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USAID celebrates Earth Day by organizing a “Global Recycling Village” in the heart of Skopje April 20, 2008 On Sunday, April 20, 2008, the USAID Plastic Recycling Project, together with the City of Skopje and the Government of Macedonia, celebrated Earth Day by organizing an open-air festival in the Skopje City Square. The four-hour show drew almost 10,000 people and featured performances by children’s theater, dance and music groups, popular singers, clowns and entertainers. DCM Thomas Navratil joined Skopje Mayor Trifun Kostovski and the Minister of the Environment Dzelil Bajrami to address the diverse audience of students, parents, project partners and government officials about the importance of plastic waste recycling for present and future generations...more.
Workshop led by expert U.S. speaker Louise E. Shaw April 12– 20, 2008 U.S. speaker will conduct workshop on the Capacity Building and Effective Grant Writing: Getting beyond the Challenges”. Designed for NGOs, independent cultural centers and government funded cultural institutions and focusing on proposal writing, management skills and fundraising…Program schedule. » U.S. Supports Fair Election Process, Stays Neutral on Candidates We call on all parties to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections, thereby demonstrating their commitment to Euro-Atlantic values. The conduct of the electoral campaign and the elections will present an opportunity for this country to fully demonstrate the maturity of its democratic institutions.…April 16, 2008.
April 2008, A1 TV Skopje, Macedonia Ambassador Milovanovic: We and the President of the United States personally, were disappointed that it wasn’t possible to get a consensus for NATO to give an invitation to Macedonia. But at the same time, you have to remember that Macedonia was found to be ready for NATO by all 26 members of the Alliance, and that is a real success… “The name issue is one that has lasted for years. If you can find a solution, many doors will be opened for you,”…more | video file.
Interview Published on April 4, 2008 Amy Storrow:.. [To build a room, one needs 4 corners. One more is missing so the idea called “American Corner” is induced.]…The goal of the American Corners through out the World is to transmit to people the real story about the USA, to oppose negative prejudices, to lead an open dialogue and to build bridges of understanding. All the resources available at the American Corner help the individuals widen their knowledge and information about the American values…full text.
April 15, 2008, Washington, DC SECRETARY RICE: ..”I think it will be remembered as a summit where new members were admitted: Albania and Croatia. I know that the enlargement of NATO is controversial in some quarters, but I can tell you that when I sit in this alliance where now, 12 of the 26 members are former captive nations, it is an alliance that is reborn by the fact that it has members who have recent experience with tyranny... And so, the admission of Albania and Croatia was great. It was unfortunate that Macedonia could not be admitted. And as soon as that name issue is resolved, it will be admitted, and that came through very closely – very clearly”…more | View Video.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FRIED: I don’t think it is so-called. Macedonian language exists. Macedonian people exist. It’s not – you know, we teach Macedonian at the Foreign Service Institute. We teach Serbian, we teach Croatian, now we teach Bosnian. There’s a debate in Montenegro as to Crnogorski Jezik, the Montenegrin language. All languages – and I speak now as – not as a bureaucrat, but as – you know, a former --a lapsed historian. All languages are – you know, are human creations and, you know, they develop over time and become codified. And it’s not up to – you know, there is a Macedonian language…full text.
April 5, 2008 | St. Mark's Square Zagreb, Croatia 10:49 A.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BUSH: I regret that NATO did not extend an invitation to Macedonia at this week's summit. Macedonia has made difficult reforms at home, and is making major contributions to NATO missions abroad. Unfortunately, Macedonia's invitation was delayed because of a dispute over its name. In Bucharest, NATO allies declared that as soon as this issue is resolved, Macedonia will be extended an invitation to join the Alliance. America's position is clear: Macedonia should take its place in NATO as soon as possible…full text.
Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest, Romania April 3, 2008 2:05 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary General, President Basescu, thank you all very much. For nearly six decades the NATO Alliance has been the hope of a world moving toward freedom and justice, and away from patterns of conflict and fear. During times of great challenge we have advanced our ideals. We've stood form in defending -- firm in defending them, and we have offered NATO's promise to nations willing to undertake the hard work and sacrifices required of its members...more.
