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Under the adopted Supplementary Budget, more funds allocated for the health sector and the capital expenditures, funds aimed at supporting the economy and the citizens, pensions and wages

July 28, 2021| Вести

28th July 2021, Skopje – Under the 2021 Supplementary Budget, adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia on... Read More → Under the adopted Supplementary Budget, more funds allocated for the health sector and the capital expenditures, funds aimed at supporting the economy and the citizens, pensions and wages

Eurobond in the amount of EUR 500 million fully repaid, MoF demonstrates the strong commitment to stabilizing the debt

July 24, 2021| Вести

24th July 2021, Skopje – Republic of North Macedonia fully repaid the EUR 500 million Eurobond, issued in 2014, thus contributing for... Read More → Eurobond in the amount of EUR 500 million fully repaid, MoF demonstrates the strong commitment to stabilizing the debt

Besimi: Supplementary Budget matching the real needs, health and support to the citizens and the business sector are priorities

July 22, 2021| Вести

22nd July 2021, Skopje – Citizens’ health, sound economy and sound finances and society in general remain to be the key priorities... Read More → Besimi: Supplementary Budget matching the real needs, health and support to the citizens and the business sector are priorities

MoF started implementing the joint recommendations of the Economic and Financial Dialogue with the EU related to ERP

July 21, 2021| Вести

21st July 2021, Skopje – Ministry of Finance has commenced the activities related to implementation of the joint conclusions of the... Read More → MoF started implementing the joint recommendations of the Economic and Financial Dialogue with the EU related to ERP

Besimi: Capital Market Development Council focused on the Strategy for Liberalization and Development of Financial Markets geared towards adequate steering of further development

July 21, 2021| Вести

21st July 2021, Skopje – Preparation of the Strategy for Liberalization and Development of Financial Markets, addressing in... Read More → Besimi: Capital Market Development Council focused on the Strategy for Liberalization and Development of Financial Markets geared towards adequate steering of further development

VAT on household electricity to be reduced from 18% to 5%, legal solution, proposed by MoF, adopted

July 15, 2021| Вести

15th July 2021, Skopje – Modifications and amendments to the VAT Law, proposed by Ministry of Finance, and adopted by the Parliament... Read More → VAT on household electricity to be reduced from 18% to 5%, legal solution, proposed by MoF, adopted

Besimi: EC assesses North Macedonia with the highest result on implemented reforms under ERP, we continue the policies to address the pandemic and recover the economy

July 13, 2021| Вести

13th July 2021, Skopje – Continued fiscal, economic and social policy response to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and to foster a... Read More → Besimi: EC assesses North Macedonia with the highest result on implemented reforms under ERP, we continue the policies to address the pandemic and recover the economy

Annual Economic and Financial Dialogue between the EU and the Western Balkans and Turkey: Joint Conclusions focus on mitigating the impact of the pandemic and fostering medium-term recovery

July 12, 2021| Вести

12th July 2021, Skopje – Today, representatives of EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission and the... Read More → Annual Economic and Financial Dialogue between the EU and the Western Balkans and Turkey: Joint Conclusions focus on mitigating the impact of the pandemic and fostering medium-term recovery

The first national Strategy for Financial Education and Financial Inclusion was adopted

July 8, 2021| Вести

8th July 2021, Skopje – The COVID crisis leads to a time of transformation of traditional economies into smarter, more digitalized,... Read More → The first national Strategy for Financial Education and Financial Inclusion was adopted

Meeting MoF – business community on harmonization of customs tariff rates

July 8, 2021| Вести

8th July 2021, Skopje – Harmonization of customs tariff rates with the ones in the EU will strengthen the competitiveness of the... Read More → Meeting MoF – business community on harmonization of customs tariff rates

Deputy Prime Minister Bytyqi, Minister Besimi and Director Naumov promoted “COVID 4” credit line – EUR 10 million interest-free loans available to the business sector

July 7, 2021| Вести

7th July 2021, Skopje – Today, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic... Read More → Deputy Prime Minister Bytyqi, Minister Besimi and Director Naumov promoted “COVID 4” credit line – EUR 10 million interest-free loans available to the business sector

Besimi: Guarantee Fund to be soon launched – guarantees for loans up to EUR 500,000 for micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises and exporting companies

