The State Statistical Office in 2016, based on the Survey on Income and Living Conditions, which is carried out in accordance with European Union recommendations, calculated Laeken poverty indicators for 2015. The source for poverty calculations is incomes, and the poverty threshold is defined at 60% of median equivalised income. According to the data, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in the Republic of Macedonia in 2015 was 21.5%. Analysed by household types, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in households of two adults with two dependent ch…
Skopje-Hanover is the new route set to start operating from Alexander the Great Airport in Skopje from Oct. 31. Tickets, starting from MKD 899 in one direction, can be already booked, TAV and Wizz Air said Friday. The low-cost airline will operate the service twice a week during the 2016-2017 winter season. Planes will depart from Skopje every Monday and Friday and will take off from Hanover on Tuesdays and Saturdays. “Hanover in Germany is the 23rd destination to which Wizz Air will be operating from the Skopje Airport , i.e. th…
The Macedonian U-17 football team played a goal-less tie against Italy in Forli, in the second leg of their European Championship qualifier. The result keeps alive the hope of winning the second place in Group 4 that would allow the team to advance. Serbia leads the group with 6 points, ahead of Italy with 4, and Macedonia with 1 point. Albania has no points so far. Macedonia needs a win against Albania, but also to see Serbia beat Italy in the last leg. Both games are scheduled on October 31.
The little Kristijan Vodenski on Saturday in Prague will represent Macedonia at the European Championships in grappling in the category up to 30 kg. He is part of an elite class of fighters in his age so he will be an opportunity for great battles against Alexander Zaytsev from Russia and Martin Korinek from the Czech Republic. For Vodenski this is just another competition on which he will perform under the flag of Macedonia, so he continues with the performances on the championships, and so far has 40 trophies in several categories. …
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The Macedonian Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services reported that all commercial and public broadcasters generated total revenues of 3,102,260,000 MKD (around 50 million EUR) in 2015, which is a drop of 2.3% compared to 2014. The advertising revenue in the TV broadcast sector earned 27,466,970 EUR. Almost all television stations that broadcast via satellite ended last year with a loss, according to a market analysis of audio and audiovisual media services for 2015, which the country`s Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Se…
The police unit was seen off by riot police commander Janos Balogh, who told officers that every border under control is another barrier against illegal migration. The commander noted that on Wednesday alone 108 migrants attempted to cross the Serbia-Hungary border illegally. “Modern-day mass migration is not over and borders must be protected,” he said, adding however, that “it is important we do not sacrifice law, integrity, or humanity on the altar of efficiency”.
In the latest WikiLeaks release of emails from Hillary Clinton’s campaign chair, John Podesta is caught referring to Macedonia using the derogatory term “ FYROM ” – responding with “I still call it FYROM ” when asked about inviting the Prime Minister of Macedonia to an event in July of 2015. John Podesta is of Greek descent from his mother’s side and Italian descent from his father’s side. His use of the derogatory term “ FYROM ” and his closeness to the Democratic party nominee Hillary Clinton makes me, as a Macedonian , feel uneasy…
Slavko Mangovski, MHRMI International Coordinator and a dual-citizen of the US and Macedonia, was denied entry into Greece on October 24, 2016 at the Medzitlija/Niki (Negochani) border crossing. He was told by border officials that he is on the “list of undesirables”, Greece’s blacklist of Macedonian human rights activists, despite being previously removed from it due to pressure from local human rights organizations. He was placed on Greece’s blacklist again after being a guest at a gala banquet held by Macedonian Human Rights Movement …
Based on available information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Thursday there are no injured Macedonian nationals in the series of earthquakes that hit central Italy yesterday. The ministry says that the Macedonian Embassy to Rome is available for any questions related to the safety of the Macedonian nationals currently staying in Italy. Contact points: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Silvana Ivanovska mob. +38972 239 052 e-mail: silvana.ivanovska@mfa.gov.mk Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia to Rom…
Authentic Living: Skopje, Macedonia Interviews with locals from your favorite travel destinations Niko Srbinovski This past August I fulfilled an old promise and finally visited my good friend Niko, who lives in Skopje— Macedonia’s capital city. It is unlike anyplace I have ever been before, with a vibe that mixes the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern, and Balkan regions with a hint of Disneyland. But what is life like for locals? I asked Niko to find out. So you’re originally from Skopje, yes? Correct. I w…
A glimpse at the censuses after the Balkan Wars until 2002 will give you an insight of the fast demographic development of Skopje during this period and the ethnic and religious diversity, which has been a centuriesold constant. The population of Skopje has risen from 47.384 (51.364 including its vicinity) in 1914 to 506.926 in 2002. Given that there have been no censuses since 2002 it is safe to assume that there are even more people living in Skopje right now. According to the census from 1921, Skopje had a population of 40.666 (2…
Alex Volkanovski is considered one the best mixed martial arts fighters in Australia and he's determined to make his mark on the world stage. The New South Welshman's fighting profile is growing in his home country, but the man known as 'The hulk' is already an established identity in Macedonia - the country of his father's birth. "I've been on magazines in Macedonia and all things like that," he told SBS. "One of my biggest fan bases is probably Macedonians, they always get behind me. …
Ohrid has been named among the top ten cities in the world to visit in 2017 by the internationallyrenowned travel company Lonely Planet. Ranked fifth on the list of cities to visit, Ohrid is featured in the 2017 Best in Travel edition, released annually by Lonely Planet, the Agency for Promotion and Support of Tourism said Tuesday. “The renowned edition, considered the strongest brand in the industry, is printed every year to point out the top destinations of the year to come. In a bid to boost its credibility, every year an in…
Macedonia is among top 10 economies in the world according to the World Bank Doing Business 2017 report. In its global country rankings of business efficiency, Doing Business 2017 awarded its coveted top spot to New Zealand, Singapore ranks second, followed by Denmark; Hong Kong SAR, China; Republic of Korea; Norway; United Kingdom; United States; Sweden; and Macedonia. A record 137 economies around the world have adopted key reforms that make it easier to start and operate small and mediumsized businesses, says Doing Business 2017:…
The State Electoral Commission informed on Monday that a total of 540 Maceodnian citizens have so far registered to vote at the general elections, at which up to three members of Parliament will be elected to represent the diaspora. Out of the applications, 19 have so far been refused, 217 are accepted and 304 are being processed. Citizens can register to vote online, at the web site https://dijaspora.sec.mk . A day ahead of the elections , they will vote in Macedonia's diplomat missions across the world.
