30 March 2016
Prosecutor Jasmina Kostevski Zdravevska from the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje, has denied the request for criminal prosecution against Milenko Nedelkovski for spreading hate speech and threatening the safety of the citizens who support and work at the Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) and the Independent Union of Media and Media Workers (SSNM). “To […]
3 November 2015
Side by side, naked, lying on a bed and decomposing. This is how the bodies were found of a 33-year-old man and 27-year-old woman at a motel in the industrial area of Bitola, confirms police. In anticipation of the official information from the autopsy, the public have already began to spread speculation of the deceased. […]
2 November 2015
Today at the plenary session, MPs approved the budget totaling approximately one million euros, which the Special Prosecutor, Katica Janeva needs to start working. The Minister of Finance, Zoran Stavrevski, who is overseeing the proposal, although was present at the meeting, gave no explanation, nor any of the messengers apply for word. Although the funds […]
28 October 2015
This week an account will be opened for the Public Prosecutor’s Office authorized by the signature of the Special Prosecutor, announced the Minister of Finance Zoran Stavreski, at a press conference. “The decision needs to pass a government session and on November the 2nd will be adopted in Parliament, where the approved budget will be put into the account […]
16 October 2015
Negotiations between the four parties on outstanding issues will not continue until the Law specifically for Public Prosecution is enforced and respected. Just because the proposed prosecutors are not of their choosing, they can not disregard the law. This was the SDSM reaction to returning to the negotiating table. “The Council of Public Prosecutors has […]
9 October 2015
The Public Prosecution Office for offences related to the contents of the unauthorized interception of communications have submitted a general business, personal and financial plan today along with the Council of Public Prosecutors, the Government and the Parliament. “Plans have been submitted to the Parliament for information, while the Government and the Council of Public […]
30 September 2015
Katica Janeva’s selection of prosecutors stirred some skepticism today, and comments from legal experts. According to Professor Gordon Kalajdziev, who was shortlisted for the position of Special Public Prosecution, but was dismissed at the last moment, said there were a few strange things in the choice of the selected prosecutors. “Firstly, it is obvious that […]
16 September 2015
Special prosecutor Katica Janeva today was sworn in before the Council of Public Prosecutors to consciously and honestly perform her work and duties. She said that today, she will not answer journalists’ questions. Janeva thanked all political and international factors as well as the Council of Public Prosecutors who had confirmed her as their choice. […]
15 September 2015
The Council of Public Prosecutors unanimously voted in Katica Janeva as the new Special Prosecutor. Three prosecutors praised the proposal and said that Ms Janeva deserved the position. Earlier today, the MP’s at the plenary session confirmed the Commission’s proposal for elections and appointments, Katica Janeva was chosen as Special Public Prosecutor to prosecute crimes […]
15 September 2015
The two major political parties say they are both happy with the outcome and agreement reached yesterday regarding the choice of the Special Public Prosecutor, say sources within the parties. SDSM are especially pleased because the prosecutor requested and received a prosecution, but expect obstructions in action and procedures. VMRO-DPMNE, meanwhile, say they are also […]
15 September 2015
Katica Janeva, a prosecutor from Gevgelija has been selected as the new Special Public Prosecutor. Marathon negotiations lasted until this morning between the four main parties, ‘Meta’ discovered. As previously reported by “Meta”, after marathon talks between working teams of the negotiating groups, the parties also reached an agreement this morning for a special law […]
14 September 2015
Political parties should overcome their differences and agree on the legal framework and the name of the prosecutor appealed today the leader of DUI Ali Ahmeti. The meeting with the Director for the Western Balkans Fiona Mcilwham and British Ambassador Charles Garrett with the aim to expand the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met at […]
10 September 2015
According to the current reforms of the DPA (Democratic Party for Albanians) the situation has become difficult for the Albanians in Macedonia after affair “Telekom”, and the evidence the court in New York has announced. People in DUI, such as Ali Ahmeti and Musa Xhaferi, the highest ranking within the Party have been mentioned. According […]
10 September 2015
“In the last few days people have continuously asked me if no Special Prosecutor is chosen by the deadline, the 15th of September,is there a plan B? No! There is no plan B, and the Special Prosecutor must be appointed by the deadline”, said Aivo Orav the Head of the EU mission in the country. He […]
2 September 2015
Today, during the break at the talks between the various political parties, Oliver Spasovski (the General Secretary at SDSM) claimed that the Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski proved his guilt when he asked for the audio recordings of his party’s members to be removed as evidence. “For nine months, Nikola Gruevski lied to the Macedonian public saying […]
27 August 2015
The representatives of the big political parties will discuss the special public prosecutor who will have authority in investigating the cases “Putsch” and the recorded telephone conversations involving high government officials. The special prosecutor is expected to be elected by September 15 the latest, that is two weeks after the opposition’s return to the Sobranie. […]
24 August 2015
The political parties-signatories to the Przhino Agreement and their Action groups will discuss tomorrow about the electoral list and voting in the diaspora. Meta previously reported that the biggest political parties have come to an agreement regarding the members of the State Elections Commission (DIK) by accepting the proposal of SDSM, according to which, the […]
12 August 2015
The circle of candidates for a special public prosecutor has narrowed. It is expected that the prosecutor will be selected soon, found out Meta from the political parties that sent their action groups to implement the Przhino Agreement, which concludes that the person who will take on this role will need to get a green light from […]
31 July 2015
Today will be the last of the rounds of talks between the Action groups towards implementing the Przhino Agreement. The participants will take a vacation until August 17. The Belgian expert Peter van Haute who facilitates the talks, is also going to be absent for a vacation. Yesterday, the Action groups could not agree on […]
27 July 2015
The judge who presided at a previous process in the Primary court in Struga, placed the suspect in the murder of the Public Revenue Office (UJP) Deputy Director, Argetim Hasani, in a detention pending trial. They inform from the Prosecutor’s office that they are still collecting evidence towards resolving the case. “The prosecutor from the […]