InterContinental Bucharest, April 3, 2008 SECRETARY RICE: Well, we certainly regret that Macedonia was not invited today, and we and many others worked to try and make it happen. But NATO is a consensus organization, and the good thing here is that there was no effort to suggest that Macedonia was not ready in any other way, that it didn't somehow meet the criteria...more., --- Full Text of the Press Briefing given in Bucharest, Romania by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley. | Press Briefing video. Related Articles: President Bush Meets with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.
March 29-April 4, 2008 In partnership with the Skopje Film Festival’s “Stop the Piracy” campaign, renowned attorney Joseph Beck gave presentations at local universities, the American Corners, the American Chamber of Commerce, the Macedonian Customs agency and in an arthouse cinema to raise awareness about the costs of intellectual property rights violations and the rights of the artists or ideas owners. Beck, who represents the estate of Martin Luther King, as well as rap groups such as OutKast, gave lively presentations using video and audio clips to illustrate his points. During his presentations Mr. Beck emphasized that the IPR laws are the most common law in the world, the difference is in the law enforcement, he said. ...video clip (Joseph Beck Interview with TV SITEL, April 3, 2008)
Pre-Trial Detention Practices Workshops OPDAT Held Two Workshops in Skopje with the Honorable Richard G. Stearns from Boston, MassachusettsMarch 31- April 4, 2008 These workshops are part of the U.S. Government support to the Republic of Macedonia that contributes to strengthened criminal justice institutions, strengthened rule of law and respect for human rights, and enhanced capacity of criminal justice personnel to combat complex and transnational crime…more.
The White House (Office of the Press Secretary) April 2, 2008On NATO Expansion: A decade ago, the Balkans was a region wracked by war, fanaticism, and ethnic cleansing. Today, it is a region growing in liberty, tolerance, and peace. These changes are the result of determined actions by NATO, and the courageous choices of new Balkan leaders, who have worked to overcome the violence and divisions of the past. In recognition of their progress, tomorrow NATO will make a historic decision on the admission of three Balkan nations - Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia to the Atlantic Alliance…more.
28 Mar. 2008 - Heads of State and Government from the 26 NATO nations, partners and other representatives from major international institutions will meet in Bucharest, Romania on 2-4 April to discuss NATO enlargement and operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo…more. NATO to launch new TV channel at summit 28 Mar. 2008 - During the Bucharest Summit on 2-4 April, NATO will launch a new web-based television channel, meant to improve understanding of the Alliance roles, operation and missions...more | video.
Remarks by Ambassador Milovanovic at the Sixth Annual International Women's History Month Awards Event...full text.
Ambassador Milovanovic: What I am telling everyone is that this really is a historic moment. You have a chance, a very clear chance, to put behind you some problems that have been bothering your relations with Greece for the last 15, if not 17, years, and you also have an extraordinary opportunity to open the path to NATO integration...more.[Video File of the Interview - size 14.7MB].
March 24, 2008 USAID joins the Government of Macedonia and international and local partners in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Worldwide, deaths from TB have gone down since 1990, but the disease continues to claim more than 1.6 million lives each year. With HIV/AIDS claiming over 2 million lives each year, and malaria killing more than 1 million, TB is one of the three leading causes of deaths worldwide due to infectious diseases...full text. » STATEMENT FROM THE U.S. EMBASSY March 19, 2008 The United States strongly wants a successful NATO enlargement now, including the Republic of Macedonia. Ambassador Milovanovic has been meeting with political party leaders to brief them on her recent consultations with U.S. officials in Washington on Macedonia's NATO candidacy. She has urged political leaders to support rapid conclusion of a negotiated settlement of the name issue. She is urging all parties to work actively together for national unity and a nonpolitical approach in order to achieve a successful outcome. Now is not the time for political gamesmanship. Now is the time to set aside party political calculation and instead to focus on achieving the future Macedonia wants for itself -- a future that the United States also wants for Macedonia. The United States is focusing its efforts on supporting progress in the UN mediation effort with the hope that we can all celebrate a NATO invitation at Bucharest.
