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The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) Perth/Western Australia Branch announced Friday a special campaign "Australia, Recognise Macedonia Today! Prime Minister Gillard, Do The Right Thing!" to draw public attention to Australia's lack of full diplomatic recognition of Macedonia's rightful and constitutional name - the Republic of Macedonia. UMD says that Australia is home to the largest Macedonian émigré community outside of Macedonia. The Macedonian language is one of the most widely spoken languages in Australia.  Thousands of flyers, calling on Australian citizens to show solidarity with the Australian-Macedonian community in urging Australia's leadership to recognise Macedonia, have been printed and distributed throughout Perth, Western Australia. UMD Perth/Western Australia urges Prime Minister Julia Gillard to end a 20 year policy of treating the Australian Macedonian community as second-class citizens, siding with those who deny one's right to self-de...

Macedonia lost their first leg 8-6 to France in Paris, but countered big in the second leg obliterating the French 12-4 and qualifying for Eindhoven.  Although 3 goal win was good enough for the red and yellow, carried on the wings of 3,500 fans they never gave the French a chance in this match.  The coach Igor Gochanin promised Macedonia will have a great outing in the European championship in Eindhoven, and thanked the crowd for their support. So in waterpolo, handball and basketball we are doing well, now if our national football team can do the same..  Few other teams qualified for Holland as well, Romania, Turkey and Greece. Romania qualified for the 2012 European Championships on Saturday. After their 5-11 first leg win, center Cosmin Radu and his team led no doubt who deserves the Eindhoven berth in the second leg against Georgia winning 18-6 at home. The draw between Turkey and Slovenia 9-9 was enough for the Turkish home team to qualify as well. Favorite ...

Macedonian kickboxer Dimitar Georgiev is the new world champion in the category up to 74kg after defeating his Iranian opponent Musavi Mir Davud in yesterday's final. In front of a large crowd in Skopje's Boris Trajkovski arena, Georgiev was superb not just in the final, but throughout the entire tournament. Ace Georgievski followed his colleague's example, brought the second gold for Macedonia and became the world champ in the 94kg category defeating Slovenian opponent Dejan Vajs.  The Macedonian ladies also had the opportunity to bring gold, however Maja Mihajlovska (70kg) lost in the final just as her training partner Gordana Boshevska (65kg) who also lost out the gold to Hungarian opponent Miskolci. Apart from the two silvers, Stefka Jankovska won a bronze medal.  Over 1,500 kick boxers from 60 countries are taking part in this year's world championship. 

Macedonia is a safe country for operations of companies having Austrian capital, says Severin Heinisch, CEO of PR agency "Chapter 4", which opened its Skopje office in October. In an interview with Austrian economy magazine "Wirtschaftsblatt", Heinisch stresses that Austrian companies feel comfortable on the Balkans, especially in Macedonia. "Chapter 4" has its offices in Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Bosnia&Herzegovina, as well as local representatives in seven other countries of Eastern and Southeast Europe. Heinisch says the agency will focus on international companies operating in the region. "Small markets have an enormous role, because we are living in a globalized world, which means globalization of public relations in different countries", says Heinisch. Besides working with international corporations such as Hewlett Packard, Coca Cola and Lufthansa, the agency is also active with Austrian local businesses in Macedonia. "...

Minister of Education and Science Pance Kralev, who is paying a three-day visit to Israel, held talks Wednesday with his counterpart Gideon Saar and Minister of Technology and Science Daniel Hershkowitz. The meetings focused on possibilities for bolstering the bilateral cooperation in education, innovations and research, the Ministry of Education and Science said in a press release.  The officials also shared opinions on an agreement that should be signed soon and serve as a frame for boosting the cooperation between Macedonia and Israel.  Yesterday, the Macedonian delegation also held talks with Jerusalem-based Hebrew University Rector Sarah Stroumsa on possibilities for exchange of students, scholarships and academic cooperation in various projects and researching activities. 

