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Along with the EU Special Representative to Macedonia, the Dutch Ambassador, and the Chief Executive Officer of Macedonian Telecommunications, Ambassador Philip Reeker took part in a session on the topic “Macedonia in 2009,” hosted by the European Club in Skopje, established by the European Business Association. To an audience of Macedonian businesspeople and representatives from Macedonian institutions and foreign embassies, the Ambassador spoke about the global economic crisis and its impact on the Macedonian economy, forms of U.S. support and assistance to Macedonia, and the U.S.’s expectations for Macedonia in 2009, particularly with relation to its Euro-Atlantic integration process. To read his remarks, please click here.
December 18, 2008
Job Interview Workshop at American Corner SkopjeDecember 16, 2008As part of American Corner Skopje’s Business Skills series, Gary Heinrich, the Embassy’s Human Resources officer, gave his second presentation at the Corner. Heinrich focused on job interviews, including preparation for different interview types, along with strategies for gaining the best results. Approximately 40 people attended the interactive session; many asked Heinrich how soon he could return. Heinrich will shortly present a workshop on mock interviews at the Corner. To check out the Corner’s offerings, please click here.
Bitola, Dec 16th & Tetovo, Dec 18th 2008 This past week, APAO Amy Storrow presented “The Truth about Elvis Presley” to capacity crowds at the American Corners in Bitola and Tetovo. She discussed the impact that Presley made in American music and pop culture and ways that his legend lives on, as the world’s richest dead celebrity, more than thirty years after his death. Storrow played Presley’s songs, showed clips of famous performances, and asked the audience whether they would have voted for the “Young Elvis” or the “Old Elvis” U.S. postage stamp, first published in 1993. At the end of the presentation at American Corner Bitola, audience members said, “Now we should dance!” and asked if the Corner could celebrate Presley’s birthday in January.
A group of 33 Peace Corps volunteers took an oath of service before Ambassador Reeker at a ceremony held on December 12 in Kumanovo. The ceremony was in recognition of the successful completion of a three-months pre-service intensive training program, in which the new volunteers received language instruction, as well as cross-cultural orientation and technical training. “I am pleased and honored that the U.S. has been taking an active part in building democracy and peace in Macedonia. I hope for another successful mission that will help your country on its road to NATO and EU membership. The volunteers are ready to do their job,” Ambassador Reeker said at the ceremony. He wished the new group success in their new assignments in about 20 rural communities throughout Macedonia where they will work for the next two years. To see Ambassador Reeker’s remarks at the event please click here. | To view a video clip (WMV/size 14.3MB), please click here.
Ambassador Reeker Speaks at Law Faculty “Iustinianus Primus” in Honor of Human Rights DayDecember 10, 2008 Ambassador Reeker spoke to a standing-room-only crowd of students, faculty members, judges, Supreme Court justices, and former ministers at the Law Faculty of the University of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in honor of Human Rights Day and the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Ambassador quoted President-elect Obama to stress that we must narrow the gap between the promise of our ideals and the reality of our time. He urged Macedonia to ensure free and fair elections in March and to desegregate its schools; he also praised Macedonia for achieving Tier 1 Status in the last Trafficking in Persons Report. To read his remarks, please click here | To view a video clip (WMV file/size 24.8MB), please click here.
DCM Allays Fears about Kosovo for Macedonia’s Ethnic AlbaniansDecember 10, 2008In a standing-room-only gathering at American Corner Tetevo, DCM Tom Navratil discussed the deployment of the European Union Rule of Law (EULEX) Mission in Kosovo, a cause of concern among many of Macedonia’s ethnic Albanians. He explained that EULEX’s role is as a technical mission which will mentor, monitor and advise. The U.S. will contribute over 80 police officers, judges and prosecutors to the mission. Navratil emphasized that the US had long stood by Kosovo and will continue to do so. “I didn’t understand before,” said one audience member. “It is good to know that the U.S. is involved in EULEX.”
