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MoF: Updated data on the “Open Finance” Portal

2nd September 2024, Skopje – Ministry of Finance informs the public that the technical issue has been removed and the data on the “Open... Read More → MoF: Updated data on the “Open Finance” Portal

MoF: Actions taken to remove a technical difficulty, “Open Finance” data will be updated as early as possible

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26th August 2024, Skopje – Ministry of Finance has informed the public that dated under the “Open Finance” Portal will be updated... Read More → MoF: Actions taken to remove a technical difficulty, “Open Finance” data will be updated as early as possible

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: As per the Supplementary Budget, capital expenditures kept the same level, aimed at projects delivering performance rather than being a cause of corruption

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13th August 2024, Skopje – Capital expenditures have not been impacted under the 2024 Supplementary Budget. As per the figures, their... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: As per the Supplementary Budget, capital expenditures kept the same level, aimed at projects delivering performance rather than being a cause of corruption

Parliament adopted the 2024 Supplementary Budget – funds are provided for pensions, wages, arrears, students, farmers and the economy

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12th August 2024, Skopje – Today, the Parliament adopted the amended 2024 Supplementary Budget. Under the Supplementary Budget, total... Read More → Parliament adopted the 2024 Supplementary Budget – funds are provided for pensions, wages, arrears, students, farmers and the economy

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Supplementary Budget ensures liquidity, payment of increased pensions, payments on the basis of employees’ rights and arrears towards the business sector

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12th August 2024, Skopje – Amended 2024 Supplementary Budget, being discussed as of today at the plenary session in the Parliament,... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Supplementary Budget ensures liquidity, payment of increased pensions, payments on the basis of employees’ rights and arrears towards the business sector

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Under the Supplementary Budget, funds are provided for settlement of all liabilities incurred by law, we are now entering the phase where expenditures need to match the revenues collected

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11th August 2024, Skopje – In a short period of time and considering the circumstances we have encountered, the Supplementary Budget... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Under the Supplementary Budget, funds are provided for settlement of all liabilities incurred by law, we are now entering the phase where expenditures need to match the revenues collected

Government adopted the amended Draft Supplementary Budget – we provided funds for complete servicing of all liabilities and respective arrears by the end of the year

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6th August 2024, Skopje Distinguished Members of the Press, First and foremost, allow me to express my condolences regarding... Read More → Government adopted the amended Draft Supplementary Budget – we provided funds for complete servicing of all liabilities and respective arrears by the end of the year

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Completion of railway line along Corridor X brings value added, being indispensable for the businesses and the country

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6th August 2024, Skopje – Implementation of projects, producing value added, impacting the GDP growth and yielding benefits for the... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Completion of railway line along Corridor X brings value added, being indispensable for the businesses and the country

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: We are projecting real GDP growth rate, investments are of relevance for boosting the economy

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1st August 2024, Skopje –GDP projection is realistic, though accompanied by risks. The significance of realistic projections resulting... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: We are projecting real GDP growth rate, investments are of relevance for boosting the economy

MoF: “Standard&Poor’s” expects GDP growth acceleration, public debt stabilization and stronger fiscal consolidation, the country has been affirmed BB – sovereign credit rating with stable outlook

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31st July 2024, Skopje – GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 2.5% in 2024, reaching 3% by 2027, public debt is expected to remain... Read More → MoF: “Standard&Poor’s” expects GDP growth acceleration, public debt stabilization and stronger fiscal consolidation, the country has been affirmed BB – sovereign credit rating with stable outlook

Jankulovski: All employee rights will be observed per law and collective agreements, funds being provided under the Supplementary Budget

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30th July 2024, Skopje – Under 2024 Supplementary Budget funds are being provided for payment of public sector employees’ wages,... Read More → Jankulovski: All employee rights will be observed per law and collective agreements, funds being provided under the Supplementary Budget

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Supplementary Budget aimed at implementation of collective agreements and settlement of all other liabilities, we are to ponder on the idea of a development budget starting 2025

