Skopje. “It is a fact that Macedonia is the regional champion in the field of reforms in defence. I dare say, and I stand for it, that in defence reforms Macedonia is ahead of Bulgaria,” Vlado Buchkovski, ex Macedonian Prime Minister, stated after Defence Minister of Macedonia Lazar Elenovski, a correspondent of FOCUS News Agency reported.
All previous Defense Ministers of Macedonia took part in the meeting on topic integrating the Macedonia troops in NATO.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Macedonia handed over protest note to Greek Ambassador
Macedonian Foreign Ministry filed a formal protest note to the Greek Foreign Ministry over the conduct of some Greek soldiers insulting Macedonia.
Macedonian Foreign Ministry announced that the Greek Ambassador to Macedonia, Theodora Grosomanidou, was called in for talks.
The meeting was related to a video recording of a military parade that took place in October 2005, whose authenticity was verified today.
Macedonian side "voiced protest against the video footage showing Greek special forces chanting insulting slogans against the Republic of Macedonia".
"In addition, Macedonian officials pointed out to the Greek Ambassador that the abovementioned behavior slides out the declared commitment for good neighborly and friendly relations and have a negative impact on the overall relations between the two states and nations", the announcement says.
Macedonia urged the Ambassador Theodora Grosomanidou "to convey promptly the protest note to the competent institutions in the Republic of Greece in hope that official Athens will denounce the incident".
Macedonian Foreign Ministry announced that the Greek Ambassador to Macedonia, Theodora Grosomanidou, was called in for talks.
The meeting was related to a video recording of a military parade that took place in October 2005, whose authenticity was verified today.
Macedonian side "voiced protest against the video footage showing Greek special forces chanting insulting slogans against the Republic of Macedonia".
"In addition, Macedonian officials pointed out to the Greek Ambassador that the abovementioned behavior slides out the declared commitment for good neighborly and friendly relations and have a negative impact on the overall relations between the two states and nations", the announcement says.
Macedonia urged the Ambassador Theodora Grosomanidou "to convey promptly the protest note to the competent institutions in the Republic of Greece in hope that official Athens will denounce the incident".
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Gorans in Kosovo want to be recognized as Macedonians
On the eve of reaching a solution on Kosovo, the Gorans (a people living in the region of Gora in Kosovo) demanded from the Kosovo government and the UN to be recognized as a Macedonian ethnic community with a cultural autonomy, official use of Macedonian language, education in Macedonian language, as well as at least three parliamentary seats guaranteed by the Constitution of Kosovo, the Macedonian television A1 reported. The Gorans will accept Kosovo’s status, but they unconditionally demand separate provinces Gora and Recani, a 24-hour international monitoring of the border checkpoint Strezimir-Restelica, the right to enter Macedonia with an identity card and the right to a double citizenship – Macedonian and Kosovo citizenship.
Long-delayed trans-Balkan oil deal to be signed Thursday
The tripartite agreement on co-operation in the implementation of the Trans-Balkan oil pipeline Burgas-Alexandropoulos will be signed in Athens on Thursday, March 15.
The tripartite agreement will be signed by top officials of the signatory countries - Russia, Greece and Bulgaria.
The Russian Embassy in Skopje said the Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Athens tomorrow on the occasion of the signing ceremony.
Besides the talks with Greek senior officials, President Putin will take part in the trilateral Russian-Bulgarian-Greek summit.
After the completion of the trilateral summit, the competent ministers are due to signing the inter-governmental; treaty on co-operation in the realization of the Burgas-Alexandropoulos oil pipeline project.
The nearly 300-kilometer-long Trans-Balkan oil pipeline will carry Russian oil to the Mediterranean. In the phase 1, the pipeline will transport 15 million tons of oil per year; 24 million ton sin the phase 2; and 35 million tons of oil within phase 3.
The project aims to create a new route of continued export of Russian oil and other oil from Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean markets, says the statement released by the Russian Embassy in Skopje.
The tripartite agreement will be signed by top officials of the signatory countries - Russia, Greece and Bulgaria.
The Russian Embassy in Skopje said the Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Athens tomorrow on the occasion of the signing ceremony.
