U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 27, 2022) Message for U.S. Citizens: July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 June, 2022 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
June 17, 2022 “Western Balkans: Navigating in Turbulent Times” Deputy Assistant Secretary Gabriel Escobar Thank you very much. First of all I want to thank the organizers of the conference. I want to thank North Macedonia for this tremendous initiative to bring people together to discuss issues and to have a common framework going forward. The important ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 17, 2022) Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following locations in Skopje, North Macedonia: Partizanski Odredi Blvd in front of the Bunjakovec Mall 11 Oktomvri Street in front of the Parliament building Goce Delcev Blvd in front of the National Television building The Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 06/27/22 ***As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health Alert
On June 2, 2022, the U.S. State Department released the 2021 International Religious Freedom Report (IRF) describing the state of religious freedom in countries around the world. You can read the whole 2021 International Religious Freedom Report
here , and the section about North Macedonia
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: 2021 International Religious Freedom Report, IRF 2021, IRF Report 2021
Ambassador Byrnes joined Nazim Rashidi on
“Programi200” to discuss the upcoming Strategic Dialogue in Washington between the United States and North Macedonia, to Russia’s war in Ukraine, North Macedonia’s role in Europe’s future, and more. To watch the interview, click
here . Below you can read the full transcript of the interview. ———————– Interview of Ambassador Kate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes interview with Alsat 2022, Ambassador Byrnes' interview, programi 200
Statement of Assistant Secretary Karen Donfried at press availability with Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani April 28, 2022 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Thank you so much and good morning to all of you. It has already been a full, productive day meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister Osmani to discuss issues of mutual interest ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: A/SDOnfried, April 2022, Assistant Secretary, state department
On April 8, 2022, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Meyer opened a justice sector symposium on improving timely justice and called on the judiciary to combat impunity and enforce equality under the law. DCM Mayer joined Justice Minister Nikola Tupanchevski, chief judges and prosecutors, defense lawyers, and NGOs who discussed strategies to fix the systemic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 April, 2022 | Topics: News
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 April, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United Nations member states ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: 2021 Human Rights Report, Human Rights, State Department Reports
April 11, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated seven individuals and one entity across four countries in the Western Balkans pursuant to
Executive Order (E.O.) 14033 . This is the second action OFAC has taken under E.O. 14033 targeting persons who threaten the stability of the region through corruption, criminal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 11, 2022 The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated former Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Nikola Gruevski and former Director of the Department for Security and Counterintelligence (UBK) Sasho Mijalkov as well as Gordana Tadić of Bosnia and Herzegovina from the chief prosecutor’s office. We have taken these actions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT March 30, 2022 Secretary Blinken’s Call with North Macedonia Prime Minister Kovachevski The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with North Macedonia Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski. Secretary Blinken congratulated Prime Minister Kovachevski on his ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Blinken Kovachevski, Secretary Blinken call with Kovachevski
Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 28, 2022) Location: North Macedonia Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 March, 2022 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Byrnes attended the “Trade Mission: Business Beyond Borders” event, organized by the American Chamber of North Macedonia and the
Greek American Chamber of Commerce , which aims at supporting trade and businesses in North Macedonia and Greece, while strengthening bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read below Ambassador Byrnes’ remarks: ————————————————————————– Remarks of Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes “Trade Mission: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: AmCham, Greek American Chamber of Commerce
Remarks of Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes Holocaust Commemoration Event March 2022 Good evening. It is always a privilege, albeit a somber one, to commemorate the Holocaust of the Jews of the North Macedonia alongside the Jewish community and numerous other supportive embassies and institutions. Today, we stop to remember and honor the more than 7,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Holocaust commemoration, March 2022
Russia-Ukraine Op-Ed – Western Balkans Our Strength is Our Unity: Putin Chose War. We Remain United with Ukraine. By Gabriel Escobar Deputy Assistant Secretary The world has changed because of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and the outpouring of support for Ukraine over the last few days has been remarkable. We join the international call ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: DAS Escobar, Escobar, Gabriel Escobar, Op-Ed, opinion piece, Russia-Ukraine, Ukraine
Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes sat down with 21 Television to discuss the recent developments in North Macedonia and the region, corruption, rule of law, the war in Ukraine and more. You can watch the interview
here . —————- Interview of U.S. Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes with 21 Television March 1, 2022, Skopje Borjan Jovanovski: Ambassador Byrnes, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: 2022, Ambassador Byrnes, interview
Diplomacy over War; Truth over Lies The world is watching Russia’s unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine. Russia’s actions are a threat not only to Ukraine, but to Europe and to the international rules-based order. Our aims are simple. We stand with our allies and partners to support European cohesion, strengthen our transatlantic relationship, and reinforce democratic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The 2022 YTILI Fellowship Program application opens on February 1! If you are ready to enrich your business skills and expand your transatlantic networks through a multilayered, immersive opportunity to network and collaborate with business leaders in the U.S.? Then the #YTILI program is for you! For additional information, visit
www.ytili.org , and to keep informed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: YTILI, YTILI 2022, YTILI Fellowship, YTILI Program 2022
The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: May 31, 2022 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of North Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual understanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2022 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree (undergraduate), or enrollment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Fulbright Romania invites practicing journalists from North Macedonia and several other European nations to apply for a two-week study visit to the U.S. aimed at building skills, knowledge and awareness related to reporting on complex issues. The program is offered free of charge, with all core costs covered by the organizers. 👉 More details are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Central and Eastern Europe, Education, journalism, Journalists, Study Tour
U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia Message for U.S. Citizens: Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to
FVAP.gov to connect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (December 28, 2021) Location: North Macedonia Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 December, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
During his first visit to Skopje, Special Representative to the Western Balkans Deputy Assistant Secretary Gabriel Escobar sat down with 360 Degrees to discuss his visit, U.S. support for North Macedonia’s EU integration, the country’s role as a NATO ally, and other regional issues. To watch the whole interview, click
here . To read the transcript ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Video | Tags: DAS Escobar, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Gabriel Escobar, Special Representative to the Western Balkans
November 8, 2021 Ambassador Byrnes remarks for SFAB Opening Ceremony As prepared Minister Shekerinska, General Emini, Colonel Lafchiski, Colonel Born, I’m thrilled to be here to mark a significant milestone in the defense cooperation relationship between our two countries. For well over two decades, the United States has been committed to assisting North Macedonia modernize ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The application for the next cycle of the
Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program opens on Monday, November 15! A transformational leadership development experience, CEE is a year-long program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 21-28, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good, specifically on issues related to civic dialogue and peacebuilding, open and participatory ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (November 5, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 November, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and aims to recruit ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Global UGRAD, Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, UGRAD 2022-2023
Testimony by Deputy Assistant Secretary Gabriel Escobar House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber Hearing on U.S. Engagement in the Balkans October 28, 2021 Chairman Keating, Ranking Member Fitzpatrick, distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to discuss U.S. engagement in the Western Balkans. For over three decades, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: DAS Escobar, Escobar, hearing, HFAC, western Balkans
The Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of North Macedonia. Application deadline: December 31, 2021.
Application form INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION: Study of the U.S. Institutes are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Studies of the U.S. Institutes 2022, SUSI
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the European Union. Begin Text: Following the recent meeting between Secretary Blinken and High Representative Borrell, the United States and the EU agreed to further strengthen their joint engagement in the Western Balkans in support of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: EU US statement on Balkans, Joint EU US statement on Western Balkans, western Balkans
Ambassador Byrnes attended The Economist Western Balkans Summit 2021 for discussions on our common challenges and opportunities, to include the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the climate crisis, corruption, rule of law and U.S. engagement in North Macedonia, and throughout the Western Balkans. Read below Ambassador Byrnes’ remarks. —————- Western Balkans Summit 2021 South-East Europe: Enhancing Peace ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: The Economist, Western Balkans Summit 2021
On October 12, 2021, Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes delivered remarks at a virtual gathering of 30 graduate law students and academicians at the 2021 Ohrid School of Natural Law, titled “Fundamentals of the Legal Reform in the Republic of North Macedonia and Environmental Justice.” Read the remarks below to learn more. Ambassador Byrnes’ opening remarks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: breath healthy air, environment, Environmental Justice, Legal Reform, Ohrid School of Natural Law
On September 30th, 2021, Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes attended the ceremony for promotion of the Master Conservation Plan for the archeological site Stobi, funded by the J.M. Kaplan Fund from the United States. The Master Conservation Plan for Stobi was created through a cooperation between National Institution (NI) Stobi and Balkan Heritage Foundation from Bulgaria, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: AFCP, Balkan Heritage Foundation from Bulgaria, Cultural Preservation, J.M. Kaplan Fund, National Institution (NI) Stobi, Stobi
For the 13th consecutive September, we partnered with the Red Cross of the City of Skopje and the Institute of Transfusion Medicine to collect blood and food supplies for those in need. Our Food and Blood Drive started in 2002 to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the September 11 attacks through community service. This year ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Blood and Food Drive 2021, Red Cross Skopje, US Embassy Blood Drive
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY BLINKEN North Macedonia National Day September 8, 2021 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of North Macedonia as you celebrate 30 years of independence. We proudly welcomed North Macedonia as the 30th NATO Ally last year, a testament to your country’s firm dedication to regional and global peace and security. Your participation in Alliance missions, including in Afghanistan, reflect your dedication and commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Interview of Ambassador Kate Byrnes with Al Jazeera Balkans August 13, 2021 Al Jazeera Balkans: Ambassador Byrnes thank you very much [for] being with us. Ambassador Byrnes: Thank you very much Milka. I’m glad to be here. Al Jazeera Balkans: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, which ended the interethnic conflict in Macedonia. Is North Macedonia today ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
NORTH MACEDONIA: Tier 2 The Government of North Macedonia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. Despite the documented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity, the government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore North ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 August, 2021 | Topics: Reports
Subject: North Macedonia Travel Advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, August 9, 2021 Exercise increased caution in North Macedonia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a
Level 2 Travel Health Notice for North Macedonia due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Throughout North Macedonia. The current major affected areas include: Shtip region Pehchevo and Delchevo region Skopje region (Saraj) Bitola region Kumanovo region Veles region Tetevo region Strumica region Event: On August 5, the Government of North Macedonia declared a nationwide state of crisis due to the outbreak of numerous major wildfires throughout the country. Currently, a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Location: Throughout North Macedonia. The current major affected areas include: Shtip region Pehchevo and Delchevo region Skopje region (Saraj) Bitola region Kumanovo region Veles region Tetevo region Strumica region Event: On August 5, the Government of North Macedonia declared a nationwide state of crisis due to the outbreak of numerous major wildfires throughout the country. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The State Department released the 2021 Investment Climate Statement #ICS2021, providing detailed information on more than 170 economies, including North Macedonia. See the
#ICS2021 , published
here. Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: Investment Climate Statements
For the second time, we held some of our Independence Day celebrations on-line due to the situation with COVID. On July 4th, we aired a premiere program on our Facebook profile and Kanal 5 TV, which enabled our audience to participate in our celebration. To watch this year’s July 4th video, click
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Independence Day celebration, July 4 2021, July 4 video, July 4th celebration
Ambassador Philip T. Reeker Remarks at High-Level Plenary Session “Resetting the EU-U.S. Synergy Towards the Western Balkans” Ohrid, North Macedonia July 2, 2021 Thank you, blagordoram and good morning. It’s a distinct honor for me to follow three distinguished presidents who I consider good friends, mentors, friends of the United States, as well as our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: A/AS, Ambassador Reeker, July 2 2021, PFD, Phil Reeker, Prespa Forum Dialogue, Reeker
North Macedonia Travel Advisory: North Macedonia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in North Macedonia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a
Level 2 Travel Health Notice for North Macedonia due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 July, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
AMBASSADOR KATE BYRNES’ INDEPENDENCE DAY REMARKS Good evening, Добровечер, Mirëmbrëma, Thank you for joining us tonight for this virtual celebration of the 245th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. For the second time we have decided to hold some of our celebrations on-line. While the situation with COVID is far better today than ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: ambassador Byrnes remarks, July 4, July 4th 2021
Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker’s Participation in Prespa Forum for Dialogue Official Opening “Road to Prespa” Ohrid, North Macedonia Metropol Lake Resort Thursday, July 1, 2021 (as prepared) It’s such a pleasure to be here, back in beautiful Ohrid, and among a group of such distinction. What a setting, as this year we observe the 20th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, and recognize the Agreement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: July 1 2021, opening ceremony Prespa Forum, Reeker
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken released the 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report at the State Department in Washington D.C. today. The TIP Report objectively assesses governments’ efforts – including our own – but it is more than just tier rankings. It is a means to effect positive change and encourage governments to increase and improve their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: TIP Report, Trafficking in Persons 2021
The Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, provides an opportunity for Fulbright visiting scholars to connect with National Archives scientists and experts while conducting research at the National Archives’ state-of-the-art Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab in College Park, Maryland. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright-Nara 2022-2023, Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship, NARA
Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes at the first Skopje Economic Forum (as prepared) June 23, 2021 – Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Good morning – it is a pleasure to be here with you today. Before I make some brief remarks, I want to thank the organizers of today’s event, Delphi Economic Forum ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: June 2021, Skopje Economic Forum; remarks of Ambassador Byrnes
June 11, 2021 Ambassador Byrnes briefed Prime Minister Zaev and Foreign Minister Osmani today on the Executive Order issued earlier this week by President Biden that modernizes the existing executive orders regarding the Western Balkans sanctions regime. In the meeting, they discussed the U.S. priority of ensuring the stability and security of the Western Balkans. A critical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
North Macedonia Travel Advisory: North Macedonia – Level 3 Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to North Macedonia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for North Macedonia due to COVID-19, indicating a very ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 28, 2021) Locations: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following locations in Skopje, North Macedonia Government Building of the Republic of North Macedonia Parliament Building of the Republic of North Macedonia Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, May 29, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The demonstrations are in support ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
May 18, 2021 “Regional Security School: External actors and their impact on the regional security and the integration process of the Western Balkans Region” Ambassador Byrnes: Thank you for the warm welcome. I want to thank the Konrad Adenaur Stiftung Foundation as well as the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies for inviting me to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The State Department released the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report (IRF) describing the state of religious freedom in countries around the world. You can read the IRF report
here and the section about North Macedonia
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Reports
May 9, 2021 Thank you Prime Minister Zaev, for inviting me to participate together with you in this event today. I also want to recognize all of the veterans present, and of course the people of Vratnica. This site is a special one, a place where people from both of our countries can gather to celebrate courage and bravery in the face of danger and conflict. It was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 1, 2021 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of North Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright 2022-2023, Fulbright Program
Partnering for a Successful COP26 Earth Day Joint Statement by Kate Marie Byrnes, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of North Macedonia Rachel Galloway, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Republic of North Macedonia Andrea Silvestri, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Republic of North Macedonia Our countries are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COP26, joint statement, UN Climate Change Conference
North Macedonia Travel Advisory: North Macedonia – Level 4 Do Not Travel Do not travel to North Macedonia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for North Macedonia due to COVID-19, indicating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
April 21, 2011 Deputy Prime Minister Bytyqi, Minister Nuredini, Minister Bekteshi, Ambassador Galloway, and Ambassador Silvestri, we are at a critical juncture. In 2020, the earth’s surface temperature was one of the warmest on record, and in the last few years, global temperatures have been consistently among the hottest ever seen. This increase in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
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APPLY NOW for the Atlas Corps Fellowship! Atlas Corps seeks emerging leaders 23-35 years old to apply for a paid Fellowship beginning in late 2021 or early 2022 in the United States! Atlas Corps engages professionals committed to #socialchange in 12-18 month fellowships with organizations to learn best practices, build ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Atlas Corps, Atlas Corps Fellowship, emerging global leaders, fellowship in US, fellowship opportunities
In an interview with VOA Macedonian, which coincided with North Macedonia’s first anniversary of NATO membership, DAS Matthew Palmer spoke about current issues the country is facing on its Euro integration path, including relations with neighboring Bulgaria, as well as internal political issues. Below is a transcript of the interview. Deputy Assistant Secretary Palmer interview ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: DAS Palmer, Matthew Palmer, VOA Interview, Voice of America
The Hubert H. Humphrey Competition for the 2022-2023 Academic Year is Now Open The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 April, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United Nations member states ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Reports, Speeches | Tags: 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, 2020 Human Rights Reports, HRR 2020
Ambassador Byrnes sat down for an interview with
Kanal 5 TV to talk about a wide range of issues including current developments, Kosovo, challenges imposed by the COVID pandemic, rule of law, and the importance of North Macedonia not giving up on its EU integration prospects. ——————————————————————— Interview of Ambassador Kate Byrnes with Kanal 5 TV February ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: February 19, February interviews, interview, Kanal 5 TV, US ambassador interviews
The U. S. Embassy regularly holds online auctions via a Web-based electronic auction platform. This notice is to alert all interested bidders to an upcoming auction. What is up for auction? Car, Furniture, Air Conditioning Units, Electronics The electronic auction is being updated daily and is open for public viewing and registration via
https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US/Auction/Index/bf46a642-aa5b-41a8-afab-d54fd82efb08 . Official bidding will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: News
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (February 26, 2021) Locations: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following locations in Skopje, North Macedonia Cair Park Skopje Criminal Court Government Building of the Republic of North Macedonia Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, February 26, 2021 beginning at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
AMBASSADOR BYRNES’ INTERVIEW WITH TELEGRAFI February 2, 2021 Telegrafi: Will the change of government in the United States affect US foreign policy and positions towards North Macedonia? Ambassador Byrnes: First, I want to thank you for the opportunity to engage with you today. There are a lot of important issues to discuss and I appreciate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes, interview, Interview February 2021, Telegrafi, Telegrafi.mk
Secretary Blinken: America’s values are noble and powerful – and we will recommit to them. And America’s leadership is needed around the world, and we will provide it, because the world is far more likely to solve problems and meet challenges when the United States is there. Read and watch the Secretary’s full remarks
here ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches
On January 26, the U.S. Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state. Blinken will lead the State Department, where he served during the Clinton and Obama administrations. His career in public service follows in the steps of his father and uncle, who served as U.S. ambassadors. Blinken told a January 19 Senate hearing on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: 2021, Blinken, secretary of state, state department
In an interview for VOA – Глас на Америка, Ambassador Byrnes talks about relations between the United States and North Macedonia, and current issues related to the North Macedonia’s EU path, combat against COVID-19, the census, and more. Click
HERE to watch the interview.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes' interview, interview, U.S. Ambassador interview, VOA Macedonian, Глас на Америка
Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20. Minutes before, Kamala D. Harris took the oath of office to become the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected vice president. “We’ll be a strong and trusted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 46th U.S. President, Joseph R. Biden, President Biden
Ambassador Byrnes hosted President Stevo Pendarovski, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bujar Osmani to jointly watch the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America. The presidential inauguration is one of the most important American traditions, highlighting values of democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. Below ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, History, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes, Inauguration event at Embassy
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2021 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree (undergraduate), or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program application is now open! Global UGRAD brings future leaders to the United States to experience U.S. higher education, gain critical professional skills, and explore new cultures and values. Learn more
here , and for updates, stay tuned on our social media pages and follow
@Global UGRAD Program .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: UGRAD, UGRAD 2021
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (December 22, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has temporarily suspended all flights to and from the United Kingdom effective December 23 through December 31, 2020. All passengers arriving in North Macedonia from the United Kingdom, whether by air or land, are subject to a two-week isolation period. Travelers are advised to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The 2021-2022 YTILI Fellowship Program website is live and the application process is now open! Designed to bolster the trajectories of emerging European entrepreneurs, this fellowship of the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative includes a #MiniMBA and an immersive five-week U.S. exchange opportunity to develop key partnerships with transatlantic leaders. Enhance your business skills, build ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: YTILI
Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Palmer Interview with Voice of America Macedonian December 3, 2020 VOA: Bulgaria is sabotaging North Macedonia’s EU accession talks. What can the US do, besides urging all sides to solve the dispute outside of the accession process, to possibly change the outcome of the ministerial meeting next week? DAS Palmer: Thanks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: DAS Palmer, interview VOA, Matthew Palmer, Voice of America in Macedonian
Remarks of Ambassador Kate Marie Byrnes at the Macedonia 2025 Virtual Summit December 2020 It is a pleasure to be able to address this gathering, and particularly to speak about youth, an issue that is very important to me and is a priority area for our Embassy. The youth of your country are your greatest ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador
Embassy Message – U.S. Embassy Skopje (December 4, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: 2020 Holiday Security Message As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Embassy takes this opportunity to remind the U.S. citizen community to maintain good situational awareness and a high level of vigilance while traveling abroad, as terrorist attacks, political violence, and criminal activities often take place ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
In the United States, our Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most special times of the year, a day set aside for sharing and giving thanks together with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Wherever we are, Thanksgiving is a time to open our hearts and our tables to people who make a difference in our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes' Open Letter, Thanksgiving
Ambassador Kate Byrnes set down with Top Tema on Telma TV to speak about U.S. – North Macedonia relations, the current political situation, the EU accession process, as well as about U.S. elections, and more. To watch the interview, click
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: Interview Ambassador Byrnes, Telma TV, Top Tema, U.S. Ambassador Interview November 2020
U.S. Ambassador Kate Byrnes attended the third Macedonian Energy Forum (MEF), November 23, 2020. This year’s MEF was held virtually, and included Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis R. Fannon, Ambassador of Norway to North Macedonia Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, EU Ambassador David Geer, other government officials, representatives of state-owned enterprises, private business leaders, professionals working ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News | Tags: #MEF2020, Assitant Secretary for Energy, Energy, Fannon, Macedonian Energy Forum, MEF
On November 14, Ambassador Kate Byrnes joined Minister of Health, Dr. Venko Filipche, and the Director of the University Clinic for Hematology, Dr. Irina Panovska-Stavridis to mark the beginning of the $794,000 U.S. Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Aid (OHDACA) funded renovation of the Hematology Clinic in Skopje. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Byrnes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Hematology Clinic, OHDACA, Skopje, U.S. funded renovations
We are delighted to announce ECA’s new
Community Engagement and Exchange (CEE) Program ! CEE is a bold new civil society program sponsored by ECA and supported in its implementation by IREX that connects a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st Century issues. CEE equips dedicated visionaries with the expertise, skills, and resources to develop multisector ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: CEE, Community Engagement and Exchange Program, ECA
Earthquake Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (November 11, 2020) Location: Gostivar, North Macedonia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Skopje received initial reports of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake which occurred at 4:54 A.M. on November 11, 2020, near the town of Vrutok, located 17 kilometers southwest of Gostivar, near Mavrovo. It was a moderate magnitude quake at 10 km depth. The quake was primarily felt throughout Albania and North Macedonia, but it also reached parts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 November, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 20, 2020 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of North Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: 2021-2022, Fulbright, Fulbright Program
In a ceremony conducted at the Blace border crossing point on October 15th, the Export Control and Border Security Program (EXBS) transferred Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and laptops to the Border Police and Customs agencies. The Personal Protection Equipment will enhance border security officer safety measures, and the laptops will be utilized to support mobile ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: border police, customs agency, Donation, EXBS
On October 8, 2020, Ambassador Kate Byrnes joined Minister of Interior Oliver Spasovski and other officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoI) in a donation ceremony in support of MoI’s effort in tackling terrorism and combatting all forms of organized crime in North Macedonia and the broader region. The donation includes computer equipment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: News
During his visit to Skopje, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) at the U.S Department of State Francis R. Fannon had a press conference with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.