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27th July 2024, Skopje – Public sector employees will enjoy the rights granted by the General Collective Agreement. Supplementary Budget... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Supplementary Budget aimed at implementation of collective agreements and settlement of all other liabilities, we are to ponder on the idea of a development budget starting 2025

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Responsible approach was needed, Supplementary Budget is to service all liabilities

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25th July 2024, Skopje – Draft 2024 Supplementary Budget is on the agenda of the parliamentarian Financing and Budget Commission, as of... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Responsible approach was needed, Supplementary Budget is to service all liabilities

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: We started an initiative for revoking licences of two companies for organizing games of chance, there has to be legality when operating

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22nd July 2024, Skopje – Today, Ministry of Finance initiated a procedure for revoking licences of two company for organizing games of... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: We started an initiative for revoking licences of two companies for organizing games of chance, there has to be legality when operating

Third session of Working Group 6, Anti-Corruption (Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, Chapter 18 – Statistics and Chapter 32 – Financial Control) Topic: “Building a Cohesive Digital Infrastructure for Developing Advanced Public Finances”

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17th July 2024, Skopje – Today, representatives of the Ministry of Finance took part at the third session of the Working Group 6 –... Read More → Third session of Working Group 6, Anti-Corruption (Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, Chapter 18 – Statistics and Chapter 32 – Financial Control) Topic: “Building a Cohesive Digital Infrastructure for Developing Advanced Public Finances”

Supplementary Budget opened up many issues, the objective is to improve the situation for vast number of citizens and businesses

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17th July 2024, Skopje – Denar 31 billion is being provided with the Draft 2024 Supplementary Budget, adopted late last night at... Read More → Supplementary Budget opened up many issues, the objective is to improve the situation for vast number of citizens and businesses

Training on legal aspects on close-out netting concept and modalities for its implementation in practice

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16th July 2024, Skopje – Training on the topic “Legal Aspects on Close-Out Netting Concept and Modalities for its Implementation in... Read More → Training on legal aspects on close-out netting concept and modalities for its implementation in practice

Dimitrieska–Kochoska – Geer: EU expression of support in continuity, MoF to utilize its experience in implementing the reform processes

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5th July 2024, Skopje – Today, Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska–Kochoska had a meeting with EU Ambassador, David Geer, with... Read More → Dimitrieska–Kochoska – Geer: EU expression of support in continuity, MoF to utilize its experience in implementing the reform processes

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Reliable data on realistic Budget planning and projecting is important

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5th July 2024, Skopje – As per the 2024 Budget, there is no room to reduce the expenditures since under the Supplementary Budget, funds... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Reliable data on realistic Budget planning and projecting is important

Public conference of the EU funded IPA 2018 Twinning Project “Strengthening Budget Planning, Execution and Internal Control Functions”

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On 3rd July 2024, a pubic Closing Conference of the EU-funded IPA 2018 Twinning project “Strengthening Budget Planning, Execution and... Read More → Public conference of the EU funded IPA 2018 Twinning Project “Strengthening Budget Planning, Execution and Internal Control Functions”

Dimitrieska-Kochoska – Angelovska-Bezhoska – Coordinated approach when pursuing monetary and fiscal policy in support of macroeconomic stability and economic growth

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3rd July 2024, Skopje – Mutual cooperation and coordinated approach in implementing fiscal and monetary policy is the solution for... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska – Angelovska-Bezhoska – Coordinated approach when pursuing monetary and fiscal policy in support of macroeconomic stability and economic growth

Dimitrieska-Kochoska’s work meeting with Petrova and Nikolovski – Efficiency in revenue collection being the focus of Public Revenue Office and Customs Administration’s operations

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2nd July 2024, Skopje – Today, Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska had a work meeting with both newly appointed directors,... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska’s work meeting with Petrova and Nikolovski – Efficiency in revenue collection being the focus of Public Revenue Office and Customs Administration’s operations

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: As per the Supplementary Budget, no adjustments to total revenues, expenditures and deficit in absolute terms will be made, with the priorities to be financed by reallocating funds

