- First president of the Republic of Macedonia Kiro Gligorov passed away Sunday at the age of 94 years. The funeral of Macedonia's former president will take place on Tuesday in Skopje. It was his last wish the funeral to be attended by family members only. The Government of the Republic of Macedonia declared 3 January day of mourning. A commemorative session has been scheduled Tuesday at which President Gjorge Ivanov is to hold a speech.

Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, President Gjorge Ivanov and SDSM leader Branko Crvenkovski regretfully received the news on the death of Kiro Gligorov and sent letter of condolences to his family. Telegrams of condolences to his family and the state leadership were sent from former and current Croatian presidents Stipe Mesic and Ivo Josipovic as well as Serbian President Boris Tadic.