Nikola Gruevski

thumbnailRuling party opts for broad changes in state institutions
2012-05-14While the ruling party hands dozens of party faithful their walking papers in moves that it says will boost government efficiency, critics say highly-paid officials will likely land other jobs in the government.
thumbnailMacedonia hopes to catch NATO's attention
2012-05-14NATO representatives will meet in Chicago this month.
thumbnailAnalysts stress Turkey's key role in Balkans and beyond
2012-04-24Despite excellent political and diplomatic relations with countries in the Balkans, Turkey can contribute to regional stability by intensifying economic ties and investments in individual countries.
thumbnailVAT increases pose risk to regional economies
2012-04-17Analysts say equalising the VAT rates throughout the region would ensure economic stability and development, but would require offsetting measures as well.
thumbnailOil price increases affect regional living standards
2012-04-12Regional EU member countries have less flexibility to control taxes on fuel, but everyone faces higher prices.
thumbnailIn India, investors look to the Balkans for opportunity
2012-04-02Macedonia's macro-economic stability and low taxes may be able to launch India into the European economy markets.
thumbnailGreece hosts regional women's initiative
2012-03-28A regional initiative aims to create a network for women's business associations. Also in business news: 5,000 Romanians protest shale drilling and Turkish Airlines offers more flights to Belgrade.
thumbnailMedia mogul's sentence renews debate in Macedonia
2012-03-21Some allege the verdict of Velija Ramkovski is an attack on media freedom, but others claim the evidence of his crimes proves otherwise.
thumbnailDecriminalising libel boosts media freedom
2012-03-14Macedonia is working to revise its libel laws, and is looking to the experience of neighbours for guidance.
thumbnailTurkey marks 60th anniversary in NATO, Macedonia on glide path
2012-02-27As Turkey marks a NATO membership milestone, there are encouraging signs for Macedonia and Montenegro.
thumbnailMore than 43% of Bosnians are jobless
2012-02-01BiH unemployment numbers hit a four-year high. Also in business news: Albania and Montenegro have agreed to build a motorway and Bulgaria looks to join the European Financial Stability Pact.
thumbnailMunicipalities take a new role in economic development in Macedonia
2012-01-24The country's building boom coincides with the municipalities' developing and managing land.
thumbnailMacedonia and Serbia boost relations
2011-12-20The visit of President Boris Tadic to Skopje strengthened good relations between Serbia and Macedonia, re-affirmed Macedonian identity, emphasised the need to solve the existing church dispute and increase trade.
thumbnailMacedonian diaspora strive to keep in touch
2011-12-09Macedonian diaspora remain culturally and politically linked to the republic, as foreign ministry reforms expand to guide the country.
thumbnailMacedonia wins ICJ case against Greece
2011-12-06The International Court of Justice ruled that Greece is guilty of violating the 1995 Interim Accord by vetoing Macedonia's NATO membership in 2008.
thumbnailMacedonia's Poposki assesses regional ties, developments
2011-11-28The country's top diplomat says economic integration -- still elusive in much of the Balkans -- is the key to regional prosperity.
thumbnailRegional economies expected to soar
2011-11-16The World Bank says the Western Balkans' economies will average a 2.1% growth in 2012. Also in business news: Albanian Airlines lost its operating license and Romania wants to join the eurozone.
thumbnailProtecting existing borders guarantees regional peace
2011-11-11Macedonia and Albania agree to further good neighbourly relations based on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as economic co-operation.
thumbnailMacedonia's EU bid still mired in name issue
2011-10-19The dispute with Athens remains an obstacle despite success in meeting other criteria.
thumbnailMacedonia sets minimum wage
2011-10-05Workers in Macedonia must be paid at least 130 euros per month. Also in business news: Finnish telecom giant Nokia will close one of its Romanian plants.

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Police stage high stakes crackdown against illegal gamblingPolice stage high stakes crackdown against illegal gambling

Long shielded by law enforcement in the Western Balkans, gambling operations are now in police cross-hairs.

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