Besides the talks with Greek senior officials, President Putin will take part in the trilateral Russian-Bulgarian-Greek summit.
After the completion of the trilateral summit, the competent ministers are due to signing the inter-governmental; treaty on co-operation in the realization of the Burgas-Alexandropoulos oil pipeline project.
The nearly 300-kilometer-long Trans-Balkan oil pipeline will carry Russian oil to the Mediterranean. In the phase 1, the pipeline will transport 15 million tons of oil per year; 24 million ton sin the phase 2; and 35 million tons of oil within phase 3.
The project aims to create a new route of continued export of Russian oil and other oil from Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean markets, says the statement released by the Russian Embassy in Skopje.
Two Skopje's municipalities stripped of construction works competencies
Ministry of Transportation and Communication decided to abolish competencies relating construction works to two of the Skopje's municipalities - Center and Kisela Voda.
The Ministry explained that the move came after State Construction Inspectorate's findings of municipalities' involvement in illegal activities.
The Inspectorate established a number of irregularities in implementation of city planning designs as well as failure of taking action by the construction inspection and the urban police.
Pursuant to the decision, the competencies relating construction works and inspection supervision on buildings belonging to third, fourth and fifth category, as prescribed in the Law on Physical and City Planning, the announcement explains.
As of today, the Ministry of Transportation and Communication will be in charge of executing responsibilities on the behalf of the municipalities.
The Ministry also said that the State Inspectorate has already filed reports to the Interior Ministry and the Public Prosecution Office on all wrongdoings established during monitoring of municipalities' activities.
By this decision, the Ministry of Transportation confirms its firm and steadfast commitment for putting the operations relating construction and city planning into order, the announcement concludes.
The Ministry explained that the move came after State Construction Inspectorate's findings of municipalities' involvement in illegal activities.
The Inspectorate established a number of irregularities in implementation of city planning designs as well as failure of taking action by the construction inspection and the urban police.
Pursuant to the decision, the competencies relating construction works and inspection supervision on buildings belonging to third, fourth and fifth category, as prescribed in the Law on Physical and City Planning, the announcement explains.
As of today, the Ministry of Transportation and Communication will be in charge of executing responsibilities on the behalf of the municipalities.
The Ministry also said that the State Inspectorate has already filed reports to the Interior Ministry and the Public Prosecution Office on all wrongdoings established during monitoring of municipalities' activities.
By this decision, the Ministry of Transportation confirms its firm and steadfast commitment for putting the operations relating construction and city planning into order, the announcement concludes.
Crvenkovski made the threats while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine
Skopje. “I won’t bring a charge against the President Branko Crvenkovski because I think he is crazy. He suffers from hallucinations while he is under the influence of alcohol and cocaine”, Menduh Taci, MP from the Democratic Party of Albanians /DPA/ said in the Parliament on Wednesday, FOCUS News Agency’s correspondent in Skopje, Dejan Nikolovski reported.
“Branko Crvenkovski made the threats while he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. For two or three days already I have been trying to explain to citizens and especially to the members of DPA and my family that obviously the man is out of his reason and no one should take him seriously”, DPA’s deputy leader stated.
Taci claims that Crvenkovski made the following threat to him: “I will exterminate his whole family together with his dog and cat."
Another member of DPA, Refet Elmazi said he met with the chief of the Intelligence Agency, Kire Naumov as he had also been threatened by Macedonia’s President.
“Naumov was surprised to hear about Crvenkovski’s threat”, Macedonia’s Deputy Interior Minister Elmazi said.
According to the two DPA members, the Interior Ministry has been informed of the threats and will take the necessary measures.
“Branko Crvenkovski made the threats while he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. For two or three days already I have been trying to explain to citizens and especially to the members of DPA and my family that obviously the man is out of his reason and no one should take him seriously”, DPA’s deputy leader stated.
Taci claims that Crvenkovski made the following threat to him: “I will exterminate his whole family together with his dog and cat."
Another member of DPA, Refet Elmazi said he met with the chief of the Intelligence Agency, Kire Naumov as he had also been threatened by Macedonia’s President.
