Macedonia Journalists Slam 'Intrusive' Govt
Skopje | 16 February 2009 |
Macedonia’s Journalists Association strongly condemned the government for its intrusive requesting of names and data of journalists working in the local daily Dnevnik.
Macedonians Pessimistic On Economy - Poll
Skopje | 16 February 2009 |
Macedonians are three times more concerned about the local economy in 2009 amid global crisis than in the same period last year, shows the latest opinion poll done by the International Republican Institute, IRI.
Seven Running In Macedonia President Election
Skopje | 16 February 2009 |
After the deadline for registering for Macedonia's March 22 presidential election expired last night at midnight, the state election commission confirmed seven candidates had fulfilled the requirements and would be allowed to run.
Macedonia Press Review – Feb 16
Skopje | 16 February 2009 |
Here are the top stories in Macedonia’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
Friday 13th Near-Jinxes Macedonia Airport
Skopje | 16 February 2009 |
Two planes had to make an emergency landing in Macedonia's Skopje airport on Friday the 13th, leading aiport authorities to publicly reassure passengers over the ominous date.
Macedonia Policemen Jailed For Beating
Skopje | 13 February 2009 |
A Macedonian court has sentenced Besim Nesimi and Ramadan Imeri, former special unit policemen, to jail terms of 18 months and 12 months respectively for the brutal 2007 beating up of a cameraman of the local Alsat M TV.
Kosovo History Books Scrap Nationalist Myths
By Vjosa Musliu in Pristina12 February 2009 The new state is making the first attempt to de-nationalize its history books, deleting hate speech and toning down nationalism.
Independence, One Year On
By Ilir Dugolli in Brussels
12 February 2009 Freedom has not solved all our difficulties, but it has allowed Kosovo to at last start concentrating on other issues.
- Controversy Brews In Macedonia Mayor Race
- Macedonia Press Review – Feb 13
- Govt Campaigns Murky- Macedonia Media
- Macedonia FinMin Passes Confidence Vote
- Nimetz Seeks Good Will From Macedonia, Greece
- Tadic Savours Growth of Presidential Power
- Macedonia Press Review – Feb 12
- Macedonia-Greece Name Talks Start Again In NY
- Ivanov Leads Macedonia President Race
- Macedonia Candidate Slammed For Homophobia
- Albania Opposition Ahead in Opinion Poll
- Dr Karadzic Cured Me,Says Macedonia Folk Star
- Name Deal Depends on Greece Too- Macedonia
- Macedonia President Race Tackles Gay Rights