Minister of Interior Gordana Jankuloska and Russian colleague Rashid Gumarovich Nurgaliyev signed a cooperation agreement between the two ministries in Moscow on Thursday. Minister Jankuloska stressed the agreement is of exceptional significance for the Republic of Macedonia, confirming prior cooperation and the excellent perspectives for further enhancement of mutual relations. Minister Nurgaliyev expressed Russia's interest in finding mechanisms for more efficient implementation of the agreement, proposing the establishment of mixed working groups and regular high-level meetings between representatives of the countries' ministries. According to him, the two nations and countries are tied by language, culture and many other factors, whereas the Russian Federation would remain Macedonia's serious partner. Jankuloska thanked Nurgaliyev for Russia's support in Macedonia's struggle to preserve its constitutional name, which is in the country's most vital int...

According to the announcements of the Macedonian Ministry of Finance, the budget for 2012 will provide more money for capital investments. The plan for the budget is expected to be finished by the end of the month.  Construction expansion, which is financed by the Macedonian government, will be continued in 2012. The Macedonian government sees salvation from the crisis in capital investments, which would support construction and other industrial branches.  For the time being, it is not known whether the state budget will be richer than this year’s (EUR 2.6 billion). According to finance minister Zoran Stavreski, projections of the new budget will be known soon and budget beneficiaries have already been asked to state their needs and plans. 

Latest information technology trends are part of debates and exhibitions of the 9th Microsoft Vision Conference, which kicked off Thursday in Skopje. The event, which focuses on existing and new information technologies, brings together about 700 IT experts and enthusiasts. Microsoft Macedonia Director Ilijanco Gagovski said some of the conference's debates would address the concept of consuming the information technology as a way for including the new trends in cooperative environment. The event also includes a Microsoft Innovation Forum on 'Microsoft and Green IT', which is to present how the usage of Microsoft products reduce IT energy consumption and carbon emissions. Daniel Sas, CEO of the Macedonian Telekom - the conference's partner, said the event set a solid example of cooperation between successful companies. Other companies in Macedonia should follow the suit, he added.  "Events like this one present the world of innovations we are living in today...

Paypal will come to Macedonia next year. The state will stimulate opening of 100 new online stores. The Macedonian Ministry of Information Society will enable 100 Macedonian companies to sell their products via the internet in Macedonia and abroad as of 2012.  The new project of 100 e-stores for 100 products will enable enhancement of the online trade volume. At the moment, the number of online transactions in e-trade is low. There are only around 80 online stores in Macedonia. In 2012, another 50 will be opened and in 2013 another 50 stores. Start-up companies and existing companies can compete for this project, says Ivo Ivanovski, Minister of Information Society.

The manifestation 'Days of Macedonian Culture in Russia', will be formally opened Saturday evening at the prestigious 'Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky' Conservatory in Moscow. In the next three days Russia's capital and St. Petersburg will have an opportunity to get familiar with Macedonia's music, paintings, films and theater. Culture Minister Elizabeta Lanceska Milevska has the honor to open the event. The opening ceremony also includes a concert of Moscow Philharmonic and Macedonian opera singers Ana, Igor Durlovski and Blagoj Nacoski. An exhibit of the work of art of prominent Macedonian painter Vladimir Georgievski will be opened Monday at the F. M. Dostoevsky Memorial Museum in St. Petersburg. The scene of 'Vera Fedorovna Kommisarzhevskaya' Theater will host the performance of Choderlos de Laclos' 'Dangerous Liaisons', featuring the artists of Bitola Theater. The St. Petersburg Theater will also host the presentation of select...

Framework agreement hirings are no longer needed! According to the latest report from the EU on Macedonia's progress in 2011, an unsettling statement appeared, something the ruling Government has kept hidden from the public. Brussels reported how many minorities were recruited in the administration and the fact that no further hirings are needed. " The total number of minorities working for the administration has passed the 30% mark, which is more than satsfactory for the demographic structure of the country ", says in the EU report. All of these hirings are based on a fraudulent census from 2002. What will happen with these employees when the real number of Albanians is revealed (hovering around 15%)?