“Naumov was surprised to hear about Crvenkovski’s threat”, Macedonia’s Deputy Interior Minister Elmazi said.
According to the two DPA members, the Interior Ministry has been informed of the threats and will take the necessary measures.
Government and private sector set to build 100 new schools
The Government is set to build a hundred new primary and secondary schools under partnership with the private sector, as well as a hundred new gymnasiums.
Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski announced this at today's press conference in Skopje, adding that the entire project foresees also supplying of as many as 150.000 computers.
"The private companies will be offered to invest in construction of schools that will be in their ownership under concession license for a certain period, in which the local self-government will pay them rental fees", Gruevski said, adding that the Government will increase appropriation of funds to the Municipalities during the first years to assist payment of rental fee.
Gruevski explained that the Municipal Mayors would be entitled to specify the number and locations of the new schools, while the public biddings for their construction would be announced soon, but gave no details as to the building deadlines.
"The goal is to bring schoolchildren and students closer to the schools", Gruevski said, adding that the Government aims to cancel the third and the second school shifts.
Macedonian PM said the projects will be executed through a EUR40 million loan, due to be approved by the European Bank for Development and Reconstruction in June.
Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski announced this at today's press conference in Skopje, adding that the entire project foresees also supplying of as many as 150.000 computers.
"The private companies will be offered to invest in construction of schools that will be in their ownership under concession license for a certain period, in which the local self-government will pay them rental fees", Gruevski said, adding that the Government will increase appropriation of funds to the Municipalities during the first years to assist payment of rental fee.
Gruevski explained that the Municipal Mayors would be entitled to specify the number and locations of the new schools, while the public biddings for their construction would be announced soon, but gave no details as to the building deadlines.
"The goal is to bring schoolchildren and students closer to the schools", Gruevski said, adding that the Government aims to cancel the third and the second school shifts.
Macedonian PM said the projects will be executed through a EUR40 million loan, due to be approved by the European Bank for Development and Reconstruction in June.
Trial on Bacilo and Denationalization cases begins
The trial on Bacilo 1 and Bacilo 3 cases, involving a multitude of illegal actions is scheduled to begin today in Skopje District Court.
As many as 23 defendants will appear before the court, including a former deputy minister, judge, lawyer and notary. The total damage inflicted to the State Budget through wrongdoings in both cases is estimated to 6 million euros.
The Bacilo 1 case refers to last year's ruling binding the state to pay 720.000 euros compensation to the shepherd Isnifaris Xhemaili as the court proceeding - brimming with legal flaws - found that Macedonian Army allegedly killed 900 sheep and destroyed 1.000 cheese containers after bombing his mountain sheepfold.
This affair is linked to the case of illegal restitution of land in downtown Skopje, dubbed Bacilo 3 case.
Misuse of the restitution procedure by individuals, lawyers and notaries is in question, carried out through government's secondary commission, in charge of receiving appeals on the bodies of original jurisdiction.
The appellants were then allotted more attractive locations in downtown Skopje approved by construction stamps, which were sold at high prices to third parties.
As many as 23 defendants will appear before the court, including a former deputy minister, judge, lawyer and notary. The total damage inflicted to the State Budget through wrongdoings in both cases is estimated to 6 million euros.
The Bacilo 1 case refers to last year's ruling binding the state to pay 720.000 euros compensation to the shepherd Isnifaris Xhemaili as the court proceeding - brimming with legal flaws - found that Macedonian Army allegedly killed 900 sheep and destroyed 1.000 cheese containers after bombing his mountain sheepfold.
This affair is linked to the case of illegal restitution of land in downtown Skopje, dubbed Bacilo 3 case.
Misuse of the restitution procedure by individuals, lawyers and notaries is in question, carried out through government's secondary commission, in charge of receiving appeals on the bodies of original jurisdiction.
The appellants were then allotted more attractive locations in downtown Skopje approved by construction stamps, which were sold at high prices to third parties.
FYROM is Republic of Macedonia for UN
A Greek newspaper claims that “owing to the Greek veto in NATO, Skopje will be recognized in the UN,” Macedonian newspaper Dnevnik writes today.