July 6, 2021| Вести

6th July 2021, Skopje – Guarantee Fund will provide guarantees for loans up to EUR 500,000 for MSMEs, as well as large companies the... Read More → Besimi: Guarantee Fund to be soon launched – guarantees for loans up to EUR 500,000 for micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises and exporting companies

Besimi – Denaj: Cooperation with Albania is strengthened by infrastructure investments

July 2, 2021| Вести

2nd July 2021, Skopje – Republic of North Macedonia and Republic of Albania work on better mutual networking via projects in the... Read More → Besimi – Denaj: Cooperation with Albania is strengthened by infrastructure investments

Besimi – Reeker, Palmer and Byrnes: Faster economic growth and higher living standard as top priorities

July 2, 2021| Вести

2nd July 2021, Skopje – This year will be a year of recovery, whereby Republic of North Macedonia will strive towards achieving the... Read More → Besimi – Reeker, Palmer and Byrnes: Faster economic growth and higher living standard as top priorities

Kovachevski: Supplementary Budget in support of the business and health sectors

July 1, 2021| Вести

1st July 2021, Skopje – Under the 2021 Supplementary Budget, support has been provided for the business sector, as well as additional... Read More → Kovachevski: Supplementary Budget in support of the business and health sectors

Deputy Prime Minister Bytyqi and Minister Besimi at Prespa Forum Dialogue – Our national economies may be small with high aspirations, but still a prosperous region when united

July 1, 2021| Вести

Deputy Prime Minister of the Government in charge of economic affairs, coordination of the economic departments and investments, Fatmir... Read More → Deputy Prime Minister Bytyqi and Minister Besimi at Prespa Forum Dialogue – Our national economies may be small with high aspirations, but still a prosperous region when united

Nikolovski – Besimi: Financial management and control reforms to provide for better system and successful fight against corruption

June 29, 2021| Вести

29th June 2021, Skopje – Implementation of reforms and strengthening of the legal framework and the financial management and control... Read More → Nikolovski – Besimi: Financial management and control reforms to provide for better system and successful fight against corruption

Besimi: As of June inclusive, revenues were higher by 14%, funds will be geared towards measures and investments in the business sector

June 23, 2021| Вести

23rd June 2021, Skopje – Solid tax collection in the Budget from the beginning of the year, provided for allocating additional funds... Read More → Besimi: As of June inclusive, revenues were higher by 14%, funds will be geared towards measures and investments in the business sector

Kovachevski: EUR 2.7 million allocated under the Supplementary Budget for human capital investments and a record amount for active employment measures

June 22, 2021| Вести

22nd June 2021, Skopje – Government recognizes the human capital as a priority, by setting aside substantial amount of funds for... Read More → Kovachevski: EUR 2.7 million allocated under the Supplementary Budget for human capital investments and a record amount for active employment measures

MoF, EIB and Development Bank signed Agreement for new EUR 100 million as affordable finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises

June 21, 2021| Вести

21st June 2021, Skopje – On Monday, Agreement for new EUR 100 million as affordable finance from the European Investment Bank (EIB),... Read More → MoF, EIB and Development Bank signed Agreement for new EUR 100 million as affordable finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises

Besimi: Higher human capital investments aimed at accelerated economic growth

June 17, 2021| Вести

17th June 2021, Skopje – Human capital is directly correlated with the economic growth, i.e. deeper knowledge and greater skills of... Read More → Besimi: Higher human capital investments aimed at accelerated economic growth

Besimi – Koundouros: Great potential for deepening the economic cooperation with Greece

June 11, 2021| Вести

11th June Skopje – Economic cooperation with Greece has great potential for its expansion, which can also be realized by signing... Read More → Besimi – Koundouros: Great potential for deepening the economic cooperation with Greece

EUR 50 million for agriculture modernization: Construction of purchasing and distribution centers and better absorption of European Funds

June 11, 2021| Вести

11th June 2021, Skopje – Under the Agriculture Modernization Project, being part of the 4-year Country Partnership Framework, EUR 50... Read More → EUR 50 million for agriculture modernization: Construction of purchasing and distribution centers and better absorption of European Funds

Besimi: Fiscal stimulus for the business sector geared towards recovery of the economy

