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Russian Propaganda in Macedonia in 2018: “United Macedonia” as a “Pawn” of “United Russia”
The recent expulsion of five Russian diplomats is not the first expulsion of Russian diplomats from Macedonia. For the first time, Macedonia expelled a Russian diplomat in 2018, when not only the intensified Russian propaganda influence was noticeable, but also an attempt for Russian political influence by supporting the Macedonian clone of “United Russia”, writes Truthmeter.mk.
Under the syndicating agreement...
North Macedonia MFA reacts to noncompliance to use of the constitutional name by new municipal councilors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a reaction regarding the noncompliance to the endorsed usage of the constitutional name of North Macedonia at the constitutive sessions of the Councils of the Municipality of Shtip and the Municipality of Aerodrom, i.e. during the signing of the oath of office by the new councilors, the former name of the country...
Let’s go to the sea! Southern winds blowing from Greece…
The weekend finally arrived when the majority of North Macedonia's citizens will be able to visit the nearest sea, and why not - have a swim in the Aegean. Greece opens its borders to avoid losing yet another tourist season. Of course, in accordance with all COVID-19 restrictions. As it usually happens, some have started celebrating too soon, so...
Hungarian funding supports spread of disinformation between Greece, Slovenia and North Macedonia
During July 2019 a new trend for spreading disinformation affected the online sphere in North Macedonia. Possibly to compensate for lack of coverage of political events that can be misconstrued during the vacation season, social media were flooded with links to old articles promoted through Facebook ads and right-wing Facebook groups.
Some of these articles were originally published within the...
Sitistas and Daniilidis, “Ellinika Hoaxes”: The fake news is a “bomb” in the foundation of democracy
Theodoros Daniilidis is the founder, and Thanos Sitistas is the editor of “Ellinika Hoaxes”, the most famous website in Greece that debunks disinformation and fake news. It has been doing that in the past six years, since 2013. In the interview for “Meta.mk”, Daniilidis and Sitistas say that the Greeks are pretty prone to believe fake news, but also...
EC calls for the pace of reforms and political dialogue in North Macedonia to continue
At today's 16th meeting of the Joint Stabilization and Association Committee, which consists of representatives from North Macedonia and the EU, officials from the European Commission encouraged all political parties and stakeholders in the country to work together to maintain and strengthen the political dialogue and to continue to implement the EU agenda, especially in regard to the judiciary,...
Tsipras: Fake news escalated with the implementation of the Prespa Agreement
At the press conference in Skopje, besides building bridges and the benefits of the two countries becoming closer, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke about the issue with fake news in regards to the Prespa Agreement.
According to Tsipras, "in the past months of implementing the agreement, the issue of fake news has become noticeable. "
“In the past months, while...
Zaev and Tsipras: We are building bridges – opponents to the agreement will see the benefits
Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras, at a press conference projected a joint message that with the Prespa Agreement, both Greece and North Macedonia will benefit both the citizens and future generations, and that opponents of the agreement will in time, see all the benefits. They said the current political leadership is committed to building bridges and demolishing walls, that...
Zaev takes a selfie with Tsipras in front of Government building
Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev met with his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras on the plateau in front of the Government building and used the opportunity to take out his own mobile phone and take a selfie of the two.
The Greek Prime Minister, together with his group arrived at the Government at around 10.15 am, from Skopje Airport and was...
Both the Greek and our public “bombarded” with misinformation about the Prespa Agreement
The road to overcoming the decades-long dispute between the two countries was not an easy one, and fake news was a powerful tool for enemies of the Prespa Agreement, said Minister for Information Society and Administration, Damjan Mancevski at the Greek-Macedonian conference "Fake News on the Prespa Agreement ", which is being held today in Athens.
At the beginning of...
Biden to Zaev: Prespa Agreement contributes to European integration and unity
Former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden sent a letter to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in which he said he was honoured to meet him at the Munich Security Conference and exchange views on current political issues.
"Once again I congratulate you on the historic agreement with Greece in Prespa. I am convinced that the agreement is a...
Reeker: USA recognizes the success of the Prespa Agreement
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov met with Philip Reeker, the Civilian Deputy and Political Adviser to the European Command of the US Military Forces, where they exchanged views on the current situation in the country and the region.
Dimitrov congratulated Reeker on his appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and wished him success...
Trump sends a letter to Zaev: I congratulate you on your leadership and the dedication to the Prespa Agreement
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has received a letter from the US President, Donald Trump, in which, on behalf of the American people, he is congratulating on the ratification and implementation of the Prespa Agreement and is stressing that North Macedonia is a big partner for the US, informs the government's press service.
"This is the most historic achievement in the...
Pappas: Prespa Agreement was plagued with fake news
Fake news surrounding the Prespa Agreement was the main topic at a press conference held by the Government today, where Minister of Information Society and Administration, Damjan Manchevski and his Greek counterpart, Minister of Digital Policies, Telecommunications and Media, Nikos Pappas signed a Memorandum of Understanding, reports "CriThink".
At the conference, which was followed by a number of Greek journalists, one...
Mogherini and Hahn confirm the arrival of the notification about the new name of Macedonia
EU's High Representative/Vice President for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn today confirmed the arrival of the notification by the Republic of North Macedonia about its new name and congratulated Skopje and Athens on the acchievement.
"Today, the European Union has formally been notified by the Republic of North Macedonia of its new name,...
Kacin: Macedonia – Greece compromise should be carefully studied in the region
Without solving of all bilateral disputes, there will be no further enlargement in the region of Western Balkans, said Jelko Kacin in a statement for "European Western Balkans", who is the Permanent Representative of Slovenia to NATO and former Rapporteur for Serbia and Montenegro in the European Parliament.
The decision of the Republic of North Macedonia to change its name...
Sign at Bogorodica receives Republic of North Macedonia sticker
At the "Bogorodica" border crossing with the Republic of Greece, the Customs Administration stuck a sticker on the sign, with the new constitutional name of the country - the Republic of North Macedonia.
Within three days, the Customs Administration are expected to put signs on the other border crossings, the state border of the Republic of North Macedonia and at the two airports in the...
Constitutional changes come into force, from yesterday we are North Macedonia
Yesterday, the Prespa Agreement officially came into force and the implementation of its provisions began, with which Macedonia has changed its name to North Macedonia. The government also changed its name to the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia.
The Government explained that the Prespa Agreement was published in the "Official Gazette" yesterday, and the constitutional amendments from 33. to 36. as...
Documents with new name will be received by citizens after Ministry of Interior completes purchase
The identification documents that contain the new name Republic of North Macedonia i.e., passports, id cards, driver's licenses will be acquired when the government announces in the Official Gazette the date when the constitutional amendments and the constitutional law enter into force.
The protocol from Athens is expected to be sent today.
When asked when can the citizens acquire...
“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...
