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Ohridska Banka Société Générale awards loyalty of Western Union Customers

Ohridska Banka Société Générale has started the New Year with a special loyalty program for clients of Western Union. With this special New Year offer, available during the promotional period…

Habitat for Humanity Macedonia recognized for contributing to the development and promotion of volunteerism

Habitat for Humanity Macedonia was awarded with a recognition for the long years of contribution in the development and promotion of volunteerism in the Republic of Macedonia. The Recognition was…

GGF 10 MLN EUR loan boosts Halkbank’s potential for financing energy efficiency

The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has lent EUR 10 million to Halkbank Skopje to increase energy efficiency (EE) in Macedonia. The loan is the fund’s third to Halkbank Skopje…

OKTA donates Interactive Whiteboards for “Idnina” and “Zlatan Sremec” Schools

The schools for children with disabilities “Idnina” and “Dr. Zlatan Sremec” received interactive whiteboards as a New Year’s donation from OKTA. The idea for this kind of donation arose from…

Komercijalna Banka awarded by Global Finance

World magazin Global Finance, based in New York, USA, named Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje “The Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Macedonia for 2017” , which is third award of this type…

Komercijalna Banka introduces 3D Secure technology for secure payment on Internet

Komercijalna Banka has introduced an additional 3D Secure protection of Internet transactions with MasterCard and Visa cards. 3D Secure is the highest international standard for protection of Internet transactions. This…

EFSE boosts Halkbank partnership with loans totalling EUR 15 MLN

The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) has lent EUR 15 million to Halkbank AD Skopje to support Macedonia’s private housing sector and micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The senior…

Students vote “Alkaloid” and “Good Nature” as their favorite brands

“Alkaloid“ and “Good Nature“ received the prestigious STUBRAND 2016 acknowledgement, on a ceremony where the most popular brands are declared through STUBRAND – international agency for research and certification. “Alkaloid”…

Triple crown in 2016 for Ohridska Banka Société Générale

“The Banker” / Triple Crown “Bank of the year” for Ohridska Banka Société Générale in 2016. After Euromoney and Global Finance awards earlier this year, today Ohridska Banka Société Générale…

MULAN Jr. performed by QSI Students

QSI International School of Skopje cordially invites you and your family to their musical MULAN Jr. performed by QSI students. The musical will be performed on Tuesday, December 6th at…

Changes to Alkaloid’s Managing Board

On account of the expiry of the term of office of the members of the Managing Board of Alkaloid AD Skopje, the Supervisory Board issued a decision on election of…

Lynx Resources closes USD 75 million debt financing for the SASA Mine

Lynx Resources Ltd is pleased to announce the closing of a USD 75 million debt facility. The facility has a term of seven years at an interest rate of LIBOR…

Pivara Skopje awarded for its business reputation and contribution to community development

The Macedonian Chambers of Commerce awarded Pivara Skopje with a “Golden Coin” recognition for being a brand with the highest corporate reputation in the country. This recognition introduced for the…

Annual Best CSR practices awards

We are proud with 7 (seven) of our member companies that were recognized for their CSR practices for the past year. AmCham members won the following prizes: Category – “Ethical Management”…

CEED Macedonia – Creating Success

For nine years, CEED Macedonia plays an important role in creating successful business stories. Annual business meeting and a ceremony to award certificates, as well as promoting the news in CEED…

Info Session – PwC invites you to take part in PayWell 2016

AmCham will host PwC’s presentation on their PayWell 2016 Salary & Benefits Survey. This is the sixth year in a row the survey is being conducted on the Macedonian market. As…

Microsoft Визија: Reloaded

Microsoft Macedonia will hold its annual conference on the 16th and 17th of November at the Marriott Hotel in Skopje. It will bring more then 300 business leaders, decision makers,…

Trajce Mukaetov Foundation grants new scholarships

In line with the tradition, this year ‘Trajche Mukaetov’ Foundation also grants 35 new scholarships for the academic year 2016/2017: 15 scholarships for students of the Pharmaceutical Faculty and 20…

Thrivent Financials Top Producers volunteers’ team in Macedonia

Habitat for Humanity Macedonia hosted a team of 31 volunteers that came for Thrivent Financials from the USA in order to help Macedonian low-income families get safe, decent and affordable…

ProCredit Bank’s allocation of savings portfolio

Did you ever wondered where your savings are invested? 95% of ProCredit Bank’s credit portfolio is placed in business loans to SME’s in Macedonia – investments developing production facilities, trade,…

