Vučić and McCain meet in Belgrade and discuss the situation in Macedonia
Today, Serbian Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vučić and US Senator, John McCain met in Belgrade where the two discussed the situation in Macedonia, reports a correspondent for “Meta” from Belgrade.
Vučić hopes that things in Macedonia will develop in a peaceful manner and with respect for...
Rama: The discussion over the borders will have to be re-visited If the process of euro-integration of Balkan countries fails
If the process of euro-integration of all the Balkan countries fails, then the discussion over borders will have to be re-visited, said the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in an interview for the web portal Dialogplus.ch.
As for the situation in the region, the...
Rama: The platform was written in Macedonia, I facilitated the communication
Albanians have never been, nor will they be a problem in Macedonia, as for the accusations surrounding the so called “Tirana platform”, it is a political game, said the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in an interview for the web portal Dialogplus.ch, reports...
A View from Albania: Quo Vadis Macedonia?
Regardless of the extent to how the general public in Albania is burdened with its own burning political problems at the moment, undoubtedly, its attention in the last two weeks has predominantly been turning towards its eastern border, towards Macedonia where the political crisis...
Albanian MFA: Everyone should remain calm and the anti-Albanian rhetoric must stop
“The Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets and condemns today's attack on the Museum of the Albanian alphabet in Bitola, on this remarkable day for the Albanian language and all Albanians”, said the reaction issued by the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports a...
Bushati: Only scared people think Macedonia can be governed without Albanians
Ditmar Bushati, the Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, posted a comment on his Twitter account about the new developments in Macedonia, but he avoided to mention yesterday’s announcement of President Gjorge Ivanov’s decision not to give the mandate, justifying it with the “platform created...
Bushati to Gruevski: Albanians are not season workers in their own homes
Albanians are not seasonal workers in their own homes. There should be a timely response to their demands. We will not stop emphasizing the need for the development of the Albanian people, wherever they live, regardless of their belongings, for more dignity, equality and inclusion...
Fleckenstein: Only the weak need fairy-tales about Soros!
Today, MEP and special rapporteur on Albania, Knut Fleckenstein asked a second time for the Democratic Party (DP) to end the boycott and to stop blocking the work of Parliament.
At the press conference, Fleckenstein said that the elections are important for the start of...
Federica Mogherini is coming to Macedonia at the start of March
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, at the start of March will be coming to visit Macedonia, as part of her mini-tour throughout the countries of the Western Balkans, announced the European Commission.
The EC informs...
Kulla: DUI did not enter coalition with VMRO-DPMNE due to the media under Soros
Albanian expert on regional issues, Ilir Kulla appeared on the show "Komiteti" and talked about the influence of George Soros foundations in Albania and Macedonia, reports a "Meta" correspondent in Tirana.
As for Macedonia, he stressed that because of the impact of Soros, DUI could...
The US Embassy in Tirana revoked visas to judges and prosecutors because of corruption allegations
The US Embassy in Tirana issued a statement where it announced that all non-immigrant visas for several Albanian judges and prosecutors will be revoked. In the announcement, it was stated that they came to this decision after they determined that the officials did not qualify...
Turkey has canceled the agreement for the recognition of Macedonian diplomas
Turkey has annulled the agreement with Macedonia for a mutual recognition of Macedonian diplomas on all educational levels, says “Alsat M.” The decision was already published at an official gazette in Turkey and it refers to an agreement that was signed by...
Ahmeti, Kasami and Sela are to hold meetings with President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi
The President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi today held meetings with the leaders of the Albanian parties from Macedonia – DUI, Besa Movement and the Albanian Alliance, who secured seats in Parliament during the early parliamentary elections held on December 11.
Thaçi's cabinet announced that he...
Dačić is a calculated nationalist say Serbia’s Liberal Democratic Party
With Ivica Dačić’s latest statements, he is knowingly violating relations in the region and is again inciting and provoking reactions from neighbouring countries, says one of the two announcements by the Serbian Liberal Democratic Party in response to the interview with Serbian Foreign Minister...
Ivica Dačić: Serbia made a mistake by recognizing Macedonia under its constitutional name
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić said that Serbia was wrong to recognize Macedonia under its constitutional name since Macedonia recognized Kosovo, and supported its membership in UNESCO.
“Serbia made a huge mistake. The whole of Europe and the world uses the name, the Former Yugoslav...
Ahmeti after meeting with Rama: It is too early to dicuss a new coalition with Gruevski
The leader of DUI, Ali Ahmeti during his visit to Tirana had meetings with the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Ilir Meta and with President Bujar Nishani, says a correspondent from "Meta" in Tirana.
"The Ohrid Framework Agreement, Macedonia's...
The regional summit between Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria and Albania has been postponed until after the elections
The second regional summit of the foreign ministers of Greece, Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria has been postponed because of the elections in Macedonia and due to the recent political turbulence in Sofia after the presidential elections.
Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, who initiated the regional...
Obama was misinformed on Macedonia by Pavlopoulos
Macedonia was one of the topics discussed by US President Barack Obama and his Greek counterpart Prokopis Pavlopoulos. The Greek President repeated his views and accusations against the Macedonian government to Obama, criticizing the country for trying to adopt Greek history as its own.
“The...
Borisov: Now Is Not the Time Nor in Bulgaria’s Interest To Join the Schengen Area
Now is not the time for our country to become part of the Schengen Area, and the joining of our country in this area will not help us, said Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
“Everyone says that Bulgaria should immediately become a member of the...
European Commission has approved the construction of the “Balkan” gas hub
The European Commission has given approval for the construction of the “Balkan" gas hub, which should be built in Bulgaria. At the conference for investors, which took place in Varna, Bulgaria, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said that the approval lays the ground for negotiations...
