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The role of the Albanian parties in NMacedonia in the context of the fight against the Russian influence
Although N. Macedonia is historically, but also geographically oriented towards Euro-Atlantic values, the government led by VMRO-DPMNE and DUI led by the former Prime Minister, now asylum seeker Nikola Gruevski, often “flirted” with Russia. The overthrow of this government was not so easy, it was made more difficult by the Russian agents, who had a part in organizing the...
False news about Greek border regime used for inciting ethnic and religions tensions in North Macedonia
Disinformation launched June 3 by several right-wing media in North Macedonia, falsely claiming that Greece prohibits citizens of certain municipalities to enter the country, had been promptly debunked by CriThink, but it continues to serve as part of the populist arsenal for inciting inter-ethnic tensions and hate speech promoting religious intolerance.
These claims were originally published on by the website...
Serbian tabloid “Alo” spreads hatred among Macedonians and Albanians
The article "The Šiptari, the Macedonians and Foe Orić want the Head of Vučić " published on December 29th, by Serbian tabloid "Alo", who are known as one of the loudest supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić , accuses the Albanians in the Balkans and the Macedonians of wanting to ruin Vucic's reputation at any price and presenting him as...
Bushati calls on Albanians living in Macedonia to support referendum
I call all citizens in your country especially the Albanians that are living here to give their support for the historical Prespa agreement because it has exceptional significance for the region's democratic stability, said today the Head of the Albanian diplomacy, Ditmir Bushati at the press conference with his Macedonian colleague, Nikola Dimitrov.
-We all agree that the Albanians living...
Ahmeti: Albanians are in their place and in their own country
In the Republic of Macedonia, there are Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, Serbs, Vlachs ... We are part of the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia and there is no dilemma whether the Albanians are in their place and in their country, said DUI leader Ali Ahmeti speaking on the show "The Road towards" on Alsat-M TV, answering a journalist question,...
Žbogar: We expect the Law on Languages to come into force and the reforms should continue
EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar answered a journalist’s question regarding the law, that the adoption on the Law on the Use of Languages will improve the relations between the communities and it will bring the country back to the reform agenda.
On a journalist's question, what his comment is regarding the fact that Ivanov did not sign the Decree on the...
SDSM condemns the statement made by the Mayor of Debar
We condemn the provocative rhetoric in the statement made by the Mayor of Debar Ruzdi Lata, which is not in the spirit of unity, integration and mutual respect among citizens. Elected and appointed officials must be aware of their responsibility before the Constitution, the laws and the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia. Lata and all other public officials...
Vučić and McCain meet in Belgrade and discuss the situation in Macedonia
Today, Serbian Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vučić and US Senator, John McCain met in Belgrade where the two discussed the situation in Macedonia, reports a correspondent for “Meta” from Belgrade.
Vučić hopes that things in Macedonia will develop in a peaceful manner and with respect for Macedonian law.
“For us, it is very important, because if the Albanians are unhappy, we may...
Hashim Tachi: With his decision, Ivanov buried the democracy by ignoring the will of the people
The president of Kosovo, Hashim Tachi, on his Facebook page, as a reaction to President Gjorge Ivanov’s decision not to give the mandate for forming a government, wrote that the political occurrences in Macedonia are disturbing and that Macedonia is losing the meaning of a functional state without equal rights for the Albanians.
“The development of the political happenings in...
Bushati to Gruevski: Albanians are not season workers in their own homes
Albanians are not seasonal workers in their own homes. There should be a timely response to their demands. We will not stop emphasizing the need for the development of the Albanian people, wherever they live, regardless of their belongings, for more dignity, equality and inclusion in the development plans, stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Ditmir Bushati during...
Mero Beze: Formation of the new government is heading towards failure
The formation of the new government following the elections in Macedonia is heading towards failure, due to the fears and doubts from the Albanian factor, said Mero Baze, one of the most well known journalists in Albania in his column, where he comments and analyzes the latest political developments in Macedonia.
"DUI leader, Ali Ahmeti, who is actually the key...
Osmani: For DUI the Platform is important, not the fate of VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM
For DUI, the Albanian Platform is important and the way the this agreement will be implemented is important. During the day, we will debate more concrete proposals, stated DUI spokesman, Bujar Osmani, outside the DUI headquarters in Mala Rechica where the central Presidency of DUI decides on a possible coalition with VMRO-DPMNE, to form a government.
“At the regular session...
Osmani: Euro-integration and accept the platform, if not – Early elections
"Without accepting the platform of the three Albanian parties as the status of Albanians in Macedonia and without a clear position on European integration, it is going to be difficult for VMRO-DPMNE and DUI to form a government. Also, efforts are being made so that officials under investigation be permitted to enter", said Bujar Osmani yesterday on the "200”...
Reka: For Albania, it is important that Albanians in Macedonia enjoy their rights
Albania has a constitutional obligation to take care of all our fellow compatriots that are living outside the country’s territory. It’s not about interfering in Macedonia’s internal affairs, but consulting with political leaders of the Albanians in Macedonia, said Albanian Ambassador, Fatos Reka, in a weekly interview for “Radio Slobodna Evropa.”
"This platform of the Albanian political parties was concluded...
Besa: The Albanians are ready to support a joint cause
The central presidency of the Besa movement has adopted a Declaration of the Albanian parties in Macedonia that will show that the Albanians are ready to support one joint cause, as was announced today by Besa.
"This declaration which was assembled by the Albanian factor and is supported by the Albanian parties in Macedonia, and for which none of...
Gruevski: Not only is it untrue that I hate Albanians, it is the total opposite
In the third part of the “mega-interview” for the online edition of the weekly news portal "Republika", VMRO-DPMNE leader, Nikola Gruevski discusses bilingualism, cantonization, the differences in understanding patriotism, as well as the "manipulation of the term by from Soros".
Gruevski says that what scares him the most concerning the concept of cantonization is the "disintegration of the state."
When asked...
Soros is mentioned 53 times in Gruevski’s mega-interview
During the first two parts of the interview that was given for the electronic edition of the weekly magazine “Republika,” VMRO-DPMNE’s party leader Nikola Gruevski is dueling with the American billionaire George Soros and during the conversation, his name is mentioned 53 times which plastically can be presented like this:
“Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros, Soros,...
Gruevski: They label us as chauvinists, while in the 1990’s, SDSM assaulted Albanians in Macedonia
"The image they’ve created about us, that we are nationalists, is distorted and untrue," says the leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski, in the second part of his "mega-interview" for the online edition of the weekly news portal "Republika". Gruevski dedicates a huge part of the interview to the issue, whether the VMRO-DPMNE and its leader are nationalists or not,...
Ahmeti’s statement for RSE: There Are Many Centres That Are Working on Creating Chaos in Macedonia
There are many power centers that are working on causing a damage over the integration of our country into the EU and especially into NATO, said DUI’s leader, Ali Ahmeti during an interview at “Radio Slobodna Evropa.”
-There are many centres that are working towards creating chaos and distrust between the two of the biggest ethnic communities in our country...
The Albanian Opposition Council Protest for Justice, Democracy and Dignity
With the banners "Ali the traitor", "Democracy", "Death to Fascism", "Down with DUI along with Gruevski", "Justice" several thousand of citizens of Albanian ethnicity started the protest "D-Day - justice, democracy, dignity" in Cair Park.
The Albanian Opposition Council organized the protest for more rights, honour and the dignity of the Albanian population and to stop politically-forged court cases.
Protesters supported the...