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2nd July 2024, Skopje – Supplementary Budget is still not fully designed, however, I could tell that the projected revenues and... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska: As per the Supplementary Budget, no adjustments to total revenues, expenditures and deficit in absolute terms will be made, with the priorities to be financed by reallocating funds

Dimitrieska-Kochoska – Aggeler – Cooperation with our strategic partner is to be reinforced, much work to be done in the reform implementation process

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1st July 2024, Skopje – Today, Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska met the US Ambassador, Angela Price Aggeler in Ministry... Read More → Dimitrieska-Kochoska – Aggeler – Cooperation with our strategic partner is to be reinforced, much work to be done in the reform implementation process

Dimitrieska – Kochoska: New financial plan amounting to EUR 250 million aimed at municipal development

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30th June 2024, Skopje – Government meeting was held with Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski and Minister of Local Self-Government,... Read More → Dimitrieska – Kochoska: New financial plan amounting to EUR 250 million aimed at municipal development

Dimitrieska- Kochoska: “MojDDV” (“MyVAT”) application extended, as for the Development Bond for the Citizens, the confidence in the country must be restored

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28th June 2024, Skopje – Citizens will keep reaping the benefits from “MojDDV” measure, only systemic changes will be made within the... Read More → Dimitrieska- Kochoska: “MojDDV” (“MyVAT”) application extended, as for the Development Bond for the Citizens, the confidence in the country must be restored

Dimitrieska- Kochoska: On Friday, Government will address the issue related to the pension increase

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27th June 2024, Skopje –Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska – Kochoska announced that the Government will consider the pension... Read More → Dimitrieska- Kochoska: On Friday, Government will address the issue related to the pension increase

Dimitrieska – Kochoska: Supplementary Budget under preparation, despite the huge challenges, we will manage to provide funds for wages, pensions and all liabilities incurred by law

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27th June 2024, Skopje – 2024 Supplementary Budget is being prepared within the Ministry of Finance. Funds will be provided for wages and... Read More → Dimitrieska – Kochoska: Supplementary Budget under preparation, despite the huge challenges, we will manage to provide funds for wages, pensions and all liabilities incurred by law

Mutual support for efficient public fund management

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27th June 2024, Skopje – Today, within the State Audit Office premises, newly elected Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska- Kochoska... Read More → Mutual support for efficient public fund management

Dimitrieska–Kochoska for BIRN: One billion euros in support of highways and loans for companies

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27th June 2024, Skopje – In an interview for BIRN, Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska revealed the purpose of the... Read More → Dimitrieska–Kochoska for BIRN: One billion euros in support of highways and loans for companies

Dimitrieska Kochoska: New investment in the energy sector being promoted, while ensuring supply independence and safety

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26th June 2024, Skopje – Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska – Kochoska attended the promotion ceremony, pertaining to the Wind... Read More → Dimitrieska Kochoska: New investment in the energy sector being promoted, while ensuring supply independence and safety

Dimitrieska – Kochoska assumed office as Minister of Finance

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24th June 2024, Skopje – Handover of the ministerial position took place within MoF’s building this morning. New Minister Gordana... Read More → Dimitrieska – Kochoska assumed office as Minister of Finance

MoF: Public debt accounted for 58.6% of GDP at the end of Q1

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30th April 2024, Skopje – Today, Ministry of Finance published the data on stock of public debt as of 31st March 2024 inclusive.... Read More → MoF: Public debt accounted for 58.6% of GDP at the end of Q1

MoF: Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability asks for insurance undertakings’ decisions to be put on hold

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29th April 2024, Skopje – At todays’ session, the Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance reviewed the submitted report from... Read More → MoF: Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability asks for insurance undertakings’ decisions to be put on hold

MoF: Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance convened to review insurance undertakings’ decision on premium increase

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26th April 2024, Skopje – Today, the Ministry of Finance summoned the Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, which held a... Read More → MoF: Commission for Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance convened to review insurance undertakings’ decision on premium increase

Nikoloski – Through economic accession to fast-tracked fully-fledged EU membership

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26th April 2024, Podgorica – Economic accession of Western Balkan countries to the EU is the right formula for accomplishing our... Read More → Nikoloski – Through economic accession to fast-tracked fully-fledged EU membership