June 7, 2021| Вести

7 June 2021, Skopje – Financial support for the business sector is of exceptional importance for the economic recovery, as a result... Read More → Besimi: Fiscal stimulus for the business sector geared towards recovery of the economy

New Fiscal Strategy: Growth rates above 5% and drop in unemployment to 8.6% by 2026

June 2, 2021| Вести

2nd June 2021, Skopje – In the medium term, economic growth rates will exceed 5%, unemployment rate will drop to 8.6%, while... Read More → New Fiscal Strategy: Growth rates above 5% and drop in unemployment to 8.6% by 2026

МoF: Fresh EUR 180 million as financial support to overcome the crisis

June 1, 2021| Вести

1st June 2021, Skopje – Fresh EUR 180 million is provided as financial support to overcome the Coronavirus-induced crisis, EUR 80... Read More → МoF: Fresh EUR 180 million as financial support to overcome the crisis

Fiscal stimulus for recovery, accelerated economic growth and fiscal consolidation

May 30, 2021| Вести

First joint scientific conference of the Ministry of Finance and the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MASA) was held last week. It... Read More → Fiscal stimulus for recovery, accelerated economic growth and fiscal consolidation

Besimi: More than EUR 10 million as investments in municipal energy efficient public buildings

May 26, 2021| Вести

26th May 2021, Skopje – Injecting funds in projects with a strong added value is of particular importance for both recovery of the... Read More → Besimi: More than EUR 10 million as investments in municipal energy efficient public buildings

Besimi at a scientific conference organized by MoF and MASA: The economy is recovering, fiscal stimulus and fiscal consolidation are needed

May 20, 2021| Вести

20th May 2021, Skopje – The economy is recovering, economic policies are needed to accelerate the recovery and, subsequently, the... Read More → Besimi at a scientific conference organized by MoF and MASA: The economy is recovering, fiscal stimulus and fiscal consolidation are needed

First Scientific Conference of MoF and MASA, covering COVID-19 challenges and upcoming economic policies

May 19, 2021| Вести

On 20th May 2021, Ministry of Finance and Macedonian Academy of Science and Arts (MASA), organized scientific conference covering the topic... Read More → First Scientific Conference of MoF and MASA, covering COVID-19 challenges and upcoming economic policies

Economic rebound is underway as assessed by IMF Mission

May 19, 2021| Вести

19th May 2021, Skopje – Economic rebound of the Republic of North Macedonia is underway as assessed by the International Monetary... Read More → Economic rebound is underway as assessed by IMF Mission

Besimi and Tejada signed Protocol amending the Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation with Switzerland in line with the OECD Convention

May 19, 2021| Вести

19th May 2021, Skopje – Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi and Her Excellency, the Swiss Ambassador to North Macedonia Sybille Suter... Read More → Besimi and Tejada signed Protocol amending the Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation with Switzerland in line with the OECD Convention

Besimi: Best model sought for Performance Fund and Equalization Fund aimed at strengthening the municipal fiscal capacity

May 18, 2021| Вести

Ministry of Finance works on finding the best model for establishing Performance Fund and Equalization Fund aimed at strengthening the... Read More → Besimi: Best model sought for Performance Fund and Equalization Fund aimed at strengthening the municipal fiscal capacity

Ministry of Finance announces public call for the municipalities within the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Project, the total funds subject to the call amounting to EUR 10.5 million

May 14, 2021| Вести

14th May 2021, Skopje – Following the last week’s signing of the Loan Agreement by the Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, and... Read More → Ministry of Finance announces public call for the municipalities within the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Project, the total funds subject to the call amounting to EUR 10.5 million

Besimi: Up to 5% economic growth rates through development funds and financing instruments

May 8, 2021| Вести

8th May 2021, Skopje – Establishing development funds, such as for instance a possibility to establish Fund for Export Companies... Read More → Besimi: Up to 5% economic growth rates through development funds and financing instruments

Growth Acceleration Financing Plan: 5% GDP growth rates, new investments and stable public debt

May 8, 2021| Вести

Global economic recovery is the keyword in 2021. With the immunization process and the gradual improvement of the epidemiological... Read More → Growth Acceleration Financing Plan: 5% GDP growth rates, new investments and stable public debt