Here you can read Assistant Secretary’s remarks at the press availability.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Assistant Secretary Fannon, Bureau for Energy Resources, energy resources
On October 6, 2020, the American Chamber of Commerce in North Macedonia organized its 20th Annual General Assembly in Skopje. The U.S. Ambassador to North Macedonia, Kate Marie Byrnes, joined AmCham’s Board of directors, more than 70 representatives from member companies, as well as honored partners and supporters in attendingthe Assembly to mark the Chamber’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: AmCham, American Chamber in North Macedonia
The entry period for the U.S. Diversity Visa-2022 program will begin at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, on October 7, 2020, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, on November 10, 2020. Applicants can access the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at the official website
dvprogram.state.gov , which has complete instructions. There is no fee to enter ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: American Green Card, Diversity Visa Program 2022, DV Lottery, Green card lottery
The U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Department of Justice ICITAP provided a donation worth over $160,000, to the Ministry of Interior, Protection and Rescue Directorate, and the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia to support North Macedonia’s efforts to combat the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Donation, US
Embassy Message for U.S. Voters in North Macedonia (September 30, 2020) Subject: Voting Message – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By! If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Message – U.S. Embassy Skopje (September 30, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Resumption of Consular Services at the Embassy On September 28, 2020, the Embassy resumed limited routine consular services. U.S. citizens should contact
SkopjeACS@state.gov for assistance with scheduling appointments. In an emergency, please contact the Embassy for assistance. U.S. citizens residing and traveling in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Message for U.S. Voters in North Macedonia (September 18, 2020) Subject: Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5. Whether you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Begin your journey to become a leading voice for positive change with the Community Solutions Program! #CSP2021Apply now to connect with other emerging community leaders and collaborate with U.S. NGOs to achieve sustainable economic, social, political, and environmental development:
http://bit.ly/csp2021apply Click
here to learn more about the Community Solutions Program, the eligibility criteria, program activities, and project ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Atlas Corps seeks emerging leaders 23-35 years old to apply for a paid Fellowship beginning in 2021 in the United States and online! Atlas Corps engages professionals committed to #socialchange in a 12-18 months service with organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global leaders. To ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: 23-35 years old, Atlas Corps Fellowship, emerging leaders
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study – YES Program is now receiving applications for the academic year 2021-2022. The deadline has been extended to November 2, 2020.
Apply now! For more information, read the
brochure .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Education, exchange, high-school, YES; Youth Exchange and Study Program
On August 31, Ambassador Kate Byrnes hosted a Virtual Consular Town Hall for American citizens living in North Macedonia. In her remarks, the Ambassador highlighted consular services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming U.S. elections. She encouraged U.S. citizens in North Macedonia to use absentee ballots to cast their votes in the November elections. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: COVID-19, u.s. citizens, U.S. elections, virtual consular town hall
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje (September 1, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Suspension of Consular Services at the Embassy On August 31, 2020, the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia reported that three persons were arrested following police operations in Kumanovo and Skopje on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. During this operation, police ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Travel Advisory – North Macedonia Level 3 – Reconsider Travel (August 7, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Reconsider travel to North Macedonia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for North Macedonia due to COVID-19. North Macedonia has lifted stay at home orders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (July 24, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Reminder about Border Restrictions and Summer Travel REMINDER: As travel increases during the summer season, U.S. citizens are reminded that border restrictions or closures at one or more of the land borders between North Macedonia and its neighbors may be implemented with little or no notice. Although North Macedonia’s land borders are now ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (July 17, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Austrian Airlines has suspended flights to North Macedonia. UPDATE: Austrian Airlines announced that starting July 16, flights from several countries including North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia among others will be suspended. This decision was made in response to an order from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (July 9, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Mandatory Negative PCR Tests for Citizens of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro required for Entry to North Macedonia. UPDATE: The government of North Macedonia announced that effective July 9, all citizens of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro arriving from those countries will be required to submit a negative PCR test ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo released the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report, which every year assesses the anti-trafficking efforts of 188 countries and territories, including the United States. This year, it is notable that traffickers are exploiting an increasing number of victims via livestream on the internet. Since the onset of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, there ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Reports | Tags: End trafficking, TIP, TIP2020, Trafficking in Persons Report 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 25, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia Announced That All Borders will be Fully Open as of June 26 and the Airports will Re-open on July 1. UPDATE: The Government of North Macedonia announced the full opening of North Macedonia’s borders effective June 26, 2020. With the full opening of borders, there are no longer requirements for PCR ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 16, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia declared a new State of Emergency lasting until June 22, 2020. UPDATE: The Government of North Macedonia on June 15, 2020 declared a new State of Emergency lasting until June 22, 2020. New restrictions on movement or social distancing regulations may ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 12, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: This is an update on public transportation restrictions for the municipalities of Prilep and Tetovo. UPDATE: Public transportation in the municipality of Prilep is currently limited to two buses on one line. Currently, there are no restrictions on public transportation in the municipality of Tetovo. New restrictions on movement or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the
International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of State submits the reports ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Reports
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (June 4, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has implemented a full ban on movement in several cities and municipalities and a new curfew in other areas of North Macedonia to reduce the spread of COVID-19 beginning Thursday, June 4. NEW: The Government of North Macedonia implemented a full ban on movement for Skopje, including all Skopje ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 30, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has extended the state of emergency until June 13, 2020. NEW: The Government of North Macedonia extended the state of emergency until June 13, 2020. New restrictions on movement or social distancing regulations may be put in place with little or no notice. Monitor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 27, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: There is no longer a curfew for any age beginning May 27, 2020 per a Government of North Macedonia decision on May 26, 2020. NEW: The Government of North Macedonia announced beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2020 there is no curfew in effect and no other restrictions on movement for any age. Social distancing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 22, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia continues to prohibit entry of foreigners, but will allow exit via land borders if the traveler has permission to enter the neighboring country. The Government of Serbia has opened its land borders with no COVID-19 related restrictions — monitor the
U.S. Embassy Belgrade webpage for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 19, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia announced an extension of the validity of short-term visas as well as temporary and permanent residency permits until August 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NEW: The Government of North Macedonia announced May 18, 2020 that it was extending until August 31, 2020 the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (May 15, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has issued a new state of emergency lasting until May 30, 2020 and has implemented new curfew hours nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. NEW: The Government of North Macedonia on May 15, 2020 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE U.S. GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program The Hubert H. Humphrey Competition for the 2021-2022 Academic Year is Now Open The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 29, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: U.S. Embassy Skopje is aware of an Air Prishtina flight departing from Skopje International Airport on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 6:05 p.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 8:15 p.m. The Skopje to Zurich flight will be available for public booking beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2020 through the website
www.airprishtina.com or by phone through the Air Prishtina Contact Center at +383 38 222 099. There ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 29, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: The Government of North Macedonia will implement new curfew hours nationwide for the holiday weekend of Friday, May 1, 2020 to Sunday, May 3, 2020 to reduce the spread of COVID-19. From Friday, May 1, 2020 through Sunday, May 3, 2020 a nationwide curfew will be in place from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is committing an additional $330,000 to the COVID-19 response effort in North Macedonia through a direct grant to the Red Cross of North Macedonia. USAID’s $330,000 grant to the Red Cross builds upon the U.S. Government’s $1.1 million commitment to North Macedonia to mitigate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. Assistance, USAID
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 24, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: U.S. Embassy Skopje is aware of an Air Prishtina flight departing from Skopje International Airport on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 12:55 p.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 3:05 p.m. The Skopje to Zurich flight is available for public booking through the website
www.airprishtina.com ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 23, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: The Government of North Macedonia implemented new curfew hours to reduce the spread of COVID-19 nationwide beginning Thursday, April 23. Monday through Friday the curfew is in effect from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day. Individuals over age 67 are permitted to be outside their homes or places of temporary residence Monday through Friday between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTH MACEDONIA FROM U.S. AMBASSADOR KATE MARIE BYRNES Here in Europe, in the United States and around the world we are all grappling with fundamental challenges to life as we have known it. The toll COVID-19 is taking, in terms of human lives and in our daily lives—school, work, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Letter from Ambassador to the People of North Macedonia, North Macedonia, open letter, U.S., U.S. Ambassador
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 14, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: The Government of North Macedonia will implement an expanded curfew nationwide over the Orthodox Easter holiday from Friday, April 17 at 4:00 p.m. until Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 a.m. to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Additionally all parks, picnic places, and forests are closed from Thursday, April 16 at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 8, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: REMINDER: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the Government of North Macedonia implemented an expanded curfew nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Monday through Friday the curfew is in effect from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. On weekends, a full curfew is in effect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 7, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: Beginning Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the Government of North Macedonia will implement an expanded curfew nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Monday through Friday the curfew is in effect from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. On weekends, a full curfew is in effect from Friday at 4:00 p.m. until Monday at 5:00 a.m. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 7, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: U.S. Embassy Skopje is aware of two potential flight options for U.S. citizens to depart North Macedonia and return to the United States on Friday, April 10, 2020. NEW: There is an Air Prishtina flight departing from Pristina International Airport ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 6, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: The Government of North Macedonia has implemented an expanded curfew in the municipality of Kumanovo, including the city of Kumanovo and the surrounding villages, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Monday through Friday the curfew is in effect from 4 p.m. until 5 a.m. There is a complete ban on movement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
April 6, 2020. SKOPJE – The U.S. Government has committed $1.1 million to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in North Macedonia. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States is providing these funds to the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF to implement activities to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 3, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: U.S. Embassy Skopje is aware of a potential flight from Skopje to London Luton Airport departing on Monday, April 6, 2020, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British Embassy. At this point we have no further details ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Location: North Macedonia Event: REMINDER: The Air Prishtina flight departing from Pristina International Airport in Kosovo on April 5, 2020 at 11:45a.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 1:45p.m. is now available for public booking through the website airprishtina.com or by phone through the Air Prishtina Contact Center at +383 38 222 099. We are aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 2, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: REMINDER: The Air Prishtina flight departing from Pristina International Airport in Kosovo on April 5, 2020 at 11:45a.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 1:45p.m. is now available for public booking through the website airprishtina.com or by phone through the Air Prishtina Contact Center at +383 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (April 1, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Air Prishtina flight departing from Pristina International Airport in Kosovo on April 5, 2020 at 11:45a.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 1:45p.m. is now available for public booking through the website airprishtina.com or by phone through the Air Prishtina Contact ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 31, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: NEW: The Air Prishtina flight departing from Pristina International Airport in Kosovo on April 5, 2020 at 11:45a.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 1:45p.m. is now available for public booking through the website airprishtina.com or by phone through the Air Prishtina Contact Center at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 31, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: UPDATE: U.S. Embassy Skopje is aware that there is an Air Pristina flight departing from Pristina International Airport in Kosovo on April 5, 2020 at 11:45a.m. and arriving in Zurich, Switzerland at 1:45p.m. The most current information we have available, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. EMBASSY MEDIA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2020 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION FORM All projects must be submitted using this