Nikolovski – WB – We continue implementing the reforms defined with our partners, US$ 695 million as WB support

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21st April 2024, Washington – North Macedonia is strongly committed to and focused on implementing the structural reforms. Reforms... Read More → Nikolovski – WB – We continue implementing the reforms defined with our partners, US$ 695 million as WB support

Nikoloski for VoA – In the past 4 years we were managing a crisis and protecting the living standard, economy has been brought into focus

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20th April 2024, Washington – Economy was and remains a top Government priority. The stance shared on the meetings with both the IMF... Read More → Nikoloski for VoA – In the past 4 years we were managing a crisis and protecting the living standard, economy has been brought into focus

Nikoloski attending IMF Spring Meetings – sound economic policies in support of boosted economic growth

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20th April 2024, Washington – Republic of North Macedonia keeps implementing sound economic polices. Fiscal policy appropriately... Read More → Nikoloski attending IMF Spring Meetings – sound economic policies in support of boosted economic growth

MoF: No unlawfulness in MoF’s decisions, SEC’s decision being revoked and remitted to re-examination

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19th April 2024, Skopje – With the aim of informing the public regarding the statement by the Additional Deputy Minister in the Ministry... Read More → MoF: No unlawfulness in MoF’s decisions, SEC’s decision being revoked and remitted to re-examination

Deputy Minister of Finance Nikolovski at IMF/WB Spring Meetings in Washington

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18th April 2024, Skopje – Starting today until 20th April, Deputy Minister of Finance, Filip Nikolovski, will attend the Spring... Read More → Deputy Minister of Finance Nikolovski at IMF/WB Spring Meetings in Washington

MoF: First quarter budget revenues higher compared to last year and within the projection framework, all liabilities settled on regular basis

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8th April 2024, Skopje – 2024 Budget is being executed as per the projections. In the first quarter of 2024, revenues in the amount of... Read More → MoF: First quarter budget revenues higher compared to last year and within the projection framework, all liabilities settled on regular basis

MoF: North Macedonia has a record of credible and consistent macroeconomic policies, Fitch affirms North Macedonia’s credit rating at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook

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6th April 2024, Skopje – North Macedonia has a record of credible and consistent macroeconomic policies that underpin the... Read More → MoF: North Macedonia has a record of credible and consistent macroeconomic policies, Fitch affirms North Macedonia’s credit rating at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook

MoF: Getting Closer to Growth Plan for the Western Balkans’ implementation, Provisional Agreement reached for establishing Reform and Growth Facility

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4th April 2024, Skopje – Provisional Agreement between the EU Council Presidency and the European Parliament representatives pertaining... Read More → MoF: Getting Closer to Growth Plan for the Western Balkans’ implementation, Provisional Agreement reached for establishing Reform and Growth Facility

MoF: Finalization of the financial scheme for Greece – North Macedonia Gas Interconnector Project, with EBRD loan of EUR 98.6 million

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13th March 2023, Skopje – Government completed the financial scheme for implementing Greece – North Macedonia Gas Interconnector... Read More → MoF: Finalization of the financial scheme for Greece – North Macedonia Gas Interconnector Project, with EBRD loan of EUR 98.6 million

Nikoloski: In two years’ time, pensions grew by 30%, minimum wage increased by 50%, with average wage reaching EUR 700

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12th March 2024 Skopje – We managed to increase the minimum wage, the average wage, as well as the pensions, as a result of the reached... Read More → Nikoloski: In two years’ time, pensions grew by 30%, minimum wage increased by 50%, with average wage reaching EUR 700

MoF: US Treasury is broadening its support – new ToR for capacity strengthening for non-bank financial sector supervision

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4th March 2024, Skopje – Strengthening the capacities in the Ministry of Finance as regards the financial system is the new scope of... Read More → MoF: US Treasury is broadening its support – new ToR for capacity strengthening for non-bank financial sector supervision

MoF: Consistent policies, efforts for fiscal consolidation and economic growth affirmed by Standard&Poor’s, credit rating maintained