Ambassador Philip Reeker Visited the Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE), touring the facility and meeting with Chief Executive Officer of the MSE, Ivan Steriev and his team. He had a chance to view a video, “Ten Years Macedonian Stock Exchange” and to learn more about the Exchange’s plans for the future. Afterwards, he spoke to the press about his visit. To read his comments, please click here | To see video file, please click here [WMV file, size 10.1MB].
Third Annual Conference of the Union of Local Self Governments (ZELS) |
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| Ambassador Reeker Discusses US Foreign Policy with the Lions Club in Struga (LP) |
In a meeting with a group from the Lions Club Macedonia in Struga on December 3, Ambassador Reeker discussed his recent meeting with the Macedonian Parliament Foreign Policy Committee, his trip in November to the U.S. to promote Macedonia as an investment opportunity, the U.S. Presidential elections, and U.S.-Macedonian bilateral relations, including its strong and continuous support to Macedonia’s integration in NATO. “I always say that Macedonia has never had a better friend than the United States,” Ambassador Reeker said.
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| Ambassador Reeker presents USAID's eGov project |
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| Ambassador Reeker and Mrs. Reeker offer hugs on World AIDS Day |
December 1, 2008
Ambassador Philip Reeker spoke at the event at the Skopje main square on December 1 organized by the UN Theme Group on AIDS, marking the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The slogan of the event was “Share Love. Share Knowledge. STOP AIDS. Keep the promise.” As part of the event, the group “Free Hugs” opened their arms to participants and passersby. They held boards that said, “HIV cannot be transmitted through hugging.” To see Ambassador Reeker’s remarks at the event, please click here.
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| Logo of World AIDS Day |
President Bush: "As Americans, we believe in the inherent dignity and value of every man, woman, and child. On World AIDS Day, we recommit ourselves to the global challenge of combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and to showing our compassion for those affected here at home and around the world." Proclamation | PEPFAR.gov | Secretary Rice's Statement.
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| Ambassador Reeker on Kanal 5 News |
November 26, 2008
In a public meeting with the membership of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Ambassador Reeker discussed the historic election in the United States, his recent trip to the United States with Macedonian Leadership to promote Macedonia as a business destination and the way forward on our joint goal for Macedonia’s integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. To see news coverage on Kanal 5 TV, please click here (WMV file-size 11.3MB).
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| Jordanian participants try out the climbing wall at Hollywood Elementary School in Maryland |
POST-DOCTORAL (NON-DEGREE)
The Fulbright Program is administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Since the establishment of the Fulbright Program, 34,000 visiting scholars have conducted research or taught in U.S. universities, and more than 32,000 U.S. scholars have engaged in similar activities abroad. The Fulbright Program awards approximately 750 grants to visiting scholars worldwide each year to teach and conduct research in the U.S. Currently, the Program operates in 155 countries around the world. …more.
Deadline: December 12, 2008.
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| Thanksgiving dinner participants take their seats (LP) |
Seven students, whose essays had been selected out of seventy entries, celebrated an old-fashioned Thanksgiving with Ambassador Reeker and his wife, American Corner staffers, Peace Corps Volunteers, and staff from the Embassy’s Office of Public Affairs. The topic was “Things I am Thankful for This Year and Why.” Ambassador Reeker awarded first prize winner Evgenija Stojcevska with a signed copy of America’s National Parks after she read her essay to the group. Peace Corps Volunteers Aryn Bloodworth and Benjamin Long cooked a delicious traditional Thanksgiving feast, including turkey and all the trimmings. To read the students’ essays, please click here. To learn more about Thanksgiving, please click here.
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| Megalithic Observatory Kokino supported with AFCP grant in 2006 (LP) |
The U.S. Embassy in Skopje, Macedonia is currently accepting proposals for the 2009 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, see: http://www.exchanges.state.gov/afcp/index.html
AFCP supports preservation projects in the following three categories…more.
Deadline for submitting proposals: November 25, 2008.