application form . We cannot accept projects submitted in any other format. The Media Mentorship Program can only accept electronic application forms in their original .doc format. If you want to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Uncategorized
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 30, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: If you are a U.S. Citizen in North Macedonia and want to be notified if commercial flights or evacuation options to the United States become available, provide your information to the U.S. Embassy by completing this online
form . Completing this form ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 28, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: REMINDER: If you are a U.S. Citizen in North Macedonia and want to be notified if commercial flights or evacuation options to the United States become available, provide your information to the U.S. Embassy by completing this online
form . Completing this form will enable us to compile accurate information on potential travelers. Currently there is no scheduled flight departing North ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 27, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: U.S. Citizens in North Macedonia who wish to be notified if commercial flights or evacuation options to the U.S. become available should provide their information to the United States Embassy by completing this online
form . Completing this form will enable us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 26, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has implemented an expanded nationwide curfew to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Beginning March 28, 2020, on Saturdays and Sundays the curfew is in effect from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Mondays through Fridays the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 24, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The Government of North Macedonia has implemented restrictions on movement to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Individuals over age 67 are permitted to be outside their homes or places of temporary residence between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
In Fall 2020, the Professional Fellows program in Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship will bring a new group of 18 tech and innovation leaders from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, for a four-week immersive fellowship experience in Chicago sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Interested? Visit
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 22, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: On March 21, the Government of North Macedonia announced that it will implement a nationwide curfew to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will begin at 9 p.m. on Sunday March 22, 2020 and will be in effect daily from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 17, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The government of North Macedonia announced that it will close Skopje International Airport effective 00:00 a.m. on Thursday March 19, 2020 due to the global spread of COVID-19. Flight options are expected to be significantly limited prior to the official closure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 16, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: The government of North Macedonia has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions, including possible border closures, airport closures, and mandatory quarantine, to be put into effect with little ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Reports
President Pendarovski, journalists, representatives of civil society and the media, distinguished guests and colleagues, thank you for inviting me to participate in the opening of this conference today. This event could not be more timely, given the nexus of events—North Macedonia’s imminent NATO membership, the upcoming elections, concerns about the coronavirus—which we know are all ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
In June 2020, in collaboration with DCN, World Learning will recruit 16 professionals for a three-week exchange, to explore new trends in digital communication, participate in fellowships with professionally relevant organizations, and attend important events and conferences. Details about the program and how to apply can be found
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2020 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: exchange, foreign, Fulbright, master's, post graduate, programs, student, visiting student
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia January 29, 2020 Location: Skopje City Mall, Karposh 4, Skopje, North Macedonia Event: Law enforcement authorities are evacuating Skopje City Mall in response to a bomb threat and are currently investigating the situation. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area near Skopje City Mall ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje (January 9, 2020) Location: North Macedonia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 December, 2019 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services
Policy Forum on “Delivering on the Promise of EU Enlargement: 30 Years of Governance and Anticorruption Reforms in Central and Eastern Europe” December 13, 2019 President Pendarovski, members of the government and the judiciary, representatives of civil society and the media, distinguished guests and colleagues, Good morning and thank you so much for inviting me ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Anti-Corruption, anti-corruption platform, international anti-corruption day
The United States has been a strong supporter of North Macedonia’s aspirations to be a prosperous, secure, and inclusive democracy, fully embedded in NATO, the EU, and other transatlantic institutions. A very important part of that is the strong security partnership our two nations enjoy. Just last week in London, we witnessed, for the very ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
The Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of North Macedonia. Application deadline: December 31, 2019.
Application Form INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION: Study of the U.S. Institutes are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 SUGGESTED INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSALS All information must be submitted in English Project Basics, including title, project dates, AFCP focus area, and other top-level information Applicant Information (name of organization, address, phone, fax, mobile, e-mail, website, DUNS number, SAM registration status) A Short Description ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, Culture
The 2020-2021 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is open now! The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. Participants are emerging leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Embassy
Ambassador Byrnes’ Opening Remarks at Women in Industry Conference October 9, 2019 Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Professor Spasevska, Stefan, panelists, participants, media, ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for inviting me to speak at this Women in Industry conference. Congratulations to EVN and the Engineering Institute of Macedonia for again organizing and expanding this event to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: WIN, WIN2019, women in industry conference
Today, Ambassador Byrnes visited Skopje Basic Criminal Court to mark the start of the use of the U.S. Embassy’s donated audio equipment for recording trials in all 25 courtrooms. “This is an important and concrete step as part of the broader overall effort to strengthen rule of law here. This kind of recording equipment does ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On October 1, 2019, U.S. Ambassador Kate M. Byrnes joined The Economist’s “Western Balkans Summit,” where she highlighted that the Secretary Pompeo’s visit to the region, and the recent appointment of Matthew Palmer as a special representative for the region signal that the United States remains keenly focused on the region, as a lynchpin of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Skopje, Summit, The Economist, U.S. Mission in the region, western Balkans
Travel to the US and gain experience in technology and entrepreneurship! The US Dept. of State, along with WorldChicago, has introduced dozens of international Tech and Entrepreneurship leaders to our city’s thriving ecosystem through the Professional Fellows Program. Continuing in Spring 2020, 18 new fellows from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Montenegro will spend ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Education, Exchange programs, Professional Fellowship, state department
The application deadline is October 30, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working on issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender. Community Solutions is a year-long program that includes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Community Solutions Program, CSP, Education
President Pendarovski, Prime Minister Zaev, Honorable Ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the judiciary and political party leaders, Representatives of the media, Friends from the diplomatic corps, Esteemed colleagues, It is an honor and a pleasure to join you here tonight. Not often does such an auspicious group of people gather in one place, but ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Remarks of Deputy Chief of Mission Jennifer R. Littlejohn At the closing of the Regional Case Organization and Presentation Training September 13, 2019 – Skopje, North Macedonia Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Director Tasevski, partners, colleagues, and investigators and prosecutors from throughout the region, it is truly a pleasure to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: DCM, Deputy Chief of Mission, ICITAP, Littljeohn, Remarks
This year we mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of North Macedonia. Check out the compilation of some photos that illustrate our cooperation, partnership and activities through the years.
25 Years of Partnership between the United States and the Republic of North Macedonia This year we mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of North Macedonia. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: History, News | Tags: bilateral relations, diplomatic relations, Flags, North Macedonia, U.S.
In August, we mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This year, Ambassador Kate Byrnes joined the campaign of the USAID Project “Closer Than You Think,” which aims at raising the public awareness about the impact of slavery. Forced begging is one form of enslaving children. Learn how ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Byrnes, slavery, Trafficking in persons, USAID Project
Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Kate Byrnes at the celebration of the 230th anniversary of the U.S. State Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia August 21, 2019 Esteemed colleagues and friends, So great to see you all here today. Good afternoon and thank you for joining us today to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
July 12, 2019 President Pendarovski, it is a pleasure to meet you and to offer you my letter of credence. Thank you for hosting this ceremony. I am honored to represent President Trump and the American people as the United States’ Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia. I am especially pleased to start my ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Remarks at the July 4 Celebration. July, 3 2019. Good evening. Добровечер. Mirëmbrëma. Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, friends, colleagues. It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome you to our American Fair celebrating the 243rd anniversary of the Declaration of the Independence of the United States of America. In the United States, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (June 20, 2019): “We must band together and build momentum to defeat human trafficking. We must hold the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable. We must achieve justice for survivors as they rebuild their lives. We must reinvigorate our shared commitment to extinguish human trafficking wherever it exists. There is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: TIP Report 2019, Trafficking in Persons Report 2019
Charge d’Affaires Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm statement for MRT on North Macedonia’s opening of accession talks with the EU this year June 19, 209 MRT: Have you noticed that we did not get a date for opening EU accession negotiations. Can you comment on that? Charge d’Affaires: Sure. As you know, we are not a voting member ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Remarks at Opening of “Decisive Strike” Exercise at Krivolak June 5, 2019 Thank you Deputy Minister Maksuti, Major General Arsovski, Deputy Minister Umbrasas, Ambassadors, soldiers, it is a pleasure to be here to launch the Decisive Strike exercise! I want to thank and applaud North Macedonia and the Army of the Republic of North ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Remarks by Chargé d ’Affaires Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm at the “Next Steps Towards NATO” Seminar in the Parliament May 29, 2019 Speaker Xhaferi, Ambassador Gerberich, Deputy Director Bareihs, Members of the Parliament, Marshall Center and NATO Professors, ladies and gentlemen: It really is my pleasure to be here today to launch this seminar and to kick-off the discussions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Chargé d ’affairs Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm spoke at the opening of the Macedonian Energy Forum 2019. Click here to read her remarks.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy commends the citizens of North Macedonia who exercised their right to vote in the 2019 presidential elections. We congratulate Stevo Pendarovski on his election and look forward to working with him, the government, and all political parties to advance North Macedonia’s future in NATO and the EU. We welcome OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary conclusions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Notification, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Fulbright Program Competition for the 2020 – 2021 Academic Year is Now Open The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 1, 2019 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of North Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE U.S. GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program The Hubert H. Humphrey Competition for the 2020-2021 Academic Year is Now Open The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Education | Tags: Education, Humphrey
Remarks at Closing of MJA Conference “Towards a European Judiciary: Preconditions and Challenges” March 29, 2019 Minister Deskoska, Judge Saiti, Ambassador Koja, Ambassador Plomp, distinguished judges and guests, thank you for inviting me to speak today. I am honored to celebrate Judiciary Day with all of you. In any democracy, the judiciary plays a vital ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Traditionally, women have been underrepresented and even excluded from working in the security sector. As many of the women in our embassy work in this field, we were pleased to host a discussion about women in security on March 25. Three women who are security experts shared their daily efforts to break down barriers and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News
Secretary Pompeo (Mar. 13, 2019): “The protection of human rights is central to U.S. foreign policy and to our American values. As we release the
43rd Human Rights Reports detailing the human rights practices of nearly 200 countries, we reaffirm our commitment to these fundamental freedoms.”
