A big surprise was what President Pendarovski announced, because it was not North Macedonia that was offended, but Bulgaria - a young man was beaten.

Pendarovsky rarely allows himself such unmeasured statements.

This was stated on

Nova News

by diplomat and writer Prof. Kiril Topalov.

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According to him, instead of banning the entry of Bulgarian MEPs and politicians into North Macedonia, roads between the two countries should be sought in order to reduce the tension between Skopje and Sofia.

Stevo Pendarovski insists that Bulgarian MEPs and politicians be banned from joining the RSM

This hardening of tone towards us is a surprise.

Probably, rather, some forces are looming that want to prevent the good relations between North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

It is no secret that Belgrade is stopping Skopje for the EU at the behest of Moscow.

Many people in North Macedonia are annoyed that we are revealing this truth, comments Prof. Topalov.

The diplomat also added that the beating of Hristiyan Pendikov was aimed at intimidation towards all those who have Bulgarian sympathies and Bulgarian self-awareness.

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