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German Media: Identity issues once again block Macedonia’s EU path
The German media "Süddeutsche Zeitung" wrote that Macedonia will be able to start negotiations with the European Union only if Macedonia recognizes that its language is a dialect of Bulgarian, and its national heroes are ethnic Bulgarians. The country, which not so long ago changed its name to increase its chances of EU membership, now faces another major hurdle. The beginning of Macedonia’s accession negotiations with the EU will be blocked, said its neighboring Bulgaria, if the Government in Skopje does not change parts of its hist…
Windrose flights between Macedonia and Ukraine from December
Ukraine’s Windrose Airline launches flights from December 6 from Kiev to Skopje, and one day later to Belgrade in Serbia. In a post on its Facebook page, the company wrote that: “ the flights will be operated between December 6, 2020 and March 3, 2021. Departure from the Boryspil Airport at 10:50, arrival in Skopje at 12:00. Departure from Skopje at 12:50, arrival in Boryspil at 16:10 ”. Services to Skopje will launch on December 6 and operate each Thursday and Sunday, while flights to Belgrade will run on Mondays and Fridays, starting Decembe…
Foreign investors avoid Macedonia
According to the British newspaper Financial Times (FT), Macedonia in 2016 was on the high 3rd place according to the foreign investment performance index, in 2018 it fell to the 18th place and in 2019 Macedonia is not even among the top 50 countries in the ranking list of FT. If we go back four years, in the pre-election campaign of SDSM, Zaev’s promise was that great companies of the rank of Google and Facebook will invest in Macedonia. Not only did this not happen, but those we had planned to reduce capacity and some to close factories. If…
Stamkos wins NHL Stanley Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the NHL Stanley Cup. For the second time. For the first time, the current and long-time captain of the team lift the prestigious trophy: The Canadian Steven Stamkos - Macedonian on his father's side, Scot on his mother's side. The Tampa Bay Lightning have won the championship in the "best ice hockey league in the world" NHL for the second time in their franchise history. In the sixth game of the best-of-seven series for the Stanley Cup, the Florida based team defeated the Dallas Stars 2-0 and deci…
Macedonia agrees for 5G technology
Macedonia will adopt 5G technology and for that purpose it will sign a memorandum of understanding with NATO, the country's president Stevo Pendarovski said. The foreign ministry will start the preparation of the MoU which will resemble those already signed by the NATO member states in the region and Europe, Pendarovski said during a news conference streamed on the YouTube channel of the president's office after a session of the country's security council on Wednesday. The MoU will state Macedonia's obligations regarding the ow…
Lonely Planet: Four reasons to visit Bitola, the city of consuls
With visitors to Macedonia making a beeline for Lake Ohrid and the capital Skopje, Bitola is still waiting for its moment in the spotlight. But this charming city rewards curious travellers with some heavyweight historic sights and effortless cafe culture. Add to that a renowned international film festival, burgeoning local wine production and excellent hiking nearby, and Bitola makes a worthy stop on any Macedonia itinerary. Bitola - A stroll through history Bitola’s architectural elegance won’t come as a surprise once you learn that the town…
ADAC eSports Hockenheimring - Macedonian Jajovski victorious
ADAC eSports: Macedonian Erhan Jajovski wins the sim racing at Hockenheimring There were high-class sim racing duels on the virtual Hockenheimring. The next virtual run of the ADAC eSports championship will take place at the Sachsenring. From pole position to sovereign victory: Macedonian Erhan Jajovski, who competes in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 for Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean's eSports team, wins round three of the ADAC GT Masters eSports Championship powered by EnBW Mobility + on the virtual Hockenheimring. Euronics Gaming driver Tim Ja…
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