Latest News from Macedonia

Record number of amendments to resolution on Serbia

BRUSSELS - European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia David McAllister said on Wednesday a record number of amendments to his proposed resolution had been submitted, but that it would not pose a threat to Serbia's EU integration.

Macedonian Ban on Publishing 'Coup' Material Slated

Macedonia's Independent Journalists' Trade Union, SSNM, has slated a ban on the publication of compromising material in relation to the case involving the head of the opposition Social Democratic Party, SDSM.

Macedonia Exam Protesters to Occupy Campsuses

Students opposed to a recently adopted law, which has introduced external, state-supervised exams, on Tuesday reached a "principled agreement" to start occupying college campuses.

However, students said the final decision about which educational facilities to occupy and when would be determined later on.

Macedonia: Archbishop Jovan released on parole

Macedonia: Archbishop Jovan released on parole

SKOPJE -- Head of the Orthodox Diocese of Ohrid Archbishop Jovan Vraniskovski has been released on parole.

The Court of Appeal in Skopje rejected the appeal by the public prosecutor, who wanted Vraniskovski to continue serving his sentence.

Danube Foods Group sold for EUR 575 million

BELGRADE - London-based investment fund Mid Europa Partners purchased the Danube Foods Group (DFG) for EUR 575 million, the companies released on Tuesday.

Secret Videos Fuel Macedonia 'Coup' Frenzy

The opposition Social Democrats, SDSM, have condemned the publication of a video, which purports to show the opposition leader admitting that he obtained incriminating material from foreign intelligence agencies.

The fact that the "Prime Minister is recording political meetings in his cabinet is scandalous", the SDSM said on Tuesday.

Archbishop of Ohrid Jovan Vraniskovski released on parole

SKOPJE - Head of the Christian Orthodox Diocese of Ohrid Archbishop Jovan Vraniskovski has been released on parole after the Court of Appeal in Skopje rejected the appeal by the public prosecutor, who wanted Vraniskovski to continue serving his sentence.

The court decision to release Vraniskovski is valid until March 23, 2017, according to the Macedonian news agency MIA.

Video of accused opposition leader's meeting with PM

Video of accused opposition leader's meeting with PM

SKOPJE -- Video footage has been aired showing opposition leader Zoran Zaev admit to PM Nikola Gruevski that he had received materials from foreign intelligence services.

In the video broadcast by Macedonia's TV Sitel, Zaev is heard saying he met several times with "foreigners" and that he was "sure of what he got."

Mid Europa Partners buys Danube Foods Group

Mid Europa Partners buys Danube Foods Group

BELGRADE -- Mid Europa Partners has signed an agreement on the acquisition of Danube Foods Group (DFG).

DFG owns Serbian dairies Imlek and Mlekara Subotica, and Bambi and Knjaz Milos companies.

Mid Europa also bought all Imlek dairies operating in Macedonia, the Serb Republic (RS) and Montenegro.

Mid Europa buys Bambi, Imlek, Knjaz Milos

BELGRADE- Mid Europa Partners, a leading investment fund focused on Central and Eastern Europe, signed an agreement on the acquisition of Danube Foods Group (DFG), the owner of Serbian companies Imlek, Mlekara Subotica, Bambi, and Knjaz Milos, DFG said in a release on Monday.

Mid Europa also bought all Imlek dairies operating in Macedonia, Republika Srpska and Montenegro.

Social Media Campaign Launched in Macedonia To Name Street After Zhelyu Zhelev

A petition has been launched on social media in Macedonia urging the government to name a street in the capital Skopie after the recently deceased former Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev.

Zhelev, Bulgaria's first democratically-elected President after the fall of communism in 1989, passed away on 30 January.

Opposition leader charged with conspiring to organize coup

Opposition leader charged with conspiring to organize coup

SKOPJE -- The U.S. embassy in Skopje has said that it was following the criminal proceedings against Zoran Zaev "with concern."

Zaev, leader of the Social Democrats, was charged by police on Saturday with conspiring with a foreign intelligence service to topple the government.

Macedonian 'Coup' Charges Alarm US, EU

The EU and US have urged Macedonia to follow due legal process following dramatic developments at the weekend when opposition leader Zoran Zaev was accused of attempting a coup.

Police have charged the Social Democrat leader with espionage and with making violent threats aimed at the government with the goal of undermining constitutional order.

Balkan nations receive support for NATO membership

Balkan nations receive support for NATO membership

Turkey and Hungary voice support for quicker regional NATO integration as they continue comprehensive defence reforms.

Macedonia has satisfied all conditions for NATO membership, but is kept out by Greece's veto. [AFP]

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