Fitch Ratings has affirmed North Macedonia’s credit rating

May 8, 2021| Вести

8th May 2021, Skopje – Fitch Ratings has affirmed North Macedonia’s credit rating at ‘BB+’ with a negative outlook. As the... Read More → Fitch Ratings has affirmed North Macedonia’s credit rating

World Bank provides EUR 46.5 million for greater public sector energy efficiency and improved primary education

May 7, 2021| Вести

7th May 2021, Skopje – Within the WB Country Partnership Framework, EUR 46.5 million is provided for implementation of the Public... Read More → World Bank provides EUR 46.5 million for greater public sector energy efficiency and improved primary education

Besimi – Janowsky: Multi-annual USAID Grant Agreement signed, providing $ 8.2 million in the first year

May 6, 2021| Вести

6th May 2021, Skopje – Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, and USAID Country Representative, Erik Janowsky, signed Development... Read More → Besimi – Janowsky: Multi-annual USAID Grant Agreement signed, providing $ 8.2 million in the first year

МoF: Denar 206 million allocated under MSIP for capital projects

May 5, 2021| Вести

5th May 2021, Skopje – Under the Municipal Services Improvement Project – MSIP, implemented by the Ministry of Finance, nine... Read More → МoF: Denar 206 million allocated under MSIP for capital projects

Public and government debt in Q1 as per the projections

April 29, 2021| Вести

29th April 2021, Skopje – Public and government debt in Q1 2021, following the issuance of the eighth Eurobond, experienced slight... Read More → Public and government debt in Q1 as per the projections

Besimi and Arifi: New part of “Vidoe Smilevski Bato” Boulevard constructed in Tetovo through MSIP

April 29, 2021| Вести

29th April 2021, Tetovo – New part of “Vidoe Smilevski-Bato” Boulevard has been built, at the entrance of Tetovo, in the... Read More → Besimi and Arifi: New part of “Vidoe Smilevski Bato” Boulevard constructed in Tetovo through MSIP

MoF and UNDP signed Memorandum aimed at strengthening fiscal decentralization, public finance management reforms and economic development

April 26, 2021| Вести

26th April 2021 Skopje – United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will provide for underpinning the planned reforms aimed at... Read More → MoF and UNDP signed Memorandum aimed at strengthening fiscal decentralization, public finance management reforms and economic development

Besimi – Naumov: Grant up to EUR 15,000 based on new employments and performance through “COVID 4”

April 23, 2021| Вести

27th April 2021, Skopje – Grant of up to EUR 15,000 intended for companies operating in the field of tourism, hospitality industry,... Read More → Besimi – Naumov: Grant up to EUR 15,000 based on new employments and performance through “COVID 4”

Kovachevski: Companies apply for wage support measure, Law on Financial Support, awaited by 24,000 citizens, adopted

April 22, 2021| Вести

22nd April 2021, Skopje – The Budget is liquid and all liabilities in the country, as well as towards foreign creditors, are settled... Read More → Kovachevski: Companies apply for wage support measure, Law on Financial Support, awaited by 24,000 citizens, adopted

Besimi: “Bus rapid transit” is “green economy” – projects like this are needed for faster economic recovery

April 21, 2021| Вести

21st April 2021, Skopje – In times when we face the biggest economic crisis in the past decade, what is especially important for... Read More → Besimi: “Bus rapid transit” is “green economy” – projects like this are needed for faster economic recovery

Skopje to introduce first Bus Rapid Transit system in Western Balkans

April 21, 2021| Вести

EBRD €70 mn loan under Green City Action Plan to improve urban transport and cut air pollution Skopje introduces first ‘Bus Rapid... Read More → Skopje to introduce first Bus Rapid Transit system in Western Balkans

Besimi – Lukarevska: Process of applying for Government’s wage financial support commenced

April 20, 2021| Вести

20th April 2021, Skopje – Starting today until 30th April, employers and persons performing independent activity can apply for the... Read More → Besimi – Lukarevska: Process of applying for Government’s wage financial support commenced

Besimi – Nikolovski: Zero tolerance for corruption and informal economy adds to accelerated and sustainable economic growth

April 16, 2021| Вести

16th April 2021, Skopje – Improved business climate and sustainable economic growth require constant undertaking of actions for an... Read More → Besimi – Nikolovski: Zero tolerance for corruption and informal economy adds to accelerated and sustainable economic growth

