Macedonian News

New Jersey Macedonian-American Community proclaims Crvenkovski persona non-grate
Reality Macedonia (Sep 29, 2004) (RM) Translated by Chris Purdef - The Macedonian-American community from New Jersey proclaimed the President of Macedonia, Branko Crvenkovski, a persona non-grate within their community. They went on to encourage President Crvenkovski to hold meetings with the Albanian-American community, as he had done in his prior visits. After holding a meeting, all of the Macedonian-American organizations in New Jersey decided to deny Crvenkovski visitation rights to any of the Macedonian Churches or Clubs.

Parliament passes supplements to law on civil servants
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 29, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian Parliament on Wednesday passed the Law on Supplements to the Law on Public Servants with 59 votes "for."

Macedonian and Serbian Justice Ministries sign protocol on cooperation
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 29, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian and Serbian Deputy Justice Ministers Tanja Altandzieva and Branislav Bjelica Wednesday in Skopje signed Protocol on Cooperation between both Ministries.

Scientific meeting on Macedonia's economy perspectives
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 29, 2004) (MIA) Skopje, MACEDONIA - The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) Tuesday organizes a two-day scientific meeting on topic "Opened challenges of Macedonia's economy."

Among the Macedonians in Mala Prespa: "Come more often, do not forget us"
Reality Macedonia (Sep 28, 2004) (RM) - The truck with 5 tones of clothes, shoes, personal hygiene items and books arrived in the region of Mala Prespa, in the village of Dolna Gorica, Albania. The locals were surprised because they did not expect such a big donation, allocated for the nine villages in the region in which live Macedonians. The boxes and bags were unloaded in the primary school, but the teachers were confronted with a "small" problem because they did not have big enough room to accommodate them.

U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia: Referendum deminishes chances for joining NATO and EU
Reality Macedonia (Sep 28, 2004) (RM) - U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia Lawrence Butler told the Albanian-language weekly "Lobi" of 24 September that if a planned referendum against the government's redistricting plans succeeds, the country would face "uncertainty and delay" in meeting its overall policy goals, according to the weekly's English-language website (http://www.pressonline.com.mk/default-en.asp).

The looming referendum
Reality Macedonia (Sep 28, 2004) (RM) By Jason Miko - Earlier this month, according to the Macedonian Information Agency, EU Special Representative to Macedonia Michael Sahlin said "If this country keeps dealing with interethnic issues, it will divert the attention from the necessary structural and economic reforms, which naturally means a waste of precious time. Solving of these issues in conformity with the Framework Agreement, which we support, will lead the country to harmony, creating conditions for dealing with the essential problems."

Macedonia: economic growth necessary for NATO membership
Reality Macedonia (Sep 27, 2004) (RM) By Irina Gelevska - "Defense reforms are not the only criteria for getting invitation for NATO Membership," said the General Secretary of the Parliamentary Assembly of NATO Simon Lunn at the 57-th Ross Roth Seminar in Ohrid.

President Crvenkovski meets UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 27, 2004) (MIA) New York, USA - President Branko Crvenkovski, after Friday's address at the 59^th session of UN General Assembly, met UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

President Crvenkovski addresses UN General Assembly
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 27, 2004) (MIA) - In the address at the General Debate within the 59^th session of UN General Assembly, Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski emphasized that the principle of rule of law and efficient respect of human rights were the best prevention from conflicts for Macedonia, but also preconditions for peace and prosperity.

Sofia supports accession of Macedonia, Albania and Croatia into NATO
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 27, 2004) (MIA) - Bulgaria will continue supporting NATO's open-door policy for the accession of Macedonia, Albania, and Croatia, in order to enhance regional stability, Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolai Svinarov said at Friday's press conference in Sofia.

The most safe option for Macedonia is NATO membership, Buckovski says
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 26, 2004) (MIA) Ohrid, MACEDONIA - The ROS-ROT seminar entitled "The progress and challenges on the Balkans" takes place in Ohrid on Saturday, along with the participation of over a hundred members of delegations of NATO Parliamentary Assembly, experts and diplomats.

Adriatic Charter Member Countries meet in New York
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 26, 2004) (MIA) New York, USA - Members of the U.S.-Adriatic Charter Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia and the United States held talks in New York on Friday about the steps the three countries were taking in the process of drawing closer to NATO.

