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First 30 electric buses will be delivered in January

“I expect the first 30 eco-friendly electric buses to be delivered in January—earlier than stipulated in the contract,” stated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski this evening, in an interview with “360 Stepeni.” During the interview, he dismissed any concerns regarding the quality of the buses, adding that all of Europe relies […] The post First 30 electric buses will be delivered in January appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski expects that the VMRO candidate will win in Brvenica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski expects Stojancho Radicheski, the candidate of VMRO-DPMNE and the “Your Macedonia” coalition, to win the second round of the early mayoral elections in the Municipality of Brvenica, scheduled for November 1st. In an interview for the MRT program “360 Degrees,” Nikoloski announced a greater mobilization of […] The post Nikoloski expects that the VMRO candidate will win in Brvenica appeared first on Republika English .

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4iG will use Starlink to connect its network in Macedonia

The new mobile operator in Macedonia, “4iG,” will utilize the “Starlink” satellite network owned by billionaire Elon Musk, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski this evening on the program “360 Degrees”. When asked whether the telecommunications company “4iG” is building its own 5G network, Nikoloski explained that they have already announced […] The post 4iG will use Starlink to connect its network in Macedonia appeared first on Republika English .

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Republika responds to Kuzeska: we learnt about the results from people close to the clown posse in SDSM

Bogdanka Kuzeska’s press conferences increasingly resemble an attempt to exert political pressure on media outlets that do not simply parrot SDSM’s party statements. A day after a defeat—which they celebrate for reasons known only to themselves—and at a time when their entire membership is lashing out at them and demanding resignations, the “truckload party” (SDSM) […] The post Republika responds to Kuzeska: we learnt about the results from people close to the clown posse in SDSM appeared first on Republika English .

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Dozens of cafes and nightclubs raided

According to unofficial information, yesterday and throughout the night, officers from the Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Interior—working alongside various regional internal affairs sectors and several inspection services—conducted checks at more than 60 locations. These included cafés, nightclubs, casinos, betting shops, and other establishments. The inspections uncovered several irregularities, such as a lack […] The post Dozens of cafes and nightclubs raided appeared first on Republika English .

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Two Turkish citizens arrested after trying to kill two other Turks in Skopje

Two Turkish nationals have been arrested in Skopje on suspicion of attempting to murder two of their compatriots in an apartment in the Karposh area. Police are searching for another individual suspected of participating in the attack. According to information from the Ministry of Interior, K.M. (36) and S.B.P. (22), along with a third suspect, […] The post Two Turkish citizens arrested after trying to kill two other Turks in Skopje appeared first on Republika English .

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Elderly truck driver died near Skopje

A 70-year-old driver from Gostivar died after his truck veered off the roadway on the Adriatic Highway in Skopje. Subsequent examinations determined that he died of natural causes. On October 16, 2026, at approximately 08:00, the SIA (Sector for Internal Affairs) Skopje received a report that a MAN truck with a trailer—registered in Gostivar—had veered […] The post Elderly truck driver died near Skopje appeared first on Republika English .

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World record set at the underwater Vrelo cave in Matka

The Vrelo underwater cave in Matka Canyon has become the deepest explored underwater cave in the world, after an international team of cave divers reached a record depth of 338 meters during the “Vrelo 2026” expedition. This achievement set three world records, and the cave has now taken the top spot on the global list, […] The post World record set at the underwater Vrelo cave in Matka appeared first on Republika English .

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“Iva Mihajlova and her father will face justice, sooner or later”

Macedonia possesses its own tools and mechanisms for action on the international stage, with the objective of bringing Iva Mihajlova and her father—who has been convicted in a first-instance ruling—to justice. This was stated today by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, as he commented on the case of Iva Mihajlova and the Bulgarian authorities’ stance that […] The post “Iva Mihajlova and her father will face justice, sooner or later” appeared first on Republika English .

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Plenkovic cites the blockade of Macedonia during the European Council meeting

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković pointed out that two countries (Greece and Bulgaria) have deprived Macedonia of 21 years of institutional progress toward the European Union. Plenkovic cited the Macedonian example while discussing Croatia’s stance on Montenegro’s European integration. Ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, Plenković emphasized that Croatia maintains a constructive approach […] The post Plenkovic cites the blockade of Macedonia during the European Council meeting appeared first on Republika English .