Besimi – academicians and experts: Tax reform commences this year entailing 40 activities and public debates

April 14, 2021| Вести

14th April 2021, Skopje – Tax reform commences this year by attaining 13 goals and implementing 40 and so activities, as well as many... Read More → Besimi – academicians and experts: Tax reform commences this year entailing 40 activities and public debates

Tax Compliance Calendar – new MoF’s tool for increased transparency and certainty of the business environment

April 12, 2021| Вести

12th April 2021, Skopje – Ministry of Finance announced Tax Compliance Calendar on its website, a new tool on transparency and... Read More → Tax Compliance Calendar – new MoF’s tool for increased transparency and certainty of the business environment

Besimi in an interview for MIA: Innovative solutions for fiscal consolidation, financing the economic recovery and growth

April 10, 2021| Вести

10th April 2021, Skopje – Growth Acceleration Financing Plan should tackle the newly occurred crisis induced by the COVID-19... Read More → Besimi in an interview for MIA: Innovative solutions for fiscal consolidation, financing the economic recovery and growth

Besimi – Bjerde: Recovery of economic growth through “Growth Acceleration Financing Plan”

April 9, 2021| Вести

9th April 2021, Skopje – “Ministry of Finance undertakes activities geared towards Growth Acceleration Financing Plan, aimed at... Read More → Besimi – Bjerde: Recovery of economic growth through “Growth Acceleration Financing Plan”

Besimi – Chambers of Commerce: Decision-making for a better and more efficient tax system through an inclusive process

April 9, 2021| Вести

9th April 2021, Skopje – We need a tax system that provides for an accelerated, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Minister... Read More → Besimi – Chambers of Commerce: Decision-making for a better and more efficient tax system through an inclusive process

Zaev and Besimi: Economic measures have yielded results, second set of measures fully implemented, the economy is running and stable

April 8, 2021| Вести

8th April 2021, Skopje – Budget revenues show higher performance compared to the pre-crisis period, total revenues surged by 4.4%,... Read More → Zaev and Besimi: Economic measures have yielded results, second set of measures fully implemented, the economy is running and stable

ESE analysis about the public institutions transparency – MoF with the most published documents

April 7, 2021| Вести

7th April 2021, Skopje – Ministry of Finance is the most transparent institution in 2020, having published 80% of the required... Read More → ESE analysis about the public institutions transparency – MoF with the most published documents

Besimi: Investments in human capital development of exceptional significance for country’s progress

April 6, 2021| Вести

6th April 2021, Skopje – Investments in human capital development are of exceptional significance for the country’s progress,... Read More → Besimi: Investments in human capital development of exceptional significance for country’s progress

Besimi will present the Growth Acceleration Financing Plan at IMF and WB Spring Meetings

April 4, 2021| Вести

4th April 2021, Skopje – In the course of next week, Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi will take part in the WB and IMF Spring... Read More → Besimi will present the Growth Acceleration Financing Plan at IMF and WB Spring Meetings

Former Ministers met to celebrate the Day of the Budget: Improved developments, favourable macroeconomic trends

April 2, 2021| Вести

Sound Budget execution, including the solid capital expenditure execution, as well as the positive macroeconomic trends speak in favour of... Read More → Former Ministers met to celebrate the Day of the Budget: Improved developments, favourable macroeconomic trends

Besimi for Utrinski Brifing TV show: Business community showed confidence in the economy and the anti-crisis measures

March 30, 2021| Вести

30th March 2021, Skopje – Budget revenues collections is as projected, with revenues showing higher performance compared to the... Read More → Besimi for Utrinski Brifing TV show: Business community showed confidence in the economy and the anti-crisis measures

MoF took part in Global Money Week: Improved financial literacy – sound financial decisions and economic development

March 28, 2021| Вести

28th March 2021, Skopje – Improved financial education is of great importance for the economic development of a country, since the... Read More → MoF took part in Global Money Week: Improved financial literacy – sound financial decisions and economic development

Kovachevski: Budget revenues higher by 3.3% compared to the pre-crisis period

March 25, 2021| Вести

25th March 2021, Skopje – The Budget is liquid, all liquidity budgetary needs are serviced, the pensions are paid even ahead of time,... Read More → Kovachevski: Budget revenues higher by 3.3% compared to the pre-crisis period

