The Cultural Center 'Asnom' in Gostivar is accused of discriminating against a Macedonian in hiring, with a significant ethnic disparity reported among its employees where 26 out of 34 are Albanian and only four are Macedonian. Separately, an expert commission is alleged to have 'blindly believed' claims of blindness by three doctors, raising concerns about scrutiny in public services.

SDK.mk: Gostivar Cultural Center Accused of Discriminating Against Macedonian in Hiring

The Cultural Center 'Asnom' in Gostivar is accused of discriminating against a Macedonian during the hiring process, with reports indicating that out of 34 employees, 26 are Albanian and only 4 are Macedonian in this public institution.

SDK.mk: Expert Commission Blindly Believed Claims of Blindness by Three Doctors

An expert commission blindly believed the claims of blindness made by three doctors.

A new poll reveals strong support for the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who stated that North Macedonia's integration into the EU is a 'marathon' they are determined to win. Mickoski is the current Prime Minister of North Macedonia and leader of VMRO-DPMNE.

Plusinfo: VMRO-DPMNE Leads Political Competitors; Mickoski Has Strongest Support

Results indicate that VMRO-DPMNE has significant support, leading over political rivals, with Mickoski receiving the highest personal backing.

ALSAT: Mickoski: Integration in the EU is a Marathon, We Will Emerge Victorious –…

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that EU integration is a marathon and they will be victorious, referring to a draft in Macedonian.

The minimum cost of a basic basket of goods has reportedly exceeded 70,000 denars, indicating that the average salary is insufficient to cover expenses. A mother in Skopje is struggling to secure state-provided assistants for her two autistic children, and North Macedonia has recorded eight new HIV cases within a single month.

ALSAT: Minimum Basket Over 70,000 Denars, Average Salary Insufficient

The minimum cost of a basic basket of goods exceeds 70,000 denars, while the average salary is not enough to cover expenses.

SDK.mk: Skopje Mother Sits for Hours with Autistic Children as State Fails to Provide…

A mother from Skopje spent hours sitting with her two autistic children because the state has not provided them with assistants.

ALSAT: HIV in North Macedonia: 8 New Cases in One Month

North Macedonia has recorded 8 new cases of HIV within a single month.