A momentous gathering is taking place in the picturesque setting of North Macedonia as police officers from 53 countries convene for the highly anticipated INTERPOL European Regional Conference. The opening ceremony, marked by a sense of unity and determination, sets the stage for over 140 senior police officials to address…
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Previously Purchased Helicopters to Be Transferred Back to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense North Macedonia has announced its decision to donate 12 Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine. These helicopters were originally purchased from Ukraine but have not been in use. The decision came after the North Macedonian government considered the necessity of…
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has called on North Macedonia to make necessary constitutional changes to register Bulgarians as a state-creating nation. The move is necessary for the EU accession process to proceed smoothly, according to Van der Bellen, who made the comments during a joint press conference with…
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North Macedonia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that the police are actively working to identify a group of “telephone terrorists” who have been terrorizing local residents with calls and messages about explosive devices planted in public places. The series of threat calls began after the first explosion in October, targeting administrative institutions, shopping centres, residential buildings, schools, and kindergartens. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that…
North Macedonia’s General Staff has approved the transfer of 12 Mi-24 military helicopters, which were purchased from Kyiv 20 years ago, to Ukraine. Macedonian Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska announced the endorsement, but the government still needs to formally approve the transfer. The aging Mi-24s have almost completed their service life, and Skopje will acquire eight new Western-based rotorcraft to replace them. The transfer will not affect North Macedonia’s defense capabilities…
A landfill site containing tonnes of toxic waste, including arsenic oxide, poses a significant threat to a school in North Macedonia. The landfill site is located near a school where over 400 children learn and play, and has been polluting the land and underground water supplies. A former chromium and antimony mine in the village of Lojane was closed in 1979, and the waste was abandoned, left in the open…
North Macedonia is currently examining the feasibility of providing Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine in response to a recent request. Amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine has reached out to North Macedonia for assistance in the form of attack helicopters. The Ministry of Defense of North Macedonia has not yet announced its final decision on the matter. According to a statement from the Ministry, it is “presently conducting an analysis to determine whether to approve the Ukrainian…
During her visit to North Macedonia, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock spoke about the negotiating framework of the country for EU membership. Baerbock acknowledged the debates in North Macedonia about constitutional changes, stating that constitutions are rarely changed, particularly regarding identity and language. Nevertheless, she pointed out that this decision can allow the country to begin actual EU accession negotiations. Baerbock recognized the compromises and concessions that North Macedonia had to make, from changing its name to reaching an agreement…
Eight inmates from Idrizovo Penitentiary in North Macedonia, including those serving life sentences and 10-year terms, made a daring attempt to escape through a secret 40-metre-long tunnel that went unnoticed for two months. The prisoners used a plastic basket and an electric light bulb to dig a three-feet-deep and 31 inches-wide hole, but their efforts were foiled by the authorities who worked in collaboration with the National Security Agency to prevent the organized escape. After receiving information about the potential…
Indian shares experienced a slight dip following a volatile trading session on Thursday, as investors decided to lock in profits after recent gains prompted by stronger-than-expected domestic growth data. The speculation of a decreased likelihood of a U.S. interest rate hike further contributed to this movement. Impact of Domestic Growth Data on Market Sentiment The Nifty 50, a blue-chip index, concluded the day 0.25% lower at 18,487.75, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex also edged down by 0.31%, finishing at…
North Macedonia’s Minister of Defence, Slavjanka Petrovska, has confirmed that Ukraine will receive Sukhoi Su-25 ‘Frogfoot’ ground attack aircraft. The announcement comes after the transfer of four non-airworthy Su-25s to Ukraine, consisting of three single-seat Su-25s and one twin-seat Su-25UB. Petrovska stated that the military aid provided to Ukraine so far includes infantry weapons and ammunition, artillery equipment, main battle tanks, anti-armour and anti-aircraft weapon systems, and equipment and ammunition for use by the military aviation. A new package of…
During the first EU-RNM Stabilization and Association Council meeting in Skopje, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense Policy, Josep Borrell, confirmed that North Macedonia has committed to amending its constitution to include citizens living within the country’s borders who are part of other nationalities, such as Bulgarians. Borrell emphasized that changing the constitution would strengthen the basic rights of citizens and preserve the Macedonian identity. He cited Croatia’s constitution, which recognizes 22 communities living in the country,…
North Macedonia’s EU membership relies on negotiations with Brussels, not Sofia, says Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski, emphasizing that joining the bloc is a process of meeting criteria that all 27 member states approve, local sources reported. “We have bilateral issues with Bulgaria, which we will resolve bilaterally,” he stated, citing the example of Croatia and Slovenia’s successful resolution of their bilateral problems. Kovacevski also highlighted the need for the opposition’s participation in important decisions, including issues related to the country’s…
NATO’s Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, James Appathurai, is leading a team of experts to North Macedonia to provide assistance in evaluating the recent hybrid attacks, including cyber-attacks and bomb threats, and discuss further support from NATO. Appathurai stressed that as a NATO member, North Macedonia is not alone in facing the deliberate, sustained, and cynical hybrid attack but is part of a family of democracies that stand together and support one another. He further appreciated the…