Zaev resigns after heavy defeat in local elections
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced his resignation as prime minister and head of his party late Sunday following the heavy defeat of his governing Social Democratic Union in Macedonia's local elections. "The responsibility for this outcome is mine and I'm resigning as prime minister and as leader of the Social Democratic Union," Zaev said at a news conference at party headquarters. Although official results were not yet in from the local elections, Zaev conceded defeat in the most important contest — the mayor's race in…
During Zaev's reign, Macedonia lost 15 places in the Heritage Report on Economic Freedom
Due to the catastrophic economic policies of the current government under Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Macedonia fell 15 places on the list of economic freedoms within 4 years. This is the result from the "report of economic freedoms" of the Heritage Foundation. From 31st place in 2017, Macedonia now ranks 46th next to Rwanda and Colombia. In its annual report for 2021 on the ranking of countries in the world, the Heritage Foundation ranks Macedonia 46th with 68.6 points according to the level of economic freedoms and rights, which c…
Transparency International: Corruption in Macedonia increased significantly under SDSM and Zaev
The new report from Transparency International shows the obvious: Corruption in Macedonia has risen significantly since Zaev and the SDSM took over power in the country. On International Anti-Corruption Day, Transparency International published its Corruption Perceptions Index for Macedonia, which now ranks the country at a very low 106th place in the world list. If you look at the numbers from the index for the last few years (see graphic below), you can see that the extent of corruption in Macedonia visibly decreases when the conservative V…
Poll: VMRO-DPMNE’s lead over SDSM grows
The Institute for political research – IPIS has released the latest poll for the political parties’ pre-election rating after the announcement of the coalitions.
TV duel Zaev vs Mickoski today
Macedonian Television has organized the first TV duel today at 20:00h local time, with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, SDSM leader, and the leader of the main opposition party VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, MIA reports. Last week this TV duel was initiated by the leader of the opposition party, and the thrown glove was accepted by the prime minister. Three TV channels showed interest to organize this television show with the first people in power and the opposition, after so many years. Stojan Trpchevski, MTV editor of the Information…
VMRO-DPMNE claim that Zaev employed an adviser with a criminal record
Today, the opposition, VMRO-DPMNE made an accusation that among Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s 56 advisers, there is one person, where there is no evidence that he has any expertise in the area on which he is advising. Moreover, the same individual is said to have a criminal record in which he fired a weapon at a member of the special forces at a cafe. VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson, Dimce Arsovski named the individual as Silvio Avramovski. “ The man is unknown to the general public, but Zaev appointed him an outside adviser for economic is…
VMRO-DPMNE: Government takes on more debt – no projects, higher salaries and pensions
SDSM uncontrollably deals with the money of the citizens in the Republic of Macedonia. We are witnessing daily impoverishment, the economy is sinking, and the cost of living is rising. SDSM government in the ninemonth rule has cost the citizens € 1.4 billion, VMRO DPMNE accused. There are no projects, higher wages, and no pensions, no better standard! We are witnesses of economic terrorism on Macedonia and its citizens! The government led by Zoran Zaev in order to draw attention from the catastrophic economic and anti-state polici…
DPMNE introduces 1000s amendments to illegal language law, SDSM and DUI dump them in trash
The opposition DPMNE submitted amendments to the Law on the Use of Languages, but the same amendments ended up in the trash after SDSM and DUI officials instructed their secretaries to dump them outside. The amendments, as announced by the party, are aimed at harmonizing the law with the Constitution of the state. The deadline for submitting the amendments expired at 4 pm, and immediately after the amendments were found in the thrash. Grce Gjorgjievski, member of the DPMNE’s EC at today’s press conference noted that the submitt…
Gruevski: The Law on Bilingualism will deepen the divisions
In the second part of the interview with VMRO-DPMNE president, Nikola Gruevski, you can read about the assessment about when will the pressures, threats and blackmail of the voters end, the role of the opposition in the name dispute, the position of VMRO-DPMNE on the law on bilingualism and what might the adoption of this law "bring". (Part One of the interview HERE ) Do you think that the people succumbed to the pressures, blackmail, threats, bribery in the elections? GRUEVSKI: Some of the people yes. Some no. But enoug…
Gruevski: The puppet government wants to redefine the state
Macedonian magazine Republika did a mega interview in various parts with opposition leader and VMRO-DPMNE president Nikola Gruevski. In the first part of the interview, you will read about the name dispute, NATO membership, the attitude of the Macedonian government, as to whether the identity goes with the name change package that the government is pushing, who can stop this. Read about this and much more in the first part of the interview... What is happening with the VMRO-DPMNE after the elections? GRUEVSKI: As we announced aft…
Gruevski: 6 reasons why SDSM was brought to power by US Deep State and its EU vassals
