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Baily: The Przhino Agreement is alive
The Przhino Agreement is alive, but a lot of work remains to be done, said the US Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily for "Deutsche Welle".
“Its fundamental elements - accountability for the wiretapping scandal, an inclusive political process, especially for Parliament, and reforms which lead to credible elections – this remains the best way out of the current political crisis...
Ambassadors of the EU and the Netherlands declare: Pardons to be withdrawn completely
EU Ambassador, Aivo Orav and Dutch Ambassador, Wouter Plomp, at today’s debate organized by "Transparency International Macedonia", declared that the pardons must be withdrawn completely, as it is the only way to avoid selective justice.
The Ambassadors said that all stakeholders must support the work of the Special Prosecutor's Office (SPO).
“The European Union clearly announced that selective justice and pardons...
VMRO-DPMNE welcomes President Ivanov’s decision
The VMRO-DPMNE party has welcomed President Gjorgi Ivanov’s decision to use the opportunity provided by the Law on Amending Laws on the Law on Pardons.
“The VMRO-DPMNE was the first party who publicly stated that the pardons do not adhere to our policies. The VMRO-DPMNE party was the first to propose that the four main political parties send a letter...
Haindl: I can not rule out the possibility of consequences to those who obstruct changes
The Przhino Agreement is still a good basis for finding a solution to the political crisis in Macedonia, said in an interview with "Deutsche Welle", the special envoy from the German Foreign Minister, Johannes Haindl, adding that "the April amnesty for politicians granted by President Gjorge Ivanov undermines all efforts and is not in accordance with the Agreement”.
"Decisions stemming...
Demonstrators tear down the protective sheet from the Triumphal Arch “Macedonia”
Demonstrators from the “Colourful Revolution” today tore down the protective sheets from the Triumphal Arch “Macedonia” and again hurled paint at it. The white sheet was put up earlier on in the day by city officials to stop protesters from throwing paint at the monument from the controversial project “Skopje 2014”.
Before that, while demonstrators passed Parliament they again covered...
Hoyt Yee: Pardons must be completely withdrawn, not selectively
The pardons President Ivanov granted on April the 12th, undermine not only the rule of law but also the credibility of the country which is determined to join the EU and NATO, stated Hoyt Brian Yee, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European Affairs at the US State Department after meeting with representatives of political leaders.
“It is especially important...
Today the “Colourful Revolution” will protest against the country’s borrowing
Today the "Colourful Revolution 'continues in 13 cities across the country.
The protest in Skopje starts at 18:00 in front of the Special Prosecutor's Office, and today protesters will be bringing attention to the economic situation of the state and its borrowing.
"I protest because Macedonia is a poor and dilapidated land, even though it can be an economic success story!...
SPO request the court to freeze the assets of the Mayor of Bitola
The Special Public Prosecutor has requested that the Criminal Court in Skopje freeze the assets of several suspects in the Transporter case, including Mayor of Bitola Vladimir Taleski, the SPO has confirmed for “Meta”.
The SPO have said that it is an ongoing investigation which the they announced at a press conference on April 14, when the "Transporter" case was...
“Justice for Martin – Freedom for the People”- Shocking bloody red messages from tonight’s protest
Today, at the protests, instead of the normal splashes of different colours, there was only one colour, red. Protesters used red paint as a symbol of Martin Neshkovski's blood, who was murdered on the city square in Skopje on the 6th of June, 2011.
Demonstrators at the city square ‘Macedonia’ first put a banner with the inscription "You tried to...
Fouéré outside SPO: In the current situation, elections are impossible
Former EU Ambassador to Macedonia, Erwan Fouéré joined protesters today as they traditionally began their protest march from outside the Special Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje.
“I respect these people who protest with dignity against the violation of the rule of law, and against violations of human rights which take place in the country”, said the former EU Ambassador.
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Fouéré said President...
“Colourful Revolution” speaks: In these conditions, there will be no elections
The ‘Colourful Revolution’ tonight splashed paint and coloured the " Nova Makedonija “ building, where the State Election Commission (SEC) are located. They said that in such conditions, with this electoral roll, the election can not and will not take place.
Before they started painting, demonstrators put on raincoats and lit signaling torches to protect the painters from police cameras,...
SPO: Kosta Krpač was not the reason why we requested amendments to the Law on Witness Protection
Kosta Krpač was not the reason why the Special Prosecutor’s Office requested amendments to the Law on Witness protection, they needed it so they could propose and request protection for various witnesses said the SPO to “Meta”.
“The person in question, was not the reason for our requests to change legislation”, replied the SPO briefly to our question: What Kosta...
“Financial Times”: Katica Janeva is Macedonia’s Beyonce
Prestigious London newspaper for business and economics “The Financial Times” under the title “Small-town graft warrior rattles Macedonia’s elite”, describes the Special Public Prosecutor, Katica Janeva as a “whip to Macedonia’s corruption-riddled elite and an unlikely icon of protest in the country’s political crisis”.
According to FT “Ms Janeva’s job is to pursue senior political figures accused of stealing elections...
Prosecutors order new analyzes regarding the death of Kosta Krpač
The Public Prosecutors Office (PPO), despite the completion of the autopsy on Kosta Krpač, late last night, new orders were issued for further analysis, reported 24News.
“The PPO performed a coordinated consultation with the Institute of Forensic and Criminal Forensics, and then issued new orders to perform new analyzes in order to solve the case efficiently”, said the Prosecution to...
SJO: Krpač voluntarily came forward as a witness, we know what pressure he was under
The Public Prosecution for offenses related and which arise from the content of the illegal interception of communications (SPO) denies allegations by certain media outlets that they had been putting pressure on the late Kosta Krpač.
"We would like to state that the individual, Kosta Krpač came to this public prosecutor's office voluntarily, and during the preliminary hearing he had...
Howitt for “Meta”: Macedonia is in a dangerous and unstable position
MEP and one of the mediators of the Przino Agreement, Richard Howitt in an interview for "Meta", said that responsibility of the future of Macedonia is in the hands of the Macedonians politicians. He noted that the country is in a dangerous and unstable condition, and that politicians in Skopje, after yesterday's warnings from Brussels, should reconsider in which direction...
Sela: Accountability for all those who have harmed this state and it’s people
Hundreds of people protested today in downtown Skopje against obstructions being inflicted on the Special Prosecutor's Office and against the imprisonment of Albanians by order of the current government.
The protest, organized by the Movement for Reforms in the DPA, the Association of former political prisoners and persecuted Albanians in Macedonia, the Organization of War Veterans of the KLA and...
SPO: Gruevski and Janakieski ordered the demolition of the “Kosmos” building
The Special Prosecution’s Office (SPO) today opened another new case called "TNT", which refers to the demolition of the "Cosmos" building, owned by Fijat Canoski. Special Prosecutor Fatime Fetai said the demolition of the building, without a doubt was ordered by the former Prime Minister and the former Minister of Transport and Communications, together with the current Mayor of...
Ivanov pardoned a different Fatime Fatai thinking he was pardoning the prosecutor from the SPO
"In the implementation of the most shameful act in the history of the Republic of Macedonia, in an incomprehensible hurry, at least for me, there was no need for such haste, as you actually pardoned Fatime Fetai from Gostivar. I believe that you thought of me, or you associated her with me , however someone should have informed you...
Taleski requests that Ivanov withdraw the pardons, according to him the SPO are not legal
"As Mayor of Bitola, I work sincerely and I am dedicated and responsible for the welfare of its citizens. Since I personally have never committed a crime, I do not feel guilty, and I do not want to be connected with the real criminals in Macedonia. I do not want there to be doubt or speculation regarding my legal work...