“Dora (Bakoiani) silently approves the outcome with the name of the Former Yogoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) in the UN and NATO,” the Greek newspaper point out.
It is considered that the Greek Foreign Ministry wass under pressure to take “realistic decisions” and continue recognizing the acronym FYROM in NATO. This procedure will end this autumn at the UN Common Council where the issue with the name will be discussed, with Skopje insisting on recognizing the country by the name most member states accept it – Republic of Macedonia.
“Dora (Bakoiani) silently approves the outcome with the name of the Former Yogoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) in the UN and NATO,” the Greek newspaper point out.
It is considered that the Greek Foreign Ministry wass under pressure to take “realistic decisions” and continue recognizing the acronym FYROM in NATO. This procedure will end this autumn at the UN Common Council where the issue with the name will be discussed, with Skopje insisting on recognizing the country by the name most member states accept it – Republic of Macedonia.
Police in Kicevo detain illegal Albanian immigrants
The police in Kicevo have detained eleven Albanians, who were staying in the country illegally, the correspondent of Focus Agency in Skopje reports.
They were arrested during a police check of a bus traveling from Struga to Skopje.
The Macedonian Interior Ministry announces the passengers are between 17 and 41 years of age. Only three of them had ID documents. The Albanians are thought to have illegally crossed the border somewhere near Kafasan border checkpoint.
The case is under investigation.
They were arrested during a police check of a bus traveling from Struga to Skopje.
The Macedonian Interior Ministry announces the passengers are between 17 and 41 years of age. Only three of them had ID documents. The Albanians are thought to have illegally crossed the border somewhere near Kafasan border checkpoint.
The case is under investigation.
Macedonia’s President says won’t allow to be involved in dispute over Menduh Taci’s accusations
Macedonia’s President Branko Crvenkovski has never allowed and will not allow to be involved in a dispute or comments on the provocations, insults and fabrications in the statement by the deputy leader of the Democratic Party of Albanians /DPA/ Menduh Taci, Crvenkovski’s press office told FOCUS News Agency.
In connection to Taci’s statement, which some media published on Tuesday, the press office of the Macedonian President announced the following:
“The President of Macedonia Branko Crvenkovski has never allowed and will not allow to be involved in a dispute or comments on the provocations, insults and fabrications in the statement by Menduh Taci. The scenario, which he has been trying to realize for a long time, is too transparent and mean to be noted by the President”, reads the announcement, which Crvenkovski’s press office accorded to FOCUS News Agency.
In connection to Taci’s statement, which some media published on Tuesday, the press office of the Macedonian President announced the following:
“The President of Macedonia Branko Crvenkovski has never allowed and will not allow to be involved in a dispute or comments on the provocations, insults and fabrications in the statement by Menduh Taci. The scenario, which he has been trying to realize for a long time, is too transparent and mean to be noted by the President”, reads the announcement, which Crvenkovski’s press office accorded to FOCUS News Agency.
US shows support for Macedonia's NATO accession
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried was in Skopje on Thursday (March 8th) to deliver a message of support for Macedonia's NATO and EU ambitions, and to urge the country to proceed with reforms.
"The United States wants Macedonia to be the strongest candidate for NATO," Fried said. "The president and the prime minister know what the challenges are and what should be done."
The US diplomat met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, President Branko Crvenkovski and with leaders of the opposition Social Democrats and Democratic Union for Integration, Radmila Sekerinska and Ali Ahmeti, respectively. His visit was part of a regional tour that also included stops in Belgrade and Pristina.
Macedonia has a long road ahead in terms of tackling corruption and organised crime, as well as implementing the Ohrid Agreement and reforming the economy, Fried said. "That should be done in the next six months because NATO will then make a review of the candidates' achievements."
Gruevski assured him that Macedonia was aware of the homework it needs to do. "This year, the government will invest a lot of energy in the reforms," he pledged. "We also believe that all relevant political parties will contribute to and invest in Macedonia's preparation for the EU and NATO membership."
He also stressed the country's contribution to peacekeeping and stabilisation missions, and to the war against terror. "Macedonia will continue to be a part of the fight against global terrorism and we are staying with our partners in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia," he said.