Makedonski Telekom receives award for the “Smart City” Project

Makedonski Telekom won the prestigious award for the “Smart City” project from the World Information Technology and Services Alliance – WITSA. The high worldwide recognition was presented at the ceremony…

EVN Macedonia grants scholarships to top students

EVN Macedonia granted four new scholarships for the students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies in Skopje. Students with high grades studying in the fields of Energy…

OKTA Supports Humanitarian Race

The Wilson Relay Race “GIVE A HAND 2016” took place on October 15, 2016 at the bank of the river Vardar in Skopje. It was organized by the Association of…

Pivara Skopje & Pakomak clear Vardar riverfront

Employees and management of Pivara Skopje, Pakomak and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Macedonia, cleared over 3 km of the Vardar riverfront in Skopje. The entire dry waste that has…

QSI Fall Festival 2016!

QSI invites you to the Fall Festival 2016 that will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 2016, 3.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Block of tickets (10+1 free) Drinks, food ,…

CEED Club – Open Day

CEED Macedonia invites you to the 9 (ninth) annual business meeting and an award ceremony on October 25, 2016 (Tuesday), at the Alexander Palace Hotel. You will be able to…

UACS Master Studies Open Day

University American College Skopje kindly invites you to the UACS Master Studies Open Day. The event will be held on October 19, 2016 (Wednesday) at 19:00 h at Amphitheater 1…

Halkbank AD Skopje marks the Month of Saving with a new product

Halkbank AD Skopje is marking the International Month od Saving- October by launching a new product for saving for individuals –PROMO DEPOSIT. This product offers favorable annual interest rates for…

New EC Certificate for Alkaloid AD Skopje

For the first time Alkaloid AD Skopje, PC Pharmaceuticals, has acquired the ЕC Certificate of Compliance with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (compliant with Annex II) for Proculin Tears…

OBSG reduced interest rates on consumer loans with Credit Life Insurance

As of 03.10.2016, Ohridska Banka Societe Generale introduces a promotional offer in its loan portfolio thus enabling clients to get Cash loan, Compact loan or Cash mortgage loan with credit…

Oracle Cloud Day – Accelerate your business and IT transformation

The more technology advances, the more opportunities it creates. Whether it’s data-driven insights, the endless possibilities of cloud computing or the uncharted horizons of artificial intelligence, digital is the…

UACS PhD Studies Open Day

University American College Skopje kindly invites you to the UACS PhD Studies Open Day. The event will be held on October 12, 2016 (Wednesday) at 19:00 h at Amphitheater 1…

Makedonski Telekom receives “BEST IN TEST“ Certificate for the quality of its mobile network

Makedonski Telekom provides the best results for mobile data services and the best results for voice services among the networks in Macedonia – confirmed the testing conducted by the company…

EVN Macedonia – The Bright Side of Life!

EVN Macedonia marks 10 years of operation. In the past decade, the top priority of the company was to create a reliable and stable distribution system and security of supply…

Sparkasse Banka & Pakomak reward environmental awareness for 4th year in row

“Recycling?!” – SAY YES! That was the motto under which Sparkasse Banka and Pakomak awarded the elementary schools that showed exemplary results in the waste selection and recycling contest. Almost…

Granit-Sponsored Seminar: Construction contract excellence – the FIDIC Standard

FIDIC is the leading standard form of construction contract used in international projects and is the favoured form of major development banks such as the World Bank and European Bank…

Mobile Token – New service from Ohridska Banka Societe Generale

In order to digitize its products and services and to offer greater availability to its users, Ohridska banka Societe Generale launches a new service in its portfolio, Mobile Token M-Token….

Stopanska Banka organizes “Drive Straight, Drive Safe” – Second Edition

Stopanska Banka’s “Drive Straight, Drive Safe” (DSDS) project, took place this Saturday (17.09.) and the streets in the center of Skopje were reserved only for the bicycle, rollerblades and skateboard…

HALKBANK AD Skopje opened its new branch in Debar

Following the tendency to broaden its branch network, by making the bank‘s services accessible for the citizens and businesses from all areas of the Republic of Macedonia, Halkbank AD Skopje,…

Pivara Skopje joins responsible consumption campaign

Pivara Skopje joined the marking of Global Beer Responsibility Day – 16 September. The initiative for this day that globally highlights the efforts and continuous activities to promote responsible drinking,…