EIN GESPRÄCH MIT KORNELIJA UTEVSKA-GLIGOROVSKA, DER MAKEDONISCHEN BOTSCHAFTERIN BF Sie sind seit 2010 Botschafterin der Republik Makedonien in Berlin. Wo liegt Ihr besonderer Arbeitsschwerpunkt? In der Promotion meines Landes, in jeglicher Hinsicht. Dabei spreche ich nicht über die täglichen Pflichten. Die sind bekannt und klar abgesteckt. Makedonien hat leider einen niedrigeren Bekanntheitsgrad als manch ein anderes Land. Deshalb ist es wichtig, den Menschen hier in Deutschland das Land näher zu bringen. BF Seit 2005 ist Makedonien offizieller EU-Beitrittskandidat. Wie wird dies im Land umgesetzt? Das stimmt. Seit 2005 haben wir den Status Kandidat für den Beitritt in die EU.  Bereits seit drei Jahren, seit 2009, empfiehlt die Kommission dem Europäischen Rat die Verhandlungen mit Makedonien zu beginnen, was bedeutet, dass seit drei Jahren alle Voraussetzungen, bzw. die Kopenhagener Kriterien im Annäherungsprozess erfüllt sind, und die nächsten Schritte ohne ...

Absence of adjective "Macedonian" in the European Commission Progress Report deeply offends the feelings of Macedonian citizens due to the manner of naming the language and ethnic affiliation, which represent issues of observing elementary human rights and human dignity, says President Gjorge Ivanov in the letter addressed to EC President Jose Manuel Barroso. "I sincerely regret to address you for the second time over a problem, for which I feel the obligation and commitment as President towards Macedonian citizens. I would like to express my dissatisfaction from the selective application of United Nations guidelines reflected in the European Commission report. We have discussed this topic on several occasions and I feel obliged to again express my dissatisfaction from the absence and failure to use the adjective 'Macedonian' in the EC report", says Ivanov. The UN has listed the language and people as Macedonian, however the EU has refused to use it since...

Vom 22. bis zum 30. Oktober finden in Skopje die Senioren Meisterschaften der WAKO im Kickboxen statt. Austragungsort ist das Sportzentrum "Boris Trajkovski". Laut dem Veranstalter sollen über 1200 Kämpfer ihre Länder vertreten. Homepage, auch auf Deutsch  http://www.wakomacedonia.com/ Info PDF  http://www.wakoweb.com/Pdf/7741.pdf

The European Commission has confirmed for the third year running the recommendation for start of Macedonia's accession negotiations with the European Union, whereas the name row settlement is crucial for their beginning, Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule said at Wednesday's press conference in Brussels while presenting conclusions from the country's 2011 Progress Report. "We maintain our recommendation to open accession negotiations. The prospect of European Union accession has been a driver of the reform process. However, there has been little progress over the past year. Core challenges remain, notably: independence of the judiciary, reform of public administration and fighting corruption. Freedom of expression remains a serious concern", said Fule. This report may not necessarily be for Macedonia, since the name of the country is not mentioned anywhere. Fule explained Brussels is being consistent in not mentioning the name. Though Fule is fairly consisten...

Jane Armitage of the World Bank has pointed to the low indebtedness of Macedonia in the public sector as a factor of solid macroeconomic policy.  "Macedonia has a very low indebtedness in the public sector, between 25 and 26 percent, compared to regional countries with 46-percent and even 60-percent indebtedness. Due to longstanding solid macroeconomic policy, Macedonia is more resistant to new crises. Its fiscal deficit of some 25 percent is significantly lower than the deficit of neighbouring countries. This is a good position in times when the situation could become even worse," Armitage explained.  She added that Macedonia should not be competitive by cheap labour force because this implies low standard of living. Moreover, highly qualified employees should be created since they would be competitive and would contribute to export.

