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Baily: There must be responsibility for April 27th, but also the presumption of innocence
Today, the US Ambassador to the country, Jess Baily, said that the US Embassy is closely following events related to the incident in Parliament which occurred on April 27th, and that the police, prosecution and justice systems must act transparently, while respecting the highest standards in carrying out this process .
“The police, the prosecution and the justice system must...
USA: Greater transparency and the respect of legal procedures is needed
The US Embassy in Macedonia called for greater transparency and monitoring of the procedures to a shed light on what happened during the events in Parliament on April 27th .
"We are following the news of the arrests. We urge police and prosecutors to pursue these cases with absolute transparency and the highest respect for due process. While the perpetrators...
The mood to resolve the name dispute is at its highest, says Hoyt Yee
Macedonia's security depends on resolving the name dispute and the country's entry into NATO, said the Center for International Relations in Washington today, reported the Voice of America in the Macedonian language.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State assessed that the mood in resolving the name dispute has so far been at its highest level. He expressed hope that a...
US Embassy: The new mayors to be transparent, available and responsible
"Strong local government lays the foundation for a vibrant democracy. We encourage the newly elected mayors and counselors to be open, responsive, and accountable to the citizens of their municipalities," said in this addressing the US Embassy about the local elections.
The embassy states that the cooperation with the municipalities, organizations and the citizens will continue in order...
US Embassy: Elections were held in a calm atmosphere, all irregularities to be investigated immediately
The US Embassy in Macedonia in a statement it gave to "Meta" agency remarked that the first round of the local elections yesterday has passed in a peaceful and calm manner.
They urge citizens if they have met any irregularities and misuse to report them immediately, and the officials to investigate them accordingly.
"The U.S. Embassy commends the citizens...
Gruevski complains to ambassadors that the Government is abusing state institutions
Today, the leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski, met with the ambassadors of the United States, member states from the European Union and NATO in the country, where he pointed out that that during the campaign there were numerous violations of the election process against the party, physical incidents, damage to headquarters, as well as abuse of state resources for...
CNN: Veles, with fake news is preparing for the US election in 2020
“This sleepy riverside town in Macedonia is home to dozens of website operators who churn out bogus stories designed to attract the attention of Americans. Each click adds cash to their bank accounts”, says “CNN” in a long story about the young people from Veles who earned lots of money, writing fake news that favoured President Donald Trump, when...
Zaev in New York at the General Assembly at the UN, he will also be meeting with Trump, Guterres, Mogherini and Tusk
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will lead the delegation of the Republic of Macedonia at the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations in New York from 17th to 19th September, announced the Government's Public Relations Department.
The delegation will consist of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov and the Minister without a portfolio in charge of the Diaspora, Edmond...
Macedonian to face 17 years in prison for selling stolen financial data
This past Friday, the Brooklyn federal court has charged Macedonian citizen Dzevair Ametovski as guilty for fraud and selling personal data from stolen credit cards through a web site named "codeshop", US prosecutors said.
The 30-year-old Ametovski is facing up 17 years imprisonment and his attorneys, state American media, will not comment on the verdict.
Ametovski, who prosecutors say was known...
Moscow: USA and EU didn’t hesitate to interfere into Macedonia’s internal affairs
US Vice President Mike Pence made another series of anti-Russian statements in Podgorica, scaring leaders of Western Balkan states with a mythic “Russian threat” and went as far as to accuse our country of attempts to redraw the borders in the region by force, said the press reaction issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Pence's statement...
Zaev: We are ready for cooperation for the countries of the region to become NATO members
With our presence at the Summit of the Adriatic Charter countries, we said that we are ready to cooperate in the interest of the citizens of our countries and through the integration processes to bring the region to the large family of NATO, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev at the opening address of the Summit of the countries members...
Baily: The US is working to see that Macedonia becomes part of NATO
The United States is working to see that Macedonia becomes part of NATO, whether through support for democracy-building reforms or exercises such as "Dragoon Guardian 17", said the US Ambassador to Macedonia Jess Baily, in Kumanovo, during a joint military exercise by the Macedonian and US military.
Ambassador Baily pointed out <>that next week, US Vice President Mike Pence in...
Macedonia is the next country that will join NATO, concludes general Stavridis
Macedonia is the next country that should be joining NATO, stated former NATO commander James Stavridis for "Voice of America."
- I hope that Greece will be able to work with Macedonia in finding a solution for the name dispute which will open the door for Macedonia to join NATO. I think Macedonia is the next country that will join...
US State Department: Macedonia’s capacity fighting terrorism must be strengthened
Due to the military pressure of extremists from the ISIS, in 2016, Europe was targeted by massive terrorist threats, US State Department said in a report on terrorism, adding that threats continue to the present day.
In the report on Macedonia it is stated that the Macedonian authorities estimate that ISIS members and supporters are still in the country. The...
Ivanov – Baily: New incentive for Macedonia’s NATO membership is needed
Today, at “Villa Biljana” in Ohrid, the President of the country, Gjorge Ivanov met with the US Ambassador to the country, Jess Baily, where he stated that he expected American support and that their engagement will continue regarding Macedonia's membership in the EU and NATO.
“The Macedonian President pointed out that it is necessary to create a new motive and...
Apart from Zaev, Pence had a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Tsipras
The VP of the USA, Mike Pence, had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Macedonia, Zoran Zaev and had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, announced the White House.
During the telephone conversation, Pence and Tsipras have reaffirmed the longstanding relations between Greece and US.
"The Vice President congratulated the Greek Premier for...
In his conversation with Zaev, Pence congratulated the processes of the new government for democracy
Yesterday evening, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, spoke over the telephone with US Vise President Mike Pence, who welcomed the processes from the new government, such as democracy, freedom and justice in Macedonia, stated the Government’s cabinet.
“Vice President Pence described the new Government’s steps such as good neighborly relations as international success. Vice President Pence supported the “3-6-9” plan, which...
Baily: The visit of Vice- President Pence is a confirmation of the USA’s dedication towards the region
The participation of the US Vice President, Mike Pence, at the meeting of the Adriatic Bill on the 2nd of August in Podgorica, that will be presided by the Republic of Macedonia, is a confirmation of Washington’s dedication to the region, said the American Ambassador in Macedonia, Jess Baily.
-The purpose of Vice President Pence’s visit is to talk...
Hoyt Yee: The USA does not support any changes to the borders in the Balkans
The USA does not support any changes to the borders in the Balkans, said Hoyt Brian Yee, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.
“The borders of the Balkan countries are clearly defined, internationally recognized and it is not a controversial issue. Changing the borders in the Balkans will not improve or contribute to the...
Hoyt Yee: The darkest moment in the Balkans was April 27th with the situation in Macedonian Parliament
The darkest moment in the Balkan region this year, was the April 27th in the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia and the best news in the whole region was the formation of the new reformatory government. This was stated by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs at the US State Department, Hoyt Brian Yee, as...
