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Skopje explains its actions towards MEP Andrei Kovachev with security measures

published on 5/9/23 5:26 PM

MEP Andrey Kovatcev (centre) was denied entry to North Macedonia on May 6, 2023.

Photo: BGNES

The Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovatchev, who travelled to the Bulgarian military cemetery near Novo Selo on 6 May, was accompanied by persons known to the Interior Ministry in North Macedonia to pose a risk to public peace and security.

Bulgarian MEP denied entry to the Republic of North Macedonia

According to Skopje, Kovatchev is not among the persons in question, but was denied entry because of those accompanying him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia said. The announcement also states that any MEP who respects the dignity of the country and its citizens is welcome in North Macedonia.

Andrey Kovatchev has informed the European Parliament he was denied entry into North Macedonia

The MEP from EPP Kovatchev was denied entry to North Macedonia, where he was supposed to participate in a memorial service commemorating the Bulgarian soldiers who died in the battles for national unification.

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