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SDSM: Here is the program, Ivanov can evaluate it and citizens should return to their homes
The leader of SDSM, Zoran Zaev, presented a new program of the future government, which, he said, stems from the election program "Plan for Life" by SDSM, and programs of the parties that the majority of citizens voted for. He urged the parties - coalition partners to assess it, the opposition to comment on the program and for Ivanov...
Ahmeti informed Sir Duncan of the possibility that DUI might remain in the opposition
The leader of DUI, Ali Ahmeti, at the meeting with the British Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, among other things, informed the British diplomat of today's meeting of the Central Presidency of the party.
Ahmeti, as announced by the party, said that at the meeting they will discuss the possibilities and options for the...
Gruevski: Hahn realised that a broad coalition is not a feasible idea
VMRO-DPMNE leader, Nikola Gruevski in an interview with "Nova" television said European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn came to the country with the idea to encourage political parties to enter a broad coalition, but after talks with party leaders, he came to the conclusion that such a thing was not feasible.
“During the talks, he realized...
Žbogar: We look forward to the new government, now the parties have to decide what kind of government
The European Union are expecting as soon as possible, a new government to be formed, and are focusing on European integration processes in the country, supported by all political parties, said Ambassador Samuel Žbogar during his visit to Prilep as part of the project "EU for you."
“We are impatiently looking forward to the formation of the new government. We...
Parties hide how they finance their campaigns, which cost around €1 million
President-elect Donald Trump, during his election campaign, spent $ 600 million, while his pro-active opponent, Hillary Clinton during the race spent more than $ 1 billion. In Macedonia, the election campaigns for candidates from the main political parties during the presidential elections in 2014, spent one million euros.
For Gjorge Ivanov’s election campaign, VMRO-DPMNE spent € 878,781 euros, which can...
Macedonia issues a Eurobond worth 450 million euros
Today, Macedonia issued a Eurobond worth 450 million euros, with a coupon rate of 5,625% per annum and with a maturity of 7 years, which are extremely favorable terms given the complex political situation in the country, stated the Ministry of Finance.
"The funds from the bond will be used for the state budget for the years, 2016, and 2017,...
Bitola Farmers, Ilievski and Nedelkovski summoned for questioning by the PPO in Skopje
Skopje’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has summoned Bitola farmer Dusko Ilievski and tobacco grower Kire Nedelkovski for questioning regarding their participation in the protests held in Skopje in April, after President Gjorge Ivanov’s decision to pardon 56 politicians and their close associates.
According to the summons, both Ilievski and Nedelovski were part of a mob that prevented an officer from carrying...
Gruevski to Nuland: Opposition has to undertake all conditions and participate in the elections
Elections are the only way out of the political crisis, and the VMRO-DPMNE are ready for them, however, for elections to happen, the opposition has to undertake all the conditions for their conduct, and participate in them. This was said by the leader of the ruling party, Nikola Gruevski at today's meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State of the...
The opposition reacts to Stavreski’s resignation: The ‘family’ are falling apart and from power
The opposition, the SDSM and the NSDP reacted today to the news that the Minister of Finance, Zoran Stavreski handed in his resignation.
From the SDSM, they say that the resignation of Zoran Stavreski proves that the 'family’ are falling apart and from power.
“One of the key figures of the regime has left the sinking ship. Zoran Stavreski has known...
Gruevski: We are preparing major reforms to the judiciary, media and administration
In many areas, ranging from the judiciary, media, administration, security, institutions are all working with full capacity to prepare the first steps, drafts and whatever it takes to start the process as required by the report from the European Union or what is known as the Priebe report, said the VMRO-DPMNE leader, Nikola Gruevski while answering a journalist's question.
He...
Commission for the impeachment of Ivanov on today’s agenda in Parliament
At today’s plenary session 103 in Parliament, MPs have to decide whether to form a Commission for the impeachment of President Gjorgi Ivanov, because of his decision to pardon a large number of politicians and their close associates.
This point was not originally part of today’s agenda, however, the Office of Public Relations of Parliament submitted it this morning to...
Gruevski for AFP: Elections will be held on June 5
Nikola Gruevski in an interview for AFP, said that regardless of the announced boycott by all parties in the country, elections will be held on June 5.
VMRO-DPMNE leader in the interview said that his party is the only one of the four major parties that will participate in the elections.
The party leader said that the Macedonian Constitution does not...
Gruevski has called upon Zaev to reconsider and to participate in the elections on June 5
"Enough is enough! This crisis must end. Behind this crisis stands helplessness, fear, destruction, a lost opposition with a lack of ideas. This must stop”, said the leader of the VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski at a press conference.
He urged the opposition to participate in the elections and expressed hope that the SDSM leader Zoran Zaev will change his decision.
“This is...
The resolution for the dissolution of Parliament will be signed on April 15 by Veljanoski
President of Parliament Trajko Veljanoski decided to dissolve Parliament, and to sign off on April 15. The statement from the Veljanoski’s Cabinet says that this decision was made so elections on June 5 would be fair and democratic.
"According to the decision that Parliament be dissolved, I, as Speaker, as is my duty and in accordance with my constitutional prerogatives...
Constitutional Court still deciding on Amnesty Law for electoral fraud
The Constitutional Court of Macedonia is in a session that started today exactly at 9:00 am to decide whether the President will have the right returned to him to pardon persons convicted of electoral fraud or for the current decision to remain, which was disabled by amendments in 2009.
Because of this initiative, yesterday in the streets of the capital...
Pendarovski: There should be no fixed date for elections until all conditions are met
The head of the "Partnership for Macedonia", Stevo Pendarovski today in Demir Kapija pointed out that the opposition expects that the date for early parliamentary elections to be moved, however not for a fixed date until the the Przhino Agreement is fully implemented.
“In the next few days we expect a decision in relation to the upcoming parliamentary elections, in...
SDSM and the joint coalition will not participate in the elections on April 24
Tonight, SDSM leader Zoran Zaev received unanimous support from the coalition partners of the joint opposition and will not participate in the elections on April 24.
"SDSM and its coalition partners are determined to conduct fair and democratic elections. The voters' list must be renewed. We must provide professional media reporting. Only these kind of elections are in the interest of...
The Municipality of Ohrid have passed the budget into a tense atmosphere
Ohrid next year will be counting on a budget of 18 million euros. The municipal council has approved the development plan for 2016.
To the governing majority of VMRO-DPMNE, it is functional and a sustainable budget, and will leave space for budget opportunities that will not create a new debt, and will be able to cover the old debts.
“With this...
Gruevski was shocked over the discovery of the forged ID cards
Criminals are directly connected and in communication with the top brass of the main opposition party, said Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on the news on TV "Sitel", adding that he was shocked by what the prosecution had discovered about the affair over the forged identity cards.
“This is an audacious crime. We are not fighting with someone who is struggling...
MPs will discuss the issue of emigration from Macedonia
Parliament today should continue its discussion on the of growing problem of emigration, especially the emigration of young people leaving Macedonia, at the proposal of the MPs from the opposition.
On today's agenda is the continuation of the 67th session and the draft Law on the Budget for the Republic of Macedonia for 2016, however a shortened procedure.
