Section: Macedonia
‘Gigantic’ blast hits fuel depot near Kiev, several feared dead
Several Ukrainian fire-fighters were feared dead Tuesday outside Kiev when a ferocious blast tore through a fuel depot, sparking a “gigantic” fire that spread to nearby buildings. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Defense Minister Jolevski speaks at the high level security conference in Budva
Macedonian Defense Minister Zoran Jolevski attends the 2BS security forum in the Montenegrin city of Budva, whose goal is to examine security reforms in South-Eastern Europe and contribute in the fight against global security challenges. The forum brings together a large number of regional and international politicians and security experts and...
Six officers, protesters injured during Kiev gay pride march
At least six policemen and protesters have been injured in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, when neo-Nazi protesters clashed with the police which was protecting a gay pride march through Kiev. About 25 protesters were arrested following the incident. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
EU offers Eastern neighbors solidarity at summit, but little else: WSJ
European leaders slammed Russia’s “bullying tactics” against its neighbors on Thursday but signaled they would steer clear of any promises to allow the likes of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia a path to eventual membership in the 28-nation bloc, reads “The Wall Street Journal”. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Lavrov says West is trying to destabilize Macedonia
Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke about the political situation in Macedonia and the Kumanovo incident in the Council of the Russian Federation, saying that in his view, the crisis is induced by Western countries. Lavrov claimed that the wiretapping affair is reaction to the fact that Macedonia didn’t introduce sanctions...
U.S., NATO say Russia must fully implement Ukraine ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called for a halt to fighting around the Ukrainian coastal town of Shyrokyne on Wednesday as NATO backed his demand that Russia fully implement a Ukraine ceasefire agreement, Reuters reports. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Merkel urges Russia cooperation after paying respects to WWII dead
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday paid tribute to Soviet soldiers killed in WWII as she called for cooperation with Russia amid tensions over Ukraine. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Ban Ki-moon, Putin: Minsk deal observance best solution to Ukraine crisis
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed at a meeting Saturday that complete implementation of Minsk agreements would be the best solution needed to the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Ukrainian companies acquainted with Macedonia’s investment opportunities
Over 100 Ukrainian companies were acquainted with Macedonia’s investment opportunities at a business forum in Kiev on Wednesday. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
Deputy PM Pesevski attends international conference on support for Ukraine
Macedonia’s Deputy PM in charge of economic affairs Vladimir Pesevski took part in an international conference on support for Ukraine, held Tuesday in Kiev. …read more Source: Macedonian Information...
