The United States and the European Union have condemned "in the strongest terms" Thursday's violence in the Macedonian Assembly.
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Protesters clash with police to enter the parliament building on Thursday (Tanjug/AP)
"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 parliament during a regular, continued session of parliament witnessed by members of the public and the press. We will work with him to support democracy and to advance the interests of Macedonia."
In a joint statement issued late on Thursday, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn said that they "condemn in the strongest terms today's ongoing attacks on the members of the parliament in Skopje."
"The acts of violence in the parliament are wholly unacceptable and we call for calm and restraint. The Interior Ministry and the police must ensure the security of the parliament and its members. Democracy must run its course. We take positive note of the election of Talat Xhaferi as speaker of the parliament, as reported," the statement said.
"The European Union is convinced that political dialogue in the institutions is the only way forward and we urge all political actors to honor the Constitution of the country and act in the spirit of democratic principles, decency and common sense. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a candidate country and the European Union is ready to work with the parliament on the necessary reforms to move the country forward on its European path," Mogherini and Hahn said.
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
I’m sure the Russkies are trembling in their shoes upon reading your words that they will starve LOL. Once again it shows clearly when making comment, other than incessant drivel, you can run trains through your so called arguments.
Here is a piece of advice mate or dear as you Albos prefer. If Russia shut the gas EU industry stops. In the first 5 days Germany would lay off 350,000 by the end of 3 months it would be in the millions and not just Germany. Not very bright.
(sj, 1 May 2017 14:42)
Slavs are NOT late comers. They are the indigenous people living north to the Greeks. They were always there along with Celtic people who invaded from a little Westward. Why does history have to begin with the biblical maps and historians who don't want to admit this very possibility? Greeks called the people north to them Barbarian because in their language it means those who do not speak their Greek language. The only invaders were the Turks and Iranians aka Bulgar tribes and Albanians.
(guest, 30 April 2017 18:32)
you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it???
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
of course they do Albanians are puppets to America and EU....that Macedonia is finished its going to be Albanian half anyway......now if they were under Russia and china that would not have happened...oh well stupid just like Montenegro...both dumb both done. Albanians wont get nothing in Serbia...and Kosovo will be under Serbia control soon...watch...no nato or America for Albanians there....Russia,china are with them just like majority in the world now..... ;p
(nwzxc, 29 April 2017 16:58)
@truth- you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it??? Putin is giving the finger to the west in Syria and you're wondering how is he going to get his way in the balkans?? At least in Syria, the west sees worth in oil and gas, but you're thinking they will fight with Russia for YOUR rights??? Ooookkkaayyy;)
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27) # Comment link
Xhaferi was a defense minister in Gruevski government, in case you did not know!?
(the truth, 29 April 2017 09:23)
Slavs invaded and are late arrivals to the Balkans. They ought to acknowledge their days of institutionalized injustice and discrimination are over. Democracy is the cure . Or Divorce...
(Azir)
Never compare a fly with an elephant not to look as stupid as you are. Next we brought you to the Balkans in our laggage because your ancestors have always been vassals to those of ours. Justice and democracy are rubber words that the anglo-saxons twist as they like it. In your situation divorce/talak may mean a control shot.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:13)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy? (the truth)
NATO is a cloud service but we never saw them in a survival war. They have tools but not balls for such a war. Even in 1999 they had bombs and missiles for 2 more weeks. So they begged Chernomirdin to save them from the Serbian anger. I saw those fierce faces coming out of their forests with full ammunition ... And I saw the scared faces of the Dutch soldies watching those severe Serbs passing bye ... What I dind't saw were the brave shqiptars who abandoned our lands at the olympic speed. They never tried to fight for the lands as they knew that those are lands of our Serbs. And you all know it pretty well today.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:04)
Aleksandar Vardarski sounds better than Makedonski,because that is the real name of your pathetic third world country. There is just another detail-he wasn't yours,but I know it's hard to accept,so start by calling him Vardarski and we will see later for the rest.
(HELLENIC SWORD, 28 April 2017 23:07)
I don't know what Gurevski wants.
He has 51 seats while Zaev's coalition has 69.
61 seats needed to form a government.
Zaev has more than enough seats to form a government.
What's the problem?
Albanians are part of FYROM so they have the right to do coalition with whomever they want.