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New charges against Zaev’s leading man in Strumica

Strumica police filed a new set of criminal charges with the Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO) in against former Mayor Kostadin Kostadinov and several top former municipal officials. The charges are based on reasonable suspicion that Kostadinov committed the criminal offense of “abuse of official position and authority,” punishable under Article 353 of the Criminal Code. […] The post New charges against Zaev’s leading man in Strumica appeared first on Republika English .

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Zelenskyy and Magyar discuss Ukraine’s EU path

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to place political and economic relations between the two countries on a new footing. The agreement was reached during their first official bilateral meeting, held today in Brussels on the sidelines of a European Council summit. The meeting follows years of strained relations, characterized […] The post Zelenskyy and Magyar discuss Ukraine’s EU path appeared first on Republika English .

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Two men beaten by police officers charged were selling marijuana, seized an officer’s handgun

After suspending six police officers for suspected brutality during the arrest of two suspects, the Interior Ministry also filed charges against the arrested and an additional individual. The charges cover “obstructing an official in the performance of an official act” and “unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors.” The Ministry also […] The post Two men beaten by police officers charged were selling marijuana, seized an officer’s handgun appeared first on Republika English .

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New Kromberg & Schubert plant in Bitola will employ 2,000 workers

The German company “Kromberg & Schubert” is launching a new investment project in Bitola, which entails the creation of 2,000 new jobs over the next four years and the production of automotive components for Audi. The project will be implemented at the factory in the Zabeni Industrial Zone near Bitola and will involve the introduction […] The post New Kromberg & Schubert plant in Bitola will employ 2,000 workers appeared first on Republika English .

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Vulnerable citizens urged to register for flu shots

Citizens belonging to high-risk groups can sign up for free seasonal flu vaccination via the link https://vakcinacija.mk/mk/registration-flu, the Ministry of Health announced. By filling out the form on the website, citizens register directly within the “Moj Termin” (My Appointment) system; subsequently, in accordance with the vaccination schedule, they will receive an SMS notification specifying the […] The post Vulnerable citizens urged to register for flu shots appeared first on Republika English .

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Macedonian police and FBI caught an online scammer operating from Tetovo

As a result of a successful coordinated investigation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the administrator of the illegal online marketplace “OLVX”—which offered stolen personal data, access credentials, and tools for committing cybercrimes—has been identified. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Cybercrime and Digital Forensics Department has filed criminal […] The post Macedonian police and FBI caught an online scammer operating from Tetovo appeared first on Republika English .

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“We are building six highway sections at the same time”

Macedonia is undergoing a period of intensive infrastructure development, with the simultaneous construction of six highway sections—investments intended to significantly improve the country’s road connectivity and provide a new boost to the economy. “This is a massive construction undertaking that few countries in the region, or even beyond, can boast of,” stated Deputy Prime Minister […] The post “We are building six highway sections at the same time” appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: if appetite for enlargement returns among 5-6 major EU powers, the issue with Bulgaria will be resolved quickly

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski believes that if the appetite for enlargement returns among five or six major European Union member states, the issue with Bulgaria will not be a primary obstacle to Macedonia’s European integration. Appearing tonight on Alfa TV’s program “Kolegium,” Nikoloski assessed that, alongside the European integration process, […] The post Nikoloski: if appetite for enlargement returns among 5-6 major EU powers, the issue with Bulgaria will be resolved quickly appeared first on Republika English .

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Toskovski calls on Bulgaria to respect international rules

Minister of Internal Affairs Panche Toskovski stated today that Iva Mihajlova had left the country illegally and that an international arrest warrant would be issued for her later today. Based on the information I have, an international arrest warrant will be issued today; the Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested that she be remanded in custody. […] The post Toskovski calls on Bulgaria to respect international rules appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: the latest highway is vital for Corridor 8

Macedonia is beginning construction on a new highway from Bukojcani to Kicevo—the sixth project launched by this Government that will give full coherence to Corridor 8, signifying the corridor’s completion and establishing a continuous highway link between Skopje and Ohrid, stated Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, at today’s groundbreaking ceremony for […] The post Nikoloski: the latest highway is vital for Corridor 8 appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski: Macedonia will be at the crossroad of two European corridors

Ten years after the design phase, construction officially began today on the highway section from Bukojcani to Kicevo. This section is part of Corridor 8 and will link the Kicevo–Ohrid highway with the highway running from Tetovo through Gostivar to Bukojcani. The highway will feature two traffic lanes and one hard shoulder in each direction, […] The post Mickoski: Macedonia will be at the crossroad of two European corridors appeared first on Republika English .

