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Yesterday it was confirmed that a total of 1.794 migrants were issued certificates
Yesterday the Ministry of Interior (MOI) issued certificates which expressed intention to seek asylum of a total of 1.794 migrants. Of these, as announced by the Ministry, most of the citizens are from Afghanistan a total of 958, from Syria 524 people were registered and 312 migrants from Iraq.
Last week, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia closed their borders to...
On the Macedonian-Greek border, in revolt migrants have sewn their mouths shut
A number of refugees from Iran, Kurdistan and Pakistan, who are waiting to enter into Macedonia with great uncertainty, with a needle and thread sewed up their mouths. They believe this way, they are sending a signal that they are not deviating from the intention to go into any of the EU member states, reported "Telma."
Those they call "Economic...
Gruevski – Tusk: Greater coordination between Macedonia and EU needed for refugee crisis
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, in Skopje today discussed the migrant crisis.
The meeting concluded that the new challenges facing Europe are a consequence of the decisions of a growing number of countries who will only accept the refugees and migrants who come from regions affected by war, but not economic migrants...
Tusk – Ivanov: EU is ready to give humanitarian and technical assistance to Macedonia
The EU is ready to continue its support of Macedonia through humanitarian and technical assistance through agencies of the Union, said on Friday the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk at a joint press conference with President Gjorge Ivanov.
“We are ready to provide more after we assess the countries needs. I will speak with other member states about what more...
Poposki: Macedonia and Greece should be coordinated at government level for the refugees
Foreign Minister Nikola Popovski urged coordination between Macedonia and Greece on the question of refugees to rise to a higher level, a higher government level.
“We need coordination with Greece. Currently, there is cooperation between law enforcement officials in terms of exchanging information how many people come from the Greek port of Piraeus, the information needed to prepare for their...
Macedonia returns refugees to Greece which will be expelled from the EU
Macedonia has raised fences on the border with Greece to create a "one entry" for refugees and migrants, and not to close the border, President Gjorge Ivanov told the Greek daily "Kathimerini".
The newspaper states that Macedonia a few days began construction work due to concerns that thousands of migrants remain trapped on the Greek side of the border.
Ivanov told...
MOI: The situation on the border with the refugees is normal
The situation on the northern and southern border of the state is normal, said the Interior Ministry, adding that the registration of refugees is normal and there was no-one being held in detention centres.
According to the Interior Ministry, the border with Greece, there are about 700 people who are not allowed into the country because they do not qualify...
UNHCR: Serbia and Macedonia have been controlling the flow of migrants and refugees
Serbia and Macedonia have been controlling the flow of migrants and refugees by only letting migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan pass through the border, announced today the High Commissioner for the United Nations Refugee Agency, Antonio Guterres. (UNHCR).
UNHCR spokeswoman Melita Shunjic said that other migrants are not allowed to enter and that's what limits the people coming and...
“Kathimerini”: Macedonia have started building a fence on the border with Greece
According to the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini", Macedonia has began rising fences on the border with Greece to deal with the waves of refugees and migrants flowing into the country who are focused on getting to Central Europe.
Macedonia's Security Council assessed the possibility of raising a fence on the border with Greece within the the time of a weekend however, only if...
Barbed Wire fence on the border with Greece, if refugee crisis gets out of control
After Tuesday's session with the Security Council, which lasted late into the night, they stated that they strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris their deep and sincere condolences go out to the citizens of the Republic of France.
Regarding the threats of violent extremism and foreign terrorist fighters, it was concluded that the institutions regularly undertake measures and well...
President Ivanov will convene with the Security Council this evening
Due to recent developments with the refugee crisis, President Gjorge Ivanov after today's tour of the southern border, announced that tonight he will convene with the Security Council.
“The Army is already alarmed at the amount of people coming out of the "quota 59" and illegally entering the crossings are not marked, and we are not aware of. It will...
Yesterday it was verified that a total of 3702 confirmations were issued for migrants
Yesterday it was confirmed from the that the expressed intention to seek asylum, from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued to a total of 3702 migrants who have entered the country through of Greece.
Most of yesterday registered migrants are Syrian nationals, a total of 2.313 people, Afghanistan has a total of 961 people, and Iraq has a total...
Brussels: Macedonia has not stated how many refugees it will take in
At this moment in time, Macedonia has not stated how many refugees it will take in, announced Natasha Berto, a spokeswoman for the European Commission today.
“All representatives of the 12 countries. the European Commission and the agencies of the Council of Europe, participated in yesterday's preliminary video-conference. We also have a list of contact persons, which are all named in the...
Western Balkans and Brussels agree on short-term plan for dealing with refugee crisis
The leaders of the European Union at last night's meeting with the countries of the West Balkans in Brussels, adopted 17 points that are part of a short-term plan for dealing with the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, nevertheless, stressed that it...
President Ivanov will attend a meeting in Brussels regarding refugee crisis
President Gjorge Ivanov today in Brussels will participate in the leadership meeting regarding the influx of refugees in countries using the Balkan route.
The purpose of the meeting is to adopt joint operational conclusions associated with the influx of refugees.
Alongside President Ivanov, at the leadership meeting, Heads of State or Government were invited, such as Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia,...
Croatian Army prepares the construction of a winter camp for migrants
The Croatian Army have begun to prepare the ground in Slavonski Brod to build a winter camp for the migrants. Along side solid objects on the ground, there will also be tents with a capacity for 5,000 people.
Trains packed with migrants arrive daily at the Botovo crossing, where the migrants leave on foot to Austria.
Along that route alone, 130,000...
Tsipras requires more assistance, facilitation and efficiency from the EU for the refugee crisis
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the European Union for the delay of resolving the refugee crisis.
“The EU moves at such a slow rhythm, even though their decisions are in the right place”, stressed Prime Minister Tsipras after the emergency EU summit in Brussels, commenting that the European Union faces an existential problem that must be solved through solidarity and...
In the last 24 hours, MOI have issued 2.140 certificates to migrants
Yesterday, the Ministry of Interior had issued certificates to those who had expressed intention to seek asylum to 2,140 foreigners, of whom 1,419 are males, 245 females, and 413 children accompanied the holder of the certificate, and more than 63 children were travelling without a parent.
According to the citizenship of persons who were issued certificates, 975 are Syrians, 802...
Gruevski: Macedonia remains dedicated to NATO and EU Membership
"The Republic of Macedonia still continues to be a constructive and key player in the stability of the region. Macedonia's main goal still remains membership in NATO and the EU”, said the Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski at the General Assembly of the United Nations, which was held in New York.
“All the reforms taking place in Macedonia are in that...
President Ivanov and Minister Chavkov discussed the refugee crisis
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mitko Chavkov discussed measures and actions taken to prevent and deal with the entry of illegal migrants in the regions affected by the crisis situation and their movement through the territory of the Republic of Macedonia.
The meeting concluded that all entities involved in the management of this crisis, with...
