Author Archives: Sasko Golov

Thaci: Vote “Yes” in Referendum, that would be good for entire Region

The President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci paid on Wednesday a one-day official visit to Macedonia. The Kosovo President met the Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, with whom he spoke about the relations between the two countries, as well as the upcoming referendum on the Prespa Agreement. “All the citizens should vote in the referendum, and support the “Yes” option, i.e. ...

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Appathurai: NATO Supports Macedonia in Alliance accession Processes

Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska met Wednesday with James Appathurai, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs, who is visiting Macedonia within the process of the country’s accession talks to the Alliance. Appathurai congratulated Macedonia on its leadership in the region, saying the country has made an enormous turnaround in a short period, with its good-neighbourly policy stimulating regional countries ...

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Zaev: I will accept TV duel once Mickoski clarifies his position on Referendum

Reacting to VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski’s call for a TV duel, PM Zoran Zaev said during the press conference with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci that he accepts the offer. “I am prepared to accept a duel with Mickoski when he clearly rejects the referendum boycott. These positions put Macedonia’s future in delusion. Macedonia’s future deserves discussions on this issue and ...

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Zaev at MANU Forum: Prespa Agreement affirms Macedonian Identity

A debate titled “The Prespa Agreement: International Significance and Implications for the Euro-Atlantic Integration Processes of the Republic of Macedonia” was held on Tuesday at the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU). In his address, PM Zoran Zaev said that the Prespa Agreement affirms the Macedonian identity and language. “Greece recognized our identity. Our language will be freely used ...

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MEP Kukan calls citizens of Macedonia to vote in Referendum

All citizens of Macedonia should come out and voice their opinion for the future of their country, says Eduard Kukan, member of the European People’s Party Group at the European Parliament. Voicing support for Skopje-Athens name deal, Kukan says that it is important for the people to exercise their voting right, not to boycott the referendum. “Please come out and ...

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Mickoski: Citizens should decide themselves whether to vote in Referendum

After holding consultations among the central and executive committees of VMRO-DPMNE, the party leader Hristijan Mickoski held a press conference late on Tuesday night in order to present the party’s position concerning the upcoming referendum on the Prespa Agreement. “Our country is before a cross-road, and these moments determine the destiny of Macedonia. The government calls for a step forward, ...

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Baily: Citizens of Macedonia should grasp this historic opportunity

US Ambassador Jess Baily said at the debate on the Prespa Agreement in the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts that the citizens of Macedonia should grasp the opportunity given to them for a brighter future. “The Prespa Agreement is indeed a result of a difficult compromise. I shall agree with the FM Nikola Dimitrov that there cannot be a ...

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Vehicle from “Monster” case open and examined

Forensics from the Interior Ministry on Tuesday opened the red vehicle of the brand Opel, which is a piece of evidence in the “Monster” case. The vehicle was brought to the storages of MoI on 1 November 2012. The officers found in the vehicle a small bag and two coins, and they also managed to confirm that the serial number ...

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EC: Macedonian citizens to Vote in Referendum without Interference

The Spokesperson of the European Commission (EC) Maja Kocijancic said that Macedonian citizens are expected to vote in the referendum without any pressures from inside and outside the country. “The EU has supported the agreement that was reached on the name issue. A number of steps are now taken in order for the agreement to become definitive. The referendum is ...

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MK-GR JICE on Historical, Archaeological, Educational matters established

The governments of Macedonia and Greece established a Joint Interdisciplinary Committee of Experts (JICE) that will deal with the historic, archaeological and educational matters between the two countries. The Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that Macedonia is represented by seven members, headed by Ambassador Viktor Gaber. The establishment of the JICE is in accordance with Article 8, Paragraph 5 ...

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