Planned increase pertains to the share of collected VAT and PIT revenues transferred to the municipalities rather than the respective statutory tax rates

March 25, 2021| Вести

Respectable, To the end of precisely informing the public, we hereby point out that no increase of VAT and PIT rates is planned. In fact,... Read More → Planned increase pertains to the share of collected VAT and PIT revenues transferred to the municipalities rather than the respective statutory tax rates

Besimi: Better services to the citizens, increased accountability and more financial resources for development of the municipalities by strengthening the fiscal decentralization

March 25, 2021| Вести

25th March 2021, Skopje – Better services to the citizens and strengthened accountability as regards the spending of public funds by... Read More → Besimi: Better services to the citizens, increased accountability and more financial resources for development of the municipalities by strengthening the fiscal decentralization

Besimi: Ministry of Finance to establish Public Finance Academy

March 23, 2021| Вести

23rd March 2021, Skopje – Public Finance Academy will be established within the Ministry of Finance. This was announced today at the... Read More → Besimi: Ministry of Finance to establish Public Finance Academy

Besimi: Economic development is correlated with fiscal decentralization, therefore its strengthening is needed

March 21, 2021| Вести

21st March 2021, Skopje – Fiscal decentralization has significant influence on the economic development, i.e. developed countries... Read More → Besimi: Economic development is correlated with fiscal decentralization, therefore its strengthening is needed

Strengthening fiscal decentralization with the aim of building better public finance system and economic growth

March 21, 2021| Вести

Last week, Ministry of Finance informed the Government on the start of a reform geared towards strengthening the fiscal decentralization in... Read More → Strengthening fiscal decentralization with the aim of building better public finance system and economic growth

Besimi: Revenues collected so far even higher than in the pre-crisis period

March 19, 2021| Вести

19th March 2021, Skopje – Collection of budget revenues since the beginning of the year is even higher compared to the pre-crisis... Read More → Besimi: Revenues collected so far even higher than in the pre-crisis period

Besimi – accountants: Joint efforts for the new Law to promote the accounting profession

March 18, 2021| Вести

18th March 2021, Skopje – New Law on Performing Accounting Services, harmonized with the EU Directives and the European practice,... Read More → Besimi – accountants: Joint efforts for the new Law to promote the accounting profession

Kovachevski: “Fiscal Counter” tool is of informative nature, but it will also push for better execution of capital expenditures

March 17, 2021| Вести

17th March 2021, Skopje – Fiscal transparency is the highest level of fiscal oversight and regardless of the ongoing developments, it... Read More → Kovachevski: “Fiscal Counter” tool is of informative nature, but it will also push for better execution of capital expenditures

Ministry of Finance commences Fiscal Decentralization Reform

March 17, 2021| Вести

17th March 2021, Skopje – Improved fiscal capacity and increased municipal revenues, strengthened fiscal discipline and transparency... Read More → Ministry of Finance commences Fiscal Decentralization Reform

PM Zaev and MoF Besimi meet with Intelligent Sensing Solutions managers and Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce management on the possibilities to invest in Macedonia

March 16, 2021| Вести

At the last day of the working visit to Luxembourg, Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Zoran Zaev, and Minister of Finance,... Read More → PM Zaev and MoF Besimi meet with Intelligent Sensing Solutions managers and Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce management on the possibilities to invest in Macedonia

Zaev – Betel: Luxembourg is a close partner and strong advocate in the European Commission for North Macedonia’s start of EU negotiations

March 16, 2021| Вести

Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Zoran Zaev, together with the Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, met with Luxembourg Prime Minister... Read More → Zaev – Betel: Luxembourg is a close partner and strong advocate in the European Commission for North Macedonia’s start of EU negotiations

Zaev on a working meeting with European Investment Bank in Luxembourg: We continue and further the cooperation through specific projects, EIB is our partner, supporting us on our road to EU

March 16, 2021| Вести

European Investment Bank (EIB) will continue investing in the social and the economic development of the Republic of North Macedonia by... Read More → Zaev on a working meeting with European Investment Bank in Luxembourg: We continue and further the cooperation through specific projects, EIB is our partner, supporting us on our road to EU

“Fiscal Counter” – new transparency tool of the Ministry of Finance to provide for daily insight in the Budget

