Operating rooms (OR) at Skopje’s clinical complex had been built almost 30 years ago, Health Minister Ilir Demiri told a news conference Monday, adding that outdoor air compressors will be used until a valid document for their proper functioning is obtained. A defect in the compressor station has caused the problem, according to the minister,...
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Turkey detained over 8,000 people on Gülen links in past 11 months: minister
Turkish police have detained 8️,1️5️3 people across the country in the past 11 months over their alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, Turkey’s interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, announced on X on Friday. According to the minister, the police carried out a total of 5️,19️1 operations against people with alleged ties to the movement between...
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David Geer in Tetovo: EU willing to work with anyone advancing country’s EU integration
European Union Ambassador in North Macedonia David Geer said Thursday that following the democratic elections a new government would be formed in North Macedonia and the EU was open to cooperating with any political parties advancing the country’s European integration processes, MIA’s Tetovo correspondent reports. Declining to comment on the ongoing negotiations for the new...
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Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 52-year-old Argentinian, who had only been in the job for 11 months, guided Chelsea to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League this season. Chelsea said in a statement: “Chelsea FC can confirm that the club...
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Norway to recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28, PM says
Norway will formally recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Wednesday, in a move staunchly opposed by Israel. The Nordic country’s announcement comes amid a broader push within several European countries, such as Ireland, to recognize Palestine as a state, believing it will advance the prospects for peace in...
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Turkey detains 44 people on alleged Gülen links
Turkish police have detained 44 people across the country over their alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, the Stockholm Center for Freedom reported. Operations were carried out in 28 provinces upon warrants issued by Ankara prosecutors for 46 public sector workers, the report said. The detainees are accused of organizing the movement’s “infiltration” of the police....
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Re-voting at seven polling stations for 2024 parliamentary elections
Re-voting for the 2024 parliamentary elections is taking place Wednesday at seven polling stations in the fifth and sixth election districts. Re-voting in the fifth election district will take place at polling stations 1194 and 1202 in Krushevo, 1272 in Ohrid, 1470 and 1470/1 in Dolneni, and 1844 in Struga, while in the sixth election...
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SEC presents new MPs with certificates of election
The State Election Commission presented certificates of election on Tuesday to candidates who won a seat in Parliament at the May 8 parliamentary elections. The certificates were accepted by authorized representatives of VMRO-DPMNE’s coalition, SDSM’s coalition, Worth It coalition, Levica and the Znam Movement. The DUI-led coalition did not send a representative to accept the...
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Supreme Court judge arrested over suspicions of bribery
A Supreme Court judge has been taken into custody over suspicions of bribery, the Interior Ministry said in a press release. According to the release, the judge was charged with the crime of “receiving a reward for illegal influence” after being caught in the act. The release said the Interior Ministry was awaiting a response...
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Army marks Day of Logistics Base
The Logistics Base is a key element of the managing of challenges as one of the main pillars in the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia, Deputy Minister of Defense Tiron Jajaga said Monday in his address at a ceremony marking May 20 – Day of the Logistics Base Unit at the “Ilinden” army...