Rapporteur for Macedonia at the European Parliament Ilhan Kyuchyuk said that Macedonia and Bulgaria need to shift focus once again on the implementation of the Good-neighbourliness Agreement. “Skopje and Sofia need to revisit the foundations of the Good-neighbourliness Agreement, and should stop staring towards short-termed horizons till March 2020. We need to re-establish the trust within the Good-neighbourliness Agreement, for ...

PM Zoran Zaev held a meeting at the government with the leaders of the parties which form the ruling alliance headed by SDSM, on occasion 100 days since the inauguration of the new government. “We remain dedicated to finding solution for the bilateral issues we have with Bulgaria which pose obstacle on our way towards integration in the EU. In ...

In an interview with the Utrinski brifing (Morning Briefing) show, PM Zoran Zaev says the EU must foster all identities in Europe, including also the Macedonian one. According to him, Macedonia has over the past period done everything in the frames of what’s allowed and will continue that path.  On the other hand, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski, in an interview ...

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani delivered an address before MEPs on Thursday in the frames of the debate on the European Parliament’s resolution on Macedonia. Committee on Foreign Affairs members were asking Osmani about Macedonia’s implementation of EU reforms, improvement of inter-neighbourly relations, domestic reforms, and foreign policy. The Rapporteur on the country, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, described the roadmap as a very ...

At the meeting with Special Representative for Bulgaria Vlado Buckovski on Thursday, Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov said he had always believed solutions could be found on the negotiating table. “The current and future generations will forgive neither Bulgaria nor the Republic of North Macedonia if they don’t find a compromise that will provide a perspective,” he added. According to the ...

The Draft Law on Census was adopted on Thursday in first reading by the European Affairs Committee. The document regulates the issues of organisations, institutions in charge of the process, and questions on the census material. Deputy Justice Minister Agim Nuhiu said there would be columns concerning national and religious affiliation, adding that citizens abroad whose stay didn’t exceed one ...

At a press-conference on Wednesday, PM Zoran Zaev said he was disappointed by Bulgaria’s veto, adding that the country’s conduct wasn’t in line in with European values. According to him, Sofia’s stand is offensive to the whole Macedonian people. As Zaev added, Bulgaria’s actions represent a violation of the 2017 deal. Telling someone how to feel and express in the ...

After Wednesday’s meeting in Sofia with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva, the Government’s Special Representative for Bulgaria, Vlado Buckovski, said that though neither he nor Zaharieva could change common history, they could work on improving the future. “I’m convinced that we assured Minister Zaharieva and her team that we were ready to implement the good-neighbourliness and cooperation deal. We’re seeking ...

At a press-conference on Wednesday, VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said a leaders’ meeting was needed right away to discuss the current political, healthcare, education, and economic situation in Macedonia. According to him, that is needed so that “we can continue to jointly build our Macedonia”. The opposition leader added that the first 100 days of the new Government’s term had ...

On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) President Biljana Ivanovska said on Wednesday that everyone should give their best without thinking about an indecent offer. According to her, through a personal example, by fighting oneself, defeating corruption is guaranteed. Government and Parliament representatives agree that what’s most important is implementation of laws, but ...