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Dual citizen charged over a fatal car crash who was at the center of a propaganda campaign fled to Bulgaria

Iva Mihajlova, a woman from Kocani with a dual Macedonian – Bulgarian citizenship, who is charged with causing a fatal car crash, fled to Bulgaria today. Mihajlova was at the center of a Bulgarian propaganda campaign, in which Sofia was insisting that she is discriminated because she received a Bulgarian citizenship based on her declared […] The post Dual citizen charged over a fatal car crash who was at the center of a propaganda campaign fled to Bulgaria appeared first on Republika English .

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Fight over long queues at the Gevgelija border crossing

An incident that escalated into a physical altercation occurred at the Gevgelija border crossing. According to witnesses, the incident involved a Greek national and a Macedonian national, and the cause was a dispute over the order of vehicles in the queue. Prior to the physical confrontation, the driver of the Greek vehicle stepped out, stood […] The post Fight over long queues at the Gevgelija border crossing appeared first on Republika English .

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“Our identity is not a problem to be solved, but a matter of dignity to be respected”

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski addressed the ceremonial gathering at the Memorial Ossuary in Kumanovo—held under the slogan “Ideals That Build the Future”—marking the central event commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Day of the National Uprising, October 11th. In his remarks, the Prime Minister addressed the dispute with Bulgaria, that is blocking Macedonia’s EU integration. […] The post “Our identity is not a problem to be solved, but a matter of dignity to be respected” appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: rail cargo transport in Prilep and Bitola will begin soon

“We expect cargo transport from Prilep via Bitola and out of the country to begin soon, and intercity rail transport will also be enabled; and we expect to see significant progress on the Prilep–Bitola highway”, stated Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski during today’s October 11th commemoration in Prilep. “Regarding cargo transit, we are already in […] The post Nikoloski: rail cargo transport in Prilep and Bitola will begin soon appeared first on Republika English .

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Family of judge charged with corruption claims they money hidden in their home were earned with farm work

The family of former Appeals court judge Gjoko Ristov, who is charged with abuse of office and corruption, claimed in court that the 350,000 EUR found walled in in their family home in Negotino represented decades of savings and not gains from corruption. Ristov was charged after he allowed a businessman suspected with money laundering […] The post Family of judge charged with corruption claims they money hidden in their home were earned with farm work appeared first on Republika English .

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Six policemen suspended over an alleged brutality incident

The Ministry of the Interior’s Department for Internal Control is taking action regarding the incident that occurred on October 7, 2026, involving the excessive use of physical force and the infliction of bodily injuries on individuals by police officers during the exercise of their official powers, the Ministry announced. Based on checks performed, footage obtained […] The post Six policemen suspended over an alleged brutality incident appeared first on Republika English .

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Former Greek PM Papandreou regrets the delayed EU enlargement of the Balkans

It is a true tragedy that the accession of Western Balkan countries to the European Union is taking so long, stated former Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou in an exclusive interview last night for Macedonian Radio Television MRT. As one of the key architects of the Solun (Thessaloniki) Agenda from the 2003 […] The post Former Greek PM Papandreou regrets the delayed EU enlargement of the Balkans appeared first on Republika English .

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New museums will be opened at the Skopje Kale fortress

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski visited today the Skopje Kale fortress to announce a push for its significant development, with new museums and cultural offerings. He expects that the challenges encountered so far will be overcome in the coming period and that the site will be developed in cooperation with the relevant institutions. There are many […] The post New museums will be opened at the Skopje Kale fortress appeared first on Republika English .