M6 Educational Centre invites you to a Business Seminar on: Organizational Leadership

The seminar will be delivered by Mr. Miro Smolovic, PMP Academy Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers Academy. The goal is to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills on leadership. Some people have a natural…

Cisco Connect Macedonia 2016

Cisco invites you to register for Cisco Connect Macedonia 2016, a 2 day conference which will be held on October 4th and 5th, 2016 in Hotel Aleksandar Palace in Skopje. Cisco…

Coca-Cola HBC and Pivara Skopje’s global leadership recognized for their sustainability efforts

For a third consecutive year, Pivara Skopje, together with the other members of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, is ranked first in the world according to the achieved results and efforts…

“Moja Banka” – Ohridska Banka Societe Generale keeping clients up to date while on the go

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale continues to enrich its digital services offer and introduces a new service in its portfolio, Moja Banka – Mobile Banking available for all clients. Moja Banka…

AmCham members help people affected by recent floods

We would like to highlight the activities by our member organizations in regard with the floods that affected Skopje and its surroundings. Our patron members, including: Alkaloid, EVN, Makedonski Telekom,…

UNIQA AD Skopje announces new developments

The company announced that their portfolio has been enriched with two new products. MedUNIQA, private healthcare insurance with coverage spanning even outside of Macedonia and Motor Casco Insurance with special…

EVN Macedonia with an international recognition

The expert jury of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has awarded the highest, Golden Award to the “Energy Mathematics” campaign that EVN Macedonia has been realizing as a part…

Alkaloid achieves positive financial results

According to the unaudited stand alone and consolidated income statement for the period January – June 2016, Alkaloid AD Skopje achieved: Total consolidated sales amounted to MKD 4,197 million (*increase…

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale on a new location in Aerodrom

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale opened a branch on a new location in the district of Aerodrom in Skopje. This new and attractive location on “Jane Sandanski” Boulevard is an urban…

“Raat” and “Esnaf” Loans from Halkbank AD Skopje

Two new products introduced by Halkbank AD Skopje. The new “Esnaf” Loan from Halkbank offers favorable terms for sole –proprietors, small and medium-sized companies involved in manufacturing, manufacture and services…

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale introduces Bancassurance products

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale will offer unique products that will enable their bank account and term deposit holders to obtain additional personal insurance. This additional insurance opportunity is offered with…

Sparkasse Bank’s Sparkasstic Trip

Sparkasse Bank organized an exclusive train journey Skopje – Prilep – Skopje, attended by numerous guests, associates and employees. Separate coach was reserved for #smladi – users of the Youth…

EU Court: Marketplace Operators Must Help Stop Trademark Infringers

On July 8th, 2016 the Court of Justice of the European Union published good news for trademark holders. It was a ruling in a case initiated by React (http://www.react.org/) an…

I&F McCann Group receives corporate SUPERBRANDS recognition

I&F McCann Group (present in Macedonia as McCann Skopje), one of the leading communication systems in Southeast Europe, was recognized as a Corporate Superbrand at the Superbrands Serbia 2015/16 event. I&F McCann…

Pivara Skopje Launches “Skills for Success” Initiative

Pivara Skopje and the Macedonian Employment Agency signed an agreement for realization of free training programme for acquiring knowledge and skills that targets young unemployed individuals who struggle overcome employment barriers or…

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale – 2016’s Best bank in Macedonia

The prestigious international financial magazine “Euromoney” has awarded Ohridska Banka Societe Generale with the Euromoney award of Excellence – 2016 Macedonia’s Best Bank. This award is another confirmation of the successful…

Vitaminka Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

Under the motto “Vitaminka is my Family,” more than 600 employees and their families celebrated Vitaminka’s 60 year anniversary. Throughout the years, Vitaminka has become one of the strongest Macedonian…

Okta Refinery Skopje announces Finance & Admin Director departure

Starting July 4th, Mr. George Anagnostopoulos, Finance and Administration Director at OKTA Refinery Skopje, will be moving to Sofia, Bulgaria to assume the role of cluster Finance and Administration Director…

FULM Women’s Leaders Forum

On June 25th , under the “Connect, Inspire, Empower” motto, the FULM WOMEN’S LEADERS FORUM was held in Skopje and it focused on planning activities for improved financial services access…

“Active Zones” – Donation by Coca Cola and Pivara Skopje

The first “Coca Cola Active Zone” in Macedonia was opened, marking the start of a long term project that is going to be carried out across the country. The main…

