15 December 2017
A “Turkish Stream” is the Russian Embassy’s answer to Macedonia’a problem with pollution, after the US Embassy posted on “Twitter” and “Facebook” if anyone had any ideas for cleaner air in Macedonia. The US Ambassador to Macedonia, yesterday posted on Twitter and Facebook whether anyone had any good ideas for cleaner air in Macedonia. #AirPollution […]
15 December 2017
Today, the US Embassy to Macedonia expressed concern over the large quantities over pollution in the air in Skopje and across the country. They posted statements on Facebook and Twitter. #AirPollution in Skopje was so thick today, you could hardly see the embassy! What ideas do you have for cleaner air in #Macedonia? pic.twitter.com/7sFKJRkIm0 — […]
27 April 2017
The Embassy of the United States of America has condemned the acts of violence at the Parliament during which several MPs were injured and among them was SDSM party leader, Zoran Zaev. The Embassy stated that violence is not in accordance with democracy and is an unacceptable way of resolving differences. “We condemn the violence […]
1 March 2017
Freely, peacefully expressing opinions is a vital part of any democracy, as is a vibrant, independent media free of intimidation, replied the US Embassy to the question from “Meta”, “How would you comment on the frequent inter-ethnic incidents and the attack on the news crew from ‘A1on’ during the protest organized by “For a United […]
6 February 2017
The Department of Cybercrime and Digital Forensics have brought criminal charges against a 34-year-old man from Skopje TT, due to comments he made on “Facebook”, indirectly threatening the US Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily and his family. The Skopje resident, according to the Ministry of Interior, is suspected of the crime of damaging the reputation […]
6 December 2016
The Ministry of Interior has identified the owner of the “Zastava” vehicle which had anti-terrorism units mobilized yesterday from the MOI after the US Embassy in Skopje reported a suspicious vehicle, which was parked outside the embassy, and was believed to have explosives . “The owner has been identified, however we can not disclose any […]
4 October 2016
The US Embassy to Macedonia is encouraging all political parties to abide by their commitments under the Pržino Agreement and the Agreement from July 20, and according to the Embassy, that includes the support of the work by the Special Public Prosecution. This was the reaction from the US Embassy after MPs from ruling majority […]
29 September 2016
Today, Minister of Interior, Oliver Spasovski dismissed 11 managers from various sectors of the Ministry. Senior sources from within the Interior Ministry confirmed for “Meta” that some of them have been dismissed over the incident involving the “Alfa” unit exercise near the US Embassy in Skopje and due to the investigation led by the Special […]
29 September 2016
On September 15, just hours after the SPO submitted their first two indictments, an alarm went off at the US Embassy, and repeatedly on the public address system played, “This is not a drill”. The reason for the sirens was due to the presence of two dozen members of the “Alfa” police unit near the embassy, […]
27 May 2016
The US Embassy in Macedonia called for a complete withdrawal of the pardons in order to return the country on its Euro-Atlantic path. “As we said last week, partial or selective revocations of the pardons will add to a growing sense of impunity in this country and prevent Macedonia from making progress on its most […]
18 May 2016
The decision made by the Constitutional Court clears the way for Parliament to reconvene and to cancel the June 5 elections, said the US Embassy in Skopje. “This in turn, presents a renewed opportunity for the Parliament and the political leaders to demonstrate through actions a firm commitment to the Przino Agreement and its principles […]
12 April 2016
The Embassy of the United States to Macedonia, expressed concern over the latest decision of President Gjorge Ivanov to stop all court procedures and cases against politicians in Macedonia. “We are seeking further detail and clarification. The president’s statement however raises serious concerns about Macedonia’s commitment to the rule of law”, reads the statement from the […]
31 March 2016
The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) will not vote on amendments to the Law on Criminal Procedure (LCP) if a political consensus between the major political parties is not reached. This was announced by the Vice-President of Parliament Rafiz Aliti, therefore reducing the chances of these amendments being voted in Parliament before its dissolution. The […]
18 March 2016
The speed of the Constitutional Court’s action and its non-transparent deliberation were largely unprecedented, the US Embassy stated for „Сакам да кажам“. “Institutions build trust through transparency and adherence to established procedures. The Court’s actions appear to be contrary to its own procedures. Moreover, to address concerns identified in the Priebe report regarding electoral irregularities, […]
12 February 2016
The US Embassy in Macedonia today again expressed its support for the work of the Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva and her team and asked the authorities to fully implement the highest standards of the rule of law. “The United States fully supports the Special Prosecutor’s Office and its role in investigating and prosecuting criminal conduct […]
14 October 2015
There was a clear reaction to the decision of the Council of Public Prosecutors when they approved only seven of the fourteen candidates as assistant prosecutors to Katica Janeva from the American Embassy in Macedonia. The Embassy of the United States said they are concerned about the decision made by the Council. “We are concerned […]
7 October 2015
Today the Government and the opposition are to resume talks with working groups after last night they made progress on electoral reform and the threat about a law prohibiting the publication of the “Bombs,” said the US Embassy in Macedonia. “Working groups who implement the Przino Agreement, last night made progress on issues related to […]
2 September 2015
In a Press Release from its Embassy in Skopje, the USA today “urged the government, all political parties and the peoples of Macedonia to refrain from any actions that could interfere with appointment of a Special Prosecutor, and the abilities of this office to act with complete autonomy, as decreed in the the Agreements of […]
22 May 2015
Accusations that the United States was involved in a plot to destabilize Macedonia are absurd, stated the US Embassy in Skopje for “Nova TV“. The reaction of the US Embassy is related to the recent statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who accused the West of being behind the current political crisis in the […]