Forbes published an interview with VMRO-DPMNE President Nikola Gruevski, whom the magazine announces as the most likely winner of the upcoming general elections in Macedonia, that should bring an end to the period of political uncertainty. The leading economics magazine says that Macedonia was able to weather the twin migrant and political crises, all the while bringing in investors from the United States and other countries and reducing its unemployment rate. “ December elections are next. Yes, we went through a bad crisis. It is no…
Musical instruments, folklore costumes, uniforms, jewelry and various items and sundries which date back more than 100 years are arranged on the shelves in antique shops in the Old Bazaar, which are some kind of time machines that will take you on a journey in the 19th century through the days of the former Yugoslavia, until the independence of Macedonia. Antique shops in the Skopje Bazaar , despite for collectors of antiquities, are as well very attractive for tourists who mostly buy traditional Macedonian costumes. But part of the ow…
Delved into the lush greenery of the nicely decorated yard surrounded by stone walls, just several kilometers above the village of Kuchkovo, near Skopje , is the “Saint George” monastery. Centrally located and yet hidden from plain sight is the eponymous church, filled by the joyous baby sounds of little Sara, who had just been baptized. This church, which has been a Christian sanctuary for the people of the western part of the Skopje valley since the XIV century, is a realm of piece and serenity. The monastery is open every day, b…
No matter where you go, every meal is made with passion and love—whether it’s at a holeinthewall in the middle of Skopje or the living room of a farmer in a local village. Not only that, the focus is entirely on quality—which means everything is made from scratch without the additives and preservatives we’re so accustomed to in Western food. This is only part of the story about Macedonia published in Friday’s edition of world's most famous fashion magazine, Vogue. Under the headline ‘Why Macedonia Is Becoming a Foodie Destina…
Vardar with new coaching trio, led by owner Sergei Samsonenko reached a decisive victory in the match of the Champions League against the German Leipzig, dominating with 41:24. From the very beginning, our champion demonstrates the strength and thanks to the excellent Amandine L. in the first 10 minutes we received only one goal in the offensive scored seven times. Popular Dudu had an amazing 12 defenses, and Vardar led with 19:14. In the last part of the competition, the winner was already known. Final 41:24 for first win in Group …
The National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia (NBRM) has increased the quantity of monetary gold in the foreign currency reserves through melting of collector coins and confiscated gold items into monetary gold. The quantity of monetary gold has increased by 2,288 ounces (ca. 65kg) to 221,163 ounces (ca. 6270kg), NBRM said in a press release on Friday. The central bank acquired six plates of monetary gold with a market value of about EUR 2,6 million, fully meeting quality standards of the precious metals market in London. “ The pr…
Dan Clark has signed with Macedonian side KK MZT Skopje and will play in the EuroCup this season, as reported by Sportando. The GB Senior forward has spent most of his professional career in Spain and played for Andorra in the ACB last year. Clark helped GB qualify for EuroBasket 2017 this summer and finished the campaign with averages of 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The 28-year-old played 36 games in the Spanish top-flight last year and averaged 7.0 points per outing whilst shooting just under 50% from th…
Fifteen films (five each in three categories) have been picked for the official selection of the 4th Giffoni Macedonia Youth Film Festival, set to take place on Oct. 21-26 in Skopje . The film festival is supported by the Film Agency of Macedonia and the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy. The Cinematheque of Macedonia will host activities of the junior selections (children aged 10 to 13), while cadets (ages 14 to 16) and seniors (16-18) will attend events organized at the Youth Cultural Center. The Giffoni Macedonia festival ope…
The European Union Official Journal has published the tender for the construction of the new University Clinical Center “Mother Teresa” in Skopje, said Health Minister Nikola Todorov on Thursday. “The clinical center is the largest healthcare complex in Macedonia, comprised of 32 independent entities and 3,400 employees”, said Todorov. According to him, the bids’ opening is scheduled for December 5. The entire procedure is carried out in compliance with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the World Bank. “The eval…
The government of Macedonia has followed good economic policies and has made important efforts to improve the business climate in the country, World Bank executive director Frank Heemskerk told interim Macedonian Prime Minister Emil Dimitriev on Wednesday. During the meeting in Skopje, Dimitriev stated the World Bank, as well as other international financial institutions and organizations, had acknowledged and positively assessed such measures taken by the Macedonian government in providing better and more favorable conditions to the …
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