Sparkasse Bank donates to SOS Children’s Village

In line with its “Sparkasse Life” platform, the bank donated to SOS Children’s village, continuing their support for a fourth year in a row. This year, the emphasis was…

Skopje Firefighters Trained in “First Responder” Skills by U.S. Peers

From May 9 – 19, inside the main fire station in Skopje, Macedonia, the first responder training was conducted for 30 firefighters from the Skopje fire brigade. This is the…

Stopanska Banka Creates an Educational Bike Path for Kids in Skopje

Stopanska Banka kept its promise to the citizens of Skopje by donating a children’s educational traffic range, thus bringing the “Drive Straight, Drive Safe” campaign to a close. It is…

Komercijalna Banka Recognized by EBRD

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has awarded Komercijalna Banka as the most active participant in EBRD TFP – Trade Facilitation Program – for improvement of the international trade in…

Makedonski Telekom Donation to “Goce Delchev” Student Dormitory

Makedonski Telekom donated computer equipment in the amount of over 900.000 MKD for the “Goce Delchev” Dormitory (State Dormitory “Skopje”). The computer equipment, TV sets, printers and telecommunication services are…

Seavus ranked among Top 501 Managed Service Providers

Seavus ranks among the world’s most progressive 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs), according to Penton Technology’s 9th-annual MSP 501 list and study. “Seavus’ ranking among the top 501 is recognition…

YOUR SMALL BRANCH-New Mobile Application of Halkbank

In order to provide easier and faster access to the services of Halkbank AD Skopje, we launched a mobile application for e-banking available to all individual clients at no cost. The immense use of mobile…

New Halkbank Branch in Radovis

On 17.05.2016 Halkbank AD Skopje officially opened new sophisticated branch office located in the center of in Radovis as a result of the tendency to increase its presence in the…

Viva Јuices Draw Attention at Amsterdam Fair

Viva juices attracted the vast interest from the companies of the food sector which were part of one of the most prestigious world fairs, the PLMA World of Private Label…

NOVA Summer Camp and School 2016

In order for children to have a more active summer vacation, NOVA organizes a three week Summer School and Summer Camp from June 13th through July 1st, 2016. Summer School The…

New Branch of Sparkasse Bank in Vinica

The 28th branch of Sparkasse Bank Macedonia officially opened in Vinia at 14 o’clock yesterday. The opening ceremony was attended by numerous guests and clients of the Bank in Vinica…

Halkbank Invites You to Begin Cooperation for Your Business

Halkbank AD Skopje posted a link on its website for cooperation with companies. Everyone interested can leave the basic information about its company and contact person. The link provides option for…

Seavus Makes Next Big Step Towards CSR and Independent Reporting

With the launch of the Dot.up Media program, the IT giant Seavus officially opened the doors of the Seavus Incubator. The most important corporate social responsibility project of the company…

OKTA’s “Guarantee” Program Confirm the Fuels Quality and Quantity

Few months ago the company launched a unique Program “Guarantee” for control of the quality and quantity of fuels at all petrol stations with brand OKTA. As part of the…

NOVA’s PTA Organizes 10th Annual Family Bazaar

NOVA’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) organized the 10 annual PTA Family Bazar fundraising over 4000 euros aimed at improving conditions for the children and youth with impaired vision from the…

Pivara Skopje’s Launches New Beer: Skopsko Smooth

Smooth and fresh, like it was just brewed Yesterday, on an innovative press conference, Pivara Skopje launched Skopsko Smooth and officially marked the beginning of another successful beer story. This beer…

Pivara Skopje Partners with Municipalities

Over 8.000 students will be educated for safe and healthy school days At the celebration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work – 28 April, Pivara Skopje,…

Alkaloid’s New Quality Control Center

Pharmaceutical products are the most strictly and highly regulated category of products worldwide, and delivery of quality, effective and safe medicaments is the credo each serious pharmaceutical industry should follow….

