Macedonia’s future,” PM Zaev told reporters. ...

It’s difficult to predict a date, but I’m sure that the Republic of Macedonia or the Republic of North Macedonia will become a full-fledged EU member.  It’s important to strengthen administrative capacities, and also to align the country’s laws with the EU legislation. This was stated by Spanish Ambassador Emilio Lorenzo Serra at a closing event of the EU-funded twinning ...

NATO membership benefits include security, democracy, freedom and economic growth. An accession to the Alliance paves the way toward future membership in the EU. Integration into these two organizations is key for the future development of Macedonia – these are some of the conclusions of Tuesday’s debate on ‘Implementation of NATO Principles in Macedonia’, organized in Skopje by the Friedrich ...

The Prespa agreement is historic, a symbol of friendship between nations, fully altering the image of the Balkans, Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told Greek radio 24/7. “I believe the agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is historic, a symbol of friendship between nations and a model for settlement of bilateral and international disputes. As time goes by, ...

All necessary preparations are being made to create a peaceful atmosphere in order the citizens to make a decision on their own in the upcoming referendum, Oliver Spasovski said Tuesday. “We are in the midst of an exceptionally important, historic period for Macedonia ahead of the referendum and the Veles law enforcement is making all necessary preparations to create a ...

PM Zoran Zaev met Andrew Page, Director of the British Foreign Office Western Balkans Department accompanied by British Ambassador Rachel Galloway. At the meeting Mr Page stated that the region is facing a new momentum and this positive climate is largely due to the accomplishments of Macedonia, while the next steps the country needs to make are progress in the ...

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Monday said he hoped that German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday would arrive in Skopje, but noted that the visit must be confirmed first by the German government. “I hope the visit will take place on September 8, but it must be confirmed beforehand by Germany according to protocol,” Zaev said answering a journalist question. ...