Tag: референдум

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department for Informing and Press Relations has called the passing of the new amendments of the Macedonian Constitution in order to change the country's name as "an artificial change of the country's name in order for an enforced entering of Skopje into NATO" and stated that the problem with the country's renaming should...

While the legal framework did not cover all aspects sufficiently, the 30 September Referendum was administered impartially and fundamental freedoms were respected throughout the campaign, concluded the international observers in today's press release. There were no restrictions on fundamental rights associated with the campaign, including the freedoms of assembly, association and expression. The absence of an active ‘Against’ or organized boycott campaign...

The referendum is the most comprehensive tool of democracy. The outcome of the referendum is final and the will of the people must be respected by everyone. In a democracy, decisions are made by voting. I congratulate all citizens, we have had success for a European Macedonia. This was stated by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev after polling stations closed in today's...

VMRO-DPMNE's MPs who wrote on their FB profiles that they will not support constitutional changes do not resist the stance of the party leader Hristijan Mickoski, but they are showing the nation's mood, replied the Vice president of VMRO-DPMNE, Aleksandar Nikoloski, when asked by a journalist whether these announcements are a reflection of a new party stance which stands...

The Prespa Agreement is a courageous and fair compromise that will put Macedonia on its way towards EU and NATO and will provide a bright future. I call all citizens of Macedonia to vote at the referendum and to take part in this historic decision, said George Bush Jr., the former US President. In a letter addressed to the...

As soon as the meetings of the Central and the Executive Committee took place, and taking into account all of what I stated previously and the clear stance that this Agreement is unacceptable for us, and that it's an above party issue, we have made a decision that each citizen should act in accordance with their belief, stated VMRO-DPMNE's...

During the meeting with NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, VMRO-DPMNE's President, Hristijan Mickoski spoke about the current affairs in the country, the agreements with Greece and the forthcoming referendum, informs the party. Party sources state that "Mickoski has stressed that VMRO-DPMNE supports the country's NATO integrations and that the membership in this organization, including the EU accession, are in...

The frivolous and anti-state behavior of VMRO-DPMNE president Hristijan Mickoski went as far as him publicly stating that the citizens are a statistical error for him. Citizens are not and will never be any kind of error, as Mickoski says. Citizens are most important, they are in first place, SDSM said in response to yesterday's statement by Mickoski. "For what...

Yesterday VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski said in an interview with TV “Kanal 5” that he would announce by the 10th of September, weather he would call for the membership to boycott the referendum on 30th of September, or vote against or vote in favour. He went on to deny that his party was seeking amnesty. The SDSM reacted to...

MPs from the ruling majority announced that they will submit the initiative for formally announcing the referendum before Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi today at noon. According to information from SDSM’s parliamentary group, MPs have already collected signatures for the initiative to formally announce the referendum. MPs from DUI and BESA have also signed it. After VMRO-DPMNE’s parliamentary group conduct their coordinative...

VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski reiterated that the Government has agreed to the party’s demands for a technical government, in accordance with the Prizino principle for every subsequent election, adding that he was satisfied that they had reached an agreement on the Law on Financing Political Parties that would guarantee transparency and prevent possible abuse. “We agreed to stop and withdraw...

With 15 votes "for" and 9 "against," the Council of the Municipality of Bitola decided today to call a referendum where the citizens of Bitola to state their opinion about the draft- strategy for migrants. A heated debate opened up about the date for holding the referendum. The opposition gave a proposal for the referendum to take place on...

The citizens of the city of Gevgelija will have to make a decision whether they are "for" or "against" the decision for opening new mines on the territory of its municipality. As was announced by the media, in the past period, the government has approved concessions to international companies for geological explorations on two locations in the municipality of...

Today, September the 8th, the Republic of Macedonia celebrates its Independence Day. On this day, in 1991, a referendum was held where the citizens with an overwhelming majority of 95% voted for the country to become an independent and sovereign state, after they were asked in the referendum: “Are you in favour of an independent Macedonia which will have...

Slovenia is getting ready for a referendum to change the law on marriage and family relations which provides for the right for same-sex marriages. At the 3.113 polling stations more than 1.7 million citizens will arrive and vote. The official results of the referendum will be announced on February 16, and the first unofficial count will be announced tonight at 9:00pm. Although...

Marathon meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and the leaders of the Greek political parties led to a joint declaration which gives support to the Greek government to submit a new proposal to its creditors. The declaration is expected to be shortly announced by Prime Minister's office, along with the name of the new Finance Minister. The full text is signed...

Greek government begins a dynamic race to reach an agreement after the Greek referendum. After the resignation of Yiannis Varoufakis and his tactical replacement from his position as finance minister, now the National Council of political leaders sits presidential palace and will discuss plans for negotiations. Together with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, seated at...

The wave of dramatic changes after the Greek referendum continues. Finance Minister Yannis Varoufakis resigned early this morning. Through text on his personal blog titled "Minister no more", Varoufakis announced he was stepping down from the second hardest position in the country. According to his statement, it is most likely a decision forced by the demands of creditors to change Greece's...

The leader of the opposition New Democracy Antonis Samaras resigned after the strong “no” of the Greek people against European measures. Samaras asked PM Tsipras to bring the agreement to the Greek people in order to appease society and put an end to the damage to the Greek economy within 48 hours. The resignation came at the request of the...

Supporters of the policy of SYRIZA loudly celebrate at Syntagma Square, while Greek government is in session and contacts European leaders. According to information, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has already spoken with Chancellor Angela Merkel on her meeting with French President Francois Hollande on the Greek situation tomorrow. Tsipras is expected to talk with other European leaders during the...