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Mogherini: EU will lose its reputation because of refugee crisis
The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security policy of the EU, Federica Mogherini, said that the attitude of the EU towards the refugee crisis harms its reputation, warning that it could lead to loss of impact, and the international credibility of the European Union.
According to her, EU action on the issue of the refugee crisis harms its foreign...
EU member states have decided to divide 120,000 refugees
Today, the European Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs decided on the allocation of 120,000 refugees from Greece, Italy and other Member States that have been directly affected by the refugee crisis, announced the European Commission.
"According to this decision, the EU is now in a position in the next two years to allocate a total of 120,000 people who...
Hahn in Gevgelija: Next week we will discuss new aid for Macedonia
EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, arrived this morning in Gevgelija, visiting the refugee reception centre in Gevgelija, where he met with Syrian refugees.
- On Monday, representatives from the European Commission and experts from your country will assess the situation, to identify needs for additional financial support, equipment and human resources to effectively deal with...
The Government wants an extention on the state of emergency on the Southern border until next year
At a plenary session in Parliament, MP's will vote for the continuation of the state of emergency on the Southern border due to the increased number of refugees transiting through the country.
The government asked Parliament and MP's to decide on whether the state of emergency can be extended to June the 15th, 2016.
At the session held on August the...
Commissioner Hahn: Selecting the Special Prosecutor is not the end of the story
The appointment of a special prosecutor is an important element for the normalization of the political situation in Macedonia, but it is not the end of the story, said on Thursday in Brussels the EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, the day before his visit to Skopje.
Commissioner Hahn welcomed the appointment of the Special...
Number of migrants passing through Macedonia has decreased
This morning a train left from Gevegelija's processing refugee camp to Tabanovce with approximately 600 migrants. For three days now, the number of migrants arriving here via Greece has reduced.
Over the past day and night, three special trains left from Gevgelija to Tabanovce with around 2,200 migrants, while more special trains have not been called for transportation for more migrants.
The...
The Government have not discussed the building of a fence on the Greek border
Building a fence on the Greek border, or sending the army has not been discussed at Government sessions, senior government officials sources told 'Meta'.
For now, the Government have not announced an extension of the state of emergency on the southern border with Greece. A government source says that the Macedonian government will act in accordance with EU policy, and for...
6.000 refugees pass through Macedonia daily
Over the past day and night, more than 4,000 refugees with seven special trains were transferred from the reception camp in Gevgelija to the northern border, Tabanovce. However, this morning two more special trains were packed and transported another 1,000 migrants to the northern border, reports officals from the railway station in Gevgelija.
UNHCR estimates that more than 6,000 migrants...
It’s been hard, but Macedonia has shown solidarity and humanity towards refugees
In the past few months we have witnessed tremendous solidarity and humanity from Macedonian citizens to refugees who have fled their homes. It's been really hard watching what happens at the border, but Macedonia is much more than a picture of police brutality. Said activist Mersiha Smailovik at today's gathering in support of the refugees organised by "Solidarity".
"For me...
Brussels: A fence is not the ideal solution
The European Commission believes that building fences is not the solution to the problem of illegal border crossing.
"We have repeatedly explained how the EU helps the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We have the data. It is not that we don't give aid. We know that it is a difficult situation, but, as we said, we think the fences...
Tomorrow afternoon in Skopje a peaceful gathering will be held in solidarity with refugees
Tomorrow at 12 am, at the Macedonia Square, a peaceful rally will be held in solidarity with the refugees. The event was created on social network site "Facebook", organized by the leftist movement "Solidarity".
"We, the citizens and progressive forces will come out on the 12th of September, the European Day of Action in solidarity with refugees who are fleeing...
Velichkovski: Poposki should build a wire fence around his party’s headquarters, not the border
The fundamental question today is how Macedonia can help and assist with European efforts and measures to assist with the refugee crisis, and not to set up a barbed wire fence on the Macedonian-Greek border, says the President of the Liberal Party, Ivon Velickovski after yesterday's statement by the Foreign Minister Nikola Popovski.
"While families and refugees were being re-united...
Poposki: Macedonia is considering building a barbed wire fence like the Hungarians
Macedonia is considering building a fence on its border, much like Hungary did to stop the large influx of migrants, said Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Popovski, in an interview with Hungarian weekly "Figel."
According to Popovski, Macedonia, probably "needs some kind of physical defence, although it should be a long term solution."
"If you seriously consider what Europe is asking us...
UNHCR: 5,600 refugees arrived in Macedonia yesterday
Around 5,600 refugees and immigrants arrived in Macedonia from Greece on Thursday. UNHCR say this number is double than the number of people arriving previous days.
"Yesterday, around 5,600 people entered Macedonia" said UNHCR Spokeswoman, Melissa Fleming.
According to figures from UNHCR, in the last few days between 2000 and 3000 people have entered Macedonia through Greece.
Most refugees are from the...
UNHCR: 300,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean
The number of refugees and migrants who have crossed the Mediterranean in order to reach Europe has passed the number 300,000, reports the UN Agency for Refugees, UNHCR.
The agency says that number surpasses the 219,000 refugees who have crossed in 2014. More than 2500 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean, non including the 200 migrants who drowned...
International Conference in Ohrid: The Migrant Crisis is a Threat to International Security
The Marshal Center – Macedonia and NATO are organizing a two-day conference that discusses the transnational threats with a focus on the migrant crisis. The conference’s aim is to set forth conclusions for improving the security capacity of member-states and partners of the alliance in dealing with contemporary threats.
-There are no signs that the migration will stop, which means...
Germany will donate 1 million euro for giving care to the refugees
The Foreign Ministry of Germany gives a short-term funding of 1 million euro for humanitarian purposes and for helping decrease the severe situation of refugees transiting through Western Balkan countries.
-We can’t sit with crossed hands while in countries that are EU neighbors are refugees in critical condition, seeking protection. It is important that we support the governments in their...
European Commission will give 1.5 million euro to Macedonia and Serbia to help with the refugee problem
The European Commission allowed additional 1.5 million euro in humanitarian help for Macedonia and Serbia to give appropriate care and temporary housing conditions to refugees and migrants.
European Commissioner for Humanitarian aid Christos Stylianides said “The Western Balkans are dealing with an unprecedented number of transiting refugees and migrants. The EU is stepping up its humanitarian aid to provide them...
Macedonia and Serbia are forming a joint refuge zone
The new agreement that will be ratified by the governments of Macedonia and Serbia will determine border procedures of the border crossing at the train line Tabanovce – Preshevo. This was voted today by the parliamentary commission for foreign policy.
The decision will see the forming of a new joint-authority zone where the personnel will conduct their duties in order...
Kotevski: The emergency situation is still in force until there are safe conditions for it to be revoked
The decision to declare an emergency situation on Wednesday, August 19, was brought by the Government due to the large inflow of refugees and migrants. This decision is still in force, told Meta the deputy minister for public relations of the Ministry of Interior, Ivo Kotevski.
How long the emergency situation will last, based on which the Government also dispatched...
