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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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Hungary is building one of the largest drone factories in Europe

Hungary is increasingly solidifying its position on the European map of modern technologies through the expansion of the “ABZ Innovation” civil drone factory. Seven million euros have been invested in the new production facility, and the expansion is expected to boost output to approximately 2,000 drones annually based on a single-shift operation. If the factory […] The post Hungary is building one of the largest drone factories in Europe 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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Increase in number of breast cancer patients, and in the number of those overcoming the illness

Last year, one thousand patients were diagnosed with breast cancer, and currently, 7,000 patients are undergoing active treatment at the University Clinic for Radiotherapy and Oncology,” stated representatives from the “Hema-Onko” Association. They organized an event at the Clinic today—titled “Breakfast with Hema-Onko”—dedicated to patients, healthcare professionals, and the collaborative effort to build better, more […] The post Increase in number of breast cancer patients, and in the number of those overcoming the illness appeared first on Republika English .

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Positive meeting in Sofia, but positions remain far apart

The positions of Macedonia and Bulgaria regarding issues related to European integration remain far apart, said Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski following his meeting with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova in Sofia. He described the meeting as constructive and held in a positive spirit, noting an agreement to continue the dialogue between the two countries on […] The post Positive meeting in Sofia, but positions remain far apart 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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No adverse reactions reported linked to BCG vaccines

There have been no documented adverse effects in Macedonia associated with the use of the specific BCG vaccine batches, Minister of Health Saso Klekovski stated today. The batches in question are No. 6831 (dated December 22, 2022) and No. 807-1 (dated December 11, 2023) and they have been recalled in Croatia after cases of rare […] The post No adverse reactions reported linked to BCG vaccines appeared first on Republika English .

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Government moves 25 million EUR to the municipalities for infrastructure development

Responding today to a journalist’s question regarding the extent of government support for municipal development and infrastructure over the past two-plus years, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, stated: Regarding the projects for which municipalities applied and the number implemented so far, Prime Minister Mickoski added: “The sum is somewhere around […] The post Government moves 25 million EUR to the municipalities for infrastructure development appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski: the World Bank predicts a growth rate of 2.9 to 3.2 percent

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with World Bank representatives yesterday, and today, responding to a question from a journalist, he addressed the forecasts for the Macedonian economy. The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for the Macedonian economy for 2026 from 2.9 percent to 3.2 percent, with infrastructure projects expected to be among the […] The post Mickoski: the World Bank predicts a growth rate of 2.9 to 3.2 percent 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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Grave of an important ancient warrior found near Struga

The grave of an important warrior was found in Rasnica, near the village of Koroshista – Struga, where a necropolis discovered in 2024 stands as one of the most significant archaeological finds of recent decades. New research confirms that this is a necropolis dating back to the 6th century BC—a site of exceptional importance and […] The post Grave of an important ancient warrior found near Struga 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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Mickoski: we have a full four year mandate, but if the oppositions wants, we can hold early elections

The Government has received a mandate from the citizens for a four-year term and has a clear timeline for fulfilling its promises, stated Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski in response to a question about whether early parliamentary elections are being considered. Mickoski, who visited the Municipality of Tearce today for the opening of a new kindergarten, […] The post Mickoski: we have a full four year mandate, but if the oppositions wants, we can hold early elections 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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Bulgaria gave Greece relics from Macedonia as part of its Tsar Samuil exchange

Bulgarian historian Goran Blagoev revealed that Greece had exchanged the bones of Tsar Samuil for relics belonging to the Ohrid Archbishopric. Specifically, the item in question—a reliquary containing the remains of a female saint—was taken to Bulgaria from Ohrid; it had originally been housed in the Church of St. Mother of God in Ohrid before […] The post Bulgaria gave Greece relics from Macedonia as part of its Tsar Samuil exchange 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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Kenyan runners dominate at the Skopje Wizz Air Marathon

Kenyan runner Derrick Chege Njoroge won the 22nd edition of the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon that took place in Skopje today. He completed the 42.195-kilometer course in 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 56 seconds. His compatriot Edwin Kimaru Kosgei took second place with a time of 2:13:21. Third place went to Macedonian runner Dario Ivanovski […] The post Kenyan runners dominate at the Skopje Wizz Air Marathon 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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VMRO calls on the state prosecutors to investigate Filipce’s allegations about Slavjanka Petrovska

VMRO-DPMNE notes that Venko Filipche has made serious public allegations regarding the procurement of helicopters and the contract that, according to his statement, was signed by Slavjanka Petrovska. Filipche publicly stated that Petrovska “signed a contract for the procurement of helicopters that was 37 million euros more expensive, after the commission had reached a different […] The post VMRO calls on the state prosecutors to investigate Filipce’s allegations about Slavjanka Petrovska appeared first on Republika English .

