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US State Department uses findings from “Metamorphosis” and “Media Reform Observatory”
The US State Department in its latest Human Rights Report cites the findings obtained from the periodic report on the status of media reforms that was developed within the framework of the "Media Reform Observatory" project implemented by the Foundation for Internet and Society "Metamorphosis", "Agora" and the Platform for Investigative Journalism and Analysis (PINA),
"Prepared by Metamorphosis Foundation, Agora,...
We are joining NATO via fast track
Today, on the plateau in front of the government building, the NATO flag was raised at an official ceremony. Although Macedonia gained a place in the Alliance by signing the Accession Protocol, there are several more steps to go before being granted full membership.
The shortest period during which a country became a full member after signing the Accession Protocol...
US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan is in Macedonia today
US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan is visiting Skopje today. He will meet with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, which will be followed by a press conference in the Government of Macedonia. He will also be meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov.
Sullivan is the highest State Department official who has been on an official visit to Macedonia since 2001.
According to a...
State Department: Historical agreement will benefit both countries
The State Department congratulated the prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia today, regarding the resolution of the name dispute, saying they demonstrated vision and courage.
"The United States congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and welcomes the historic agreement to resolve the name dispute. This resolution will benefit both countries and bolster regional security and prosperity. Prime Ministers Zaev...
US encourages Macedonia and Greece to find a mutually acceptable solution
The State Department reiterated its constant support for the talks between Macedonia and Greece, while encouraging the leaders of the two countries to reach a mutually acceptable solution, the State Department told Greek news agency “ANA-MPA”.
"The United States continue to support the ongoing talks under the auspices of the United Nations to resolve the issue of FYROM and Greece....
US State Department supports the leaders of Macedonia and Greece in finding a solution
The United States continues to support the ongoing negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations concerning the name issue of Macedonia, the State Department told the Voice of America in the Macedonian language, emphasizing its support for a solution to the longstanding dispute.
"We hope that the leaders of Macedonia and Greece will find a mutually acceptable solution to...
State Department reports on subordinate media, attacks on journalists, and public distrust
The Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2017 for Macedonia, prepared by the US State Department, itemizes numerous instances of threats and attacks to journalists, media subordinated to the politics and the economic interests, but also public distrust of the media.
"The constitution provides for freedom of expression, including for members of the press, but government pressure on the...
State Department: US supports the integration of Macedonia into the EU and NATO
The US State Department gives unreserved support for Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic future, after the country received an unconditional recommendation from the European Commission to start EU membership negotiations.
Asked by MIA, the United States assessed the efforts of the new Macedonian government for deeper reforms and democratization of society, the State Department said the United States continues to work with Macedonia...
Trump’s rating plummet across the world, except in Macedonia, Israel, Liberia and Belarus
One year after the Donald Trump’s inauguration as America’s new president, his US ratings have plummeted in all countries, except four, including Macedonia, wrote Atlantic magazine in an article called, “What do Israel, Liberia, Belarus and Macedonia have in common?”
The research on the ratings, which Atlantic magazine refers to, was conducted by the Gallup agency in 134 countries in...
Gjorcev informs the US State Department about the recent arrests and political happenings
Vlatko Gjorcev, MP from VMRO-DPMNE met with the Director of the US Department of State for South Central European Affairs, Matthew Palmer, accompanied by Joshua Lewis and Elaine Hensle from the Office for Macedonia at the State Department in Washington.
"MP Gjorchev informed the State Department interlocutor about the latest developments related to the numerous detainment's, arrests and raids on...
Dimitrov – Tillerson: Our commitment to becoming part of NATO is great
Yesterday, Macedonian Foreign Minister, Nikola Dimitrov met with US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson in the State Department, where they discussed the current political situation in the Republic of Macedonia and the region, and introduced him to the current situation in the process of overcoming the differences over the dispute the name with Greece, reported the cabinet of the...
Nedelkovski’s Antisemitism and the Governments interference in religion are mentioned in US report
Religious groups in Macedonia claim that the government favors the Macedonian Orthodox Church - Ohrid Archbishopric, says the annual report of International Religious Freedom in Macedonia for 2016.
The report states that the Constitution of Macedonia prohibits religious discrimination and guarantees religious freedom and religious expression, but also that only five other religious groups are listed in the Constitution. The...
Hoyt Yee: The USA does not support any changes to the borders in the Balkans
The USA does not support any changes to the borders in the Balkans, said Hoyt Brian Yee, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.
“The borders of the Balkan countries are clearly defined, internationally recognized and it is not a controversial issue. Changing the borders in the Balkans will not improve or contribute to the...
Macedonia does not meet the minimum standards in the fight against human trafficking
The Government of the Republic of Macedonia does not fully meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking, however significant efforts are being made to achieve those standards, stated the annual report on trafficking prepared by the US State Department.
"In comparison with the period from the previous report, the government has demonstrated increased efforts, which is why it remains...
US State Department: Leaders should do everything they can to form a government without delay
“The United States has encouraged the Macedonian leaders to do everything they can to form a government without further delay so that the country can continue with the reforms necessary to become a full member of the Euro-Atlantic family”, said a statement by the US State Department regarding the political crisis in Macedonia given to the “Voice of America”.
The...
State Department: Macedonia is dominated by corruption and disrespect for the law
The most significant human rights problems stemmed from pervasive corruption and from the government’s failure to respect fully the rule of law, including continuing efforts to restrict media freedom, interference in the judiciary and impeding the work of the Special Prosecutor’s Office charged with investigating and prosecuting crimes relating to and arising from illegally intercepted communications, as well as...
MFA asks US State Department for their position regarding Congressman Rohrabacher’s statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia, through the Macedonian Embassy in Washington, and via diplomatic channels, has asked for the US State Department's position regarding statements made by the American Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, in an interview for “Vizion Plus” in Tirana.
“Congressman Rohrabacher is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and a Chairman...
USA: Political leaders must stop with inflammatory rhetoric and assaults on ambassadors
The United States Department of State expressed its concerns today, due to the tensions in Macedonia after the early parliamentary elections which were held on the 11th of December, and they called on the leaders of political parties’ to stop the negative rhetoric.
"We are concerned about heightened political tensions in Macedonia following the December 11th parliamentary elections, and we...
US State Department: Macedonia is not doing enough in the fight against human trafficking
The US State Department has ranked Macedonia one place down in their Index in the fight against human trafficking, they have moved Macedonia to TIER 2, where countries do not even have the minimal conditions in combating human trafficking.
“The Government of Macedonia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant...
Hoyt Yee: Pardons must be completely withdrawn, not selectively
The pardons President Ivanov granted on April the 12th, undermine not only the rule of law but also the credibility of the country which is determined to join the EU and NATO, stated Hoyt Brian Yee, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European Affairs at the US State Department after meeting with representatives of political leaders.
“It is especially important...
