The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) has appointed Alastair Stewart as its new communications director. Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Alastair has close ties to Macedonia through his fiancée. Her family are from Gevgelija, which they both visit for several months every year. Stojan Nikolov, Chairman of the United Macedonian Diaspora, said: “On behalf of all of the UMD, we’re delighted to…
Обединетата Македонска Дијаспора (ОМД) го именува Алестар Стуард за нов Директор за Комуникации. Со потекло од Единбург, Шкодска, Алестар има поврзаност со Македонија преку својата вереничка со потекло од Гевгелија, каде двајцата годишно ја посетуваат по неколку месеци. Стојан Николов, Претседавач на ОМД истакна: „Во име на ОМД, ние сме почестени да го имаме Алестар во нашиот тим. Со неговото…
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The United Macedonian Diaspora, (UMD), a leading organization promoting the interests and needs of Macedonians globally, calls for pause and reflection on the centenary of Armistice Day. In commemorating the conclusion of one of the worst wars in modern European history, leaders from the UMD have called on a reflection of Macedonia’s experience in war, and in peace, over the…
On September 21, 2018, UMD helped organize the visit of Macedonia’s First Lady Mrs. Maja Ivanova to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. UMD Women in Leadership Chair Ana Dukoska, UMD Michigan Chair Deana Janceski, and UMD Macedonia Director Veronika Tomova accompanied the First Lady, members of her Office, and Macedonia’s Consul to Detroit Kristina Kozoska. The visit led by the…
Birthright Macedonia, in cooperation with Boots for Balkans, proudly announces the formation of the ILINDEN GAMES. The ILINDEN GAMES will offer, for the first time ever, amateur athletic events to all-Macedonian players and teams from around the world to come to the Republic to compete and play against one another. Plans are underway to offer athletic, competitive events in a variety…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), the leading organization for Macedonians in the United States, warmly congratulated Macedonian-American Phil Naumoff on winning last night’s election to become Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge. While being recorded live on Facebook during the election results, Naumoff, a Democrat, thanked his family, friends, and supporters, and reflected on his grandfather, Naum, who immigrated to…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), a leading organization committed to representing the views and interests of the Macedonian diaspora across the world, has condemned a recent spate of violent and racially charged incidents prior to soccer matches in Macedonia. On November 4, 2018, a video was recorded allegedly showing a large group of Shkendija soccer team fans marching in Tetovo…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), a leading organization committed to representing the views and interests of the Macedonian diaspora across the world, has condemned unlawful amendments to the Macedonian constitution released by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. The proposed draft changes would formalize the tenets of the Prespa Agreement and embed the Ohrid Framework Agreement (OFA) in the preamble of the…
Обединетата Македонска Дијаспора (ОМД), децидно ги отфрла уставните амандмани произлезени од Преспанскиот Договор и најостро го осудува незаконското разнебитување на македонскиот устав и држава. Повторното актуелизирање на Охридскиот Договор и покрај неговото целосно имплементирање во 2004 година, ОМД смета дека е обид за создавање на бинационална држава во момент на безаконие и политичко самоволие. Следствено, концептот на бинационално општество што…
On behalf of UMD leaders and members of the Macedonian-American community, we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of the horrible and senseless attack on worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, as well as the entire Jewish community and others who have been affected by this attack. This violent act of…
Обединетата Македонска Дијаспора (ОМД) ги осудува очигледните притисоци и наводни поткупувања на пратеници, било во монетарна вредност, амнестија или други уценувачки средства, преку кои уставните промени дефинирани со Преспанскиот Договор, добија дво-третинско мнозинство во македонското Собрание. Срамниот чин на самоукинување, не само што е пораз за правната држава и демократскиот поредок, каде гласот на народот изразен преку неуспешниот референдум е…