March 18, 2008 Amy Storrow, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, and Gazmend Ilazi, Educational Affairs Assistant, participated in ALSAT’s morning Albanian-language program with a 30 minute interview on educational and cultural programs sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. In addition to discussing the Fulbright and other educational exchange programs, Storrow and Ilazi talked about the upcoming visit from U.S. Speaker Joseph Beck, an expert in international property rights law, and a summer camp for 300 children that the Embassy will sponsor in conjunction with Open Fun Football Schools. [video file - size 11MB] To learn more about the Embassy’s educational programs, please click here.
March 17, 2008 Press Release: United States Congressional Delegation visits Macedonia.
Presented by James A. Catto March 13, 2008 The American Corner Tetovo, on March 13, 2008, hosted Mr. James A. Catto, Vice Consul, from the U.S. Embassy Skopje. He presented some important information about visa procedures for the Work and Travel program in the USA and also for those who want to go to the US as students. There were about 40 participants, mostly students, and persons who have already been to USA through this program...more. ..
2007 Annual Report on Human Rights
Undersecretary Daniel Fried interview with A1 TV
The Republic of Macedonia has a golden opportunity to receive an invitation to NATO, well deserved after serious and successful reform efforts over many years. The name dispute with Greece stands as the remaining impediment. Political stability remains an essential element for any NATO aspirant. The United States Embassy urges all of Macedonia’s political leaders to focus their energies on getting into NATO at this critical time. U. Sean Vance, a registered architect, professor at North Carolina State University, and director of The Center for Universal Design, is currently touring Macedonia to spread the word about universal design. Universal design has its roots in design solutions that originally focused on accessibility issues, such as creating small ramps ("curb cuts") in sidewalks for wheelchairs mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Once deliverymen and those with rolling suitcases learned how useful the curb cuts were, they became widely accepted—even taken for granted. Universal design, then, seeks to increase quality of life for all, regardless of the abilities we have at any given moment in life...more | A1 TV Interview with Mr. Vance [video file (size 14.8MB)].
March 5, 2008 Deputy Spokesman Casey: "One of the things that we think is important is that there be a continued commitment on the part of the international community, not only to assure for security in Kosovo, which is what the continued presence of NATO forces will be, but to help the people and Government of Kosovo with the process of economic development." Full Text.
Daniel Fried, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs February 27, 2008 A/S Daniel Fried: Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs spoke with Kanal 77 about the upcoming NATO summit in Bucharest. He also discussed the declaration of independence by Kosovo and the negotiations between Greece and Macedonia on the name issue that will continue this week in New York...full interview,[(WMA) audio file, size 5.65MB].
United States House of Representatives Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visits Macedonia February 22, 2008, Army Hall Congressman John Tanner: I am very delighted to be here in Macedonia this morning along with my colleagues who are the Committee from the U.S. Congress, our delegates from the U.S. NATO Parliamentary Assembly...full text|press release.
February 22, 2008 10:00 a.m. EST / 15:00 GMT Topic: Kosovo Independence
Secretary Rice: The United States has today formally recognized Kosovo as a sovereign and independent state. We congratulate the people of Kosovo on this historic occasion. President Bush has responded affirmatively to a request from Kosovo to establish diplomatic relations between our two countries. The establishment of these relations will reaffirm the special ties of friendship that have linked together the people of the United States and Kosovo...Full Text | Briefing by Under Secretary Burns.
The United States Embassy in Macedonia is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 Professional Development Year Program (PDY) for the study of journalism and/or mass communication in the United States. The program enables young and mid-career journalists and media professionals who are citizens of the Republic of Macedonia to enhance their skills through study and practice at leading universities in the U.S. The awards are granted through an open competition, and applicants will be required to appear for an interview by a committee...more.