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Reports
Ambassador Philip Reeker’s Keynote Remarks at the “Balkans 360: Economic Development and Regional Relations in Southeast Europe” Conference Skopje, North Macedonia March 4, 2019 Thank you all for inviting me here today. Thank you Deputy Prime Minister. It’s not only great to share – [inaudible] – with you, but also to hear your wise words, and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Speeches
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 19, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan spoke today with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and congratulated him on implementation of the historic Prespa Agreement. The Deputy Secretary commended the Prime Minister for his strong leadership in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases
Location: North Macedonia Event: There is a heightened risk of terrorist attacks inspired by extremist ideology in North Macedonia. Terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology are intent on attacking civilians, including U.S. citizens traveling abroad. Terrorists increasingly use less sophisticated methods to target crowds in public places, including pistols, vehicles, and edged weapons. Terrorist attacks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert
A Program for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia, and the United States “Travel to the US and gain experience in technology and entrepreneurship! The
U.S. Department of State , along with
WorldChicago , has introduced dozens of international Tech and Entrepreneurship leaders to the city’s thriving ecosystem through the Professional Fellows Program. The overall goal of the program is for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2019 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree (undergraduate), or enrollment in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship is a flagship young European leaders program of the U.S. Department of State that is supported in its im-plementation by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). The 2019 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program application period opens on November 15, 2018 and closes on January 4, 2019 at 5:00EST. During ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Education, News
Remarks John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Skopje, Macedonia December 18, 2018 DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you, Dr. Jankulovski, for that kind introduction and I apologize for my premature entrance onto the stage. Good afternoon everyone. I am delighted to be here in Skopje today, and I am especially honored to be at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches
Press Availability John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Skopje, Macedonia December 18, 2018 DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you for that kind introduction, Prime Minister. It is a great honor to be here with you today. I have had already a fruitful visit to Macedonia. I have had the honor of meeting several government officials. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Macedonia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Monday, December 10, 2018 Ambassador Jess L. Baily Madam Minister of Justice, Mr. President of the Macedonia Bar Association, distinguished judges, and members of the bar, thank you for inviting me to join you. Today we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, drafted in response to the horrors perpetrated during ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Location: The announced gathering point includes, but is not limited to, the Parliament House in Skopje, North Macedonia. Event: The demonstration is expected to take place on December 1, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. The group Makedonija blokira intends to protest against the Prespa Agreement. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas in which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. Participants are emerging leaders committed to their home communities. During the Program, Global UGRAD participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 November, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Skopje, Macedonia Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Skopje and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2019 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The Fund was established to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, History, News
By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Baily Q&A with Media after OSCE/ODIHR Press Conference October 1, 2018 Q: [unintelligible about the referendum] Ambassador Baily: As you know, the United States put out a statement last night where we welcomed the result of the consultative referendum in which a strong number of citizens came out in support of Macedonia’s path forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
An exchange program for Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and the U.S. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
Professional Fellows Program (PFP) brings emerging leaders from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia to Chicago for short-term fellowships with leading tech-related companies in a variety of fields, government agencies and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 30, 2018 The United States welcomes the results of the Republic of Macedonia’s September 30 referendum, in which citizens expressed their support for NATO and European Union (EU) membership by accepting the Prespa Agreement between Macedonia and Greece. The United States strongly supports the Agreement’s full implementation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
September 25, 2018 Secretary Pompeo
released the State Department’s report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
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The White House September 20, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence met today with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev of the Republic of Macedonia to congratulate him on the historic Prespa Agreement with Greece to resolve the long-standing name issue between the two countries and to thank him for his leadership in securing the agreement. The Vice President ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Sept. 19:
Country Reports on Terrorism 2017 provides a more detailed review of last year’s successes and challenges so we can consider how to strengthen our counter-terrorism efforts going forward. As we look to the rest of 2018 and beyond, the U.S. remains committed to working with our allies and partners to confront the shared threat of global terrorism. …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports
The application deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2018 The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working on issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender. Community Solutions is a year-long program that includes a four-month fellowship at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Skopje, September 17, 2018 Thank you ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister Zaev, thank you very much for hosting my first trip to Macedonia as the Secretary of Defense. It has been a pleasure to meet with you and Minister Shekerinska here and to have our discussions at a time of unique opportunity for your country. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
A/S Mitchell: I would like to thank PM Zaev for his hospitality. It’s a joy to be back in Macedonia. I have had very productive conversations today with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Dimitrov, VMRO President Mickoski, other Members of Parliament, the Speaker of your Parliament, heard from Macedonians from the business community and civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the American people, I congratulate you and the citizens of Macedonia on the occasion of your Independence Day on September 8. Macedonia has much to be proud of this year. The historic Prespa Agreement resolves the long-standing name issue with Greece and paves the way for Macedonia’s membership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: News
July 31, 2018 Matthew Palmer, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, will visit the Republic of Macedonia August 1-3 to express U.S. support for the country’s conclusion of the Prespa Agreement with Greece and the country’s progress toward NATO and EU membership. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Palmer will meet with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador Jess L. Baily July 3, 2018 Dobro vecer, mirembrema, good evening. Prime Minister Zaev, deputy prime ministers, ministers, members of parliament, mayors, colleagues in the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and an honor for Capie and me to welcome all of to the Embassy tonight to celebrate Independence Day with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches
Secretary Pompeo (June 28): “This year’s TIP Report highlights the critical work of local communities to stop traffickers and provide support to victims. Human trafficking is a global problem, but it’s a local one too.”
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports
Location: Skopje, Macedonia, in front of the Parliament building on 11 Oktomvri Street. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on June 21 and June 22, 2018, beginning at 8pm. Supporters of the group “Komiti,” political organizations, and other groups will demonstrate against the country’s announced name agreement with Greece. U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
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Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 12, 2018 The United States congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and welcomes the historic agreement to resolve the name dispute. This resolution will benefit both countries and bolster regional security and prosperity. Prime Ministers Zaev and Tsipras demonstrated vision, courage, and persistence in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Building Blocks for Speech at the Macedonia Energy Forum 2018 Ambassador Jess L. Baily Thursday, June 7, 10:30 Thank you very much Mr. Deputy Prime Minister for those remarks. I’d like to thank our co-organizer of this event, General Manager of ELEM Mr. Minovski, all the people who put this together, all the panelists who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Speech by Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, Deputy Chief of Mission Second International Conference Women In Energy 2018 Monday, June 4, 12:30 Minister Carovska, Minister Apostolska, Professor Spasevska, Stefan, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of this Women in Energy conference. It is my sincere pleasure to be with you once ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches
Secretary Pompeo (May 29): “The release of the 2017 International Religious Freedom Report is critical to our mission to defend religious liberty…It documents, across 200 countries and territories, reports of violations and abuses committed by governments, terrorist groups, and individuals so that we may work together to solve them. ..
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports
U.S. Embassy Skopje informs U.S. citizens that according to Kosovo media reports, the main road from Skopje to Pristina, between Kacanik and Hani i Elezit, will be closed on May 8, 2018 due to potential landslides and major cracks in the asphalt. Starting today and until further notice, travelers using this route may experience periodic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 1, 2018 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Washington (May 1, 2018); Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Macedonian Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska at the Pentagon to reaffirm the strong defense relationship between the U.S. and Macedonia, …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News
Apr. 20: Promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms are central to who we are as a country. The 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices document the status of human rights and worker rights in nearly 200 countries and territories. …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports
The U.S. Embassy in Macedonia, in cooperation with EducationUSA Macedonia, will host the Southeast European tour of EducationUSA on April 19, 2018, from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Skopje Marriott Hotel. Ten representatives of U.S. universities will be available to answer questions about higher education in the United States and their institutions. This event is free ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, Exclude, Press Releases
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE U.S. GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program The Hubert H. Humphrey Competition for the 2019-2020 Academic Year is Now Open The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this event today. One of my first events in Macedonia concerned the rule of law, and it has remained a focus of my time here. Few things are more important in Macedonia than supporting a more transparent, accountable system that respects the independence of the judiciary. This ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
(as prepared) Ambassador Jess L. Baily, (April 4, 2018): It is a pleasure to be here again to mark NATO Day with so many friends and colleagues. This is actually my fourth time on this panel. As I was thinking about this year’s event, what stands out is how different the discussion around NATO is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Thank you very much for coming out today and for letting an old guy end this conference and share a few thoughts that I think fit in with the overall theme. As several of my colleagues have mentioned today,
USAID is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Macedonia . Over the last several months on social media, you’ve been able to see information and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
March 13, Skopje Thank you Prime Minister. I want to express my gratitude for Prime Minister Zaev’s hospitality and having me here today. I am happy to be in Macedonia on my first trip to the Balkans in this role. We had a very good discussion today. We talked about Greece’s relationship with Macedonia and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
A Program for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia, and the United States Do you want to travel to the United States and gain experience in technology and entrepreneurship? The
U.S. Department of State , along with
WorldChicago , has introduced dozens of international Tech and Entrepreneurship leaders to the city’s thriving ecosystem through the Professional Fellows Program. 16 new fellows from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 March, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Due to snow conditions, the Embassy will open on a one hour delay. Visa applicants should arrive one hour after their scheduled appointment time. American citizens needing assistance will be allowed to enter, but there may be a delay in receiving services this morning.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Monday, February 26, 2018 at 12:00 (as delivered) Thank you very much Mr. President. It is a great pleasure to be here. Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the European Parliament, fellow diplomats, ladies and gentlemen, members of the civil society and, of course, the media. I guess perhaps I am the only non-European today, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Speech of Ambassador Jess Baily at Law Faculty, University of Cyril and Methodius Skopje, December 11, 2017 Prime Minister Zaev, Mr. Ahmeti, Dr. Taravari, Mr. Silegov, my colleague Louisa Vinton, Professor Kalajdziev, and all the members of the Helsinki Committee staff, thank you very much for organizing this event and being here today. It’s a great honor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The American Corners in Skopje and Bitola are comprehensive
EducationUSA advising centers with a very talented adviser serving both international students and the U.S. higher education community. …
more . Contact the educational advisers in both Corners for free individual and group advising sessions and outreach presentations in your city: American Corner Skopje National and University Library, Blv. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
December 4, 2017 Mr. Dean, thank you so much for that welcome and thank you all for being here- faculty members and most of all students. I’d like to begin by congratulating this faculty for its 40th anniversary in preparing students and advancing knowledge about security issues, and helping develop the professional capabilities of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Skopje informs U.S. citizens that on Friday, November 10, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., “Coalition with the Macedonian People” will march in Skopje to demand the Macedonian President revoke the mandate entrusted to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. Demonstrators will gather in front of the European Union Mission on St. Cyril and Methodius Boulevard and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Prime Minister Zaev, Ambassador Suomalainen, Coordinator Petrevski, distinguished guests, international experts, and participants – It’s an honor to speak with you today. I would like to start off by thanking all those who have worked so hard to make this great event possible: Richard Prosen from the Partnership for Peace Consortium and his colleagues; Borche ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Analysts from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) are in Macedonia to conduct fieldwork related to GAO’s review of U.S. democracy assistance to Macedonia. GAO is conducting this work at the request of Representative Chris Smith, Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Committee on Foreign Affairs, and six of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
An annual student regional anti-corruption competition (sponsored by the U.S. Departments of State and Justice and the U.S. Embassies in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia) will be conducted to encourage the Balkan student population to develop public awareness campaigns that advocate for intolerance and rejection of corruption. The students will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News
The U.S. Embassy in Skopje, Macedonia advises U.S. citizens that the Association for Culture of Albanians in Macedonia announced they will gather Sunday, November 5, to demonstrate against the sentences handed down against those indicted in the Kumanovo incident in 2015. The protest will start at Skenderbeg square at 1:00 p.m, will continue to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Skopje, Macedonia Security Message for U.S. citizens: Upcoming Verdict in High-Profile Trial According to the Government of Macedonia, a verdict will be announced the morning of Thursday, November 2, for the 37 individuals accused of domestic terrorism related to the May 2015 armed incident in Kumanovo, Macedonia. Given the high profile nature ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. Participants are emerging leaders committed to their home communities. During the Program, Global UGRAD participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
October 31, 2017 The U.S. Embassy commends the citizens of Macedonia who exercised their right to vote in the October 2017 municipal elections. We welcome OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary conclusions that the elections were competitive and that respect for fundamental freedoms contributed towards a democratic process. These findings are consistent with what the U.S. Embassy teams observed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Due to technical issues on
https://dvlottery.state.gov/ , the registration period for Diversity Visas 2019 is now being restarted. If you entered before Wednesday, October 18, 2017, that entry is invalid, and you will need to submit one new entry during the new registration period. If you registered before October 18, you will receive an email from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News
The U.S. Department of State is offering scholarships for students from Macedonia to attend the 2018 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute. The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute is an intensive short-term exchange program whose purpose is to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans to build strong linkages and an awareness of shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The upcoming October 15 local elections are important for Macedonia’s future as a prosperous, stable democracy fully integrated in Euro-Atlantic institutions. We encourage all citizens to exercise their right to vote and to express their views on issues within their communities and to reaffirm their commitment to democratic values and the rule of law. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
October 2, 2017 Diversity Visa-2019 opens for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Applicants can access the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at the official website
www.dvlottery.state.gov , which has complete instructions. There is no fee to enter the program. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On September 12, the State Department released the
2017 Fiscal Transparency Report , which found that 73 of 141 governments reviewed by the Department met minimum requirements of fiscal transparency.