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| Ambassador Reeker Talks to Kanal 77 Skopje Chief Editor (LP) |
November 22, 2008
In an interview with Kanal 77 on November 22, Ambassador Reeker encouraged Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name dispute to secure benefits for the entire region. He also discussed his recent trip to the United States to promote Macedonia as an investment opportunity and discussed some of his favorite music. To read a transcript of the interview, please click here.
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| Ambassador Reeker talks to reporters (A1 TV footage)/(LP) |
November 18, 2008
On November 18, Ambassador Philip Reeker met with the leader of NSDP, Tito Petkovski. Following the meeting Ambassador Reeker made a statement for the media and answered questions, addressing issues of importance such as the recent trip to the United States with Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski, the upcoming elections in Macedonia at the end of March, and the name negotiations in the context of the recent filing of the case against Greece with the ICJ.
To read the full transcript of Ambassador Reeker’s statement please click here.
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| Gary Heinrich reviews the “problem-action- result” pattern of an effective CV |
Last week, for the first time ever in Macedonia, the American Corners had three presentations by American officers, one at each Corner. In Bitola, Jen Bosworth talked about the U.S. Presidential elections and what they mean; Gary Heinrich gave a presentation on effective resume and CV writing in Skopje; and in Tetovo, Amy Storrow talked about different models of bilingual education that she had encountered in the U.S.,...more.
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| Ambassador Reeker addresses the guests on election morning (LP)/  -11MBA2 TV Statement - video footage - size 7MB |
Over 500 guests gathered at the Army Hall early on the morning of November 5 to view the results of the US Presidential elections and share an American style breakfast of eggs, pancakes and bacon. Guests watched live feeds from the United States, viewed political parodies of both candidates and tested their knowledge of US Presidents in the Electoral College game. Ambassador Reeker addressed the crowd and gathered media and stressed the importance of the election of Barak Obama in America’s democratic history. He also recognized the important role Senator John McCain and the Republican Party would play in the future of the nation as it moved into the opposition. To see the transcript of the entire speech, please click here.
-To see the video footage of the entire speech, please click here. [size 11MB].
- Statement of Ambassador Philip T. Reeker. [A2 TV video footage - size 7 MB].
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| Ambassador Reeker chats with Katerina Petro from Alsat TV (LP) -37MB |
November 5th 2008
In an interview that aired November 5th and 6th on Alsat television, Ambassador Reeker spoke about his return to Macedonia and his normal daily routine as Ambassador in the country. He also discussed the significance of the election of President Barak Obama and important issues for Macedonia and the United States.
To view the interview, please click here (Alsat TV video footage - size 37 MB).
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| Through a grant from the Embassy, Roma refugee students received free textbooks for the 2008-2009 academic year. (LP) |
November 4, 2008
Through a grant from the Julia V. Taft Fund for Refugees, the U.S. Embassy in Skopje provided funding for school textbooks for nearly 400 Roma refugee students, aiming to eliminate one of the most serious barriers to entry to the educational system in the refugee community. European Civil Organization, a local NGO aiding the Roma refugee community, procured and distributed books to Roma refugee students in the Skopje area and throughout the country; Embassy representative Jennifer Bosworth coordinated the project. She also handed out textbooks to the students at the Roma Education Center in Suto Orizari. While the enthusiastic young students looked through their new textbooks, their parents signed agreements to return the textbooks at the end of the academic year so that a lending library can allow the next generation of pupils to benefit from the textbooks.
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| Ambassador Reeker congratulates Miron Kokaljari on his essay. (LP) |
October 30, 2008
“This Corner has taken a small slice of a building and created an American presence that far exceeds its physical space,” said U.S. Ambassador Philip Reeker during his remarks to celebrate American Corner Bitola’s fifth anniversary. “Congratulations on all that you have achieved.” American Corner Bitola is a collaboration among the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Culture, and the Macedonian American Alumni Association. The mayor of Bitola, Vladimir Talevski, also spoke at the event. In addition, young American Corner members read essays about what they’d learned at the Corner, the Ambassador and coordinator Tasha Jovanovski gave certificates of appreciation to local partners and active Peace Corps volunteers, and the Corner presented video highlights of the first five years. Live music and a fabulous cake featuring both the American and Macedonian flags completed the event.
