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Nuland: There will be an agreement in the next few days
The Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs from the US State Department, Victoria Nuland stated that she feels confident that in the next few days the parties will come to an agreement over disputed issues.
“I have met with the four political leaders, and I have to say I am leaving Skopje feeling confident and encouraged that...
Nuland in Skopje to help resolve the ongoing political crisis
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs at the United States Department of State Victoria Nuland today in Skopje will meet with government officials, senior political leaders and civil society representatives.
Main topics at the meetings will be bilateral and regional issues, the need to resolve the ongoing political crisis, as well as the support of the...
Helsiniki Committee asks for the deadline for charges at the SPO to be extended to 24-months
In 24 months the deadline for filing an indictment from the Special Public Prosecutor should increase, demanded today the Helsinki Committee under the initiative of civil organizations for the implementation of urgent democratic reforms.
Uranija Pirovska, the President of the Helsinki Committee said, in addition, they also demand an independent budget for the SPO, and a legal resolution that will...
Baily: Accusations that the USA is trying to destabilize Macedonia are absurd
US Ambassador, Jess Baily today strongly rejected accusations that the USA is trying to destabilize the country, and added that he and the USA support the rule of law in the country.
"We in the U.S. Embassy in Skopje often see stories in the media about conspiracy theories and allegations of American interference in Macedonia’s domestic affairs or actions to...
Orav: Parties have to find a solution for the political crisis in the next few days, not weeks or months
The European Union is deeply concerned about the political crisis. Instead of finding a solution, the country is again at a standstill, announced today in Skopje EU Ambassador to Macedonia Aivo Orav, accompanied by other Ambassadors of EU member states.
“More than a month has passed since the Parliament reconvened. Regrettably, we have not seen much progress addressing the deep...
Kocijancic: Gruevski and Hahn discussing how to get back on the path for Euro-Atlantic integration
Leader of the VMRO-DPMNA Nikola Gruevski and European Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, at today's meeting in Brussel spoke about the political crisis in the country, and the country’s journey back on the path for Euro-Atlantic integrations, says Maja Kocijacic for “Meta”.
“The leaders have lost a lot of time. It is more than urgent than the parties all return...
Gruevski: The SPO are Zaev’s Magical Goldfish
The work of the Special Public Prosecution is a political calculation, said the former Prime Minister and leader of the VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski, in an interview with the Serbian newspaper “Politika”.
“I am even being accused of wanting to leave the country. The SPO should be independent, but now they are fulfilling Zoran Zaev’s wishes like a magic goldfish. His...
DUI supports the formation of a special court for cases from the SPO
The initiative for establishing a special court department for cases which the Special Public Prosecutions Office litigate received support from the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI). DUI spokesman Bujar Osmani said in a statement for "Alsat M" that his party essentially has nothing against such a decision.
"This is a serious issue, which cannot be discussed with questions from the...
Gruevski and Zaev, Both Ready for Elections, All that Remains is a Date
The leaders of the VMRO-DPMNE and the SDSM, Nikola Gruevski and Zoran Zaev, confirmed this weekend that the two largest political parties in Macedonia are ready and prepared for elections, and both have said the sooner the better. According to the former Prime Minister and the leader of the ruling party, this way they can cut costs to the...
Gruevski: VMRO-DPMNE certain winners of next elections, whenever they may be
The VMRO-DPMNE are the certain winners at the next election, whenever they are held, albeit, the sooner the better, so as to cut losses to the economy, said party leader Nikola Gruevski today in his speech at the 25th conference of the Union of young forces of the VMRO-DPMNE.
Gruevski once again attacked the opposition, the SDSM, and the Special...
Ivanov: The System of the Intelligence Services was Tectonically Breached by Verushevski
President Gjorge Ivanov in an interview with the newspaper "Dnevnik" again attacked the SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, this time accusing him of creating the political crisis. He also said that the Special Prosecutor's Office acts selectively.
Ivanov again calls on Zaev "to build up the courage" and send a personal request to the President and have his pardon withdrawn. Zoran...
“Colourful Revolution” Announces New Protest for Monday at 19:00
The “Colourful Revolution” has announced a new protest, on Monday, and it begins outside the Special Prosecutor’s Office at 19:00.
The “Colourful Revolution” in a statement on their official Facebook page, it says that the fight for justice continues, and they are involving themselves into finding a solution and a way out to the current political crisis.
“Justice is being seriously...
Baily: Work Towards Removing all Obstacles so the SPO can Function Normally
US Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily today emphasized that all institutions and political parties should be working towards removing all obstacles so the Special Prosecution’s Office can function normally.
“We urge all parties and institutions to work towards removing all obstacles for the SPO. It is very important to establish accountability for the wiretapping and everything which emerges from it.
As...
Brussles: Not participating in Parliamentary Activities Prevents the Democratic Process
The European Commission today said that participation in parliamentary work is key to the development of European democracy and reminded that the Pržino Agreement is the best way for the country to emerge from the current crisis.
“Parliaments are key institutions in European democracies. Not attending parliamentary activities prevents the democratic functioning of this institution and does not ensure greater...
British Embassy: Parliamentarians should fulfill their democratic role
“Parliament is a core institution in any democracy”, said for “Meta” the British Ambassador to Macedonia, after the SDSM made the decision to freeze its participation in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the Special Prosecutor's Office.
“We hope that all Parliamentarians will fulfill their democratic role, using their position and influence to enhance the rule...
Kocijancic on the decision by the SDSM: Every party is responsible for its actions
European Commission spokesperson, Maja Kocijancic today reacted to the decision made the opposition party, the SDSM to freeze its participation in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the SPO.
“The parties have themselves the responsibility to bring their country back onto the Euro-Atlantic path. This is not business as usual and any further inaction will have...
Kocijancic on Ivanov’s speech: Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the SPO
The European Commission today called on all political leaders and other state institutions to respect and to refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office.
“Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Prosecutor Office, which is tasked with establishing legal accountability for what was made public in the intercepted communications”, stated the...
The SDSM have decided to freeze its particiaption in Parliament
The SDSM and their coalition partners have decided to freeze working in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the Special Public Prosecutor's Office, said the SDSM leader Zoran Zaev, today at a press conference.
He urged other MPs not to participate in Parliamentary work because they have a responsibility to the citizens and with this act...
Today Jankuloska and Grujovski at Hearing for “Fortress” Case
Today in the Basic Court Skopje 1, suspects will appear before the judge for questioning in the “Fortress” case.
Judge Aleksandra Pop-Stefanija in the presence of a prosecutor from the Special Prosecutor's Office today will hear from suspects Goran Grujovski, a Cheif at the Agency for Security and Counter-Intelligence (UBK), Gordana Jankuloska, the former Minister of Interior, who has already...
“Colourful Revolution” calls upon MPs to boycott their parliamentary work
The "Colourful Revolution" today through its “Facebook” urges MPs not to participate in parliamentary work until their requirements are met.
"MPs, to show that you stand in defense of justice, sovereignty of the citizens and the Constitution, we ask you not to participate in Parliamentary work until the Constitutional Court states the constitutionality of the Special Public Prosecutor and until...