Author Archives: Sasko Golov

Road Conditions, 22.07.2019

Good driving conditions are reported throughout the country on 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 are ...

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Dulgarian: Mitsotakis to block Skopje as much as NATO, EU allow him to

The US analyst Jack Dulgarian says in an interview for Greek news agency Neos Cosmos that the Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will try to influence alterations of the Prespa Agreement only as much as the NATO and EU will allow him. “So far Mitsotakis has agreed he will stick to the Prespes Agreement but will apply pressure on Skopje on ...

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Dimitrov: Greece will not obstruct North Macedonia’s Integration Processes

In an interview for MIA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov spoke about his recent visit to Athens after the change of government in Greece, and comments on will and how it will affect the integration of Macedonia in NATO and EU. “Both our countries are focusing on the implementation of the Prespa Agreement. It is normal for us ...

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EP establishes Inter-parliamentary Group for Cooperation with Macedonia

The European Parliament (EP) has completed and approved the inter-parliamentary delegations which are to maintain the relations with other countries, regions and organisations, among which Macedonia. These delegations are working on maintaining the relations and exchange of information between EP and the Macedonian Parliament, focusing on the fundamental principles of the EU: freedom, democracy, rule of law, human rights etc. ...

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Ruskovska: Zaev told us first about “Racketeering” Case

In relations to the “Racketeering” case, the Public Prosecutor for Organised Crime Vilma Ruskovska revealed on Thursday that it was PM Zoran Zaev who notified her of businesspeople complaining to him they are being blackmailed. “The PM notified us of these events, and said that if necessary, he is ready to file criminal charges. However, we advised him that it ...

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Zbogar: Now is Right Time for Implementation of UNESCO’s Recommendations

The EU Ambassador to Macedonia Samuel Zbogar, commenting on the events related to the UNESCO status of Ohrid, said that now is the right time for the institutions to implement the recommendations issued by UNESCO. “UNESCO issued these recommendations on 4 July, giving a deadline till 1 February 2020 for their implementation. It’s been two weeks since they were issued, ...

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Central Board of SDSM holds Meeting, Party Leaders’ Meeting cancelled

The Central Board of the party in power SDSM, headed by PM Zoran Zaev, held a meeting later on Thursday evening. The main point of order at the meeting was the appointment of several intra-party commissions and party branches. At the beginning of the meeting, Zaev informed his fellow party-members that he officially cancelled the party leaders’ meeting that was ...

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Road Conditions, 19.07.2019

Good driving conditions are reported throughout the country on 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 are ...

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Dimitrov attends Conference in Athens, discusses Prespa Agreement

The Prespa Agreement, the bilateral relations between Macedonia and Greece, and Macedonia’s integration in the EU were one of the main topics discussed at the “Europe: Leaving the indecisiveness behind”, a conference organised by The Economist, which was attended by Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov. Speaking about the Macedonian-Greek relations, Dimitrov pointed out that both countries should be ...

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Around 70 State Officials dismissed in Final Stage of Cabinet Reshuffle

The Government of Macedonia held a special session on Wednesday afternoon, in which it adopted a decision to dismiss, relocate or suggest dismissal or relocation of around 70 state officials, public institutions directors and members of management boards of public institutions. Earlier on Wednesday, the PM Zoran Zaev revealed during a press conference some of the names of the officials ...

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