Author Archives: Sasko Golov

European Socialists urge EPP to Urge DPMNE in Favour of Name Deal

The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group in the European Parliament called on European People’s Party (EPP), to urge Macedonia’s VMRO-DPMNE and Greece’s New Democracy parties, which are affiliated with the centre-right EPP, to support the name deal. “We call on the political opposition from the EPP parties in both countries to demonstrate responsibility and to support the agreement,” the leader ...

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German Minister Roth Partakes in Interactive Debate in Ohrid

Macedonia is writing history, not only a national one but also European. The name agreement with Greece is a unique chance for opening of EU and NATO doors. I would like to see our Macedonian friends in the group united in the two associations as soon as possible, said Michael Roth, Minister of State for Europe at the Federal Foreign ...

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PM Zaev addresses Parliament of Europe in Macedonian language

The PM of Macedonia Zoran Zaev, on invitation of the President of the European Parliament (EP) Antonio Tajani, addressed its assembly on Thursday. “This is a historic moment for the Macedonian people. This is the first time for a prime minister from the country to deliver a speech before the European Parliament in his own mother tongue. For the Republic ...

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Mogherini: Macedonia should not miss this Opportunity

The High Representative of the EU for Foreign and Security Policy Federica Mogherini visited Macedonia on Thursday afternoon. The High EU Representative called upon the citizens to vote in the referendum on the Prespa Agreement. “Only with strong and determined political leadership your country may develop and progress. I would like to tell the citizens of Macedonia to remember, once ...

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Mitchel: Prespa Agreement, opportunity for Macedonia’s NATO membership

The US Assistant State Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchel paid an official visit to Macedonia on Thursday. Mitchel held a meeting with Macedonian FM Nikola Dimitrov, after which they held a joint press-conference. The US Assistant State Secretary pointed out that it is important for the citizens to vote in the upcoming 30 September Referendum on the ...

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Vajgl: If Referendum fails, I fear it is the last chance for Macedonia

The MEP and Rapporteur for Macedonia at the European Parliament Ivo Vajgl criticised the opposition in Macedonia on their positions concerning the upcoming referendum on the Prespa Agreement with Greece. “I think that now is the moment when everyone should be on the same side, on the side of Macedonia’s long-term interest. Because it is hardly to believe that such ...

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Theodorakis: No Prespa Agreement without Independent Greeks’ support

The leader of the Greek political party To Potami Stavros Theodorakis says that without the support of the alliance “Independent Greeks”, the Greek Parliament does not have the majority necessary for adoption of the Prespa Agreement. “If Panos Kammenos and his followers do not support the agreement, there will be no governing majority upon this matter, and Greece will have ...

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Road Conditions 14.09.2018

Good driving conditions are reported throughout the country on dry roads. Moderate traffic outside urban areas. No delays at border crossings, except the necessary period for customs formalities. Landslides are possible along the roads of Kocani – Makedonska Kamenica – Delcevo, Vinica – Berovo, Gostivar – Straza, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Demir Kapija – Udovo, Katlanovo – Veles, Krusevo ...

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PM Zaev: This historic Moment is bigger than Us, Important for our Children

The PM of Macedonia Zoran Zaev addressed the nation via a video, in which he calls upon all the citizens to vote in the referendum on the Prespa Agreement with Greece, and support the country’s integration in NATO and EU. “We decide at the September 30 referendum. This historic moment is bigger than us, our parties, quarrels or personal interests. ...

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Dutch FM Blok visits Macedonia

The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok paid an official visit to Macedonia on Wednesday. Blok met his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Dimitrov, with whom he held a joint press conference at the Macedonian Foreign Ministry. “We extend congratulations to Macedonia for the progress it has made in a short period and returned on the path of reforms after a ...

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