(Teodor Muzaka 1389, 28 April 2017 20:02)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27)
"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," the US embassy in Skopje said in a statement,
Just few years ago violence in parliament was "democratic action" in parliament in Kiev.
I have to sadly conclude that I have not mastered this yet. Not to think for myself but just thrust leaders, so that same thing is ones democratic action and other time not consistent with democracy.
How do you guys in the West do this?
(Sreten, 28 April 2017 16:53)
who could ever doubt it ... So the Slavs have nobody to rely on but the Rus army, fleet and air force
(rote, 28 April 2017 14:11)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy?
(the truth, 28 April 2017 16:21)
us eu deep state regimes support dzaferi the jihadi albanian terorist and greater albania terror project. Wow why am i not surprised
(Ratko, 28 April 2017 15:22)
You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
In what non-Hoxha universe does 20% constitute "close to majority"? I know Albobots aren't all that smart with numbers, but don't sound ridiculous :)
(LOL, 28 April 2017 14:47)
I support the Macedonian Slavs in this. The election of this Albanian will cause so much chaos, typical of anything Albanian. It is an abomination. Best to stop it right now in its tracks before the rest of the train starts moving... and before you know it take half the country like they did with Kosovo. The media may call it what they want but this is an outcry and a defense of one's own territory and culture.
(sara, 28 April 2017 13:12)
US, and EU know it very well, that Albanians must be included. You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
Macedonian officials themselves along with Albanian officials voted in for Talat Xhaferi to become the next parliament speaker. It was done through democrats means, and it will stay thay way .
This is a big political achievement for all citizens of Macedonia, and your future never seemed brighter.
Serbs, I know you guys are fuming but get over it. This is not something you can relate to. You do not support anyone other than Serbian radicals, so we know anything that comes from you is nothing but inflammatory.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
US, and EU know it very well, that Albanians must be included. You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
Macedonian officials themselves along with Albanian officials voted in for Talat Xhaferi to become the next parliament speaker. It was done through democrats means, and it will stay thay way .
This is a big political achievement for all citizens of Macedonia, and your future never seemed brighter.
Serbs, I know you guys are fuming but get over it. This is not something you can relate to. You do not support anyone other than Serbian radicals, so we know anything that comes from you is nothing but inflammatory.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
who could ever doubt it ... So the Slavs have nobody to rely on but the Rus army, fleet and air force
(rote, 28 April 2017 14:11)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy?
(the truth, 28 April 2017 16:21)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27) # Comment link
Xhaferi was a defense minister in Gruevski government, in case you did not know!?
(the truth, 29 April 2017 09:23)
I support the Macedonian Slavs in this. The election of this Albanian will cause so much chaos, typical of anything Albanian. It is an abomination. Best to stop it right now in its tracks before the rest of the train starts moving... and before you know it take half the country like they did with Kosovo. The media may call it what they want but this is an outcry and a defense of one's own territory and culture.
(sara, 28 April 2017 13:12)
I don't know what Gurevski wants.
He has 51 seats while Zaev's coalition has 69.
61 seats needed to form a government.
Zaev has more than enough seats to form a government.
What's the problem?
Albanians are part of FYROM so they have the right to do coalition with whomever they want.
(Teodor Muzaka 1389, 28 April 2017 20:02)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27)
"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," the US embassy in Skopje said in a statement,
Just few years ago violence in parliament was "democratic action" in parliament in Kiev.
I have to sadly conclude that I have not mastered this yet. Not to think for myself but just thrust leaders, so that same thing is ones democratic action and other time not consistent with democracy.
How do you guys in the West do this?
(Sreten, 28 April 2017 16:53)
You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
In what non-Hoxha universe does 20% constitute "close to majority"? I know Albobots aren't all that smart with numbers, but don't sound ridiculous :)
(LOL, 28 April 2017 14:47)
us eu deep state regimes support dzaferi the jihadi albanian terorist and greater albania terror project. Wow why am i not surprised
(Ratko, 28 April 2017 15:22)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy? (the truth)
NATO is a cloud service but we never saw them in a survival war. They have tools but not balls for such a war. Even in 1999 they had bombs and missiles for 2 more weeks. So they begged Chernomirdin to save them from the Serbian anger. I saw those fierce faces coming out of their forests with full ammunition ... And I saw the scared faces of the Dutch soldies watching those severe Serbs passing bye ... What I dind't saw were the brave shqiptars who abandoned our lands at the olympic speed. They never tried to fight for the lands as they knew that those are lands of our Serbs. And you all know it pretty well today.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:04)
Aleksandar Vardarski sounds better than Makedonski,because that is the real name of your pathetic third world country. There is just another detail-he wasn't yours,but I know it's hard to accept,so start by calling him Vardarski and we will see later for the rest.
