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June certificates will be with the new name of the country
In all documents that are part of the pedagogical documentation, the constitutional name of the country has been changed, the Bureau for Development of Education (BDE) told "Meta". This means that students, by the end of June, will be given certificates with a new stamp and seal which will be inscribed "Republic of North Macedonia".
This decision has already been...
Russian website attempts to take over established online magazine brand
The newsroom of the online magazine Balkanist.net, founded in Serbia, was surprised to find out that they have a Russian doppelgänger (Balkanist.ru) with completelly opposite editorial policy.
Balkanist.net is an English-language platform which since 2013 has been offering news and analytical articles about the Balkans and Eastern Europe by various international authors.
The magazine's editor-in-chief Lily Lunch stated for...
Russian Federation recognizes our new constitutional name
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation Sergej Bazdnikin handed over the Prime Minister Zoran Zaev a copy of the note from the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to which upon the decision of the President of the Russian Federation, this country is recognizing the new name of our country - Republic of North Macedonia, informs the government....
Boshnjakovski: The consultations about the new name of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts are still underway
The renaming of state and public institutions financed from the Budget was done in accordance with three criteria. It remains to be seen how the new name will be for the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, with which the consultations are underway, said today the Government's spokesperson, Mile Boshnjakovski at the regular press conference.
-The names of the...
“North Macedonia” will probably be in use from February 15
The new name of the country, "Republic of North Macedonia" will be officially in use from February 15. Government spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski confirmed for "Meta" that the decisions arising from the Prespa Agreement will come into force 7 days after Greece ratifies Macedonia's NATO Accession Protocol, and Greece is likely to ratify the protocol on February 8.
"In a symbolic gesture, the...
Stoltenberg: There is no other way to NATO than “yes” in the referendum
This is a historic opportunity, a unique opportunity to become a full member of the international community, but to do so, you must accept the Agreement with Greece. There is no other way! Said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Macedonian opposition at today's press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.
"I know that some people think...
Gruevski: The Government is leading a political smear campaign and I will not show up at court
The former Prime Minister and VMRO-DPMNE's party leader, Nikola Gruevski announced at today's press conference that he will not appear at the Appeal court tomorrow and during the trial at the "Tank" case neither his attorneys will attend, because, the decision was already decided politically.
Gruevski accused the government that it leads a political prosecution against him and while...
For the EU, Macedonia will be FYROM until Agreement with Greece is fully implemented
Spokeswoman for the European Commission, Maja Kocijančić, said that until Greece and Macedonia fully implement the agreement reached over the name dispute, the European Union will continue to call the country by its provisional name.
“An agreement has been reached, however, a number of steps remain to be completed. For official purposes we will continue to call the country the...
Government condemns violence and calls for atmosphere of reason and constructiveness
The government strongly condemns the violence, hate speech and incitement to violence following yesterday's events which were aimed at manipulating and harassing citizens, says the Government.
"We call for an atmosphere of reason and constructiveness so that a meaningful debate takes place and every Macedonian citizen has the opportunity to express his own opinion before the referendum is held, where...
25 demonstrators arrested and 7 police officers injured at protest outside Parliament
At last nights protest outside Parliament, 7 police officers were injured and 25 demonstrators were detained, stated the MOI. More details will follow today.
"At yesterdays protest in Skopje, some of the protesters used explosive devices and violently pushed the protective fence, while forcefully trying to enter Parliament. In order to prevent the situation escalating and a violent incursion of...
VMRO-DPMNE: This is the agreement of capitulation that Zaev is proud of
“Zoran Zaev is the biggest weapon the Greek side has had in the name negotiations. With this agreement, Zoran Zaev has made possible three major issues, which have caused irreversible damage. With this agreement, the name Macedonia is deleted, the Constitution will change and Macedonian identity is at risk”, read VMRO-DPMNE’s statement after the agreement was signed today with...
Ivanov to address the nation after storming out of meeting with Zaev and Dimitrov
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov tried to inform President Gjorge Ivanov of the name agreement reached with Greece, but the president's office say the meeting lasted two minutes.
"Today, President Ivanov will address the people and citizens of Macedonia," announced Ivanov's office.
In a statement sent by the government, it reads "Prime Minister Zaev and Foreign Minister...
Poll: Majority of citizens are against any change to the name
No change in the name is the attitude of almost half of the citizens or 47.1 percent, according to the latest poll by the MCIC and the Institute for Democracy, published by Telma. Only 14.4 percent of citizens would accept a "double formula", nearly as much as 14.1 would accept a name for overall use or 'erga omnes'. An...
Dimitrov, Kotzias and Nimetz to meet on Wednesday in Vienna
Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov will meet with Foreign Minister of Greece Nikos Kotzias, along with UN mediator Matthew Nimetz, on April 25 (Wednesday afternoon) in Vienna, reports the MFA.
Last week, Kotzias, in an interview with Greek radio "24/7" regarding the talks and the points for which he was negotiating, said identity is a matter of self-determination, and for the...
Boutaris: Tourists expect to land in Skopje instead of Thessaloniki
The mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris said that they will have to think about changing the name of the airport in Thessaloniki "Macedonia" because when tourists land in Thessaloniki, think they have landed in Skopje.
-I don't think it should change, but I'm publicly asking to think about it because the name "Macedonia" has divided the world, it has divided us...
Sela is against the name of “Gorna Makedonija” without a translation
The President of the Alliance of the Albanians, Zijadin Sela, has asked that the opposition parties and the parties of the Albanians be included in the negotiations.
-We, the Alliance of the Albanians, are against the tendencies for Slav influences on the name. As we said, we are opposing the Slavic name of Macedonia we are against the proposal that...
Kotsias: Skopje to publicly reveal what is the adjective used for the composite name
We expect that Skopje should finally publicly reveal what will be the adjective in the composite name and it should explain that to its citizens, said Nikos Kotsias, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an interview for "Euro news" published in Greek language.
He claims that Athens is preparing the terrain for the Greeks to accept the composite name...
Nimetz has met with Zaev and meetings with Dimitrov, Ahmeti and Mickoski will follow
The mediator in the negotiations in the name dispute, Matthew Nimetz has met with President Gjorge Ivanov and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.
After that, a meeting is planned with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov which will be followed by giving statements for the media.
This afternoon, starting at 15h, Nimetz will meet with the leader of VMRO-DPMNE,...
Leadership meeting will soon be organized by President Ivanov
The leaders of political parties will soon be meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov in order to discuss the framework for the solution of the name dispute, that our state has with Greece, informed today the Government's spokesperson, Mile Boshnjakovski.
-The government began the process of analyzing and coordination regarding the latest framework provided by mediator Matthew Nimetz. We expect...
Kotzias: The talks at Davos will show in which direction we are heading
The talks about certain issues on Wednesday at Davos will show where we are heading, was the reply the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Nikos Kotzias gave to a journalist about resolving the name dispute, reported the Macedonian Informative Agency (MIA).
"No one is pushing us, nor we are letting anyone push us. Of course, Greek diplomacy is using...