Fried was in Skopje one day after the US House of Representatives adopted a bill supporting the accession to NATO of Macedonia, Georgia, Ukraine, Albania and Croatia.
The resolution reiterates US support for the continued enlargement of the Alliance "to democracies that are able and willing to meet the responsibilities of membership".
It specifically calls for "the timely admission of Albania, Croatia, Georgia, and Macedonia to NATO" and authorises security assistance for these countries this year.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Cashier in Bitola's Pension Fund suspected of fraud
A female comptroller in the Pension Insurance Fund's office in Bitola is suspected of having embezzled roughly 1 million denars.
The police said they have submitted a "special report" to Bitola's prosecutor, documenting six felonies committed by comptroller E. M (54), which include "abuse of power and authorizations" and "counterfeiting of official documents.
In the period of 1998-2006, the suspect made double checks for payment and disability bonuses for several persons. She posted the original check to disability bonus recipients, and later she posted the counterfeit check designated as "post restant". The suspect personally collected the checks from the post office and cashed them there.
The suspect made 145 fake checks, thus inflicting 18.000 euro damage to Pension Insurance Fund.
Makfax correspondent in Bitola contacted the prosecutor's office and he was told that criminal charges and the special report are treated equally as regards reporting a felony.
The police said they have submitted a "special report" to Bitola's prosecutor, documenting six felonies committed by comptroller E. M (54), which include "abuse of power and authorizations" and "counterfeiting of official documents.
In the period of 1998-2006, the suspect made double checks for payment and disability bonuses for several persons. She posted the original check to disability bonus recipients, and later she posted the counterfeit check designated as "post restant". The suspect personally collected the checks from the post office and cashed them there.
The suspect made 145 fake checks, thus inflicting 18.000 euro damage to Pension Insurance Fund.
Makfax correspondent in Bitola contacted the prosecutor's office and he was told that criminal charges and the special report are treated equally as regards reporting a felony.
Albanian leader Taci says Macedonia’s President Crvenkovski threatened him and his family
Skopje. The deputy leader of the Democratic Party of Albanians /DPA/ Menduh Taci said the Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski had threatened him and his family, FOCUS News Agency correspondent in Skopje, Dejan Nikolovski reported. The threats were sent via the chiefs of the Intelligence Agency and DBK /Macedonian Security and Counter-espionage Service/, who met with Crvenkovski on Friday.
“Now it’s clear why Macedonia has been ailing for 17 years already”, Taci said.
Deputy Interior Minister Refet Elmazi has contacted the chief of the Intelligence Agency Kire Naumov to check the signal. Taci told journalists that he did not fear the threats because “my family has 150 men, and he /the President/ is alone”.
Taci stated that the attack against Gligorov and the plane crash, in which President Boris Trajkovski died, should be now looked upon in a new way.
“Now it’s clear why Macedonia has been ailing for 17 years already”, Taci said.
Deputy Interior Minister Refet Elmazi has contacted the chief of the Intelligence Agency Kire Naumov to check the signal. Taci told journalists that he did not fear the threats because “my family has 150 men, and he /the President/ is alone”.
Taci stated that the attack against Gligorov and the plane crash, in which President Boris Trajkovski died, should be now looked upon in a new way.
Ex Macedonia's Prime Minister Buckovski will not form new party
Skopje. The Macedonian ex-prime minister and former leader of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia /SDSM/ Vlado Buckovski, who is currently an MP in the Macedonian parliament, stated today that he has no intentions to form a new political party, FOCUS News Agency's correspondent in Skopje Dejan Nikolovski reported. Buckovski appealed to all discontented members of SDSM not to abuse his name if they have ambitions to form new political parties . The ex-head of SDSM thinks that new party’s board should be given a chance.
Athens and Washington at odds over Macedonia's name
ATHENS -- Official Athens in collision with the US Administration over the name of Macedonia, a Greek daily reports.
The Athens-based Eleftherotypia daily newspaper draws such a conclusion from the Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis statement that "Athens and Washington have discordant positions on many issues, particularly in regards to the dispute with Skopje over the name".