Die Landesliga-Handballer der HSG Albstadt bekommen nun Verstärkung durch Darko Stojanoski. Der Mazedonier läuft bereits beim Auswärtsspiel gegen Tabellenführer Herren-berg 2 (Sonntag, 17 Uhr) auf. Die langersehnte Verstärkung der jungen HSG-Mannschaft ist da: Darko Stojanoski spielt ab sofort im Trikot der Schwarz-Roten, das gab gestern Morgen der Verein bekannt. „Er ist ein wichtiger Schritt in die richtige Richtung“, kommentiert der HSG-Vorsitzende Andreas Laib die Verpflichtung. Bereits seit vier Wochen trainiert Darko Stojanoski mit der Mannschaft. Schon nach der ersten Einheit sei klar gewesen, dass der 25-Jährige eine Bereicherung für das Team wäre, erklärt Laib. Der Mazedonier besitze Spielmacherqualitäten und verstärke die schwächelnde Offensive der HSG-Herren. Stojanoski spielt seit seinem 17. Lebensjahr in der ersten Liga Mazedoniens, unter anderem bei Pelister Bitola und zuletzt in seiner Heimatstadt Prilep bei den Fußball-Clubs VIP 2008 und Zlaten Dab. Außerdem weist de...

There is little chance that banks would finance a project in times of crisis. However, businesspeople can turn to another form of support - business angels, also known as venture capitalists, says the head of Pikon Group Tose Kocevski. These Business angels or VCs, who provide capital for staring up a business, appeared in Macedonia six months ago.  Apart from getting financial support, creating a new business idea is the key factor in setting up business. Experienced and successful businesspeople in Macedonia see enormous potential in young businesspeople in the country, but they say perseverance and the use of foreign experience is very important.

After the upcoming games against Armenia and Slovakia, Igor Mitreski will retire from the national team. Defender Igor Mitreski has already informed manager John Toshack that he will retire following the games against Armenia and Slovakia. As Mitreski told Makedonski Sport, "It's time to retire and give the chance to the younger players. The duels against Armenia and Slovakia are my last matches for the national team of Macedonia. I also relayed the information to manager John Toshack. I want to spend more time with my family. I have been part of the national team for 11 years and I'm disappointed that we didn't reach better results with this generation." The 32-year-old Igor Mitreski has made 70 appearances for Macedonia and scored one goal. He was a regular for a long time, partnering Nikolce Noveski in the centre of the Macedonian defense. However, he has recently lost his place in the starting lineup to Vance Sikov . Mitreski did play for the seni...

Vardar and Rabotnicki will likely need to move their home matches to another stadium due to pitch restorations at the Philip II Arena. After the recent stadium expansion and renovation, the National Arena Philip II of Macedon, formerly known as Skopje City Stadium, got a modern and exciting look. Now, new works are scheduled for the upcoming months. Right after the national team's match against Slovakia on 11 October to conclude the EURO 2012 qualifications, work should start for repairing the pitch and the grass itself. That would mean that both Skopje clubs, Vardar and Rabotnicki, who play their home matches at the venue, will need to find a replacement stadium. These works have still not been officially confirmed, but it is clear that they must occur so both teams are already considering where they will play their next home matches. For example, Macedonia scheduled a friendly against Albania in November but the match will be played in Prilep. The national team always pl...

Ab Samstag den 1. Oktober 2011 beginnt in Mazedonien die Volkszählung, die bis zum 15. Oktober durchgeführt wird. Für detaillierte Informationen Bitten wir Sie folgenden Link zu verwenden, Homepage Statistik Amt der Republik Mazedonien für die Volkszählung 2011. Die Seite ist auch in englischer Sprache abrufbar. DRZHAVEN ZAVOD ZA STATISTIKA NA REPUBLIKA MAKEDONIJA 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings will be held October 1-15 in Macedonia. The Census began Saturday at 8 a.m. The aim of the census is to provide full, high-quality, updated and internationally comparable statistical data on the population, households and dwellings in a country, in order to meet the needs of data users on national and international levels. Census provides data on the number of population and its spatial distribution as well as the population structure by demographic, geographic, ethnic, economic and social features; the number of households and their spatial distribution, as well as data...