March 14, 2021| Вести

14th March 2021, Skopje – “Fiscal Counter” is the new transparency tool of the Ministry of Finance producing high-frequency data,... Read More → “Fiscal Counter” – new transparency tool of the Ministry of Finance to provide for daily insight in the Budget

MoF and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts concluded Memorandum of Cooperation: Joint activities to boost the economic growth

March 11, 2021| Вести

11th March 2021, Skopje – Ministry of Finance and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts concluded a Memorandum of Cooperation,... Read More → MoF and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts concluded Memorandum of Cooperation: Joint activities to boost the economic growth

Financial system has successfully responded to last year’s challenges from the corona crisis, regulators are constantly monitoring the situation

March 8, 2021| Вести

The financial system has successfully responded to last year’s challenges of the corona crisis. The high regulatory requirements... Read More → Financial system has successfully responded to last year’s challenges from the corona crisis, regulators are constantly monitoring the situation

Besimi in a newspaper column: Borrowing is justified when generating higher economic growth

March 7, 2021| Вести

7th March 2021, Skopje – When issuing government securities, the cost should be lower than the benefit to be generated therefrom,... Read More → Besimi in a newspaper column: Borrowing is justified when generating higher economic growth

Public debt in support of economic growth

March 7, 2021| Вести

Eurobond, amid the most severe global economic crisis, aimed at debt rescheduling and budget support This week, Republic of North Macedonia... Read More → Public debt in support of economic growth

Besimi: Lower interest rate on the issued Eurobond compared to many European countries with higher credit rating

March 5, 2021| Вести

5th March 2021, Skopje – Interest rate on the eighth Eurobond being issued this week in our country, is much lower than in many... Read More → Besimi: Lower interest rate on the issued Eurobond compared to many European countries with higher credit rating

Association of Foreign Companies with Technologically Advanced Production under the Foreign Investors Council – Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi

March 5, 2021| Вести

5th March 2021, Skopje – Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi met representatives of member companies of the Association of Foreign... Read More → Association of Foreign Companies with Technologically Advanced Production under the Foreign Investors Council – Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi

New Law on Payment Services and Payment Systems: FinTech, new services and financial inclusion of vulnerable categories

March 5, 2021| Вести

5th March 2021, Skopje – New Law on Payment Services and Payment Systems, being published on the Single National Electronic Registry... Read More → New Law on Payment Services and Payment Systems: FinTech, new services and financial inclusion of vulnerable categories

Besimi: Extensive interest savings worth EUR 82.2 million resulting from investors’ confidence in our economy

March 4, 2021| Вести

4th March 2021, Skopje – Investors’ confidence in the credibility of our economy and the policy actions being undertaken, is... Read More → Besimi: Extensive interest savings worth EUR 82.2 million resulting from investors’ confidence in our economy

MoF will provide for monitoring budget revenues and expenditures on a daily basis

March 4, 2021| Вести

4th March 2021, Skopje – Under the Ministry of Finance, technical opportunity has been created, by which budget revenues and... Read More → MoF will provide for monitoring budget revenues and expenditures on a daily basis

Eighth Eurobond issued at historically low interest rate of 1.625%

March 3, 2021| Вести

3rd March 2021, Skopje – Republic of North Macedonia has issued the eight Eurobond so far, which took place on Wednesday. Eurobond... Read More → Eighth Eurobond issued at historically low interest rate of 1.625%

Besimi: Customs Tariff, Tax Calendar and Fund for Support of Export-Oriented Companies aimed at boosted competitiveness and more predictable business environment

March 2, 2021| Вести

2nd March 2021, Skopje – “Customs Tariff to be aimed at boosting the competitiveness of companies, Tax Calendar, which will... Read More → Besimi: Customs Tariff, Tax Calendar and Fund for Support of Export-Oriented Companies aimed at boosted competitiveness and more predictable business environment

COVID-19 CRISIS IS REACHING ITS END EVEN AS PER THE PESSIMISTIC SCENARIO – Interview of Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi for “Capital” Magazine

February 27, 2021| Вести

In line with the baseline scenario, 4.1% economic growth is expected this year. However, there are still risks ahead. They are mostly... Read More → COVID-19 CRISIS IS REACHING ITS END EVEN AS PER THE PESSIMISTIC SCENARIO – Interview of Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi for “Capital” Magazine

