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State Department: We strongly urge Ivanov to rescind his decision
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 and the EU have made our...
“Nikola, you can not escape prison” chanted citizens at the protest before Government
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 chanted "Nikola, you can not...
EU considering traveling bans and freezing assets of certain Macedonian politicians
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 in the wire tapping affair,...
Ivanov: We have yet to find a legal basis for withdrawing the pardons
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 that presently, consultations with top...
Kocijancic: Retrograde steps have destroyed Przhino and Vienna
The European Commission today expressed their regret that tomorrow’s leaders meeting in Vienna will not take place, stated today the spokesperson for the European Commission, Maja Kocijancic for “Meta”.
“We have consistently said that the breakdown of the Pržino Agreement would have serious consequences for the country. We would deeply regret any retrograde steps in Skopje that would move the country...
Brussels on Zaev’s statement: We don’t comment on individual “conditions” by parties
The European Commission today would not comment on the SDSM's decision not to participate in the leaders' meeting in Vienna if President Gjorge Ivanov did not withdraw the pardons he granted and if Parliament is not assembled to postpone elections on June the 5th.
“We don’t comment on individual "conditions" by parties. Commissioner Hahn was very clear when he said...
Ivanov explained to ambassadors his motives for his decision on the pardons
President Gjorge Ivanov met with the ambassadors of member states of the European Union in Macedonia, stated the president's office.
At the meeting, Ivanov introduced the ambassadors to his motives and purpose, and explained why he came to the decision he did on the pardons and immunity from prosecution, and all aspects of the decision were explained.
The Ambassadors presented their...
Ivanov pardoned a different Fatime Fatai thinking he was pardoning the prosecutor from the SPO
"In the implementation of the most shameful act in the history of the Republic of Macedonia, in an incomprehensible hurry, at least for me, there was no need for such haste, as you actually pardoned Fatime Fetai from Gostivar. I believe that you thought of me, or you associated her with me , however someone should have informed you...
Ivanov’s Public Office has been vandalized in Tetovo
This morning at approximately 5:50 am, the President’s Public Office in Tetovo was vandalized.
According to the Department of Interior in Tetovo, unknown perpetrators threw hard objects at the glass of the building and the door to the office, which is located on Boris Kidric street in the city centre.
The police reported that several eggs were thrown inside the building.
Teams...
Today protests will be held in Skopje, Stip and Bitola
After a day without demonstrations, protesters today at 18:00 will be back on the streets. Today's protest will begin outside the Special Prosecutor's Office, but it is still unknown what route they will take.
Protests have now been announced in Stip, Kocani and Bitola. The protest in Stip will begin at 18:00, before the Basic Court, and in Bitola they...
Taleski requests that Ivanov withdraw the pardons, according to him the SPO are not legal
"As Mayor of Bitola, I work sincerely and I am dedicated and responsible for the welfare of its citizens. Since I personally have never committed a crime, I do not feel guilty, and I do not want to be connected with the real criminals in Macedonia. I do not want there to be doubt or speculation regarding my legal work...
Civil movement “I protest” will continue will protests on Monday
The civil movement "I protest" which has now lasted for five consecutive days organized by citizens protesting and demanding the the resignation of President Gjorge Ivanov due to his recent decision to pardon a large number of politicians under investigation, have decided that today, they shall not protest.
The next protest is scheduled for tomorrow at 18:00. The place of...
Zaev sends second letter to Ivanov telling him he will not accept his pardon
Opposition leader Zoran Zaev, sent a second letter to President Gjorge Ivanov, in which he announced that neither did he ask for a pardon, and nor will he accept it.
Zaev’s letter comes after President Gjorge Ivanov addressed the public and said he would not be withdrawing the decision to pardon 56 politicians and their close associates.
“We're not all the...
Mijalkov demands that Ivanov withdraw his pardon decision
The former Director of the Security and Counter Intelligence Agency (UBK) is convinced that President Gjorge Ivanov had good intentions, but called on him to withdraw his decision to terminate legal proceedings against him, reports "Press 24".
He believes he has done nothing illegal, and because of the President's decision, the public will be able to fully realize the scenario which was...
Ahmeti and Zaev discussed the political crisis and Ivanov’s resignation
Presidents of the DUI and the SDSM, Ali Ahmeti and Zoran Zaev, today had a meeting which lasted half an hour where they discussed the current situation on the general amnesty granted to politicians signed by President Gjorge Ivanov, and about his resignation.
The position of both parties is that the decision to pardon by Ivanov should be revoked.
The DUI...
SDSM: Gruevski won’t call on Ivanov to annul the decisions on the pardons
Since Macedonia rose to their feet in defense of the constitutional order, statehood and the laws, the VMRO-DPMNE has been desperately trying to escape responsibility for Ivanov’s anti-state decision, reacts the SDSM after the VMRO-DPMNE's statement, in which the ruling party proposes all parties send a letter to Ivanov with a request to reconsider the decision on pardons.
The opposition say that citizens...
Aivo Orav: Political parties need to return to the negotiating table
Political parties should start be preparing for elections and the violence has to stop, said EU Ambassador Orav at the promotion of an EU funded project to strengthen the rule of law.
He hopes that political leaders will take full responsibility and will eventually begin to solve this deep political crisis.
“I want to call on all parties to avoid further...
VMRO-DPMNE: We will suggest to Ivanov to reconsider his decision on the pardons
Today the ruling party VMRO-DPMNE will propose that the four major political parties send a letter to President Gjorge Ivanov asking him to reconsider his decision on the pardons.
The VMRO-DPMNE say that Ivanov’s decision is not in line with the commitments or interests of their party.
"Our position is clear, anyone who has committed a crime has to face the consequences. For...
Protest in front of Government building has come to an end without major incidents
After a few minor provocations between police and protesters and broken glass on the editorial board of the weekly "Republika", the protest in front of the government building has come to an end.
The Ministry of Interior informed that in today's protests, five policemen were wounded and one protester was arrested.
Those with written messages addressed the cordon of police officers...
Ivanov: There is a real threat of the liquidation of the two party leaders
There is a real threat of the physical liquidation of the two party leaders, said President Ivanov at a joint interview with several chief editors of Macedonian television stations in his cabinet.
He said he can not name names, but that the competent agencies and services know the identity of these people, and are informed about the threats to them and...