See American Corner Bitola’s new video, a collaboration between the Corner and YMCA Bitola, on 
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| Ambassador Reeker and Deputy Prime Minister Ademi address the press after their meeting (LP)/ MIA PHOTO |
October 29, 2008
On October 29, Ambassador Philip Reeker met with Deputy PM for Framework Agreement Implementation Abdylhaqim Ademi to review the implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement. Ambassador Reeker and the Deputy Prime Minister discussed Macedonia’s progress on its path to Euro-Atlantic integration. After the meeting Ambassador Reeker said that the implementation of the Framework Agreement is a priority for Macedonia, and also for the United States and the international community as a whole. He also used the opportunity to reiterate U.S. support and friendship with Macedonia regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections. “Macedonia has no better ally than the U.S. and it will stay that way,” the Ambassador said.
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| DAS Jones and Foreign Minister Milososki speak to the media after their meeting. (large photo) |
October 27-28, 2008
Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Stuart E. Jones, visited Macedonia on October 27-28, 2008. This was his first visit to Macedonia since replacing Rosemary DiCarlo in July 2008. During his visit DAS Jones, accompanied by Ambassador Reeker, met with President Branko Crvenkovski, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki. He also had meetings with governing and opposition party leadership and influential members of civil society. Together they discussed recent domestic and international political developments, including U.S. – Macedonian relations, regional stability, and Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration process.
Please visit this link for Deputy Assistant Secretary Stuart Jones’ biography. http://www.state.gov/p/eur/rls/or/108291.htm.
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| Ambassador Reeker discusses his upco- ming investment tour in the U.S. - size 25.6 MB |
October 27, 2008
Ambassador Reeker: I have no doubt here that membership in NATO will make Macedonia a more attractive destination for foreign investors. I believe that your leadership would agree with that. I’ve heard from many businessmen in the U.S. who ask about this process and who have told me that having the stability and the security that NATO membership brings would make them more confident in looking at investment opportunities here in Macedonia…full text | [see the ALFA TV video footage from the Interview – size 25.6MB].
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| Ms. Gibbons shows women from the village of Prshovce how to perform a self exam as part of her talk (LP) Photo Credit: Borka Taneska, CAA |
October 27-31, 2008
As part of U.S. Embassy Skopje’s October breast cancer awareness activities, Speaker Dorothy Gibbons Weston from The Rose in Houston, TX gave breast cancer awareness talks throughout Macedonia. PAS worked in collaboration with a local partner, the NGO BORKA, and other groups. Gibbons’ audiences ranged from small groups of women in rural areas throughout Macedonia to a roundtable held with women MPs. “What touched me the most,” she said, "was when the women in Prshovce, Tetovo brought their daughters to hear my talk. Women know they need this information.” For a general audience at an American Corner, she explained how she built her organization from scratch, starting from a bachelor auction that raised $7,000 into today’s enterprise that delivers more than 70,000 services per year and includes a physician network with 597 members who donate $3 million per year in services. “Different groups can work well together,” she said, “when at least one of them isn’t concerned about who is getting the credit.” During her stay, Gibbons was interviewed by several print and nationally broadcast media outlets and also appeared on the government channel that covers Parliament as she challenged female Parliamentarians to work with NGOs to fight this disease.
Alfa TV interviews Dorothy Gibbons about the importance of mammograms.