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Reports
On September 12, the U.S. Embassy will host a Blood, Food, and Clothing drive to mark the U.S. National Day of Service and Remembrance in collaboration with the Red Cross of the City of Skopje and the Institute of Transfusion Medicine. Donors of blood, non-perishable food, and lightly worn clothing will be welcomed at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 7, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am pleased to extend our best wishes to the people of Macedonia as you mark 26 years of independence. The United States is proud to be Macedonia’s friend and strategic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador Remarks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Marshall Center Conference “Republic of Macedonia Towards Fully-fledged NATO Membership” August 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Ministry of Foreign Affairs As prepared Good morning, Ambassador Memedi, Minister Dimitrov, Ambassador Gerberich, and distinguished guests. It is a pleasure for me to join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Aug. 15: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2016 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. The Report describes the status of religious freedom in 199 countries worldwide. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Reports
The idea of Art in Embassies, is to feature works of art “that in some way, particular to that artist, are emblematic of what America is like.” – Robert Storr, Chairman of FAPE’s Professional Fine Arts Committee and Dean of the Yale School of Art. Art in Embassies, started nearly 60 years ago, remains a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Exclude, News
United States Embassy Skopje Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Soccer Match in Skopje on August 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje informs U.S. citizens that a soccer match between Manchester United and Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. at the Telekom Arena. The event is expected to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 August, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Vice President: “The Adriatic Charter itself is a testament to the United States’ commitment to the Western Balkans, and to Europe as a whole.” …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Press Statement: Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC | August 1, 2017 The United States congratulates Bulgaria and Macedonia on the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Good-neighborliness and Cooperation. This important, forward-looking agreement recognizes the already strong ties between the two countries and opens the door to even closer cooperation going forward in areas as diverse as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Krivolak Training Area July 31, 2017 We’ve just been out here seeing our military partnership in action. We’ve seen American soldiers and Macedonian soldiers working together on two specific tasks for engineers. In any of our military operations, engineering is a critical component. This is proving that our soldiers together are up to the task. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
Ambassador Remarks: Dragoon Guardian 17 Welcome Ceremony July 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Kumanovo Thank you, Mayor Damjanovski It is great to be here today in Kumanovo with you, Minister of Defense Shekerinska, and General Mileski to welcome Lt. Colonel Himes and the Engineer Squadron from U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and launch the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The U.S. Embassies in Bulgaria and Macedonia welcome the approval of the draft Bulgaria-Macedonia friendship agreement. The agreement acknowledges the close ties between the countries and celebrates a will by both sides to enhance cooperation in the interest of their citizens. Such engagement sets an encouraging example for resolving issues between neighbors and enhances political ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The annual Country Report on Terrorism for 2016 has been released. The report highlights the threat that international terrorism poses to world stability and security. The “Country Reports on Terrorism 2016” is available in
PDF format – as a complete one-piece file and in
HTML formats . Macedonia has been a partner with U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, demonstrating its strong commitment to the Global Coalition to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Reports
The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release July 10, 2017 The Vice President called Prime Minister of Macedonia Zoran Zaev today. On behalf of President Trump, the Vice President congratulated Zaev on his May 31 assumption of the role of Prime Minister. The Vice President underscored continued U.S. support for Macedonia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Remarks by Ambassador Jess Baily July 6, 2017 Ilinden Barracks, Skopje Thank you, Minister Shekerinska, Deputy Chief of Defense Racaj. I am pleased to be here today to honor the long-term defense partnership between the United States and the Republic of Macedonia. Today we send off 54 soldiers from the Army of the Republic of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Jess L. Baily June 29, 2017 Dobro vecer, mirembrema, good evening. Prime Minister Zaev, Speaker Xhaferi, ministers, members of parliament, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure and an honor for me and Capie to welcome everyone to the U.S. Embassy tonight to celebrate the 241st anniversary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
“Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Reports
Thank you, Boris. Esteemed guests. I am pleased to be here with you today to recognize World Refugee Day and to open the USAID-funded Migrant and Refugee Human Rights Protection Project’s Humanitarian Art Bazaar. I would like to thank the Macedonian Young Lawyers Association and Open Gate – La Strada for organizing this event. And ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Speeches
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE U.S. GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 31, 2017 The United States congratulates Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and the parliamentary majority on the formation of a new government in Macedonia. As a friend and partner of Macedonia, the United States looks forward to working with the new government as it strives to fulfill ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 18, 2017 The United States welcomes the decision of Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov to give the mandate to form a government to Mr. Zoran Zaev. This decision represents an important step forward for Macedonian democracy and the people of Macedonia. We look forward to working with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
It is a great thing for Macedonia and the people of Macedonia that the government formation process is moving on to the next phase and that we are in sight of seeing a new government formed. It is also important to note that President Ivanov and the leaders of the majority coalition parties found a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Speeches
Save the date for the 2017 SelectUSA Summit, from June 18-20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Registration is OPEN! Further information is available on the
SelectUSA Summit website . We’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the fourth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 18-20, 2017! If you represent a business and you are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 May, 2017 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., News
A delegation of Representatives from the United States Congress visited Macedonia May 11 as part of a regional visit to discuss a variety of issues, including the Balkan region’s democratic political climate and economic growth. The bi-partisan delegation, led by Representative Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, met with Speaker of Parliament Talat Xhaferi, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, News
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
May 1, 2017 Hello, so sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve had a full day of very constructive meetings. And it’s been about a year since I was here last. It’s always wonderful to be back in Macedonia. I’ve been visiting your beautiful country since March of 1997, and I’m very happy to say that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Speeches
Hoyt Brian Yee, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, will visit the Republic of Macedonia April 30 and May 1, 2017. Deputy Assistant Secretary Yee will meet with President Gjorge Ivanov, Speaker of Parliament Talat Xhaferi, political party leaders Nikola Gruevski, Zoran Zaev, Ali Ahmeti, Bilal Kasami, Vesel Memedi, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Joint statement of the Heads of EU Delegation, US Embassy, OSCE Mission and NATO Liaison Office in Skopje on yesterday’s incidents at the Parliament Skopje, 28 April 2017 Today, we met to discuss yesterday’s very serious incidents at the Parliament and review the security situation. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the organised attack on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States strongly condemns the violent attacks on members of the Macedonian parliament which followed the election of Talat Xhaferi as Speaker of Parliament. We will work with the new Speaker to support democracy and to help Macedonia move forward on its European path. The United States strongly condemns the violent attacks on members ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
April 27, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje informs U.S. citizens that there is significant police activity around the Parliament building in Skopje. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, monitor local news stations for information and updates. Maintain a high ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
We condemn the violence in Parliament in the strongest terms. It is not consistent with democracy and is not an acceptable way to resolve differences. It is critical all parties respect democratic processes and the law, and refrain from violent actions which exacerbate the situation. A majority of MPs elected Talaat Xhaferi as Speaker of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, Speeches
United States Embassy Skopje Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Heightened Caution During Religious Holidays April 13, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje urges U.S. citizens to exercise particular caution during upcoming religious holidays and at large festivals or events. Terrorists in the region have previously sought to attack soft targets, to include churches and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Opening date: April 10, 2017 Application Deadline: May 10, 2017 Program Description: The U.S. Embassy in Skopje is pleased to invite applications from broadcast and online media outlets interested in participating in the Bureau of Public Affairs’ Foreign Press Center (PA/FPC) Media Co-op program. Media Co-Ops are up-to-two-week, highly intensive U.S. work and travel programs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
April 4, 2017, 10:30 a.m. Thank you very much for inviting me today! Minister Jolevski, Mr. Ramadani, Ambassador Barišic, Ambassador Carranza, Captain Bartol, members of the Euro-Atlantic Council, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here again at the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia to celebrate NATO Day. This year’s event seems particularly timely. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, History, Speeches
April 3, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Macedonia, in cooperation with EducationUSA Macedonia, will host the Southeast European tour of EducationUSA on April 4, 2017, from 17:00 to 20:00 at NOVA International Schools – Skopje. Ten representatives of U.S. universities will be available to answer questions about higher education in the United States and their institutions. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Do you celebrate Earth Day at school? Does your community have an action plan to take better care of our planet? We want you to show us why Earth Day is important to you. It may be a place in nature that needs cleaning, a park you enjoy on weekends, or any way you interpret ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News
United States Embassy Skopje Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Skopje and throughout Macedonia on March 21, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place in Skopje today at around 5:00 p.m. Due to EU Commissioner Hahn’s visit to Skopje, the Ministry of Interior expects ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
This is a really fantastic event. I think anybody looking around this room and seeing all these students, teachers, parents, mayors would agree. I am grateful for the Minister to be here today; you can see what an important project this has been for Macedonia over the last five years; but also, it is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
United States Embassy Skopje Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Daily Demonstrations Continuing from March 13, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place today in front of the Government building on Ilindenska Blvd. at 5:00 p.m. The group “United for Macedonia” will gather to show their support ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Skopje informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place in City Park at 1:00 pm. The group “For a Common Macedonia” will gather to show their support for the “unitary character of the country.” The U.S. Embassy anticipates there will be approximately 2,000 people present. It is likely that similar ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. These values form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies. Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the best interests of the United States in making the world more stable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Reports