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Poll: VMRO leads SDSM between 4 and 5 fold

There are significant differences in the approval ratings of VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM, as well as their leaders Hristijan Mickoski and Venko Filipche, according to the latest poll by MKD.mk, conducted by the agency Market Vision between September 11 and 27 with a sample of 1,200 respondents. When asked which political party they would vote for […] The post Poll: VMRO leads SDSM between 4 and 5 fold appeared first on Republika English .

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Customs agents stopped 246 illegal crossings in two years

Establishing strong security coalitions is a matter of the highest national interest, as it enables a more robust, unified global effort to combat illegal migration and serious crime. Since July 2024, the Customs Administration has prevented the entry of 246 illegal migrants—primarily from Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. “At the same time, we […] The post Customs agents stopped 246 illegal crossings in two years appeared first on Republika English .

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Serial killer who killed four women given life in prison

The Kumanovo court sentenced Trajko Bojkovski to life imprisonment for four murders and two attempted murders of women in the Staro Nagoričane region. Bojkovski was charged with the murders of Stanče Karovska, Janka Antevska, Marija Marinkovska, and Mira Stankovska, as well as the attempted murders of Rosanka Trajkovska and Slobotka Arsovska. The prosecution sought the […] The post Serial killer who killed four women given life in prison appeared first on Republika English .

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Safe City traffic cameras go live in Ohrid

The Ministry of Internal Affairs informs the public that, starting Monday (October 12, 2026), the “Safe City” traffic surveillance system will begin operations in the area covered by the Ohrid Department of Internal Affairs. Following technical checks and final testing, the system’s cameras will be activated on roadways within the SVR Ohrid jurisdiction. The Ministry […] The post Safe City traffic cameras go live in Ohrid appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: we are close to four million passengers in a year

The success we are achieving in the development of air traffic is the result of the smart subsidy policy we devised in 2024 and began implementing in 2025—a policy that has already yielded results. We are breaking records every month. In July, compared to July of last year, traffic at the two airports grew by […] The post Nikoloski: we are close to four million passengers in a year appeared first on Republika English .

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Railway link to Pristina is possible by the end of next year

The railway connection between Skopje and Pristina could be realized by the end of next year, once Kosovo completes work on its railway infrastructure, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski. We already have a railway connection for the Skopje–Pristina route; Kosovo is currently working on modernization, and there is one more […] The post Railway link to Pristina is possible by the end of next year appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: Zaev was preparing the sale of five companies to Bulgaria

The SDSM government accepted everything Bulgaria demanded. They even negotiated the sale of five private Macedonian companies. That is why we are in this position,” stated Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski. In 2022, SDSM accepted everything from Bulgaria; they handed the Bulgarians a blank sheet of paper, the Bulgarians wrote down whatever they wanted, and […] The post Nikoloski: Zaev was preparing the sale of five companies to Bulgaria appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: we plan for an integrated public transit system in Skopje

The city train line of the Skopje City Train is operating regularly and carrying over 300 passengers daily, exceeding expectations. “Our vision is to create an integrated public transport system—combining the city train, electric buses, BRT, and intercity rail—to reduce air pollution,” says Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, in an interview […] The post Nikoloski: we plan for an integrated public transit system in Skopje appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski does not have high expectations from the planned meeting in Sofia

Asked by a journalist about expectations regarding the meeting in Sofia between the foreign ministers of Macedonia and Bulgaria, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that he did not have high expectations. Given the analysis I shared with the Foreign Minister yesterday—and I will be undiplomatic here—and considering the conduct of official Sofia, I do not […] The post Mickoski does not have high expectations from the planned meeting in Sofia appeared first on Republika English .

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EU proposes easier enlargement model without bilateral vetoes

The European Commission today released a discussion paper on future enlargement, offering candidate countries gradual integration but including safeguard clauses to ensure new members honor their negotiation commitments. In the document “Preparations for an Enlarged Union,” the Commission proposes guidelines and practical steps for future enlargement. Candidate countries could participate in certain EU policies even […] The post EU proposes easier enlargement model without bilateral vetoes appeared first on Republika English .

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Senior Bitola prosecutor charged with bribery

The Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed this evening that searches are being conducted at the home and workplace of a senior public prosecutor due to suspected bribery. A prosecutor from the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for Prosecuting Organized Crime and Corruption secured court orders to search the home and official premises of a senior public prosecutor […] The post Senior Bitola prosecutor charged with bribery appeared first on Republika English .