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Investments in Strumica worth 7 million EUR

Infrastructure projects worth over seven million euros are currently being implemented in the Municipality of Strumica through the Ministry of Transport, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski during a meeting with Mayor Petar Jankov, the municipal administration, and Members of Parliament Eli Panova and Zhan Drvoshanov. According to the Ministry of […] The post Investments in Strumica worth 7 million EUR appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski: we are encouraged by Von der Leyen’s comments, but not by her position on the constitutional changes

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski today described yesterday’s meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as exceptionally friendly, productive, and substantive, emphasizing that it could prove pivotal for future processes, although he noted he was not satisfied with the messages regarding constitutional amendments. “I would characterize the meeting as exceptionally friendly, productive, and substantive, […] The post Mickoski: we are encouraged by Von der Leyen’s comments, but not by her position on the constitutional changes appeared first on Republika English .

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Von der Leyen did not commit to joining the talks with Bulgaria but will encourage them

At today’s meeting with the President of the European Commission, Prime Minister Mickoski once again called for the EU to get involved in negotiations regarding the bilateral dispute with Bulgaria. Von der Leyen sidestepped this issue and announced a meeting between the foreign ministers of Macedonia and Bulgaria in Sofia next week. “Our desire is […] The post Von der Leyen did not commit to joining the talks with Bulgaria but will encourage them appeared first on Republika English .

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Von der Leyen: you belong to Europe with your Macedonian identity but you have to make the decisive step

“My message is clear: you belong with us, at the table in the European Union. Macedonia has truly achieved success with the Growth Plan—thanks to your personal commitment and readiness—and I thank you for that. You have already received 140 million euros, with additional payments to follow in the coming weeks; the progress is truly […] The post Von der Leyen: you belong to Europe with your Macedonian identity but you have to make the decisive step appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski: Macedonia is committed to EU membership

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski called today—during a meeting in Skopje with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—for the European Union to get involved in the talks between Macedonia and Bulgaria and to help create conditions for a sustainable European solution in which agreements are clear and obligations apply to all parties. At a joint […] The post Mickoski: Macedonia is committed to EU membership appeared first on Republika English .

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Opinion is moving toward more support for EU enlargement, Nikoloski says at a Friends of Europe conference

Support for EU enlargement is strong, and public opinion heavily favors EU membership. Macedonia is successfully implementing reform processes and has recorded the third-highest economic growth rate in Europe—4.3% in the second quarter; furthermore, we are fully committed to and aligned with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy,” stated Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister […] The post Opinion is moving toward more support for EU enlargement, Nikoloski says at a Friends of Europe conference appeared first on Republika English .

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Skopje court denies request from main Kocani disaster defendant to be released from detention

A pre-trial judge at the Basic Criminal Court Skopje, acting upon a proposal by the Public Prosecutor from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Prosecuting Organized Crime and Corruption to order detention for D.J. from Kočani—and having heard the suspect in the presence of his defense counsel, as well as having assessed the facts and evidence […] The post Skopje court denies request from main Kocani disaster defendant to be released from detention appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski in Brussels: we are conducting major investments in our infrastructure

As a landlocked country in the Balkans, we are implementing massive investments in the development and modernization of the two European corridors—8 and 10—that pass through Macedonia. We are working on the construction of highways along Corridor 8 and are also building a railway line on the eastern section of this corridor. In parallel, we […] The post Nikoloski in Brussels: we are conducting major investments in our infrastructure appeared first on Republika English .

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Misajlovski: we are committed to joining the EU, but the citizens are right to ask if the current demands are the last we will face

Macedonia remains committed to European Union membership, but constitutional amendments should not be accepted at any cost, without clear guarantees that no further conditions will follow, stated Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski. He assessed that, following the name change and other concessions that Macedonia has made over the years during the Euro-Atlantic integration process, citizens have […] The post Misajlovski: we are committed to joining the EU, but the citizens are right to ask if the current demands are the last we will face appeared first on Republika English .