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30th January 2024, Skopje – Consistent Government policies on fiscal sustainability and economic growth prospects affirmed yet again.... Read More → MoF: Consistent policies, efforts for fiscal consolidation and economic growth affirmed by Standard&Poor’s, credit rating maintained

Minister Besimi at a meeting with Deputy Minister Nikoloski and additional Deputy Minister Petrova

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29th January 2024, Skopje – Today, the Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Finance, Filip... Read More → Minister Besimi at a meeting with Deputy Minister Nikoloski and additional Deputy Minister Petrova

MoF: IMF published the Staff Report for the 2023 Article IV Consultation and the First Review under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line Arrangement – Economy keeps strengthening, boosted by public investments, inflation keeps dropping, fiscal targets are being attained

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26th January 2024, Skopje – Boosting growth in 2024, driven by the planned public investments, notably the commencement of construction... Read More → MoF: IMF published the Staff Report for the 2023 Article IV Consultation and the First Review under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line Arrangement – Economy keeps strengthening, boosted by public investments, inflation keeps dropping, fiscal targets are being attained

Government – WB meeting – New Country Partnership Framework worth US$ 695 approved, sound government policies acknowledged

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24th January 2024, Skopje – Today, in the Government’s building of the Republic North Macedonia, Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi,... Read More → Government – WB meeting – New Country Partnership Framework worth US$ 695 approved, sound government policies acknowledged

Besimi – Superti: Growth Plan – a sound instrument towards EU integration, using the opportunities and doing the work on home ground

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23rd January 2024, Skopje – Growth Plan for the Western Balkans is a sound instrument and carries a strong message to the region that the... Read More → Besimi – Superti: Growth Plan – a sound instrument towards EU integration, using the opportunities and doing the work on home ground

Besimi – Ruhe: Reforms towards European horizon supported by our partners, EU and EBRD

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22nd January 2024, Skopje – At today’s meeting, Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, and EBRD’s Managing Director for Central and... Read More → Besimi – Ruhe: Reforms towards European horizon supported by our partners, EU and EBRD

MoF: Fiscal policies affirmed by IMF, completing the First Review Under PLL Arrangement

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20th January 2024, Skopje – By being strongly committed to the implementation of the ambitious reform agenda, Republic of North... Read More → MoF: Fiscal policies affirmed by IMF, completing the First Review Under PLL Arrangement

MoF: New ERP 2024-2026 adopted by the Government, set as fundamental of our Reform Agenda as regards the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

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18th January 2024, Skopje – Seventeen reform measures as part of six structural reforms are incorporated in the new Economic Reforms... Read More → MoF: New ERP 2024-2026 adopted by the Government, set as fundamental of our Reform Agenda as regards the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

Besimi: Budget execution according to projections, all-time high capital expenditure execution, deficit lower than the projection

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4th January 2024, Skopje – “2023 Budget was executed according to projections, reflecting an all-time high capital expenditure... Read More → Besimi: Budget execution according to projections, all-time high capital expenditure execution, deficit lower than the projection

MoF: Adopted 2024 Budget in support of investments, development and sustainability

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27th December 2023, Skopje – Today, Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted the supplemented 2024 Draft Budget, targeting... Read More → MoF: Adopted 2024 Budget in support of investments, development and sustainability

Besimi: Social consensus – a possibility for “economic wonder-child in the Balkans”

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24th December 2023, Skopje – Average economic growth rate of 4.7% in the coming 20 years and faster raising of the living standard... Read More → Besimi: Social consensus – a possibility for “economic wonder-child in the Balkans”

BESIMI: 2024 BUDGET ACCORDING TO NEW FISCAL RULES, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GROWTH AND INCREASED WAGES AND PENSIONS

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22nd December 2023, Skopje – 2024 Budget, on today’s agenda at the Parliament plenary session, is based on the new fiscal rules of the... Read More → BESIMI: 2024 BUDGET ACCORDING TO NEW FISCAL RULES, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GROWTH AND INCREASED WAGES AND PENSIONS

