Monthly Archives: June 2020

Self-isolation Recommendation for 33 after Contact with SDSM’s Zekiri

Data obtained by Telma TV show that 33 persons with whom SDSM Vice President Muhamed Zekiri was in contact have received a self-isolation recommendation from his family. 12 persons are from his family, not counting his wife and the three-month-old daughter. Intelligence Agency Director Erold Musliu is among the others. When it comes to the Public Revenue Office Director Sanja ...

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Zaharieva Critical of ‘Anti-Bulgarian’ Rhetoric in Macedonia

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva says that the anti-Bulgarian rhetoric in Macedonia is a result of the coming elections and the nationalist stands of some politicians. “When you aspire to be part of the European family, it shouldn’t come to the mind of any politician to talk that way, especially towards a neighbouring friendly country,” she tells the Bulgarian public ...

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Road Conditions, 03.06.2020

Good driving conditions are reported throughout the country on predominantly dry roads. Certain roadways passing through valleys and canyons can be susceptible to light rockslides, such as Kocani – Makedonska Kamenica – Delcevo, Vinica – Berovo, Gostivar – Straza, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Demir Kapija – Udovo, Katlanovo – Veles, Krusevo – Demir Hisar, and Resen – Bukovo. Motorists ...

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Zaev: Elections to be Held 5 July

According to SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, the election date is a done deal. “The elections will be held on 5 July,” he said at a press-conference on Monday. The former PM added that the election process should be held as soon as possible in order for there to be functional institutions that would allow for, inter alia, better healthcare protection ...

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Coronavirus Situation: 89 New Cases, 17 Cured Patients and Seven Deaths

“Over the past 24 hours, 89 new COVID-19 cases have been registered,” the Health Ministry said on Monday. It was added that the same period had seen 17 new cured patients and seven new deaths. 727 tests were taken in the 24-hour span. There are currently 606 active cases in Macedonia. Among the new cases is Public Revenue Office (PRO) ...

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SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE Continue with Election Campaign Activities

One week since the start of the election campaign, party caravans are passing through every village and town in the country. While maintaining distance and from underneath masks, the candidates for MPs present their programs and promises. SDSM leader Zoran Zaev from Krivogastani promised 200 million euros in support for farmers and rural development. While the secretary general and list ...

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Authorities can Deal with COVID-19 Wave, Says Health Minister Filipce

According to Health Minister Venko Filipce, most of the new coronavirus cases have a light clinical picture. He is adamant that the authorities can deal with the wave. As the Minister explained at a press-conference on Monday, the introduction of additional restrictive measures will depend on the developments in the next days. The issue of relaxation of part of the ...

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Zaev Talks about Government’s Success since Start of Term Three Years ago

The SDSM-led government was formed on 1 June 2017. On the occasion of the third anniversary, SDSM leader and former PM Zoran Zaev mentioned on Monday some of the ruling structure’s biggest achievements. “We became the 30th NATO member. We have a decision to start negotiations with the European Union,” he said. According to Zaev, Macedonia is the most positive ...

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Extortion Case: Jovanovski’s Lawyer Complains of Brutal Breaking of Law

“We saw no evidence,” showperson Bojan Jovanovski’s lawyer, Sasko Dukoski, said during Monday’s hearing over the Extortion case, in the frames of the defence’s closing arguments. According to him, his client is charged with money laundering allegedly committed in 2018, but prosecutors presented pieces of evidence dated 2017. “Evidence would be hidden, we wouldn’t be allowed to conduct insight into ...

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Road Conditions, 02.06.2020

Good driving conditions are reported throughout the country on predominantly dry roads. Certain roadways passing through valleys and canyons can be susceptible to light rockslides, such as Kocani – Makedonska Kamenica – Delcevo, Vinica – Berovo, Gostivar – Straza, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Demir Kapija – Udovo, Katlanovo – Veles, Krusevo – Demir Hisar, and Resen – Bukovo. Motorists ...

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