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Mucunski and Petrova will meet in Sofia on Thursday

The Foreign Ministers of Macedonia and Bulgaria, Timco Mucunski and Velislava Petrova, will meet on Thursday in Sofia. The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry confirmed to BTA that the top diplomats of both countries would have the opportunity to meet on the sidelines of an international ministerial conference on Corridor 8 in Sofia, hosted by Minister Velislava […] The post Mucunski and Petrova will meet in Sofia on Thursday appeared first on Republika English .

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Tsar Samuil was absent from Bulgarian church traditions, an Oxford professor noted

While Bulgaria today attempts to claim Tsar Samuil as its exclusive heritage, this was not the case “a few decades ago.” Indeed, traditions associated with Samuil are not found in Bulgarian Orthodox literature. And when anything regarding him is recounted, it is usually accompanied by a “certain reticence.” This is due to the fact that […] The post Tsar Samuil was absent from Bulgarian church traditions, an Oxford professor noted appeared first on Republika English .

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Police swept up over 5,600 criminals in two years

Since September 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs—through the Criminal Police Department and in coordination and cooperation with all Sectors for Internal Affairs and Regional Centers for Border Affairs—has been conducting Operation “Sweeper” across the entire territory of Macedonia. The operation aims to detect, monitor, and clarify situations and socially deviant phenomena, as well as […] The post Police swept up over 5,600 criminals in two years appeared first on Republika English .

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Why was Filipce silent if he had credible information about Petrovska’s corruption, VMRO asks SDSM

Venko Filipce has finally spoken out regarding suspicions of serious misconduct within the ranks of SDSM. Filipce raised concerns involving former Minister of Defence Slavjanka Petrovska regarding the procurement of military helicopters and a contract that, according to his public allegations, involved a discrepancy of as much as 37 million EUR. These allegations concern significant […] The post Why was Filipce silent if he had credible information about Petrovska’s corruption, VMRO asks SDSM appeared first on Republika English .

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Simplified procedures to obtain parental and sick leave

The procedure for referring insured persons to a medical commission after the 15th day of sick leave is set to be digitized, announces Zlatko Perinski, Director of the Health Insurance Fund. Previously, when an extension of sick leave required approval from a medical commission, the primary care physician had to manually prepare a referral proposal. […] The post Simplified procedures to obtain parental and sick leave appeared first on Republika English .

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Macedonian historian responds to Bulgarian claims about Tsar Samuil

History professor Aleksandar Atanasovski from the UKIM university in Skopje, whose area of ​​expertise is the Middle Ages, including the Byzantine era and the Empire of Tsar Samuil – was a guest on a Bulgaria radio show discussing the recent movement of his purpoted sarcophagus from Solun to Sofia. In the interview, professor Atanasovski discussed […] The post Macedonian historian responds to Bulgarian claims about Tsar Samuil appeared first on Republika English .

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Fire broke out on the Sar Mountains

A fire broke out today above Bogovinsko Lake on the Sar Mountains; according to the authorities, the fire poses no threat to the local forests. The Regional Crisis Management Center (RCMC) – Tetovo reported that at 11:54 a.m. today, the Territorial Firefighting Unit (TPPE) – Tetovo reported a fire above Bogovinsko Lake on the Šar […] The post Fire broke out on the Sar Mountains appeared first on Republika English .

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Macedonia is stable in terms of energy, we are ready for the winter”

The country is energy-stable, and we are prepared for the upcoming winter,” stated Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski today while inspecting construction work on the “Ljubljanska” bridge in Karposh. He announced that he expects a drop in diesel and gasoline prices next week, as well as a budget rebalancing by the end of October. “Regarding the […] The post Macedonia is stable in terms of energy, we are ready for the winter” appeared first on Republika English .

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Macedonia asks for an official meeting with Bulgaria

A request for an official bilateral meeting has already been sent to the Bulgarian government, but there is no response yet from Sofia as to whether it will take place. “We have reached the stage of talks. Something that wasn’t possible before has now happened. And we will achieve many more things that they couldn’t […] The post Macedonia asks for an official meeting with Bulgaria appeared first on Republika English .

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