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| Ambassador Reeker is joined by Macedo- nian Chief of Defense, Lt. General Miroslav Stojanovski as he thanks the Macedonian troops that served in the Operation Iraqi Freedom (LP) / A1 TV video footage. |
October 26, 2008
Ambassador Reeker spoke with A1 TV during a barbeque he hosted on October 26 for the Macedonian troops that served in the Operation Iraqi Freedom. A1 notes that only one month after his arrival to post, Ambassador Reeker fulfilled the promise he made to the Macedonian peacekeepers in May during a visit to Taji base, while he was working at the US Embassy in Iraq. Ambassador Reeker emphasized that no matter who wins the presidential elections in the U.S. the relationship between Macedonia and the United States will remain very good and reiterated the strong U.S. support for Macedonia’s NATO aspirations. [see the A1 TV video footage from this event].
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| Youth Exchange & Study |
We are pleased to announce the first year of this exchange program which is fully funded by the U.S.. The program, offered for the first time in Macedonia, offers the opportunity for students to live with an American family and study in an American school for the 2009-2010 academic year for free. Participation in the competition is also free.…more.
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| Fulbright New Century Scholars Program |
New Century Scholar theme for 2008-2009 is "The University as Innovation Driver and Knowledge Center."
The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program (NCS) is a global program that annually brings together 25-30 research scholars and professionals from the U.S. and participating countries around the world. Through a series of three plenary seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange visit, scholars engage in collaborative thinking and multi-disciplinary research on a theme of global significance...more.
The deadline for submission of applications is November 15, 2008
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| President George W. Bush is joined on stage by Croatian Ambassador to the U.S. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, left, Albanian Ambassador to the U.S. Aleksander Saliabanda and NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, right, as he signs the NATO accession protocols Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg (lp) |
October 24, 2008
PRESIDENT BUSH:.."America looks forward to the day when the ranks of NATO include all the nations in the Balkans -- including Macedonia. I thank Macedonia's ambassador for joining us today. We're proud of the steps you're taking to strengthen your democracy. The great NATO alliance is holding a place for you at our table. And we look forward to your admission as a full NATO member as soon as possible. Our nations seek a path to NATO -- other nations seek a path to NATO membership, and they have the full support of the United States government."...full text.
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| Ambassador Reeker chats with alumni (Large Photo) |
October 21, 2008
At the kick-off annual meeting of the Macedonian American Alumni Association (MAAA), Ambassador Reeker saw some familiar faces from his days as the Public Affairs Officer here and made some new friends. “I have such fond memories of working with Ron Brown and Fulbright alumni from my previous time here,” he said. “It’s exciting to see how the alumni network has grown since then.” He praised MAAA for its innovative internship program and challenged the group to continue to work together to expand opportunities for further collaboration between our two countries.
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| The National Endowment for Democracy |
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites applications to its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. Established in 2001 to enable democracy practitioners and scholars from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change, the program is based at NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington, D.C...more.
Application: For further details and to download our application materials, please visit us online at www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html. All application materials must be type-written and in English.
Deadline: Applications for fellowships in 2009–2010 must be received no later than November 3, 2008. Notification of the competition outcome is in April 2009.![PAO Ryan Rowlands joins Sopiste Mayor Mickovski and Director Jankulovski in a ribbon cutting at the refurbished school. [Photo Credit: Biljana Velickovska]](http://macedonia.usembassy.gov/uploads/images/UTJzHNZDejGaCXp3w9_0NA/imgOct24th08sp.jpg "PAO Ryan Rowlands joins Sopiste Mayor Mickovski and Director Jankulovski in a ribbon cutting at the refurbished school. [Photo Credit: Biljana Velickovska]") |
| PAO Ryan Rowlands joins Sopiste Mayor Mickovski and Director Jankulovski in a rib- bon cutting at the refurbished school. [Photo Credit: Biljana Velickovska]/(LP) |
October 24, 2008
PAO Ryan Rowlands joined the Sopiste Mayor and the Director of the Primary School Draga Stojanovska to celebrate the renovation of the school. The project is the latest result of PEP, which has refurbished over 40 schools in Macedonia and will have completed projects with more than 100 schools when the project finishes. The collaboration with the Mayor's office and the school's leadership was excellent and resulted in an improved learning environment for the students due to new windows, doors, paint and electrical work.