The United States was disappointed to learn yesterday that President Ivanov declined to offer to representatives having a clear Parliamentary majority the opportunity to form a new government. We believe that this was inconsistent with basic democratic principles and the rule of law, which are core values of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
The 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is an annual report by the Department of State to Congress prepared in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act. It describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2016. …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, Official Reports, Reports
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 28, 2017 Together with our NATO allies and EU partners, the United States has been closely following the process of government formation in Macedonia triggered by the December 11, 2016 parliamentary elections. The United States calls on Macedonia’s leaders to form a new government without further ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
President Donald J. Trump delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. …
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February 18, 2017 Sitel: Ambassador Baily, senior U.S. Officials, including the Vice President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense, are visiting Europe for the first time this week after the inauguration of the new U.S. administration to discuss with European leaders in Brussels and Munich about NATO, the European Union, the challenges ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, History, Speeches, U.S. & Macedonia
It is a great honor for me to be here and to witness this demonstration of the capabilities of both the Ministry of Interior’s RDU unit and the Army of the Republic of Macedonia’s Special Forces. Today, you are seeing the culmination of a three week training conducted by our Special Operation Forces from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 February, 2017 | Topics: Speeches
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2017 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree (undergraduate), or enrollment in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, History, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: 2018-2019 Academic Year, Master’s Degree, The Fulbright Student Competition, Visiting Student Researchers
The U.S. Embassy in Skopje, Macedonia warns all U.S. citizens to avoid the vicinity of the Government Building on Ilinden Boulevard. The Macedonian Ministry of Interior warned the Embassy of the potential for a security incident in that area. For further information regarding international travel: See the
Department of State’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
January 26, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Minister Poposki, Mrs. Romano-Nikolik, Ambassador Multanowski, Ambassador Oryan (TBC), Mrs. Gutman, Mr. Dzingo, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be with all of you this morning. Thank you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for organizing this ceremony, and to Mrs. Gutman for traveling from Israel to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE | Skopje, Macedonia – Embassy of the United States The U.S. Department of State is offering scholarships for students from Macedonia to attend the 2017 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute. The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute is an intensive short-term exchange program whose purpose is to foster relationships among young Europeans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 January, 2017 | Topics: Education, Exclude | Tags: Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative 2017, The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute
We note with concern on-going inaccurate reporting that claims the U.S. Ambassador is interfering in the work of the State Electoral Commission. This is not a time for fake news or conspiracies. Let us correct the record to clearly state the U.S. Ambassador has not met with, visited, or intervened with anyone at the SEC. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: News, Speeches
Ambassador Jess Baily Press Availability: December 12, 2016 The U.S. Embassy commends the citizens of Macedonia who exercised their right to vote in the December 11 parliamentary elections. We welcome OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary conclusions that the elections were competitive and that fundamental freedoms were generally respected. The turnout was high, and the elections proceeded in a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches
December 7, 2016 Macedonia will hold parliamentary elections on Sunday, December 11. While recent elections in Macedonia have been peaceful, election-related disturbances are possible. The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens to be aware of election-related events on December 11and to avoid large crowds, protests, and rallies when possible. U.S. citizens should heed the advice of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Kerry (Dec. 6): “The 70th anniversary of the Foreign Press Center is a good time to reflect on the importance of journalism and recognize those working in a profession that has become increasingly difficult and even dangerous.”…
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EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Call for Applications: Study of the United States institutes, FY-2017 The Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Macedonia. Application deadline: December 31, 2016. INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION: Study ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Education, History
This fall, the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) delivered winter clothing, rain coats, winter shoes, food and hygiene parcels, and more than 10,000 liters of bottled water for the Red Cross of North Macedonia to distribute at the migrant transit centers in Gevgelija and Tabanovce. In total, the ODC donated $30,000 in humanitarian assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge, and explore U.S. culture and values. It also affords students ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Hubert H. Humphrey Competition for the 2016-2017 Academic Year is Now Open The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Mayor of Kisela Voda Municipality, Biljana BelicanecAleksic (L); Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation(ODC), U.S. Embassy, Major Jeff Van Sickle; and the Director of Kuzman Sapkarev Primary School, Vesna Nastoska (R) cut the ceremonial ribbon during a dedication ceremony on 11 March. The school opening marked the first of eight school openings scheduled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
We are stronger when we work together: Op-Ed by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel. …
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Policy | Tags: Barack Obama
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Skopje, Macedonia Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Skopje and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2017 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The Fund was established to help countries preserve their cultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, History
Welcome, everyone, to our election breakfast. Thank you for sharing this historic day with us. Every four years, we know that the eyes of the world are on the United States as we go through the process to select a new President. In the last month, my colleagues at the Embassy and I have traveled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
On the morning of November 9, the U.S. Embassy in Skopje hosted an Election Breakfast at Aleksandar Palace Hotel on the occasion of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Over 300 guests joined Ambassador Baily and U.S. Embassy staff to watch as the results came in throughout the morning. Ambassador Baily spoke about this year’s election, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, Election Breakfast
Respected colleagues, Good Morning. On behalf of America, I would like to welcome you this morning, and I am honored to join you. I applaud Judge Nanev, Judge Saiti, and the Supreme Court for initiating this conference on judicial independence, accountability, and ethics. The organizers came to us and urged us to support this event, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Thank you very much! As the Minister of Interior said, this is a very important issue. As many of you know, in 2014 President Obama hosted a Leaders’ Summit at the United Nations to talk about this very issue. Secretary Kerry recently said: “The issue of violent extremism does not begin on battle fields and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The application deadline is Friday, November 18, 2016 The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in the fields of transparency and accountability, tolerance and conflict resolution, environmental issues and women’s issues. Community Solutions provides four-month-long fellowships at U.S. community-based non-profit or other organizations, government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 October, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, History, Scholarships and Exchanges
Ambassador Jess Baily’s remarks at the ribbon-cutting for the renovation of Rajko Zinzifov primary school in Cair, supported USAID’s Interethnic Integration in Education Project (IIEP) and EUCOM October 6, 2016 “Mr. Mayor, Director Agushi, teachers, parents, and students – Mirdita, Dobar Den, Good morning. I would like to begin my remarks with a big thank ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Macedonia is pleased to announce that the Diversity Visa-2018 program opens for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Tuesday, October 4, 2016, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Monday, November 7, 2016. Applicants can access the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at the official website
www.dvlottery.state.gov , which has complete ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 1, 2016 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual understanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, History, Scholarships and Exchanges
October 1, 2016 – Skopje General Hodges: Sir, thank you very much for the opportunity to be here. I also want to say welcome to the members of the media. Professional journalists, the role that you play in a democratic society is essential, it is an important part of the fabric of who we are, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2016 | Topics: History, Speeches
Fulbright Program Competition for the 2017 – 2018 Academic Year is Now Open The Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program (Post-Doctoral) in the United States (NON-DEGREE) DEADLINE: November 1, 2016 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, widely ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
General Hodges: Sir, thank you very much for the opportunity to be here. I also want to say welcome to the members of the media. Professional journalists, the role that you play in a democratic society is essential, it is an important part of the fabric of who we are, so I welcome very much ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 1 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Deputy Assistant Secretary Alexander Arvizu Skopje, Macedonia September 29, 2016 Thank you for the opportunity to represent my colleagues from the United States Government this morning, including the United States Agency for International Development which has been instrumental in organizing this conference. While the United States Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily, is unable to join ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
On September 14, the U.S. Embassy will mark the U.S. National Day of Service and Remembrance by hosting a blood and food donation event in collaboration with the Red Cross of the City of Skopje and the Institute of Transfusion Medicine. Blood donors will be welcomed at the U.S. Embassy from 09:00 until 16:00. Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 September, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Aug. 10: Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken released the 2015 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. …
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Section related to Macedonia Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 August, 2016 | Topics: History, Reports
(July 14, 2016) Statement by Kate Byrnes, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Mission to OSCE …”The United States welcomes Ambassador Suomalainen back to the Permanent Council. Thank you, Ambassador, for your excellent report on the activities of the OSCE Mission in Skopje.”
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A/S Nuland: Good afternoon everybody! Sorry to keep you waiting, at least it is a beautiful day here in Skopje. I am back for the third time at least in this job obviously. I have been here more than a dozen times over my career. We had a very productive day of meetings today at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 July, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
The United States Embassy commends the Ministry of Interior on the recent operation against suspected terrorists and terrorist facilitators. We understand this operation was the result of long and careful investigative work by the police, intelligence services, and the Prosecutor’s Office under Macedonia’s anti-terrorism laws. We support the Government’s use of criminal justice processes to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 July, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
Ambassador Jess L. Baily Good evening, dobro vecer, mirëmbrëma. Capie and I, along with the entire Embassy staff, warmly welcome you to the U.S. Embassy, and thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate America’s Independence Day. President Ivanov, Speaker Veljanovski, Prime Minister Dimitriev, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Distinguished Judges, fellow Ambassadors, ladies and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
Secretary Kerry: (June 30): “When we talk about “human trafficking,” we’re talking about slavery — modern-day slavery that still today claims more than 20 million victims on any given time.”