According to the daily, Bakoyannis statement given in the interview with the Greek TV station MEGA, clearly demonstrates the collision between Costas Karamanlis's Government and Washington over the efforts for resolving the dispute on the name of Macedonia.
The article further says that the collision comes at the time when Macedonia promotes its candidacy for membership in NATO under the constitutional name.
The Greek daily also comments that Bakoyannis’ statement represents unprecedented acknowledgment of discordances between official Athens and Washington over the future status of Kosovo as well.
The Athens-based Eleftherotypia daily newspaper draws such a conclusion from the Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis statement that "Athens and Washington have discordant positions on many issues, particularly in regards to the dispute with Skopje over the name".
According to the daily, Bakoyannis statement given in the interview with the Greek TV station MEGA, clearly demonstrates the collision between Costas Karamanlis's Government and Washington over the efforts for resolving the dispute on the name of Macedonia.
The article further says that the collision comes at the time when Macedonia promotes its candidacy for membership in NATO under the constitutional name.
The Greek daily also comments that Bakoyannis’ statement represents unprecedented acknowledgment of discordances between official Athens and Washington over the future status of Kosovo as well.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Tetovo Court pronounces verdicts to burglars from Kosovo
Tetovo District Court pronounced prison sentences and several-year ban from entering the country to four-member criminal group from Kosovo.
In October and November 2006, the four convicts had been breaking into and looting a number of apartments in Tetovo, Makfax's correspondent reported.
The Court found the prime suspect, Bashkim Mehanoli, 25, from Pristina, guilty of two burglaries and two attempts of burglary, sentencing him to 4 years in prison, in addition to 8-year ban from entering in Macedonia.
Mehanoli's co-defendants, Arton Rahimi, b.1983, Xhebet Cacici, b.1976, and Besim Blaqori, b.1974, all from Podujevo, Kosovo, have been found guilty for attempted robbery, while the latter two received additional sentences for counterfeiting passports.
All three co-defendants are banned from entering Macedonia in the next 5 years. Rahimi got 4 months in jail, and Cacici and Blaqori 1 year each.
Rahimi is the only one entitled to defend himself while free until the verdict comes into force, whereas the other three remain in temporary custody.
In October and November 2006, the four convicts had been breaking into and looting a number of apartments in Tetovo, Makfax's correspondent reported.
The Court found the prime suspect, Bashkim Mehanoli, 25, from Pristina, guilty of two burglaries and two attempts of burglary, sentencing him to 4 years in prison, in addition to 8-year ban from entering in Macedonia.
Mehanoli's co-defendants, Arton Rahimi, b.1983, Xhebet Cacici, b.1976, and Besim Blaqori, b.1974, all from Podujevo, Kosovo, have been found guilty for attempted robbery, while the latter two received additional sentences for counterfeiting passports.
All three co-defendants are banned from entering Macedonia in the next 5 years. Rahimi got 4 months in jail, and Cacici and Blaqori 1 year each.
Rahimi is the only one entitled to defend himself while free until the verdict comes into force, whereas the other three remain in temporary custody.
USAID launches National Information Tour in primary schools
USAID's new Primary Education Project, a five-year initiative targeted toward all public primary schools in Macedonia, is embarking on a National Information Tour starting on 12 March 2007.
"We want to speak directly to our clients and partners throughout Macedonia to inform them of our plans to assist the Ministry of Education and Science to develop a quality primary education service that will foster economic growth and stability in Macedonia," USAID said in a statement released on Monday.
The tour will last until March 29 and will visit schools and make presentations in eight cities throughout the country: Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Bitola, Kavadarci, Strumica, Kocani and Kumanovo.
USAID will also inform school directors and mayors about how they can apply for USAID funds for renovating buildings and improving classrooms to stimulate learning and creativity.
Representatives from the NGO 'OXO' will also present USAID's message about energy efficiency, and in several schools Macedonian pop star and special PEP partner, Tose Proeski, will convey PEP's main message about the importance of education and the fact that education is everybody's concern.
"We want to speak directly to our clients and partners throughout Macedonia to inform them of our plans to assist the Ministry of Education and Science to develop a quality primary education service that will foster economic growth and stability in Macedonia," USAID said in a statement released on Monday.
