NEWS OF THE DAY: Parliament debates on rebalance, government and opposition dispute regarding effects of anti-crisis measures
For the second day in a row, the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia is debating on the budget rebalance that is being passed due to the Covid crisis and the adoption of which is being anticipated in order for the realization of the fourth set of measures worth 470 million euros to start.
The debate on the budget rebalance started yesterday, and according to the Rules of Procedure, can last no more than five days. After its adoption, the measures of the fourth package will start to be implemented, foreseen for the months of October, November and December, with the support amounting to 470 million euros.
STATEMENT OF THE DAY: Pendarovski: North Macedonia deserves and is prepared to start EU accession negotiations
“Our national efforts for sustainable development are harmonized with our key foreign policy goal – EU membership. The Republic of North Macedonia deserves and has been prepared to start the EU accession negotiations, since the German Presidency.
The EU integration of our country, but also of other countries of the Western Balkans, is in the interest of regional security and prosperity. A possible blockade or postponement of the start of the negotiations would be a big mistake or a big failure, above all, of the European Union and of the German Presidency, which is so involved in supporting the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans”, stated today President Stevo Pendarovski at the opening of the online conference dedicated to higher education in the region of the Western Balkans on the topic “Common values, capabilities and sustainable development”.
CIVIL ACTIVITIES
Solidarity from the outside, stumbling blocks from the inside!
Exactly 235 days have passed since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic. In this recent period, the solidarity and assistance of the EU, NATO, Norway, Germany, Turkey, Austria, China, the US and other countries have played a significant role for our country to be able to more easily cope with Covid-19.
While assistance is coming from all sides for us to more easily deal with the pandemic, unfortunately, Macedonian politicians from the opposition have not shown a sense for the situation in which our country is in, but are constantly attacking the government, primarily, through unsupported accusation, announcements, protests, gatherings… as if we are in an election campaign.
Survey: We all want to be part of Europe, we have children there
CIVIL invites citizens to visit the info stands in Sveti Nikole, Cheshinovo-Obleshevo, Karbinci, Kocani and Vinica, tomorrow starting at 11.00 am, which are dedicated to promotion of European values and integration.
Citizens together with CIVIL’s team, in direct communication, will have the opportunity to share their views and opinions in relation to the democratic processes in the country and to be part of creating the public opinion at the local and national level.
FLASH NEWS
Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for organized crime and corruption will conduct an investigation against four persons, of which three as accomplices are suspected of committing the crime Fraud in EU funds.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy informs that the additional payment of the educational allowance is under way, which is paid when there are positively resolved complaints and late notification by schools.
Meeting Osmani – Yannakakis: Greece continues to be an active lobbyist and supporter of our European perspective
“The amendments to the Law on protection of the health of the population form infectious diseases yesterday were published in the Official Gazette of the RNM, with which the legal changes by which all inspection services receive new greater authorizations in acting upon violations to the health protocols, have officially entered into force last night”, announces the government service.
Since the opening of the kindergartens on September 9, so far a total of 33 children and 109 employees have been registered positive for the coronavirus. Currently, 107 employees and 650 children are in isolation, informs Minister of Labour and Social Policy Jagoda Shahpaska.
The Court of Appeals has officially confirmed for “Portlab.mk” that they have changed the first instance decision for the “Almir Aliu” case, in which Boban Ilic with a car killed a 4-year-old child from Kumanovo.
The Ministry of Education and Science has started preparation for the upcoming pilot test for PISA with online training of teachers and principals from secondary schools at the state level.
А. Petrovska
Translation: N. Cvetkovska
