Tag: colour

The Ministry of Finance reacted to yesterday’s protest by the “Colourful Revolution” after demonstrators threw balloons with paint at the building’s facade. “The Ministry of Finance respects the citizens right to protest peacefully, however, the ministry condemns the act of vandalism inflicted by individuals who have damaged public property, which was built with the money of the citizens of Macedonia”,...

Today in the city of Štip, a box will be placed at the “Karma Cafe” in the centre of Štip where citizens can donate money towards the fines and penalties which were given to participants of the “Colourful Revolution” in the city. They hope to raise a total of 1300 euros to help them pay the fines. Through various social...

I admitted to throwing paint and stated that I feel no guilt or remorse for my actions, said Uranija Pirovska, who is the Executive Director of the Helsinki Committee after her brief police interview at “Beko” police station. “I believe it is my right as a citizen of this country to protest because of what's happening to the country and...

We are not afraid! Not even real bullets can kill the idea of the “Colourful Revolution” declared demonstrators united under the civil movement “I Protest”, despite heavy rain in Skopje today. Citizens for a month and a half now have protested against the decision made by President Gjorge Ivanov to pardon politicians and their close associates, reminded everyone why they...

Two unknown persons yesterday morning poured red paint on the sign at the entrance of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights. The actual deed was recorded by cameras installed outside the building. Uranija Pirovska, the Director of the Committee, characterized the act as "Counter-Colouring" because the Helsinki Committee openly supports the "Colourful Revolution". "The incident happened around 2:00 am. Keep in mind...

With messages "What dissolution, no relaxation" and "Vlado Mori Dusame" written with color on the streets of the capital by the"Colourful Revolution" showed just what thought of the Trajko Veljanoski's decision not re-convene Parliament and to postpone elections. The protest began as it does every night, in front of the Special Prosecutor Offices (SPO), where protesters marched to parliament. There...

Balloons with paint that probably were intended for the building of the Constitutional Court ended up on the lion sculptures at the beginning of Goce Delchev Bridge. A strong police cordon with armoured vehicles and members of the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) were on both lanes at the beginning of the bridge, and did not allow the demonstrators to pass...