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| Ambassador Reeker Interview w/Kanal5 TV - size 24.7 MB |
On October 18, Kanal 5 interviewed Ambassador Philip Reeker about the latest developments in the name dispute with Greece and his efforts to work with Macedonian leadership on this issue.
To see a transcript of the interview, please click here.
To watch the interview, please click here. [video footage from Kanal 5 TV daily newscast, - size 24.7 MB].
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| Ambassador Philip T. Reeker |
As part of the USAID-funded Roma Education Project (REP), a public promotion event to celebrate the graduation of 198 Roma high school students and USAID scholarship recipients was held on October 17. The Roma Education Project (REP) started in 2004 with a primary objective to assist Roma children and youth to remain in school and to improve the academic achievements. The school retention rate among USAID-supported Roma students drastically increased ever since. Ambassador Reeker addressed the attendees of the event, reiterating the importance of higher education.
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| Ambassador Philip T. Reeker and Mayor of Ohrid Aleksandar Petrevski |
Ambassador Philip T. Reeker: I want to thank Mayor Petrevski and his staff for the opportunity to meet and for their hospitality in this very beautiful and historic city. I am happy to see that although the historic atmosphere has not changed, evidence of progress is all around. I visited here last week when Secretary Gates attended the Southeastern European Defense Ministerial. ...more.
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The United States welcomes and commends the decisions today by Macedonia and Montenegro to recognize their neighbor Kosovo as a sovereign country. This recognition will help deepen regional cooperation to the benefit of all of southeast Europe and also help move the region towards greater integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions…more.
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| Ambassador Reeker Greets Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. (large photo) |
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates arrived in Ohrid today to attend the Southeastern Europe Defense Ministerial conference hosted by the Macedonian Ministry of Defense. While here Secretary Gates will participate in the conference and also meet with President Crvenkovski, Prime Minister Gruevski and Defense Minister Zoran Konjanovski. Further details about the conference can be obtained from the Macedonian Ministry of Defense.
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| Ambassador Reeker Interview w/A1TV- size 18.5MB |
October 5, 2008
Ambassador Reeker:..”I think what you have to do is think about the future of the country. You all worked so hard to reach this point. You are on the verge of being at a place where Macedonia has never been before, with a level of acceptance and security in the 21st century that you have never had before. I think leadership is required; leadership brings with it the responsibility of making difficult decisions, but at the end of the day, there will be a next day and achieving Euro-Atlantic integration is something that all citizens of Macedonia can be proud of. ”…more | [see the video footage from A1TV daily newscast, Oct 5, 2008-size 18.5MB].
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| Ambassador Reeker starts the race (LP) |
October 4, 2008; City Park Skopje
On October 4 in the City park, Integrity AO ran a duathalon for youth from ages 11-18. Hundreds of participants enjoyed the beautiful day and live music as they cheered the participants racing through the park on bikes and then on foot. Ambassador Reeker addressed the crowd before the race and fired the starter’s pistol to get things underway. This was the first collaboration between the US Embassy and Integrity AO but the latest of several youth-focused activities supported by the Embassy.
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| Ambassador Reeker chats with artist Neh- at Beqiri, whose work will soon be on display in New York (large photo) |
On Friday, October 3rd, Ambassador Reeker returned to Tetovo for his first visit since becoming Ambassador. The Ambassador met with Mayor Hazbi Lika, DUI leader Ali Ahmeti, and DPA leader Menduh Thaci. In addition, the Ambassador visited the Painted Mosque, saw the artwork on display at the National Gallery refurbished with funds from the Ambassador’s Funds for Cultural Preservation, and met the press at the American Corner, where he said, “It is very nice to come back to Tetovo for the first time after about ten years. I have seen the city has grown much larger, but I am happy to see that a number of the important sights of cultural heritage of Macedonia located in this city have not changed.” Read the transcript of his press conference here.