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Commissioner Von der Leyen will meet with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski

On Friday at 12h the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will arrive for an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia. As part of the visit, she will have a one-on-one meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski, – the meeting is scheduled for 12:10; prior […] The post Commissioner Von der Leyen will meet with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski appeared first on Republika English .

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Toskovski: the gang we raided was untouchable for 15 years

Minister of Internal Affairs Panche Toskovski revealed details today regarding a major police operation conducted in Prilep, noting that it involved dismantling a serious organized crime group—a group the Ministry of Internal Affairs had been investigating for over a year in coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office and foreign partner agencies. “We are talking about […] The post Toskovski: the gang we raided was untouchable for 15 years appeared first on Republika English .

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Filipce rants during an angry press conference as his party faces a major split

In a nervous press conference, SDSM President Venko Filipce tried to show that he still has control over his group in Parliament, amid a massive split with top former SDSM officials, and launched on tirades and insults against them and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. Filipce was able to line up a little more than half […] The post Filipce rants during an angry press conference as his party faces a major split appeared first on Republika English .

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VMRO asks Filipce if he has made a new deal with Bulgaria

Venko Filipche’s statement—”first the Bulgarians in the Constitution, then everything else”—is proof that he is colluding in a new act of betrayal, according to VMRO-DPMNE. Venko Filipche champions Bulgarian positions rather than Macedonian interests. Therefore, it is entirely legitimate to ask:Is there secret diplomacy taking place between old cronies Zoran Zaev and Rumen Radev? Is […] The post VMRO asks Filipce if he has made a new deal with Bulgaria appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski met with Croatian Ambassador Tiganj

Economic cooperation, regional development, and Macedonia’s European integration were the topics of today’s meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski and the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, Nives Tiganj. According to the Ministry of Transport, the two officials highlighted opportunities to enhance economic and trade cooperation—given the traditionally good relations […] The post Nikoloski met with Croatian Ambassador Tiganj appeared first on Republika English .

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Large scale drug raids across Macedonia

The Department for Organized and Serious Crime within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), under the direction of a public prosecutor from the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for Prosecuting Organized Crime and Corruption (BPPO-POCC), is conducting a police operation across several cities in the country. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the operation aims […] The post Large scale drug raids across Macedonia appeared first on Republika English .

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Petrov predicts a disaster for SDSM in the next elections

Doctor Andrej Petrov, a former top SDSM official, spoke about the new 12.05 initiative and stated that changes are badly needed in SDSM, noting that the opposition party commands only about 8% support in all polls and is cruising toward a political catastrophe. Petrov, Igor Ivanovski – Shema, Slavjanka Petrovska and other top SDSM officials […] The post Petrov predicts a disaster for SDSM in the next elections appeared first on Republika English .

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Krusevo Museum director pushed to resign after he allowed a vulgar rapper from Kosovo to film in a national monument

Miha Odzaklieski, director of the Krusevo Museum, submitted his irrevocable resignation today, after he allowed a Kosovan rapper to film a vulgar video in the Macedonium monument. Odzaklieski’s resignation follows public outcry regarding the filming of the music video “Sexy Mama”, in which Don Xhoni uses the brutalist monument as his office and has scantilly […] The post Krusevo Museum director pushed to resign after he allowed a vulgar rapper from Kosovo to film in a national monument appeared first on Republika English .

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Mickoski sees the state as main investor in the Cebren and Galiste hydro project

It is the right time for the state to take a bolder step and act as the investor in the “Cebren and Galiste” hydro project, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said today. According to him, there are financial institutions willing to finance this project, one of which is the DFC from the United States. Mickoski stated […] The post Mickoski sees the state as main investor in the Cebren and Galiste hydro project appeared first on Republika English .

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Nikoloski: hydro revitalization project supports long term energy stability

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski attended the launch today of the major AD ESM project, “Revitalization of Hydroelectric Power Plants – Phase 3.” This project will enable the modernization of a significant portion of generation capacities and increase electricity production from renewable sources. Nikoloski believes it is particularly significant that this […] The post Nikoloski: hydro revitalization project supports long term energy stability appeared first on Republika English .

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ISIS cell detained in Skopje

The Department for Suppression of Organized and Serious Crime, in cooperation with the National Security Agency, the Department for Special Police Operations, and the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs—working under the direction of a public prosecutor —conducted a coordinated police operation yesterday. The operation dismantled an organized criminal group from Skopje involved in terrorism-related offenses […] The post ISIS cell detained in Skopje appeared first on Republika English .

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