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Agreement for issuing a building permit by the municipality of Gostivar for the reconstruction of Rusino landfill

24 September 2020

The Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Naser Nuredini, received the representatives of the civic initiative “Stop Rusino” and the Mayor of the Municipality of Gostivar Arben Taravari. The meeting was also attended by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and representatives of the project for establishing an Integrated regional system for waste management […]

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EU: Building wire fence on border between Macedonia and Serbia not part of the agreement with Serbia

21 August 2020

The European Union has rejected the claims that the building of a wire fence between Serbia and North Macedonia is part of an agreement with Serbia. As was announced by the EU Commission’s spokeswoman, Ana Pisonero, Brussels is providing significant financial and technical aid to its Western Balkans partners in managing migration and for that […]

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Zaev commends DUI’s virtue, Ahmeti commends Zaev’s courage

18 August 2020

During today’s press conference led by the presidents of two of the parties in the newly formed government coalition, SDSM and DUI, Zoran Zaev and Ali Ahmeti, didn’t hesitate to say nice things about each other, even though during the election campaign it seemed like they were opponents. “DUI showed greatness and virtue about the […]

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MFA tells Moscow: The future will confirm the correctness of the Prespa Agreement

15 January 2019

In response to yesterday’s statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the MFA (Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) says that the procedure for passing the constitutional changes in accordance with the Prespa Agreement is with full respect of the envisaged parliamentary procedure and the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia, and expressed regret that […]

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Agreement reached with Kasami’s Besa on constitutional changes

11 January 2019

An agreement has been reached with Bilal Kasami’s wing of BESA, to vote on the constitutional changes, a spokesman for SDSM Kostadin Kostadinov said at a press conference this afternoon. He did not specify what exactly had been agreed, but stressed that it would be explained through party statements. He said that the continuation of the session […]

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Macedonia and Albania have signed an agreement for cooperation in the area of gasification

21 September 2018

Macedonian Energy Resources AD Skopje and ALBGAZ from Tirana have signed a Memorandum for establishing and development for a business collaboration for the development of transferring networks for natural gas in both countries. The signing of the memeorandum was attended by the Minister of Economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi and the Albanian Minister for Energy, Damjan Gjiknuri. […]

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Serbia and Frontex initial agreement on the protection of the EU’s external borders

20 September 2018

Today, Serbia initialed an agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to advance security at the external borders of the EU, as well as to manage migration. Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos signed the agreement. Avramopoulos explained that the agreement will allow […]

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Ivanov to Stoltenberg: We deserve NATO membership without additional conditions

6 September 2018

President Gjorge Ivanov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the current political situation in Macedonia, the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration, and the progress of defense and security reforms in accordance with NATO standards, said the president’s office . Ivanov stressed that Macedonia is strongly committed to promoting peace and stability and contributing to security in and […]

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Vajgl: Ivanov must not be just a representative of his party, but the entire state

20 June 2018

MEP and observer for Macedonia in the European Parliament Ivo Vajgl is asked to comment on the position of President Gjorge Ivanov concerning the agreement with Greece, he said that the EU has repeatedly sent him a message that Macedonia must look to the future. “The obligation of politics, political parties and the president of […]

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Hahn: Citizens of future Northern Macedonia deserve a European future

18 June 2018

“This is a historic day, because the citizens of the future Northern Macedonia deserve a European future,” said EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn in Oteshevo after signing an agreement between Macedonia and Greece in Psarades on the Greek side of Lake Prespa. He reminded that a lot of work remains, because as one process finishes, another […]

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VMRO-DPMNE: This is the agreement of capitulation that Zaev is proud of

18 June 2018

“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 […]

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Germany believes that Macedonia deserves recognition from the entire EU

14 June 2018

German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass at a press conference with Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov in Berlin said Germany supports the agreement reached between Macedonia and Greece, which he considers a solution achieved through a common understanding that will bring change among the citizens. He said that the EU and NATO decisions will be a very […]

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Tsipras: We can not forbid them to identify themselves as Macedonians

14 June 2018

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said yesterday in an interview with Greek state television ERT that with the new agreement, Greece can not ban the right of the people of the Republic of Macedonia to self-determination, MIA reports from Athens. “There is a solution for citizenship in the agreement, because we can not ban our […]

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Ivanov refuses to sign deal “I will not be shaken by threats and blackmail”

14 June 2018

The agreement between Macedonia and Greece does not unite the society, but additionally polarizes it. I will strive for a solution that will not violate the dignity of the Macedonian people and the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, President Gjorge Ivanov said when he addressed the public and went on to announced that he […]

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Monuments will have inserts with explanations, anthem remains the same, says Government

14 June 2018

State institutions, meaning all those financed by the state, will have to adapt and follow the spirit of the agreement with Greece, said government spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski while answering questions of possible changes to the names of institutions ARM, MANU, MRT, MNT. He revealed that the meeting between the two prime ministers Zoran Zaev and […]

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Ivanov to address the nation after storming out of meeting with Zaev and Dimitrov

14 June 2018

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 […]

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Nimetz: It was an honour to be mediator, Dimitrov and Kotzias demonstrated leadership and vision

13 June 2018

United Nations mediator Matthew Nimetz welcomed the announcement by Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras on finding a mutually acceptable solution to the decades-long name dispute. Mr Nimitz said it had been an honour mediating between the two countries and commended the two foreign ministers who demonstrated leadership, vision and determination in the negotiating […]

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Mogherini, Hahn and Tusk congratulate Zaev and Tsipras for showing leadership and determination

13 June 2018

In a joint statement, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission, Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn congratulated the Prime Ministers of Macedonia and Greece, Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras for their determination and leadership in reaching a historic […]

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Ivanov: The name issue is too serious to be resolved with a telephone conversation

12 June 2018

The President’s Cabinet, Gjorge Ivanov, assessed yesterday’s statement from Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s, on the TV program “Top Tema”, that possible rejection of the agreement with Greece would jeopardize Macedonia’s EU and NATO prospects and would increase internal dangers, is a “desperate attempt to manipulate the public and influence the Macedonian citizens before a possible […]

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Following Zaev’s meeting with Mickoski, a consensus on reforms has been announced

5 March 2018

A possible consensus between the government with the main opposition party, VMRO-DPMNE, was mentioned by the Prime Minister and SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, after yesterday’s meeting with the President of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski. According to the government, and Zaev in a statement to the media, they discussed current political developments, ongoing negotiations with Greece, the […]

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