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Reactions to Waitz’s Comments for Kanal 5

According to PM Mickoski, Rapporteur Waitz’s comments for Kanal 5 regarding North Macedonia and regarding the date of his interview with Euronews Bulgaria have shown SDSM’s accusations over the EU…

30/04/2026

President Siljanovska Davkova Meets Swiss Counterpart Parmelin

On Wednesday, President Siljanovska Davkova, after her meeting with Swiss counterpart Parmelin in Skopje, described as historic the first official visit to her country by a Swiss President. The visit,…

30/04/2026

Ombudsperson Presents Worrying Data on Sexual Abuse of Children

Sexual abuse of children remains a serious and continuous problem in the country, according to the Ombudsperson’s latest analyses. From 2020 to 2024, 508 cases were registered, as well as…

30/04/2026

Rade Trajkovski Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

On Wednesday, in the trial of the organized criminal group for unauthorized production and trade of cocaine and marijuana, Rade Trajkovski (a.k.a. Shtekli) was sentenced to eight years in prison,…

30/04/2026

Minister Sali on Comments by Waitz and Kos on Reform Agenda

Comments by Rapporteur Waitz and Enlargement Commissioner Kos that North Macedonia is lagging with regards to the Reform Agenda and could lose funds from the Growth Plan were confirmed on…

29/04/2026

IPARD Funds once Again Available to Farmers, Says Agriculture Minister

IPARD funds are once again available to farmers, Agriculture Minister Cvetan Tripunovski said on Tuesday. According to information presented by him, following its analyses, Brussels has found no irregularities in…

29/04/2026

Levica’s Kuculovski Detained in Palestinian Flag Case

On Tuesday, Levica stated that at a handball match between North Macedonia and Israel in Skopje, the head of its youth organization, Andrej Kuculovski, had been detained for peacefully and…

29/04/2026

Toshkovski: Investigation into Gjorche Petrov Peer Violence Case Underway

Interior Minister Toshkovski has said that an investigation into the Gjorche Petrov peer violence case is underway, adding that it is being conducted in coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.…

29/04/2026

Closing Arguments Presented in Ivana and Katja Trial

Tuesday’s hearing in the Ivana and Katja trial saw the closing arguments presented. Prosecutor Adela Bojchevikj asked for the suspect, i.e., now-widower Stojanche Ivanovski to be given the max sentence…

29/04/2026

Kochani Fire Trial Continues

At the new hearing in the Kochani fire trial, held on Tuesday, the defense for the Pulse nightclub owner, Dejan Jovanov, again requested that his detention measure be replaced with…

29/04/2026