[MoFA Macedonia] Act of solidarity

Day 2,370, 08:12 • Published in North Macedonia North Macedonia • by MNR Makedonija


Hello dear friends,

even though it is uncommon to post articles about Real Life, still, we feel the need to change that.
As you may know, bad things are happening lately to our Real Life close friends, which is why we would like to dedicate this article as a form of support, among others..



On Tuesday, the Turkish, and World’s public was shaken with breaking news about explosion and fire at the mine in Soma, western Turkey, where unfortunately 284 people are confirmed dead, and 18 miners are still missing.


Survivor hugs a relative in front of the coal mine

The Soma mining disaster is already the deadliest industrial catastrophe in Turkey’s history, and we sincerely hope it will be the last one! Condolences to all that lost any relatives, Macedonia hopes the best for you, brothers!



As if this wasn’t enough, hard times are also facing our brothers in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia. These are the worst floods ever recorded in the last 120 years! Over 4.000 people are evacuated and the city of Obrenovac is fully under water. Serbia and Bosnia asked for help, and our country of course answered in no time, among other neighbor countries like Bulgaria, Slovenia, and even Russia.


Macedonian buses with volunteers and material help

Macedonia has contributed so far with one helicopter MI-17, 9 boats for rescuing, 75 flood experts from the Ministry of Defense, 45 pumps, medics and various kinds of drugs, 3.000 blankets, 30 members of quick response team for rescuing, 15 members of special unit, a company donated 50.000 liters of water and many more.. Macedonian Government and the Energy Companies of Macedonia have also decided they will help Serbia by sending electrical energy in what should be 80 MW (MegaWatts) per hour.

Plus today 18.04.2014 we had enormous humanitarian action all over Macedonia. This actions will continue every day. You can see pictures from this action in this GALERY

Serbian TV portal about Macedonian help
Neighbors closer than a brother
Macedonians have also organized on facebook to gather all kinds of resources that can help the people in Serbia and Bosnia.
MACEDONIAN ARMY - HELPS

Also, Macedonian Red Cross has opened phone lines and bank accounts on which we appeal every Macedonian to donate 100 denars :
Bank account: Фонд на солидарност 300000001327966 ДБ 4030984271620 – Комерцијална банка.

One 075 143 400
T-mobile 070 143 400
Vip 077 143 400

Until now, the citizens have donated more than 60 000 euros !!!


Charity concert by Macedonian greatest artists



It is worth mentioning that since Serbia was facing such a disaster in Real Life, our alliance, Aurora ceased all kind of hostility and warfare towards Serbia.

This is after all just a game, and no matter the relations we have here, we never forget the real connections between us, the real bonds that tie us. A friend in need is a friend indeed!

We appeal to everyone who reads this article to be part of this and help our brothers as much as they can! Check out details for that here: http://tinyurl.com/lld8apx

Best of hopes,
eMacedonian Government