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| Ambassador Reeker at the Opening Cerem- ony of University American College Skopje (large photo) |
H.E. Ambassador Philip T. Reeker
Ambassador Reeker: Dewey said, “Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a preparation for life but life itself.” For Dewey, the interactions between teacher and student create the student’s ability to think creatively, to think critically, which is not only the key to education, but indeed to democracy. That is, you can’t have democracy if you don’t have people who know how to think…more.
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| PAO/Rowlands on Alsat TV | RANODEN -A1 TV video footage (size 20.1 MB) 5+ Alsat video footage (size 23.4 MB) |
PAO Ryan Rowlands recently appeared on “RanoDen” A1TV morning program and “5+” AlSAT TV morning show for kids to promote the upcoming Duathalon at the city park arranged by Integrity Alfa Omega and supported by the US Embassy. The event will promote the importance of sports in developing a healthy lifestyle and for learning life lessons and also provide the opportunity for 11-18 year olds to try a new sport...[see the video footage from A1 TV – (WMV file) size 20.1 MB] | [see the video footage from ALSAT TV – (WMV file) size 23.4 MB].
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| DCM Navratil Delivers Keynote Speech at Breast Cancer Conference |
October 1, 2008
DCM Thomas Navratil gave the keynote speech at the First Annual Breast Cancer Conference in Macedonia on October 1st, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The US Embassy collaborated with Avon, the Ministry of Health, the NGO Borka, the Macedonian Women’s Lobby, and other groups in the event. Navratil announced some of the Embassy’s upcoming plans to raise awareness regarding breast cancer. Dorothy Weston Gibbons, founder of The Rose in Houston, TX, will travel to Macedonia in late October to give talks and participate in roundtables. The Rose is known nationwide in the US for its innovative approach in combining volunteerism and patient care. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor a Walk for the Cure in March. These events are part of the Balkans Breast Cancer Initiative founded by US Embassy Pristina.
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| Ambassador Philip T. Reeker presents his credentials to President Crevenkovski - size 12.9 MB |
On September 29, Ambassador Philip T. Reeker met with Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and presented his credentials to President Branko Crevenkovski. Ambassador Reeker is the fifth Ambassador from the United States to Macedonia. "I am proud and honored to take up my duties as the fifth Ambassador of the United States of America to Macedonia. I believe that Macedonia has had no better friend than the United States," Ambassador Reeker said to President Crvenkovski...full text | for more photos please click here | for his biography, please click here.
See the video footage from this event; [MTV1 & Kanal5 TV daily Newscast – size 12.9 MB].
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| Ambassador Philip T. Reeker addresses the press (LP) size -9MB |
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| Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried interview with Kanal 5 TV / [size 22MB] |
September 24, 2008
A/S Fried: I think, to be honest, every American administration has been friendly to your country and whether it is Obama or McCain, the next American president will be a friend of Macedonia. But, I also have to be honest, I can guarantee that the next American president is not going to know as much as President Bush does about the name issue. He really understands this. He has spoken to the leaders, he has listened to their arguments, he asks me how I am doing, he follows this. And the fact is, the next American President, whoever it is, is going to not really turn to this right away, and you know it....more | Video File [size 22MB].
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| Photo safari participants jump for joy in the village of Vevcani. (Large Photo) (Photo credit: Miso Ristov) |
US Embassy Skopje hosted Sarah Leen, senior photo editor for National Geographic, through the US Speakers program to train photojournalists and lead a weekend photo safari for a multi-ethnic group of young amateur photographers. Leen had previously done a story on Macedonia for National Geographic in 1995. On her first evening, she presented her own work to standing-room only crowds at the National Gallery “Mala Stanica” and later drew the largest crowd American Corner Skopje had seen since its opening...more.
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| Secretary Rice and John V. Hanford, Amba- ssador at Large for International Religious Freedom announce the release of the State Department's 2008 Annual Report on Inte- rnational Religious Freedom. |
International Religious Freedom Report
Secretary Rice: "We are a country founded on the belief that all men and women are created equal, that as equals we enjoy certain universal and inalienable rights, and that among these are the right to live without oppression, to worship as we wish, and to think and speak and assemble without retribution. For nations that uphold the liberty and dignity of every citizen, they discover, as we have, that these highest of ideals are a source of strength, success, and stability. Nations must not only make peace with their neighbors, they must make peace with themselves, and that means respecting diversity, and protecting it in law."...full text l Briefing by Amb. Hanford | Report.