(HELLENIC SWORD, 28 April 2017 23:07)
you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it???
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
of course they do Albanians are puppets to America and EU....that Macedonia is finished its going to be Albanian half anyway......now if they were under Russia and china that would not have happened...oh well stupid just like Montenegro...both dumb both done. Albanians wont get nothing in Serbia...and Kosovo will be under Serbia control soon...watch...no nato or America for Albanians there....Russia,china are with them just like majority in the world now..... ;p
(nwzxc, 29 April 2017 16:58)
Slavs invaded and are late arrivals to the Balkans. They ought to acknowledge their days of institutionalized injustice and discrimination are over. Democracy is the cure . Or Divorce...
(Azir)
Never compare a fly with an elephant not to look as stupid as you are. Next we brought you to the Balkans in our laggage because your ancestors have always been vassals to those of ours. Justice and democracy are rubber words that the anglo-saxons twist as they like it. In your situation divorce/talak may mean a control shot.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:13)
@truth- you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it??? Putin is giving the finger to the west in Syria and you're wondering how is he going to get his way in the balkans?? At least in Syria, the west sees worth in oil and gas, but you're thinking they will fight with Russia for YOUR rights??? Ooookkkaayyy;)
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
Slavs are NOT late comers. They are the indigenous people living north to the Greeks. They were always there along with Celtic people who invaded from a little Westward. Why does history have to begin with the biblical maps and historians who don't want to admit this very possibility? Greeks called the people north to them Barbarian because in their language it means those who do not speak their Greek language. The only invaders were the Turks and Iranians aka Bulgar tribes and Albanians.
(guest, 30 April 2017 18:32)
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
I’m sure the Russkies are trembling in their shoes upon reading your words that they will starve LOL. Once again it shows clearly when making comment, other than incessant drivel, you can run trains through your so called arguments.
Here is a piece of advice mate or dear as you Albos prefer. If Russia shut the gas EU industry stops. In the first 5 days Germany would lay off 350,000 by the end of 3 months it would be in the millions and not just Germany. Not very bright.
(sj, 1 May 2017 14:42)
I support the Macedonian Slavs in this. The election of this Albanian will cause so much chaos, typical of anything Albanian. It is an abomination. Best to stop it right now in its tracks before the rest of the train starts moving... and before you know it take half the country like they did with Kosovo. The media may call it what they want but this is an outcry and a defense of one's own territory and culture.
(sara, 28 April 2017 13:12)
US, and EU know it very well, that Albanians must be included. You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
Macedonian officials themselves along with Albanian officials voted in for Talat Xhaferi to become the next parliament speaker. It was done through democrats means, and it will stay thay way .
This is a big political achievement for all citizens of Macedonia, and your future never seemed brighter.
Serbs, I know you guys are fuming but get over it. This is not something you can relate to. You do not support anyone other than Serbian radicals, so we know anything that comes from you is nothing but inflammatory.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
us eu deep state regimes support dzaferi the jihadi albanian terorist and greater albania terror project. Wow why am i not surprised
(Ratko, 28 April 2017 15:22)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27)
You cannot dismiss a population that may be close to majority.
(Albanian, 28 April 2017 12:46)
In what non-Hoxha universe does 20% constitute "close to majority"? I know Albobots aren't all that smart with numbers, but don't sound ridiculous :)
(LOL, 28 April 2017 14:47)
Slavs invaded and are late arrivals to the Balkans. They ought to acknowledge their days of institutionalized injustice and discrimination are over. Democracy is the cure . Or Divorce...
(Azir)
Never compare a fly with an elephant not to look as stupid as you are. Next we brought you to the Balkans in our laggage because your ancestors have always been vassals to those of ours. Justice and democracy are rubber words that the anglo-saxons twist as they like it. In your situation divorce/talak may mean a control shot.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:13)
"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," the US embassy in Skopje said in a statement,
Just few years ago violence in parliament was "democratic action" in parliament in Kiev.
I have to sadly conclude that I have not mastered this yet. Not to think for myself but just thrust leaders, so that same thing is ones democratic action and other time not consistent with democracy.