Besimi: Intensive activities on introducing Integrated Financial Management Information System

February 26, 2021| Вести

26th February 2021, Brussels – “Ministry of Finance is intensively working on preparing the project for introducing Integrated... Read More → Besimi: Intensive activities on introducing Integrated Financial Management Information System

Besimi in Brussels: EU integration to accelerate the economic growth

February 26, 2021| Вести

26th February 2021, Brussels – “EU integration will provide opportunities for higher growth. Maximum efforts are put to... Read More → Besimi in Brussels: EU integration to accelerate the economic growth

Besimi – European Commissionaires Hahn and Gentilloni: Conditions related to the second tranche worth EUR 80 million fulfilled, aimed at overcoming the crisis

February 25, 2021| Вести

25th February 2021, Brussels – “Conditions for disbursing the second tranche in the amount of EUR 80 million under the EU... Read More → Besimi – European Commissionaires Hahn and Gentilloni: Conditions related to the second tranche worth EUR 80 million fulfilled, aimed at overcoming the crisis

Besimi – Várhelyi: Economic and Investment Plan of the Western Balkans to transform the region and provide for accelerated economic growth

February 25, 2021| Вести

25th February 2021, Brussels – The plan aimed at recovery from the COVID-19-induced crisis and accelerated economic growth, the... Read More → Besimi – Várhelyi: Economic and Investment Plan of the Western Balkans to transform the region and provide for accelerated economic growth

Besimi to meet EU Commissioners Várhelyi, Gentiloni and Hahn in Brussels

February 24, 2021| Вести

Brussels, 24th February 2021 – Minister of Finance, Fatmir Besimi, pays a working visit to Brussels on 24th – 25th February.... Read More → Besimi to meet EU Commissioners Várhelyi, Gentiloni and Hahn in Brussels

2021-2023 Economic Reform Program: High-level meeting with EC Directorates-General

February 23, 2021| Вести

23rd February 2021, Skopje – High-level meeting was held Tuesday between the Government Ministers and the Directors-General of DG... Read More → 2021-2023 Economic Reform Program: High-level meeting with EC Directorates-General

Besimi: Fifth set of measures aimed at economic recovery, investments and development

February 21, 2021| Вести

21st February 2021, Skopje – “Fifth set of measures includes a development component, i.e. it is aimed at recovery of the... Read More → Besimi: Fifth set of measures aimed at economic recovery, investments and development

“Standard and Poor’s” affirmed North Macedonia’s BB- credit rating, with a stable outlook

February 20, 2021| Вести

20th February 2021, Skopje – Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating Agency has confirmed North Macedonia’s credit rating at BB-,... Read More → “Standard and Poor’s” affirmed North Macedonia’s BB- credit rating, with a stable outlook

Besimi: 30% to 50% of the interest-free credit line to be transformed into a grant, should the companies expand their business

February 18, 2021| Вести

18th February 2021, Skopje – It is essential that companies, having showed positive results, invest their funds so as to develop... Read More → Besimi: 30% to 50% of the interest-free credit line to be transformed into a grant, should the companies expand their business

Fifth set of anti-crisis measures aimed at revitalizing and developing the economy

February 16, 2021| Вести

16th February 2021, Skopje – The fifth set includes total of 29 measures, amounting to Denar 9.7 billion or around EUR 160 million,... Read More → Fifth set of anti-crisis measures aimed at revitalizing and developing the economy

Besimi: Companies investing in development exempted from repaying the wage financial support

February 16, 2021| Вести

16th February 2021, Skopje – Companies will be exempted from repaying the funds under the measure for wage financial support for the... Read More → Besimi: Companies investing in development exempted from repaying the wage financial support

Besimi – Angelov: Government committed to construction of Rail Corridor VIII

February 12, 2021| Вести

12th February 2021, Skopje – Deepening the economic cooperation, as well as speeding up the implementation of crucial infrastructure... Read More → Besimi – Angelov: Government committed to construction of Rail Corridor VIII

19th issue of denationalization bonds

February 11, 2021| Вести

11th February 2021, Skopje – The Government carried out the 19th issue of denationalization bonds, totaling EUR 11.5 million, aimed... Read More → 19th issue of denationalization bonds

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