Besimi: Streamlined decentralized employment procedure in the public sector, along with greater responsibility of the respective heads

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22nd December 2023, Skopje – Starting 1st January 2024, systemic change is to be introduced in the employment process in the public... Read More → Besimi: Streamlined decentralized employment procedure in the public sector, along with greater responsibility of the respective heads

Besimi: EUR 50 million additional capital for domestic companies for support of green investments

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21 December 2023, Skopje – The Government and the Ministry of Finance secured access to a new additional capital of EUR 50 million for... Read More → Besimi: EUR 50 million additional capital for domestic companies for support of green investments

Besimi: “EUR 560 million by EIB, EBRD, EU and IPA to close the financing of the decade-long project for railroad construction towards Bulgaria

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20th December 2023, Skopje – The Ministry of Finance provided EUR 560 million for the completion of the last section along Railway... Read More → Besimi: “EUR 560 million by EIB, EBRD, EU and IPA to close the financing of the decade-long project for railroad construction towards Bulgaria

Besimi: EUR 90 million as support to budget policies

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14th December 2023, Skopje – Ministry of Finance has been extended EUR 90 million by the KfW Development Bank as support to budget... Read More → Besimi: EUR 90 million as support to budget policies

Besimi: EBRD and EU еxtend EUR 7.5 million for rail joint border crossing Tabanovce

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14th December 2023, Skopje – Funds amounting to EUR 7.5 million the Ministry of Finance provided though the European Bank for... Read More → Besimi: EBRD and EU еxtend EUR 7.5 million for rail joint border crossing Tabanovce

MoF: Over EUR 250 million provided by EU, KfW, SB and OPEC Fund under favorable terms and conditions for managing the crisis

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13th December 2023, Skopje – EUR 100 million as EU Macro-Financial Assistance, made available to the Republic of North Macedonia.... Read More → MoF: Over EUR 250 million provided by EU, KfW, SB and OPEC Fund under favorable terms and conditions for managing the crisis

Besimi – IFC representatives – IFC likely to expand its operations in green transition and private sector support

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13th December 2023, Skopje – Possibilities for the International Finance Corporation – IFC, a member of the World Bank Group,... Read More → Besimi – IFC representatives – IFC likely to expand its operations in green transition and private sector support

Besimi: 2024 Budget is part of extensive recovery and growth acceleration strategy

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11th December 2023, Skopje – 2024 Budget, being adopted amid protracted uncertainty and slowed down global economy, is part of the broad... Read More → Besimi: 2024 Budget is part of extensive recovery and growth acceleration strategy

Besimi: Over EUR 700 million provided by our partners, as well as budget funds in support of development projects and reforms

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12th December 2023, Skopje – Over EUR 700 million is provided for implementing development projects and reforms. World Bank has provided... Read More → Besimi: Over EUR 700 million provided by our partners, as well as budget funds in support of development projects and reforms

Besimi: Over EUR 560 million from EIB, EBRD and EU for completion of the railway line towards Bulgaria and rail joint border crossing Tabanovce

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12th December 2023, Skopje – Over EUR 560 million is provided for implementation of major rail infrastructure projects. EUR 500... Read More → Besimi: Over EUR 560 million from EIB, EBRD and EU for completion of the railway line towards Bulgaria and rail joint border crossing Tabanovce

Besimi: 2024 Budget in support of solid investment cycle, fiscal consolidation, and standard of living

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4th December 2023, Skopje – 2024 Draft Budget provides conditions for sustainable economic growth, further fiscal consolidation and... Read More → Besimi: 2024 Budget in support of solid investment cycle, fiscal consolidation, and standard of living

Besimi: Tax workers play a key role in the fight against informal economy

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2nd December 2023, Skopje – Public revenues are cornerstone of the public finance system, whereby provision of public services to the... Read More → Besimi: Tax workers play a key role in the fight against informal economy

Besimi: New WB Country Partnership Framework to tackle economic challenges, human capital play a crucial role

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1st December 2023, Skopje – Implementing reforms and policies aimed at ensuring sustainable development, prosperity and income... Read More → Besimi: New WB Country Partnership Framework to tackle economic challenges, human capital play a crucial role