»»» Republic of Macedonia: 2008 International Religious Freedom Report...full text.
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| Secretary Rice delivers remarks to the Ge- rman Marshall Fund in Washington, DC. Sept. 18, 2008. ©AP Images |
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Addresses U.S.-Russia Relations at the German Marshall Fund
September 18, 2008/ Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Secretary Rice: "This vision of the world is not without its problems, or its setbacks, or even its significant crises – as we have seen in recent days. But it is this open, interdependent world, more than any other in history, that offers all human beings a greater opportunity for lives of peace, prosperity, and dignity. Whether Russia’s leaders overcome their nostalgia for another time, and reconcile themselves to the sources of power and the exercise of power in the 21st century – still remains to be seen. The decision is clearly Russia’s – and Russia’s alone. And we must all hope, for the good of the Russian people, and for the sake of us all, that Russia’s leaders make better and right choices."…full text.
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| Admiral Fitzgerald presents award to Mac- edonian troops who took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lieutenant General Stojano- vski, Chief of Defense & Thomas Navratil, Charge D’affaires at the US Embassy atte- nded the award ceremony / Large Photo |
Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, and Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, visits Macedonia [Sept 16-17, 2008]
Illinden Barracks Skopje, September 17, 2008
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald: “Your Contribution, Your tremendous professionalism, and Your support to help maintain peace and security throughout the world is nothing short of heroic, and for that I thank You all for what you have done. Only through this spirit of Partnership for Peace that our collective security be best served. Today, we are continuing to build upon this spirit of partnership by dedicating a 75’ Rappel Tower and Shoot House. Your efforts have already proven that with the right tools, it is possible to train our people with great success.”…more.
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| PAO/Ryan Rowlands discuss the Fulbright program on Alfa TV |
Watch Public Affairs Officer Ryan Rowlands discuss the Fulbright program on Alfa TV [wmv-size 8MB] and ALSAT TV [wmv-size 30.2MB]! So far, more than 250,000 people have participated in the Fulbright program worldwide. The program, which seeks to increase mutual understanding through international exchange, sends foreign students and scholars to the US, and American scholars and students all over the world. This year, the US Embassy has or will send nine Macedonian scholars and students to American universities such as Duke Law School, the University of California at Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, and Kansas University. There are also seven American students and scholars who are or will be in Macedonia this year at universities in Skopje, Tetovo, and Bitola. For more information on the Fulbright program, please see http://fulbright.state.gov/.
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| President George Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney stand at attention during the obse- rvance on the South Lawn of the WH, Sept 11, 2008, in a memory of those whose lives were lost on Sept 11, 2001. |
Tomorrow, in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President and Mrs. Bush will participate in a moment of silence at the White House and deliver remarks at the dedication of the Pentagon memorial. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, President Bush recognized the threat posed by terrorists and took action to protect Americans and defeat violent extremism. Because of the actions taken by President Bush, America is safer, more secure, and winning the War on Terror. Seven years later…more.
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| A Russian tank passes a billboard showing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in South Ossetia. |
Russia's attack on Georgia will not start a “new Cold War,” but it does raise serious questions around the world about the Kremlin’s future foreign policy, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Russia's attack on Georgia will not start a “new Cold War,” but it does raise serious questions around the world about the Kremlin’s future foreign policy, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.For more follow this link:
http://fpolicy.america.gov/fpolicy/security/georgia2.html.
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| Jordanian participants try out the climbing wall at Hollywood Elementary School in Maryland |
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| Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program |
The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce the annual competition for the non-degree Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for study in the United States for the academic year 2009-2010.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished 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...more.
Deadline: September 15, 2008.
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