Tag: DUI

Today, ministers from the DUI party handed in their resignations to the interim Prime Minister, Emil Dimitriev. From Ali Ahmeti's party, no-one wanted to give a statement or comment after yesterday's statement. The Presidency of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), yesterday at the parties headquarters in Tetovo came to the decision to withdraw its ministers from the Government of the...

The leaders of the NSDP, the Democratic Union and the PCER (Party for Full Emancipation of the Roma) Tito Petkovski, Pavle Trajanov and Samka Ibraimovski today issued their reaction to the DUI's decision to withdraw its ministers from Government. Petkovski considers the decision by VMRO-DPMNE'S coalition partner the only way of cementing the agreed date for elections. "Judging by the way things...

The Presidency of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) tonight at their party headquarters in Tetovo decided to withdraw its ministers from Government, to examine the parties policies for the coming days. At the meeting, despite the decision to withdraw their ministers, the party Presidency has also confirmed that the views of party leader Ali Ahmeti will carry full authority...

The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) will not vote on amendments to the Law on Criminal Procedure (LCP) if a political consensus between the major political parties is not reached. This was announced by the Vice-President of Parliament Rafiz Aliti, therefore reducing the chances of these amendments being voted in Parliament before its dissolution. The DUI party said that...

With Albanian music playing beside the bonfire, at least fifty mostly young Albanians continue to protest where on Sunday foundations for the cross in Butel were consecrated. The palm tree which was set alight and the foundations of the cross buried, which is meant to be 55 metres high, are just some signs of minor incidents from last nights protest. The...

The protest against the installation of the Cross in the Municipality of Butel, ended without any incidents, with the setting of tents on the site where a few days ago the cornerstone was. Along with demonstrators members of the ruling DUI party were present. Izet Mexhiti, the Mayor of the Municipality of Cair said that although the protest was organized...

A group of demonstrators led by the leadership of the DUI party are currently in Butel, where the cornerstone for the foundations of the cross were consecrated, reports “Nova TV”. They pulled down the entire fenced area around the foundation and set up tents and Albanian flags. Some of the protesters prohibited journalists them from approaching the site and the Albanian...

The president of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti,was summoned for an interview in the Special Public Prosecution, the cabinet of the Special Prosecutor, Katica Janeva told “Meta”. Apparently, Ahmeti was summoned for an interview in the capacity as a witness, but due to the sensitive nature of this procedure, they do not want to reveal  exactly which case is...

With 83 votes in favour and just 3 'against' Parliament passed the amendments to its decision to dissolve itself. The Legislature, in accordance with last night's decision, should be dissolved on April 7, or 60 days prior to forthcoming election date. MPs, without any SDSM members, voted on changes to the Electoral Code, which has set June 5th as...

The working groups of the political parties on media reform today will try to approach these issues. Belgian facilitator Peter Vanhoutte before the meeting at the MPs Clubhouse said he hoped they would make some progress. “All parties submitted new amendments today, and we will be discussing that. I think it is good that everyone agreed to the meeting and...

DUI leader Ali Ahmeti, believes that elections should be held on April 24 because the agreement should be respected, which was signed by domestic and foreign representatives. “We have all been wondering whether to hold or not to hold elections on April 24. But let me tell you, April 24 was discussed and debated with Commissioner Hahn, and other foreign...

VMRO-DPMNE proposed that the law for government and political advertising and a combined form for operations of MRTV, should be based on a Slovenian-German-Belgian model to regulate the media, and was discussed yesterday by working groups at the MPs Clubhouse "Meta" has learnt. According to our information, Nikola Todorov, who heads the working group of the ruling party, proposed that financing MRTV...

Last night DUI leader Ali Ahmeti, through his "Facebook" profile welcomed the decision of the opposition SDSM to remain part of the process of resolving the country's political crisis through active participation in Parliament and in Government, as well as working groups to implement the Przhino Agreement. “I hope that in the coming days all political parties will contribute to...

VMRO-DPMNE has withdrawn all amendments and objections to the methodology for the renewal of the voters' list and fully accepts the State Election Commission's preparations, stated the ruling party. "The SEC is legally competent, and has the full capacity and full support from state institutions to update the voters' list and to take all necessary action for fair and democratic...

After DUI leader Ali Ahmeti met with EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn, he said he was optimistic and that there is no need to delay elections. “We are making a huge effort to reach a final decision because the country expects these very significant issues. I do not think the date is the main problem, but a few technical issues. I...

Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, accompanied by Zoran Stavreski, Nikola Todorov, Nikola Popovski, Ilija Dimovski and Martin Protoger have just arrived at the residence of the European Union in Przhino. It is expected that EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn will have a separate meeting with representatives of the ruling party. After then end of this meeting representatives from DUI should arrive. and then representatives from DPA. After they...

Today, in a statement, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, confirmed tomorrow's visit to Skopje. “Meeting with the representatives of the four main political parties who signed a political agreement last June/July, Commissioner Hahn will reiterate their responsibility to implement their agreement, including the need to ensure the conditions for credible elections, according to the deadlines which they had...

MEPs Richard Howitt, Ivo Vajgl and Eduard Kukan today declined to give any statements or comments after their meeting with SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, saying that they will make a statement tomorrow once they have finished all meetings, with all leaders. The Brussels trio had a meeting at the SDSM headquarters and then headed to the Office of the European Commission...

MEPs Richard Howitt, Ivo Vajgl and Eduard Kukan today at noon will start meetings with representatives of the political parties who are signatories of the Przhino Agreement, announced the EU delegation in Skopje. During the visit, the MEP threesome, along with the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn, who brokered the Agreement, will also meet with the Special Public Prosecutor Katica Janeva...

MEP's Richard Howitt, Eduard Kukan and Ivo Vajgl on Monday will have separate meetings with the signatories of the Przhino Agreement, but it is still unknown whether a joint meeting will be held, "Meta" has learnt. The threesome, who together with Commissioner Johannes Hahn brokered the Przhino Agreement, will want to discuss with political leaders the full implementation of the agreement...