American Corner Skopje, Braka Miladinovci City Library, February 15th 2008 at 1740 At American Corner Skopje on Friday, February 15th, The US Embassy and Macedonian Post celebrated the issue of a new stamp honoring Explorer 1, America’s first satellite. Ambassador Milovanovic spoke about the history of the satellite and all of the innovations that had come out of space exploration to a crowd of primary school students, philatelists, members of the Macedonian Research Association, and the diplomatic corps. The festivities concluded with cake that looked the stamp itself.
February 13, 2008 Press Release:...” The $93,000 investment is part of the USAID funded Creative Teaching and Learning (CTL) Program implemented by the Foundation Open Society Institute Macedonia (FOSIM). “This project is important because it helps those who will have the most effect on Macedonian youth – future teachers. I strongly believe that the children of Macedonia will benefit from our joint efforts and enjoy the brighter future they deserve,” said U.S. Ambassador Milovanovic.”…more.
Opening of the American Roadside Architecture Photo Exhibition
President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address
January 25th, 2008 Highlights:..”The speech of the Ambassador who referred to the corner as “our” corner followed (neither American nor Macedonian) describing it as a place where everyone is more than welcomed to use any of the resources available or take part in the activities organized. Mr. Filip Petrovski expressed his satisfaction about the wonderful cooperation with the corner."...more. Related text: Remarks by Ambassador Milovanovic on the third Anniversary of the American Corner Skopje.
January 17, 08 H.E. Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic:...“This American Corner is the third in Macedonia dedicated to bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together. The other Corners, in Skopje and Bitola, each receive over 10,000 visits a year. I hope that just as many people from Tetovo, Gostivar and other municipalities in this region will visit this new American Corner. In particular I hope that university and secondary school students will see the Corner as a valuable resource, particularly for learning about the United States and for improving their command of English.”…more.
Call for Nominations: FY-07 Study of the United States Institutes For Secondary Educators
Deadline: February 1, 2008. The U.S. Department of State has available Scholarships for Macedonian students to attend the 2008 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative Summer Institutes. Applicants must be Macedonian citizens. The Founders Institute is for youth ages 15-17, while the Diplomats Institute is for youth ages 17-19. Interested applicants should have a general knowledge of democracy and the role of a free press. Knowledge of English is essential....more.
January 17, 2008 By David Pitts, Special Correspondent:.."If King were alive today, he would likely applaud the achievement of most of the aims of the 1963 march, while stressing that his dream still has not been fully realized, particularly as relates to equality of economic opportunity. It is a view also stressed by civil rights leaders, such as Height and Lewis. "We have made much of Dr. King's dream come true," says Lewis. But, he adds, "we still have a distance to go." Closing lingering economic and educational disparities among the races, however, is a much more complex task than ending legally sanctioned segregation and mandating voting rights."…more. Related articles: Gateway to African American History
January 16, 2008 20 Macedonia police officers graduated from the US sponsored International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) located in Budapest Hungary. They attended the session with a Bulgarian delegation and lived and trained in Budapest for more than two months, gaining a wealth of knowledge which they will be able to pass along to the fellow police officers here in Macedonia...more.
The Embassy will open its third American Corner in Tetovo on January 17. It is located in the House of Culture. The Corner is a collaboration and partnership between the Embassy, the municipality of Tetovo, the House of Culture in Tetovo and the NGO Aurora. There are two other Corners here in Macedonia, one in Skopje and one in Bitola. Each receives more than 11,000 visits and offers over 100 programs per year. American Corners are modeled on U.S. public libraries, where visitors can check out books for free, use the Internet for research purposes, and attend programs on everything from the great state of Alaska to English conversation hour to “How the Republic of China Achieved its Technological Reform and the Role U.S. Universities Played.” There are film series and children’s story hours, Halloween celebrations for kids and winter holiday parties.
» Statement of Condolence from U.S. Embassy January 13, 2008 It is with profound sadness that the U.S. Embassy joins the Macedonian people in mourning the loss of the eleven members of the ARM who died tragically yesterday. These brave soldiers served their country with the utmost honor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers' families and with their brothers in the ARM.
Non-immigrant Visas: Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. This increase applies both to non-immigrant visas issued on machine-readable foils in passports and to border crossing cards issued to certain applicants in Mexico...more. |
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