Besimi – Bassani: Reflection of achievements as a result of a 30-year partnership with the World Bank

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30th November 2023, Skopje – The achievements in this last 30-year period of the country’s development, as a result of the extended... Read More → Besimi – Bassani: Reflection of achievements as a result of a 30-year partnership with the World Bank

Besimi: Appointing Albanian Prime Minister – an investment in united future, I am personally focused on managing the economic and financial challenges

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29th November 2023, Skopje – Fulfillment of the political agreement to appoint an Albanian Prime Minister in the pre-election period... Read More → Besimi: Appointing Albanian Prime Minister – an investment in united future, I am personally focused on managing the economic and financial challenges

MoF: 22nd issue of denationalization bonds in the amount of EUR 4.5 million

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27nd November 2023, Skopje – Today, Ministry of Finance issued the 22nd denationalization bond in the amount of EUR 4.5 million, thus... Read More → MoF: 22nd issue of denationalization bonds in the amount of EUR 4.5 million

Besimi: “Golden Rule” – capital investment higher by EUR 187 million than the deficit in 2024

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26th November 2023, Skopje – 2024 Budget is tailored according to the “golden rule” of government spending – borrow only to... Read More → Besimi: “Golden Rule” – capital investment higher by EUR 187 million than the deficit in 2024

Besimi: Reform agenda concept on the Plan, to be submitted by 6th December to the EU, with the areas, the investments projects and the additional priorities therein

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23rd November 2023, Skopje – Government of the Republic of North Macedonia commenced the activities for preparing the reform agenda... Read More → Besimi: Reform agenda concept on the Plan, to be submitted by 6th December to the EU, with the areas, the investments projects and the additional priorities therein

Besimi: Together with EC, we laid the foundations for our reform agenda under the Growth Plan, we keep doing the homework

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23rd November 2023, Skopje – At today’s bilateral meetings taking place in Brussels, the Republic of North Macedonia, together with... Read More → Besimi: Together with EC, we laid the foundations for our reform agenda under the Growth Plan, we keep doing the homework

Besimi in Brussels – further activities under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans defined at the meeting in Skopje

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23rd November 2023, Skopje – Dialogue on the Western Balkan countries with the EU continues today in Brussels. Delegation of the Republic... Read More → Besimi in Brussels – further activities under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans defined at the meeting in Skopje

First Regional Ministerial Meeting – EU lends a helping hand for acceleration of EU integration of the Western Balkans, huge eagerness demonstrated by the region in implementing the reforms

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17th November 2023, Skopje – Countries in the region demonstrate considerable eagerness and readiness to implement the Growth Plan... Read More → First Regional Ministerial Meeting – EU lends a helping hand for acceleration of EU integration of the Western Balkans, huge eagerness demonstrated by the region in implementing the reforms

First regional Ministerial Meeting on the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans – starting point for the implementation of reforms for faster EU integration

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17th November 2023, Skopje – Ministers from the Western Balkan region gathered today in Skopje at the first meeting, wherein the... Read More → First regional Ministerial Meeting on the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans – starting point for the implementation of reforms for faster EU integration

Besimi: Budget structure is changing with high capital investments

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16th November 2023, Skopje – 2024 draft Budget provides for changing the economic scene in the country, in view of projecting higher... Read More → Besimi: Budget structure is changing with high capital investments

Besimi: Funds for higher wages and pensions, except high ranking officials’ wages, projected in the 2024 Budget

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16th November 2023, Skopje – Funds for higher wages of public administration employees, except for wages of high ranking officials,... Read More → Besimi: Funds for higher wages and pensions, except high ranking officials’ wages, projected in the 2024 Budget

Besimi: Consistent policies lead to borrowing under favourable terms and conditions to finance growth, EUR 200 million made available under PLL

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14th November 2023, Skopje – Government of the Republic of North Macedonia conducts consistent policies for setting a trend of... Read More → Besimi: Consistent policies lead to borrowing under favourable terms and conditions to finance growth, EUR 200 million made available under PLL