Speaking at a campaign rally in Zrnovci, DPMNE leader Nikola Gruevski stressed the six reason why the SDSM was brought to power. 1. Change the Macedonia’s name, language and identity. 2. The ‘agreement’ with Bulgaria in which Macedonia effortlessly gave up its history to the eastern neighbor. 3. Migrants and islamization of Macedonia. 4. Destroy Macedonia from the inside by creating a bi-national country with albanian language as one of the official languages, despite the fact it is unconstitutional. 5. Increase of taxes. 6. …
SDSM received 38 mayoral mandates in the first round, VMRO-DPMNE 3, DUI 2
The State Election Commission announced on its website the final results of the local elections which were held on Sunday, October 15th, and the mandates of the mayors who won the mayoral seats in the first round, out of 80 municipalities in Macedonia and the City of Skopje. According to the results, the mayoral candidates of the coalition led by SDSM in the first round won in 37 municipalities, and the party also won the mayor’s seat in the City of Skopje. Meanwhile, VMRO-DPMNE, won three mayoral seats, DUI won two mayoral seats in t…
DPMNE Leader Gruevski Meeting with Orban and Jansa
VMRO-DPMNE leader Nikola Gruevski welcomed Thursday in Ohrid the Hungarian Prime Minister and Fidesz leader, Viktor Orban, as well as former Slovenian president, now leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party, Janez Jansa. As soon as VMRO-DPMNE published the list of candidates, criminal charges have been brought almost against all of them, Gruevski said. Orban said that according to latest NATO reports, 60 million people from Africa are expected to use the so-called Balkan route on their way to Europe. Jansa voiced support for Mac…
VMRO-DPMNE warns that SDSM is letting criminals free ahead of the municipal elections
VMRO-DPMNE warned that SDSM is setting violent criminals free ahead of the October 15th municipal elections, which might lead to election day violence or voter intimidation promoted by SDSM leader and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. "Zaev is setting criminals free and the SD led Government is becoming synonymous with banditism and crime. People with criminal records are being put in action ahead of the elections. Zaev knows that he will lose and he is now focusing on non-democratic methods which lead to corruption and destruction of t…
SDSM says it is liberating public institutions from VMRO-DPMNE's influence
SDSM issued a press release saying that their Government is "freeing up the institutions captured by VMRO-DPMNE" and that they will be put to work in the service of the citizens. "According to the 3-6-9 reform plan, the SDSM led Government began a process of freeing and professionalizing the institutions that were captured and abused by VMRO-DPMNE. This process will continue after the municipal elections, when local institutions will also be liberated", SDSM said in its press release. According to the Social-De…
VMRO-DPMNE accuses SDSM for abandoning its election pledge to reduce the debt
VMRO-DPMNE said that the new, SDSM led Government, is planning to use the 150 million EUR in new debt for 2017 to employ partisan activists and to hand out high valued service contracts to its supporters. According to VMRO-DPMNE, this runs counter to the constant media campaign to lower the public debt which SDSM ran while VMRO-DPMNE led the Government. "While in opposition, SDS used to go on and on about how Macedonia has gone too far deep into debt. And now we see them issuing new debt at a far higher pace then before. While in…
VMRO-DPMNE calls on MANU to explain the agreement with Bulgaria
VMRO-DPMNE, in their regular morning press release called on the Macedonian Academy of Science and Art (MANU) to explain the good neighbourly relations agreement, which Prime Minister Zoran Zaev intends to sign with Bulgaria. “MANU must make their position clear on the agreement Zaev intends to sign with Bulgaria. MANU’s silence on such essential issues opens up space for new attacks and underestimation. VMRO-DPMNE also urges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to react, as the country’s reputation is at stake, as well as the highest scie…
VMRO-DPMNE blames SDSM of partisanship and criminal ties
VMRO-DPMNE blamed SDSM of trying to bring Macedonia to the lawless transition period of the 1990ies, with its appointments which VMRO-DPMNE called criminal. "SDS led a criminal campaign and is now attempting to rule the country in a criminal manner. Zoran Zaev demands the replacement of the Public Prosecutor in order to prevent an on-going investigation in the illegal funding of their campaign. The goal is to prevent the public from realizing the amount of black money that was poured into the SDS campaign, something we could all …
VMRO-DPMNE calls on Zaev to publish the treaty he wants to sign with Bulgaria
VMRO-DPMNE called on Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to make public the friendship agreement which he said he will sign with Bulgaria at the traditional Ilinden Uprising celebration on August 2nd. In a press release, VMRO-DPMNE says that Zaev and his SDSM party are hiding the text of the agreement because it is harmful to Macedonian national interests. "His actions and willingness to accept a damaging agreement has sparked statements that undermine the Macedonian state. We heard comments from SDS coalition partners that the Ilinden Upr…
Official SEC Results: VMRO-DPMNE Attain 51 Mandates, SDSM Gain 49
With 2 mandates more than the others, VMRO-DPMNE has emerged as the winner of the early parliamentary elections in Macedonia. After a delay of almost a day, the State Election Commission came out with the initial official results, according to which VMRO-DPMNE has attained 51 mandates, while SDSM - 49. Basically, the SEC just confirmed its website data - showing the parties' vote count. So in line with the data, VMRO-DPMNE won 453,490 votes, SDSM - 436,604 votes. According to SEC, DUI attained 10 mandates, BESA-5, the Alli…
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