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Tomorrow “Colourful Revolution” will protest against the governments new borrowing

The "Colourful Revolution" on Monday, at 19:00, will protest against the Eurobond, which will start outside the Special Public Prosecutor's Office. "Protest! There is no justice when the public debt keeps doubling. Every citizen in Macedonia already owes 2.200 euros, and the regime wants to put everyone in more debt, another 330 euros. This is another desperate attempt by this...

“Colourful Revolution” Announces New Protest for Monday at 19:00

The “Colourful Revolution” has announced a new protest, on Monday, and it begins outside the Special Prosecutor’s Office at 19:00. The “Colourful Revolution” in a statement on their official Facebook page, it says that the fight for justice continues, and they are involving themselves into finding a solution and a way out to the current political crisis. “Justice is being seriously...

“Colourful Revolution” calls upon MPs to boycott their parliamentary work

The "Colourful Revolution" today through its “Facebook” urges MPs not to participate in parliamentary work until their requirements are met. "MPs, to show that you stand in defense of justice, sovereignty of the citizens and the Constitution, we ask you not to participate in Parliamentary work until the Constitutional Court states the constitutionality of the Special Public Prosecutor and until...

Mayor Trajanovski asks the “Colourful Revolution” to Stop Terrorizing Skopje

Today the Mayor of Skopje, Koce Trajanovski asked the “Colourful Revolution” to stop the destruction of the capital city. He said after last night’s incidents, where the Ministry of Justice was defaced, and at the same time, the attempt to topple the monument of Prometheus in Woman-Warrior Park, the terrorizing of the capital city has to stop. “I ask that they...

It is Time for the Government to Resign, Declare Protesters

At tonight’s protest, there was a small clash between the ‘Rapid Deployment Unit’ and demonstrators from the “Colourful Revolution” when the protesters attempted to demolish the monument dedicated to Prometheus, which was part of the infamous “Skopje 2014” project and is located in the Woman-Warrior Park. Demonstrators began to move the protective scaffolding from around the monument. They then tied...

Journalist Kezarovski called for a police interview due to his involvement of the colouring of Parliament

Journalist, Tomislav Kezarovski was today called to the Central police station for a police interview. Kezarovski said on his “Facebook” profile that he believes he has been called for questioning regarding throwing paint at Parliament on May the 28th. “The Central Police Station sent a telegram to me for a police interview, (or what they call here an ‘informative chat’). I...

The countdown will not sway the Constitutional Court over the SPO

Almost certainly, Constitutional Judges at tomorrow's session will consider the initiative on the constitutionality of the Law on the Special Public Prosecutor's Office, which is one of the key demands of the citizens, organized by civil movements "I protest" and the "Colourful Revolution." The Constitutional Court told journalists at "Meta" that there will be no changes made to the agenda...

Constitutional Court ignores the ultimatum by the “Colourful Revolution”

The Constitutional Court today announced the agenda for their next session, which will be held on Wednesday. Including the proposed items that will be on the agenda, there will be no discussion on the constitutionality and legality of the Law on the Special Prosecutor's Office. United civil movements “I protest” and the “Colourful Revolution”, and the opposition, the SDSM, have...

“Colourful Revolution”: From today, we start counting!

"June the 6th has a strong meaning for us all, it is a date covered with blood and engraved in our memories. It was the day we learned exactly how cruel and brutal the government is when they tried to cover-up the murder of a child, Martin Neshkovski ", said the statements today by the “Colourful Revolution” and the...

The “Colourful Revolution” blocked several crossroads in the centre of Skopje

Citizens who protest and are part of the "Colourful revolution" and civil initiative "I protest" at 12:00 noon, blocked several crossroads in Skopje. The crossroads at “Bit Pazaar”, the Red Cross and Saint Clement of Ohrid, (the main Macedonian Orthodox Church in Skopje) were blocked by people carrying Macedonian flags and several vehicles with signs that read, "#I protest". "This...

Workers are cleaning the colour left behind on Parliament by the “Colourful Revolution”

Several workers today, up on cranes were cleaning the colours of the Parliament building left by the “Colourful Revolution”. Demonstrators have been protesting for a month and a half now over President Gjorgi Ivanov’s decision to grant pardons to politicians and their close associates. The House of Parliament has been targeted by protesters a few times, they have hurled balloons...

“Colourful Revolution” tell Government and police: We have attitude instead of fear!

Hundreds of citizens today all part of the “Colourful Revolution” hurled paint at the Government building, the Ministry of Justice and Parliament where they declared that they do not fear police questioning or the police recording them. The protest was held under the motto and banner “We have attitude instead of fear”. Activist Renata Jajoska and SDSM MP Lidia Dimova...

Brussels is closely following the questioning of members from the Helsinki Committee

The European Union is following developments regarding the representatives of the Helsinki Committee in Skopje being called for police questioning. “We are closely following developments, however, we are currently not in a position to comment on individual cases”, said a senior EU official for “Meta”, responding to the police interrogations of the top representatives of the Helsinki Committee and professor...

“I Protest”: We will not be intimidated by threats or pressure!

Civil Initiative "I protest" today on its “Facebook” page, said that the government will not intimidate them with police interviews and called on citizens to take to the streets. "We will not give up from this struggle! We will not be intimidated by threats and pressure! Will not be intimidated by police interviews! We learned that tomorrow Uranija Pirovska has...

Pirovska and Najchevska also summoned for police interviews

Professor Mirjana Najchevska confirmed for “Meta” today that she has received a summons for a police interview tomorrow morning at the “Beko” police station to give a statement. “I do not know what they will charge me with. I have done nothing more than protest peacefully. Perhaps the government is expecting protesters to become violent. After a month of protests,...

You’re afraid that the people are waking up and you are lost, declared demonstrators

Pressure should be directed at the Mafia and Al Capone should not be expected to sit in government, he should go where all criminals go. This was one of the expanded requirements of the movement "I protest" that Bojan Maricic from the Macedonian Center for European Education announced at the protest in front of Parliament. He repeated the protesters' demands for...

Not even real bullets can kill the idea of the “Colourful Revolution”

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...

“You won’t get away with this” say demonstrators

Today, civil movements “I Protest” and the “Colourful Revolution” sent a message to Parliament that they will not quit, and that their struggle will last until all of their requirements are met. Activist Pavle Bogoevski said that today, two key things happened. “Firstly, the Constitutional Court finally made the right decision and decided to discuss the constitutionality of the decision made...

And the Helsinki Committee got a paint job

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...

“What dissolution, no relaxation”, say Protesters in front of Parliament

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...