Sparkasse Life – Sparkasse Bank’s New CSR Platform

Sparkasse bank with a big event promoted the new platform for social responsibility called “Sparkasse Life”. In the future, the bank will focus on sports in function of health. “The …

Halkbank Skopje New Online Application for Loans

Halkbank Skopje is introducing an online application for all of the loan products. You can now apply easily and use the Spring offer of Halkbank AD Skopje for the consumer…

CEED Global Annual Conference

The count down to our thought-provoking CEED Annual event has begun. We will kick-off the conference on April 13 with a pre-event, organized just for international CEED members. At this event we will introduce CEED entrepreneurs to innovative and…

Halkbank AD Skopje with Attractive Fair Offer on the 42nd Furniture Fair

Halkbank AD Skopje cordially invites you to visit us on the 42nd Skopje Furniture Fair, from March 22-27, so we could present to you the favorable terms of our specially…

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale – Best Bank from Macedonia at the Emerging Markets in Central & Eastern Europe

On March 15th, 2016 the world famous Global Finance for twenty-third time named the World’s Best Emerging Markets Banks for Central & Eastern Europe and choose Ohridska Banka Societe Generale…

Where Ever You Are Take the Office With You – Office 365 Report – Microsoft Macedonia

In February and March 2016, Microsoft conducted a very innovative, creative and unusual campaign for Office 365. The campaign consisted 2 new hashtags #НекаГрми (let the thunder in, we love the clouds,…

60 Years of Vitaminka – 60 Years of Memories

For 60 years Vitaminka has been part of us, of our memories. When we go back in time we can recall memories special for every one of us, like the…

Halkbank at 2016 Construction Fair

Halkbank AD Skopje would like to thank all visitors who came to 2016 Construction Fair, which took place from March 01-05, 2016 at Metropolis Arena, and learn more about our…

CMX Solutions Celebrates One Year Presence in Macedonia

On 2nd February 2016 CMX Solutions Skopje celebrated its one year anniversary of the opening of their site in Skopje, Macedonia. In December 2014 the German company decided to invest…

Roche Macedonia Donates Funds for Refurbishing the Clinic of Hematology

Roche Macedonia has donated 320,000 MKD to refurbish University Clinic of Hematology in Skopje. The donation from Roche – one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Macedonia – consisted of high…

Jovan Radosavljevic – New General Manager of Pivara Skopje

As of today, March 1, 2016 Jovan Radosavljevic assumes the position of General Manager of Pivara Skopje. He comes to this position after Aleksandar Ruzevic, who has been promoted to…

PayWell Macedonia Salary and Benefits Survey

The newest edition of PwC’s PayWell Macedonia Salary and Benefits Survey has been finalised. It was prepared on compensation data provided by companies from the industry sector. As a result of…

2016 Build and Construct Fair

ERA Group – Skopje Fair invite you to the official opening of 2016 Build and Construct, the 13th International Fair of Construction, Building Materials and Construction Mechanization, that will be…

Philip Morris TKP Awarded Young Entrepreneurs and the Best Student Ideas

The Award Ceremony held today in Prilep marked the end of a six-month program “My Idea! My Business!” conducted by CEED Macedonia, thanks to the full financial support of Philip…

Hub Skopje, an Innovative Business Accelerator

USAID’s Micro and Small Enterprises Project (MSEP), co-funded by the Swiss Government and implemented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED) Macedonia,on 17th of February 2016, opened a…

Karanović & Nikolić Macedonia Releases February Legal News Alert

All companies need to be aware of a number of amended laws and new enforcement practices observed during January. For this reason, Karanović & Nikolić Macedonia’s Legal News Alert for…

Halkbank Visa Gold Card

It’s our pleasure to inform that Halkbank AD Skopje’s clients will have an exclusive opportunity to get AMSM membership card with AMSM package of services (Europe Premium Membership) as a gift in…

The First Sparkling Wine by Kamnik Winery

The first Kamnik sparkling wine, Spark 2010, is the brand-new product by Kamnik Winery that was recently launched to the market to celebrate the accomplishments of 2015 and the start…

CEED Macedonia Business Angels Club Became a Member of European Business Angel Network – EBAN

Since January 2016, CEED Business Angels Club is officially a member of European Business Angel Network – EBAN. EBAN (European Business Angel Network) is the pan-European representative for the early stage…

A Winning Combination: FULM–Work&Travel–Internship

Encouraging young people in their education and development is a permanent commitment of FULM Savings House. One such example, in which FULM Savings House helps young people, is Ana Kostovska, student from Skopje,…

Karanović & Nikolić Macedonia Releases January Legal News Alert

All companies need to be aware of a number of amended laws and new enforcement practices observed during December. For this reason, Karanović & Nikolić Macedonia’s Legal News Alert for…

EIF and ProCredit Group Sign Deal to Finance Innovative Companies in Seven Countries

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and ProCredit group have signed an agreement to increase lending to innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as small mid-caps under InnovFin –…