New Greek initiative on resolving name dispute with Macedonia, Elefterothypia reads
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Athens, GREECE - Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Valinakis met in New York with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General, Matthew Nimitz, regarding the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Athens newspaper Elefterothypia reads on Tuesday.

Experts warn on possible erasing of Ohrid from UNESCO list
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Ohrid, MACEDONIA - Ohrid will be erased from UNESCO list for sure, if the current uncontrolled housing aggression continues, thus changing the panoramic image and destroying the town's values, representatives of Ohrid Bureau and Museum say.

Bilateral meetings of Foreign Minister Mitreva in New York
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) New York, USA - Macedonian Foreign Minister Ilinka Mitreva took part at the meeting dedicated to the Report of the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization within the UN General Assembly, held under the auspices of Finnish and Tanzanian Presidents, Tarja Halonen and Benjamin William Mkapa.

Buckovski - Government priority is return of displaced persons to their homes
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Skopje, MACEDONIA - On occasion of Christian holiday Birth of Holy Mother of God, Defense Minister Vlado Buckovski and displaced persons from Matejce visited the monastery complex, which was destroyed during the 2001 military conflict.

President Crvenkovski to take part at UN General Assembly in New York
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Skopje, MACEDONIA - Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski will take part at the 59^th UN General Assembly in New York on September 22-24.

Secerinska submits to Norwegian Government proposal for financing of 14 projects
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Skopje, MACEDONIA - National Coordinator of Foreign Aid and Vice Prime Minister of the Government Radmila Secerinska, on September 15 in the name of the Government and according to the Programme on bilateral project cooperation, has submitted to Norwegian Government a package of 10 plus four reserve projects, the Agency of Information reads in the press release on Tuesday. The financing of the projects provides around Denar 200 million.

Macedonia's path towards EU should be seen at a long perspective, Jari Vilen says
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 22, 2004) (MIA) Skopje, MACEDONIA - The Head of the European Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament, Jari Vilen in Tuesday's address at the session of the parliamentary Committee of European Issues, said that the Macedonia's path towards EU should be seen at a long perspective.

Parliament holds session on voting no confidence of Government
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 18, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian Parliament Saturday within the frameworks of the 78th session debates the initiative on voting no confidence of the government, which was submitted by 24 representatives of the opposition.

Prime Minister Kostov receives Japanese Foreign Ministry official
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov received Friday the Parliamentary Secretary at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Shogo Arai.

Successful referendum with unity and coordination only, coalition Third Path says
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - "The coalition Third Path will involve with full capacity in the forthcoming referendum against territorial division of the country," Democratic Alliance leader Pavle Trajanov informed on Friday at a press conference.

NATO has not disposed waste materials in an illegal and hazardous manner
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - NATO reiterates its previous statements on the issue of waste material deposits at Krivolak Training Range and the surrounding area, Friday's NATO statement reads.

EBRD shares in ESM after company's privatisation
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will acquire part of the shares of Macedonian Power Company (ESM) after the privatisation of this company, which will be divided in two associations - for electricity production and distribution, and transfer.

Vice Premier Secerinska to attend ministerial conference in Slovenia
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian Vice Premier Radmila Secerinska will attend the Ministerial Conference on EU Integration Support in Brdo, Kranj, September 17-18. Centre for EU Integration Support will be formally presented at the Conference.

"BUGS" in Los Angeles, London, Montpellier and Orens
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - Short film "Bugs", written and directed by Igor Ivanov-Izi, produced by "Sector Film" from Skopje, will be shown at "Laemmle Theatres" - Los Angeles in the frameworks of the regular repertoire.

New EU enlargement commissioner - new hope for Western Balkans
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 17, 2004) (MIA) - Western Balkan countries have already been invited to join the European Union (EU), no matter how much time they will need to meet Copenhagen standards, new European commissioner in charge of enlargement Olli Rehn said in Brussels.

Macedonia and China sign agreement on economic and technical cooperation
Macedonian Information Agency (Sep 10, 2004) (MIA) - Macedonian Deputy Minister of Economy Rakip Dochi and Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Yu Guangzhou Friday signed Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Governments of both countries.

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