Author Archives: Sasko Golov

PM Zaev: Wikileaks Document Reason More to Vote at Referendum

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. ...

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Spanish Ambassador Convinced Macedonia to Join EU

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 ...

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Roundtable on NATO Membership Benefits

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 ...

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Tzanakopoulos Says Agreement is Symbol of Friendship

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, ...

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Interior Minister Spasovski Visits Veles

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 ...

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PM Zaev Meets British Official Page

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 ...

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German Chancellor Reportedly to Visit Macedonia

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. ...

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FM Dimitrov at Farewell Meeting with Russian Ambassador Shcherbak

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov held Monday a farewell meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Macedonia, Oleg Shcherbak, as he is concluding his diplomatic mission to Skopje. Minister Dimitrov expressed hope that relations between the two countries in the future would be developed in the spirit of traditional friendship and mutual respect, the MoFA said. While being committed to ...

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OSCE/ODIHR Head Meets PS Xhaferi

OSCE/ODIHR mission for observing the 30 September referendum in Macedonia will consist of a core team of 13 experts, 20 long-term and 250 short-term observers, Head of the mission Jan Petersen said Monday at a meeting with Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi. The OSCE/ODIHR referendum observation mission (ROM) will assess the referendum for its compliance with OSCE commitments and other international ...

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EU’s Mogherini: Opportunities for Launch of Negotiations to be Taken

The next year will be intense one for preparations towards the opening of accession negotiations both with Macedonia and Albania, EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Monday in her speech at the annual EU Ambassadors Conference 2018. “Let me say very clearly: these opportunities have to be taken now – this year is the year. It is not a ...

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