How do you guys in the West do this?
(Sreten, 28 April 2017 16:53)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy? (the truth)
NATO is a cloud service but we never saw them in a survival war. They have tools but not balls for such a war. Even in 1999 they had bombs and missiles for 2 more weeks. So they begged Chernomirdin to save them from the Serbian anger. I saw those fierce faces coming out of their forests with full ammunition ... And I saw the scared faces of the Dutch soldies watching those severe Serbs passing bye ... What I dind't saw were the brave shqiptars who abandoned our lands at the olympic speed. They never tried to fight for the lands as they knew that those are lands of our Serbs. And you all know it pretty well today.
(rote, 29 April 2017 09:04)
I don't know what Gurevski wants.
He has 51 seats while Zaev's coalition has 69.
61 seats needed to form a government.
Zaev has more than enough seats to form a government.
What's the problem?
Albanians are part of FYROM so they have the right to do coalition with whomever they want.
(Teodor Muzaka 1389, 28 April 2017 20:02)
who could ever doubt it ... So the Slavs have nobody to rely on but the Rus army, fleet and air force
(rote, 28 April 2017 14:11)
Pretty much the Adriatic Sea is off limits to Ruski navy, and the air force will not be allowed to reach Serbia since is surrounded by NATO members.Now what, smart guy?
(the truth, 28 April 2017 16:21)
Slavs are NOT late comers. They are the indigenous people living north to the Greeks. They were always there along with Celtic people who invaded from a little Westward. Why does history have to begin with the biblical maps and historians who don't want to admit this very possibility? Greeks called the people north to them Barbarian because in their language it means those who do not speak their Greek language. The only invaders were the Turks and Iranians aka Bulgar tribes and Albanians.
(guest, 30 April 2017 18:32)
Xhaferi is tied to the murder of 8 Macedonian Police Officers in 2001
he is a Terrorist and murderer he was illegally voted in Parliament conducted after the Assembly had already ended and this can only be called a direct coupe
(Sam, 28 April 2017 19:27) # Comment link
Xhaferi was a defense minister in Gruevski government, in case you did not know!?
(the truth, 29 April 2017 09:23)
of course they do Albanians are puppets to America and EU....that Macedonia is finished its going to be Albanian half anyway......now if they were under Russia and china that would not have happened...oh well stupid just like Montenegro...both dumb both done. Albanians wont get nothing in Serbia...and Kosovo will be under Serbia control soon...watch...no nato or America for Albanians there....Russia,china are with them just like majority in the world now..... ;p
(nwzxc, 29 April 2017 16:58)
@truth- you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it??? Putin is giving the finger to the west in Syria and you're wondering how is he going to get his way in the balkans?? At least in Syria, the west sees worth in oil and gas, but you're thinking they will fight with Russia for YOUR rights??? Ooookkkaayyy;)
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
you're such a silly, truth;) what do the ruskies have? How do they get thru NATO countries? How do they put their navy wherever they want? GAS... my silly friend!!! Yes, GAS!
They control the switches, not you, not Romania, not Albania not Hungary, not Austria... the RUSSIANS, get it???
(Watcher, 29 April 2017 15:54)
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
Well, dear, Russia is not supplying gas to Europe as a donation or because it loves other countries (only Serbia is dumb enough to believe that). Russia needs Europe's money in exchange for the gas that it sells to Europe. So, yes, Russia controls the switches but Europe controls the money. Russia's turns off the switches and Europe turns off the money. Europe passes a cold winter whereas Russia starves or feeds its populace with gas.
(icj1, 30 April 2017 03:17)
I’m sure the Russkies are trembling in their shoes upon reading your words that they will starve LOL. Once again it shows clearly when making comment, other than incessant drivel, you can run trains through your so called arguments.
Here is a piece of advice mate or dear as you Albos prefer. If Russia shut the gas EU industry stops. In the first 5 days Germany would lay off 350,000 by the end of 3 months it would be in the millions and not just Germany. Not very bright.
(sj, 1 May 2017 14:42)
Aleksandar Vardarski sounds better than Makedonski,because that is the real name of your pathetic third world country. There is just another detail-he wasn't yours,but I know it's hard to accept,so start by calling him Vardarski and we will see later for the rest.
(HELLENIC SWORD, 28 April 2017 23:07)