Kovachevski-Besimi: 2024 Budget includes development component, higher pensions and wages fully guaranteed, EUR 733 million as capital investments

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Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, at its today’s regular session, adopted, upon proposal by the Ministry of Finance, the... Read More → Kovachevski-Besimi: 2024 Budget includes development component, higher pensions and wages fully guaranteed, EUR 733 million as capital investments

Besimi – Geer: Growth Plan for the Western Balkans lends a helping hand for accelerated convergence and EU integration of our country

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9th November 2023, Skopje – Republic of North Macedonia and other countries in the region are given a strong tool for implementation... Read More → Besimi – Geer: Growth Plan for the Western Balkans lends a helping hand for accelerated convergence and EU integration of our country

EC: Organic Budget Law in support of strengthened fiscal sustainability, MoF continuously increases transparency

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8th November 2023, Skopje – The new Organic Budget Law, providing for introduction of fiscal rules and a Fiscal Council, as well as a... Read More → EC: Organic Budget Law in support of strengthened fiscal sustainability, MoF continuously increases transparency

MoF: Demand for development bond for citizens 80% higher than the amount offered

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7th November 2023, Skopje – Second auction of development bond for citizens was successfully carried out. At the auction held on... Read More → MoF: Demand for development bond for citizens 80% higher than the amount offered

Memorandum of Cooperation signed with the Untied Kingdom – new software for the Financial Police Office to enhance its capacity to fight against organized crime

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7th November 2023, Skopje – Financial Police Office increases its capacities in the fight against organized crime. With the support... Read More → Memorandum of Cooperation signed with the Untied Kingdom – new software for the Financial Police Office to enhance its capacity to fight against organized crime

Besimi: Economic growth in 2024 will be higher than this year’s, deficit and inflation will decline

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2nd November 2023, Skopje – Economic growth higher than this year’s growth, lower inflation and continued fiscal consolidation are... Read More → Besimi: Economic growth in 2024 will be higher than this year’s, deficit and inflation will decline

Besimi – EBRD: Fruitful cooperation continues through implementation of projects contributing to country’s prosperity

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1st November 2023, Skopje – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is one of the most important and major international... Read More → Besimi – EBRD: Fruitful cooperation continues through implementation of projects contributing to country’s prosperity

MoF: Downward trend of public debt continues, it dropped to 55.8% of GDP at the end of Q3

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31st October 2023, Skopje – Public debt continues to decline. Recent data published today, covering third quarter in 2023, show 2.1... Read More → MoF: Downward trend of public debt continues, it dropped to 55.8% of GDP at the end of Q3

Besimi: Systemic solution and coordinated approach in tackling grey economy, activities to be monitored by the National Council

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27th October 2023, Skopje – Efficient tackling of informal economy in our society calls for systemic approach and coordination among... Read More → Besimi: Systemic solution and coordinated approach in tackling grey economy, activities to be monitored by the National Council

MoF: Second issue of development bond for citizens, simple process of submitting the respective applications at the banks

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26th October 2023, Skopje – There is ongoing second issue of the development bond for citizens. Citizens may invest in the... Read More → MoF: Second issue of development bond for citizens, simple process of submitting the respective applications at the banks

Beismi – French Development Agency, EUR 50 million as green and social sphere investments

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24th October 2023, Skopje – EUR 50 million as funds intended for green and social sphere investments, provided by the French... Read More → Beismi – French Development Agency, EUR 50 million as green and social sphere investments

MoF: Municipalities of Tetovo, Vinica and Zhelino will settle the arrears with central government support – signing the first structural bond agreements

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24th October 2023, Skopje – Municipalities of Tetovo, Vinica and Zhelino will, upon their request and with central government... Read More → MoF: Municipalities of Tetovo, Vinica and Zhelino will settle the arrears with central government support – signing the first structural bond agreements

Besimi: IMF revises 2023 Macedonian economy expectations upward

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22nd October 2023, Skopje – Considerable progress has been achieved in the relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the... Read More → Besimi: IMF revises 2023 Macedonian economy expectations upward