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International Observers Says Referendum Administered Impartially

Although the legal framework did not sufficiently cover all aspects of the process, the 30 September referendum in Macedonia was administered impartially and fundamental freedoms were respected, the international observers…

02/10/2018

PM Zaev: Attempt for Securing 2/3 Majority, Otherwise Snap Elections

In a matter of few days, we shall know whether there will be an ambiance for reaching an agreement with the opposition for a two-thirds majority that is necessary to…

02/10/2018

President Ivanov Says Referendum Failed

The silent majority has decided, the reality is that the referendum failed. Do not attempt to change this reality, President Gjorge Ivanov said in an address to the nation. "Do…

02/10/2018

MoFA Denies Reports on Dimitrov’s Resignation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) strongly condemns any malicious attempts to spread fake news and categorically denies disinformation that the Foreign Minister, Nikola Dimitrov, has resigned. "The Foreign Minister…

02/10/2018

Mickoski Interview: Referendum Ends Skopje-Athens Name Deal

The opposition VMRO-DPMNE parliamentary group is monolithic and still considers that the name agreement failed to gain legitimacy in yesterday’s referendum, party’s leader Hristijan Mickoski said in an interview with…

02/10/2018

Initial Referendum Results

The State Election Commission informs that out of 3,464 processed polling stations of total 3,513 i.e. 86.42 % of referendum votes, total 661,393 people i.e. 36.87 % voted at the…

01/10/2018

PM Zaev Addresses Citizens after Referendum Conclusion

Macedonia and citizens have shown that they are part of the family of European countries and nations. The success is joint regardless of the organised boycott by VMRO-DPMNE, said PM…

01/10/2018

Opposition Leader Mickoski Says Citizens who Abstained Won at Referendum

VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski addressed citizens following the conclusion of the referendum vote. He said the citizens who abstained from voting have won at the referendum and thus Zaev and…

01/10/2018

Incident-Free Day; Minor Irregularities Noted

The Civil-Centre for Freedom said there have been no serious incidents but a number of smaller irregularities on referendum day. Centre President Xhabir Derala said the day would be remembered…

01/10/2018

DUI leader Ahmeti Address Following Referendum

This Sunday is important day for Macedonia’s citizens, institutions and democracy, Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) leader Ali Ahmeti said. “Today we have demonstrated democracy – a process for accession…

01/10/2018