10 May 2016
Today the “Colourful Revolution ‘continues in 13 cities across the country. The protest in Skopje starts at 18:00 in front of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, and today protesters will be bringing attention to the economic situation of the state and its borrowing. “I protest because Macedonia is a poor and dilapidated land, even though it […]
9 May 2016
Today, Mariglen Demiri, a member of the Presidium of the Levica party has been called for questioning at the Public Prosecution Office (PPO) Skopje because of his participation in the protests and the damage inflicted on the people’s office of President Gjorge Ivanov. The Levica party has released a statement saying that due to this […]
5 May 2016
British Shadow Foreign Secretary, Hilary Benn, yesterday demanded an explanation from the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth what assessment he has made of implications for democracy and the rule of law in Macedonia, after the recent presidential pardon for politicians in the country. State Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip […]
4 May 2016
Former EU Ambassador to Macedonia, Erwan Fouéré joined protesters today as they traditionally began their protest march from outside the Special Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje. “I respect these people who protest with dignity against the violation of the rule of law, and against violations of human rights which take place in the country”, said the […]
4 May 2016
The ‘Colourful Revolution’ tonight splashed paint and coloured the ” Nova Makedonija “ building, where the State Election Commission (SEC) are located. They said that in such conditions, with this electoral roll, the election can not and will not take place. Before they started painting, demonstrators put on raincoats and lit signaling torches to protect […]
4 May 2016
Kosta Krpač was not the reason why the Special Prosecutor’s Office requested amendments to the Law on Witness protection, they needed it so they could propose and request protection for various witnesses said the SPO to “Meta”. “The person in question, was not the reason for our requests to change legislation”, replied the SPO briefly […]
4 May 2016
Tonight, the Basic Court Skopje 1 tonight was painted in the colors of “Colourful Revolution.” Protesters at today’s demonstration, which traditionally start outside the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office, decided to start their protest in front of the corrupt judiciary. The demonstrators were met outside the courthouse by several lawyers, who stated they do not want […]
3 May 2016
Today, the Public Prosecution-Skopje has requested all information and documents related to the investigation into Kosta Krpač death from the SPO, MOI and the Basic Court Skopje 1. The Prosecution’s Office told press-service “Telma” that they had requested all data and documentation to shed more light onto the matter of the death of Mr. Krpač. […]
3 May 2016
The International Crisis Group (ICG) in its latest report has put Macedonia in a group of countries where the situation is rapidly worsening. Macedonia is now in the company of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Gambia, Iraq, Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan), the Republic of Congo, and even Syria is included in the same group. All countries in this group on the list, […]
28 April 2016
The house arrest of Professor Zdravko Saveski, a member of the Levica party was extended for another 30 days, and two other protesters who were arrested during the protests in Skopje against President Ivanov’s decision to grant pardons to officials and their close associates also had their sentences extended, “SDK” announced. The court initially determined […]
28 April 2016
Several hundred of citizens today at 15:00 informally gathered to protest in front of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. Although the civil initiative “I protest” did not schedule a protest today, citizens spontaneously came to express their anger against President Ivanov’s decision to pardon politicians and their close associates. The protest took place just in front […]
28 April 2016
The President for now has no comment over the death of Kosta Krpač, said Ivanov’s Cabinet to “Meta”. “If there is a reaction, you will be informed”, stated the Presdient’s Cabinet, when answering the question whether Ivanov will make a statement about the incident where one of the people he pardoned together with 55 other officials […]
28 April 2016
The Special Public Prosecutor’s Office announced today that Kosta Krpač who yesterday was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound to the chest, was a witness in one of the pre-investigative procedures that was lead by the SPO. The SPO said he voluntarily became a witness and cooperation with him was superb. “This […]
28 April 2016
The Public Prosecution for offenses related and which arise from the content of the illegal interception of communications (SPO) denies allegations by certain media outlets that they had been putting pressure on the late Kosta Krpač. “We would like to state that the individual, Kosta Krpač came to this public prosecutor’s office voluntarily, and during […]
27 April 2016
Today, the civil initiative “I Protest” have organised protests in nine cities across the country again President Ivanov’s decision to pardon government officials and their close associates. Apart from Skopje, protests will be held in Strumica, Veles, Ohrid, Kicevo, Kavadarci, Bitola, Prilep and Radovish. “I Protest” in Skopje will be holding their 14th protest, which […]
25 April 2016
“What elections? Are you joking?” This was the reaction of the leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti, when he answered the first question in an interview with the Austrian newspaper “Der Standard” about the elections. The DUI’s response explains the parties position on meeting all the criteria, according to them, the credibility […]
23 April 2016
The US State Department once again have asked the President of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov to withdraw his decision on the pardons and to allow the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office and the courts to do their job. At yesterday’s briefing for journalists Elizabeth Trudeau, Director of the Press Office at U.S. Department of State said: “We […]
23 April 2016
Today’s protests came to a peaceful end where the public are still demanding the resignation of President Gjorge Ivanov and the withdrawal of his decision to pardon politicians under investigation. The final destination of protesters organized by the association “I protest” again was the the government, but tonight they did not throw paint, they only […]
21 April 2016
The European Union could impose sanctions such as a travel ban and the freezing of assets of certain Macedonian politicians who are believed to be obstructing the resolution of the political crisis, ” an unnamed European official told “Reuters”. According to the same source, President Gjorge Ivanov must annul his decision to grant 56 pardons […]
21 April 2016
As I said in my last announcement, in connection with all the personal requests I have received to withdraw my decision for the pardons – immunity from prosecution without proceedings, ongoing consultations are taking place with legal experts ti find a possible legal solution, said President Gjorgi Ivanov in a written statement. The statement says […]