The tour will last until March 29 and will visit schools and make presentations in eight cities throughout the country: Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Bitola, Kavadarci, Strumica, Kocani and Kumanovo.
USAID will also inform school directors and mayors about how they can apply for USAID funds for renovating buildings and improving classrooms to stimulate learning and creativity.
Representatives from the NGO 'OXO' will also present USAID's message about energy efficiency, and in several schools Macedonian pop star and special PEP partner, Tose Proeski, will convey PEP's main message about the importance of education and the fact that education is everybody's concern.
Over 6000 graduates in Skopje and Bitola's universities in 2006
A total of 6213 students had graduated at St. Cyril & Methodius University in Skopje and St Kliment Ohriski University in Bitola in 2006.
According to data published by the State Statistical Office, there are no reports on the number of graduates at the SEE University in Tetovo and the State University in Tetovo.
A total of 422 students had graduated at higher vocational schools and professional studies (new programmes).
The female graduates comprise 64.8 per cent of the total number of graduates, among them, 278 or 62.9 per cent have completed the higher vocational school and professional studies. A total of 3750 female students i.e. 65.0 per cent of a total number of graduates have acquired university degree
According to data published by the State Statistical Office, there are no reports on the number of graduates at the SEE University in Tetovo and the State University in Tetovo.
A total of 422 students had graduated at higher vocational schools and professional studies (new programmes).
The female graduates comprise 64.8 per cent of the total number of graduates, among them, 278 or 62.9 per cent have completed the higher vocational school and professional studies. A total of 3750 female students i.e. 65.0 per cent of a total number of graduates have acquired university degree
Veles pays respect to Macedonian theatre legend Petre Prlicko
A ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Petre Prlicko, the legend of the Macedonian theatre was held Monday in the actor's hometown Veles.
On this occasion, a statue of the Macedonian and Balkan theatre legend made by Academician Tome Serafimovski has been unveiled at Culture Park in downtown Veles, near the site where a new theatre house will be built.
Veles mayor Ace Kocevski, the theatrologist Dr Jelena Luzhina and film critic Ilindenka Petrushevska delivered a speech at the ceremony dedicated to Petre Prlicko, staged at Veles City Hall.
This year, a number of events will mark the 100th anniversary of Prlicko's birth. On Friday, there will be a premiere of Nushic's "Somnitelno Lice", in which Prlicko gave one of his best and most brilliant performances when playing the main character Jerotije Pantic. This was one of his most brilliant performances that made him a legend.
With the unrepeatable professional life, accomplishing one of the most impressive carriers in the history of the Macedonian and the European theater, Petre Prlicko was and still remains the good ghost of the Macedonian theater and culture, whose grandiose acting heritage is being valued by theater science as highest-ranking cultural fortune.
The 100th anniversary of the birth of the Macedonian acting legend Petre Prlicko is on March 13. He was born on 13 March 1907 in Veles and died on 16 November 1995 in Skopje
On this occasion, a statue of the Macedonian and Balkan theatre legend made by Academician Tome Serafimovski has been unveiled at Culture Park in downtown Veles, near the site where a new theatre house will be built.
Veles mayor Ace Kocevski, the theatrologist Dr Jelena Luzhina and film critic Ilindenka Petrushevska delivered a speech at the ceremony dedicated to Petre Prlicko, staged at Veles City Hall.
This year, a number of events will mark the 100th anniversary of Prlicko's birth. On Friday, there will be a premiere of Nushic's "Somnitelno Lice", in which Prlicko gave one of his best and most brilliant performances when playing the main character Jerotije Pantic. This was one of his most brilliant performances that made him a legend.
With the unrepeatable professional life, accomplishing one of the most impressive carriers in the history of the Macedonian and the European theater, Petre Prlicko was and still remains the good ghost of the Macedonian theater and culture, whose grandiose acting heritage is being valued by theater science as highest-ranking cultural fortune.
The 100th anniversary of the birth of the Macedonian acting legend Petre Prlicko is on March 13. He was born on 13 March 1907 in Veles and died on 16 November 1995 in Skopje
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