[Section related to Macedonia] » Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Reports
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR BAILY June 16, 2016 | Ministry of Interior Minister Chavkov, MOI representatives, and members of the media, I am pleased to be here today to once again demonstrate the United States’ strong commitment to improving law enforcement in Macedonia. From my perspective, public servants in any democracy need the trust of citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
On Monday, June 6, the opening ceremony for ANAKONDA 16 took place at the Polish National Defense University in Warsaw. Owing to the direct support of U.S. Embassy Skopje, the Army of the Republic of Macedonia (ARM) is participating in ANAKONDA 16 with 157 soldiers from the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, the Military Police Battalion, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Master’s Degree) Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. Application Deadline: MAY 31, 2016 This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia. Eligibility Requirements Completed university degree (undergraduate), or enrollment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Education, Exclude, Scholarships and Exchanges
As we said last week, partial or selective revocations of the pardons will add to a growing sense of impunity in this country and prevent Macedonia from making progress on its most important goals, including progress toward NATO and the EU. Macedonia needs to address this issue comprehensively.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
This report provides the Department of State’s annual, statutorily mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired in 2015. …
more. ——————————————————— MACEDONIA (Country Reports on Terrorism 2015 ) Overview: Macedonia recognizes the threat of global terrorism and is a solid U.S. counter-terrorism ally. In 2015, Macedonia’s major counter-terrorism efforts included a counter-terrorism ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, History, Official Reports, Reports
Thank you everyone. It is always wonderful to visit beautiful Skopje, to be back in Macedonia. This is my third visit in the last 13 months, and as you recall, the main topic of the discussions I have had here with the leaders of political parties, of the government, of other international community representatives, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
The Constitutional Court’s ruling clears the way for Parliament to reconvene and to cancel the June 5 elections. This in turn presents a renewed opportunity for the Parliament and the political leaders to demonstrate through actions a firm commitment to the Przino Agreement and its principles — rule of law, accountability, inclusiveness, and credible elections. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 18 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
MFA (as prepared for delivery) Good morning, and thank you, Minister Poposki, Ambassador Althauzer, Ambassador Memedi, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to be here this morning. I would like first to thank the Institute for Geostrategic Research and Foreign Policy at the MFA, the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 17 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
(April 14, 2016), As delivered by Ambassador Daniel B. Baer to the Permanent Council, Vienna The United States is deeply concerned by Macedonian President Ivanov’s announced decision to pardon those subject to investigation in connection with the wiretapping scandal. Such a decision, if implemented, would further undermine the rule of law in Macedonia, the integrity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 April, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, News, Speeches
Secretary Kerry (Apr. 13): “It is important to underscore that the reports that we release today, as voluminous as they are, represent just a tiny fraction of what this department does to advance freedom and dignity across the globe.” …
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[Section related to Macedonia] Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, History, Human Rights, Reports
The political leaders of this country have a responsibility to their citizens to put their country back on the Euro-Atlantic path, by implementing their political agreements and urgent reform priorities. The EU and the U.S. have supported all parties and stakeholders in their work to create the conditions for credible elections. This includes cleaning the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 April, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Ambassador Baily’s Remarks for the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia’s Press Conference for the NATO Day April 4, 2016 Good morning, and thank you. Minister Jolevski, Ambassadors Solendil and Multanowski, Captain Radev, Mr. Ramadani, members of the Euro-Atlantic Council, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here at the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia’s conference on future ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 April, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Ambassador Jess Baily’s Remarks Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM Holiday Inn, Skopje Thank you Mr. Krzalovski. Minister Jashari; Mr. Zvrlevski, and Ms. Janeva and Ms. Kovesi; ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I’m pleased to participate in this important conference organized by the Macedonian Centre for International Cooperation as part of USAID’s Anti-corruption project, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
DAS Yee: Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for coming. I am very happy to be here today with Ambassador Baily and my colleagues from the Embassy. I have been here now almost two days and it has been a good occasion to meet with many people in the Government, also some members of the media, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 4 March, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Thank you very much for waiting patiently here. I am here in join today by my colleague from the European Union Mission, the Charge D’affaires, and by three Members of the European Parliament, Mr. Vajgl, Mr. Howitt and Mr. Kukan. I want to thank them for all their efforts over these many, many months that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 24 February, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
We just had a constructive meeting with Prime Minister Dimitriev, in which we reiterated our support for credible elections, and our commitment to offering continued technical and other assistance to help create conditions that will make such elections possible. The Przino Agreement set April 24 as a date. It also committed the signatories to structural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Skopje, Macedonia Announcement The U.S. Embassy in Skopje and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2016 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The Fund was established to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, News
The U.S. Department of State is offering Scholarships for high school students from Macedonia to attend the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute. Two four-week Institutes, offered in summer 2015, will accommodate up to 90 Fellows total. Each Institute, one at Wake Forest University in North Carolina and the other at Purdue University in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 21 November, 2015 | Topics: Education, Exclude, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Late Friday night, we met with Prime Minister Gruevski and expressed our disappointment at the failure to meet the October 20 deadline agreed to in the July 15 Przino Agreement for the exchange of ministers. We urge VMRO-DPMNE to demonstrate the required commitment and to implement the agreement in a constructive and urgent manner and with good faith. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases, Speeches
On Thursday, October 15, U.S. Ambassador Jess Baily will join the Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, the Minister of Education and Science, Abdilakjim Ademi, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Spiro Ristovski, the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Dime Spasov and the Mayor of Kisela Voda Municipality, Biljana Belichanec – Aleksic, at a ceremony ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
The United States Embassy and the European Union Delegation to Skopje commend the progress that has been made so far implementing the law on the Public Prosecutor to investigate intercepted communications, a key part of the political agreement. The swift appointment of Katica Janeva as Public Prosecutor to investigate intercepted communications; her timely proposal of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 13 October, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
The entry period for the U.S. Diversity Visa-2017 opened at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Thursday, October 1, 2015, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, November 3, 2015. DV entries are accepted ONLY through the E-DV site,
www.dvlottery.state.gov , which has complete instructions. There is no paper application. There is no fee to enter. Applicants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 October, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
On September 11, the U.S. Embassy will mark the U.S. National Day of Service and Remembrance by hosting a blood and food donation event in collaboration with the Red Cross of the City of Skopje and the Institute of Transfusion Medicine. Blood donors will be welcomed at the U.S. Embassy from 09:00 until 16:00. Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 22 September, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
We congratulate the parties on the agreement reached today on establishing a Public Prosecutor for investigation of crimes related and arising from the content of illegally intercepted communication and on nominating Katica Janeva to fill the position. This appointment represents a significant step toward establishing accountability. The United States, with our European partners, remains committed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 September, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
In 2015, Macedonia made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government amended its laws to classify the forced begging of children as a human trafficking offense and codify that children cannot provide legally valid consent to engage in prostitution. The Ministry of the Interior collaborated with UNHCR ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 September, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Official Reports, Reports
Aired on August 20, 2015, at 19:30 MRT: Ambassador, first of all, thank you for this interview for the national television station. Ambassador Baily: My pleasure. MRT: The working groups held their first joint meeting in late July and raised the issue of election legislation. Now, in mid-August, meetings for the implementation of the agreement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 August, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
Aired on August 20, 2015, at 19:30 MRT: Ambassador, first of all, thank you for this interview for the national television station. Ambassador Baily: My pleasure. MRT: The working groups held their first joint meeting in late July and raised the issue of election legislation. Now, in mid-August, meetings for the implementation of the agreement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 August, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, History, News
The United States Embassy commends the Ministry of Interior on this morning’s operation against suspected terrorists and terrorist facilitators. We understand this operation was the result of long and careful investigative work by the police, intelligence services, and the Prosecutor’s Office under Macedonia’s new anti-terrorism laws. We support the Government’s use of criminal justice processes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 August, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
With the release of the U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons report, the United States commends Macedonia for again achieving ‘Tier One’ status. The Government of Macedonia’s efforts to combat this terrible crime in the past year included prosecutions and convictions of police officers for complicity in trafficking crimes, an initiative to identify child ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 July, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Ambassador Jess Baily July 15, 2015 I know you are all interested in our views on the agreement that was reached last night. Let me say it very simply – Macedonia won. I want to commend the leaders who participated last night and put the citizens’ interest first and moved to resolve the political crisis. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 July, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
Ambassador Jess Baily July 15, 2015 Thank you Minister Chavkov. I am pleased to be here today to honor the partnership the United States enjoys with Macedonia, in particular by our shared commitment to enhancing rule of law and law enforcement capacity in Macedonia. In October 2013, the Ministry of Interior and the U.S. Embassy’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 15 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON IRAN State Floor 7:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not — a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This deal demonstrates ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases, Speeches
Ambassador Jess L. Baily July 2, 2015 Dobrovecer, mirëmbrëma, good evening. Mr. President and Mrs. Ivanova, Speaker of Parliament and Mrs. Veljanovska, Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Gruevska, honored guests, welcome to the Embassy and our Independence Day celebration. Thank you for coming to help us celebrate my country’s 239th birthday. It’s a special honor ...
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In a ceremony to be held at 13:00 on Tuesday, June 9, United States Deputy Chief of Mission Bart Putney will join Customs Administration Director General Natasha Radeska-Krstevska, Border Police Chief Marinko Kochovski, EXBS Regional Advisor George Clarke, and other officials in an equipment donation ceremony and equipment demonstration. The United States Embassy’s Export Control ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 June, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador Jess Baily June 8, 2015 Ohrid Good Morning. Mr. Minister, Mr. Mayor, Mr. Slavkovski, distinguished participants: I’m delighted to see all of you here, coming together to address climate change, one of the most critical challenges facing our planet. You gather in this beautiful town at an auspicious time, as later this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Journalists in Conflict Situations, May 27, 2015 Thank you, Foreign Minister Linkevičius, for chairing this session and for Lithuania’s consistent effort to integrate the issue of press freedom – and threats to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. Applications for a U.S. visa made after ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 26 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
On Developments in Macedonia As delivered by Ambassador Daniel B. Baer to the Permanent Council, Vienna We have followed with concern the developments in Macedonia in recent months, including both the political crisis that has emerged from the disclosure of wiretap recordings of alleged government wrongdoing and separately the incidents of violence between police and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 14 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
On this day of mourning and on behalf of the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the European Union, we expressed today our condolences to Prime Minister Gruevski and the people of Macedonia for the tragic deaths of the brave police officers who were killed yesterday in and around Kumanovo, and we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 11 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
We all deeply regret the loss of lives in the operation in Kumanovo, which fortunately appears to be over. Our thoughts go to the families of the police officers who were killed in the operation, and to the citizens who were caught up in the violence. Legitimate political representatives here and in the region have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 10 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
We deeply regret the loss of life related to the actions in and around Kumanovo, and offer our sympathies to the families of the people killed and to those injured. We are following the situation and are in close contact with the authorities and political leaders. We urge citizens to remain calm and allow the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 9 May, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches
U.S. Mission to the OSCE As delivered by Ambassador Daniel B. Baer to the Permanent Council, Vienna March 5, 2015 Political Tensions in Macedonia The United States continues to follow with concern the unfolding events in Macedonia. We call on authorities to demonstrate their commitment to the rule of law, respect for the freedom of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 5 May, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, News
Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Skopje, Macedonia Announcement The U.S. Embassy in Skopje and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2015 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The Fund was established to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 2 May, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, News
Remarks of Ambassador Jess Baily Good evening, and thank you all for coming to this beautiful and historic gallery tonight to help us mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls officially on May 3. It’s good to be with representatives of Macedonia’s media. As a press officer for much of my career, I feel I’m ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
On Thursday, April 30, U.S. Ambassador Jess Baily will join the Minister of Health, Nikola Todorov, and the Director of Gevgelija Health Center “Zdravstevn Dom,” Tomislav Petkov, at a ceremony to mark the completion of the project to renovate the Health Center in Gevgelija. The U.S. European Command funded the project, valued at $323,000, to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 29 April, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
This commentary by Secretary of State John Kerry originally appeared in The Hill on April 28. There are no republication restrictions. State Department lays out its strategy By Secretary of State John Kerry On my first day as Secretary of State, I showed my new colleagues my first diplomatic passport. It was issued when I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 28 April, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
AS DELIVERED Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a UN Security Council Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: the Role of Youth in Countering Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace, April 23, 2015 Thank you, your Royal Highness Crown Prince, for joining the Council to chair ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
On April 3, U.S. Senior Defense Official / Defense Attaché COL Tom Butler, the Chief of Defense of the Republic of Macedonia, the mayor of Prilep, and the director of Krume Volnaroski Primary School participated in a ceremony to celebrate the renovations to the school. The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at the U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 3 April, 2015 | Topics: Events, News
Remarks by Ambassador Jess L. Baily, March 20, 2015 Hotel Arka, Skopje Good morning, Добро утро, and miremengjes. Minister Jashari, Deputy Minister Brishkoska-Boshkovski, Judge Shopova, representative from the prosecution office, distinguished judges, thank you for inviting me to join you at today’s sentencing training event. I particularly appreciate being here, as this is my first ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 20 March, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
The Honorable Jess L. Baily, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia February 12, 2015 (13:00) Vila Vodno, Skopje (As drafted) President Ivanov, it is a pleasure to meet you and to offer you my letter of credence. Thank you for hosting this ceremony. I am honored to represent President Obama and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 12 February, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy notes with concern the February 3 statement made by the Public Prosecutor’s Office that “publishing of materials that may become the subject of further criminal proceedings is forbidden and punishable by law.” A free press is the cornerstone of a democratic society, and the media plays a critical role in presenting information ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 6 February, 2015 | Topics: Exclude, History, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Remarks by Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Brookings Institution Washington, D.C. January 27, 2015 As Prepared Unity in Challenging Times: Building on Transatlantic Resolve Thanks, Fiona, for that introduction and thanks to Brookings for the warm welcome. My congratulations to all of you for being ranked ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Skopje | 27 January, 2015 | Topics: Events, History, News
