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Ivanov asks new Government to protect the unitary character of the country
Today, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, during his traditional New Year's speech, called on the people to stop the rhetoric of division into patriots and traitors and asked for forgiveness, reconciliation and responsibility.
Ivanov said he would never agree for Macedonia to be a bi-national or federal state. He urged politicians not to think about post-election bargaining over national interests, and...
Ivanov expects EU ambassadors to help with national reconciliation
Today, President Gjorgi Ivanov met with ambassadors of member states of the European Union in Macedonia, where they discussed Macedonia's membership in the EU and the refugee crisis.
The President's Cabinet stated that Ivanov expressed his expectations, that immediately after the parliamentary elections, the EU and the member states will help the European agenda in a concrete way and make...
Ivanov: On December 11, I expect the will of the people to be welcomed and recognised
"On December the 11th, I urge you all to come out and fulfill your right to vote and to fulfill your civil duty. I call on you to vote with sole discretion and to put your confidence into the party and the option you believe is the best choice for you and for the Republic of Macedonia", reads President...
SPO will not confirm and will not rule out whether Ivanov or Ambassadors were tapped
Although the issue was raised today, the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) did not say whether in the past seven years (from 2008 to the end of 2015) ambassadors and diplomats in the country were tapped, as well as the Commander in Chief, Gjorge Ivanov. They did confirm that politicians, journalists and businessmen had been tapped.
Prosecutor Lence Ristoska, although would...
Ivanov: EU’s Indecisiveness To Unblock Integration Is One Of The Reasons For Political Crisis
The indecisiveness of the European Union and NATO to unblock the path for Macedonia's integration was a major reason for the political crisis in Macedonia, which culminated this year.
This, among other things, was said by President Gjorgi Ivanov during a panel discussion dedicated to the enlargement of the European Union at the Congress of the Pan European Union in...
Tomorrow a great Holy Mass at Skopje square for the canonization of Mother Teresa
Cardinal Vinko Puljic will lead the Pontifical Mass in Skopje, which will be held tomorrow at Macedonia Square, which is the crown event of the "Days of Mother Teresa", reports "Deutsche Welle".
The Bishop of Skopje and Apostolic Exarch of Macedonia Kiro Stojanov, a few weeks ago stated that Pope Francis on August 24 named Archbishop Cardinal Vinko Puljic from...
Ivanov: It is not important who wins the elections, but what follows
Unlike 5 years ago, when citizens celebrated 20 years of independence for the country, they were together and united. However, the jubilee (the 25th anniversary of independence) we found ourselves feuding and divided by mutual distrust and hatred, said President Gjorgi Ivanov yesterday, in his speech at the official ceremony at the Macedonian National Theatre for Independence Day.
Ivanov, made...
Ivanov – Erdoğan: Fight against terrorism and the migrant crisis were focus of meeting
President Gjorge Ivanov paid a working visit to Istanbul, Turkey today and met with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan .
The focus of the talks between the two presidents were bilateral relations and cooperation, with emphasis on issues related to security, the migrant crisis and economic relations.
At the meeting they agreed to strengthen contacts and cooperation between the security...
From Pelince, Ivanov called for national reconciliation
President Gjorge Ivanov from the memorial complex in Pelince celebrated the national holiday Ilinden, the first meeting of the Anti-fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia (ASNOM) and said that history has shown that whenever we are divided, we are enslaved, and whenever we are united, we are free.
He noted that the world finds itself again in a period...
Ivanov: Macedonia supports the democratically elected government of the Republic of Turkey
The Republic of Macedonia supports the democratically elected government of the Republic of Turkey, and we are currently holding a meeting which assesses the security issues of this situation, reported President Gjorgi Ivanov’s Cabinet.
"After receiving information about the attempted military coup in Turkey, the Army of the Republic of Macedonia undertook a series of measures and activities for the...
After 3 months, the investigation into the death of Kosta Krpač has gone from “intensive” to “ongoing”
The Skopje Prosecution Office after three months still regards the case into Kosta Krpač’s death as “ongoing” after he was found dead in his apartment in Kapishtec with a gun wound to the chest.
The Prosecution on June 2 stated that the investigation had shown that his death was a suicide, however, they are still looking into the circumstances regarding...
Verushevski tells Ivanov: My Influence Over the Intelligence Services has Never Been Bigger Than it is Today
My influence over the Intelligence services has never been bigger than it is today, said the former Head of Security and Counter Intelligence Agency (UBK) Zoran Verushevski, in reaction to an interview given by President Gjorgi Ivanov to "Dnevnik".
"Georgie" mentioned me in “Dnevnik”- I would like to answer him with one sentence: Ivanov is lying to the domestic and...
Ivanov: The System of the Intelligence Services was Tectonically Breached by Verushevski
President Gjorge Ivanov in an interview with the newspaper "Dnevnik" again attacked the SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, this time accusing him of creating the political crisis. He also said that the Special Prosecutor's Office acts selectively.
Ivanov again calls on Zaev "to build up the courage" and send a personal request to the President and have his pardon withdrawn. Zoran...
Ivanov: Zaev is calling for a Ukrainian scenario and violence
Zoran Zaev is the one who is calling for a Ukranian scenario, with violence and he compares the situation in Macedonia to the one in Syria. This was stated today by President Gjorge Ivanov, when asked by the media regarding the call he made yesterday instructing the SDSM leader to disclose intelligence he has for preparations for civil war...
Ivanov on Brexit: We fear that the EU could travel the same road as Yugoslavia
We received the news about what happened today in the UK with great concern, primarily because all our strategic objectives are aimed towards the European Union, stated today the President of the country, Gjorgi Ivanov, during his visit to the Ministry of Interior.
Ivanov said that Europe now finds itself in a new situation for which they have no previous...
Brussles: Not participating in Parliamentary Activities Prevents the Democratic Process
The European Commission today said that participation in parliamentary work is key to the development of European democracy and reminded that the Pržino Agreement is the best way for the country to emerge from the current crisis.
“Parliaments are key institutions in European democracies. Not attending parliamentary activities prevents the democratic functioning of this institution and does not ensure greater...
British Embassy: Parliamentarians should fulfill their democratic role
“Parliament is a core institution in any democracy”, said for “Meta” the British Ambassador to Macedonia, after the SDSM made the decision to freeze its participation in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the Special Prosecutor's Office.
“We hope that all Parliamentarians will fulfill their democratic role, using their position and influence to enhance the rule...
Kocijancic on Ivanov’s speech: Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the SPO
The European Commission today called on all political leaders and other state institutions to respect and to refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office.
“Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Prosecutor Office, which is tasked with establishing legal accountability for what was made public in the intercepted communications”, stated the...
SDSM: Ivanov confirmed that not only is he incompetent but he is also unpredictable
Today’s address by the person Ivanov confirmed that not only is he incompetent but is unpredictable and dangerous as he serves the country as President, says the reaction by the SDSM after the President's speech.
"In a state of a deep political crisis, where the streets are flooded with people who seek justice and freedom through dignified protests, Ivanov threatened...
Ivanov Boasted that he Prevented Clashes and Anger by Zaev, Ahmeti, SPO, NGO’s and Foreigners
President Gjorge Ivanov in his address to the nation said that he had no plans to resign despite the opposition’s attempts for his impeachment because of the pardons he had granted which according to them said the President, had deepened the crisis.
So far he made his sharpest comments and criticism about the opposition, the Special Public Prosecutor's Office, civil...
