Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with a suspected fraudulent scheme that involved double billing for eye operations, resulting in an estimated 1.7 million euros in damages to the Health Fund. The Public Prosecutor's Office is also investigating former Health Minister Den Donchev, a private clinic, and its employees, ordering documents to be preserved as part of the ongoing probe.

Plusinfo: Eye Operations Fraud: 1.7 Million Euro Damage, 8 Arrested in Health Fund Abuse

The Ministry of Interior and the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime are investigating suspicions of a fraudulent agreement from 2020 involving double billing for eye operations and payment control failures, causing an estimated 1.7 million euros in damages to the Health Fund.

Plusinfo: Health Minister Den Donchev, Private Clinic, and Employees Under Scrutiny

The Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered documents to be preserved as part of an investigation involving Health Minister Den Donchev, a private clinic, and its employees.

Plusinfo: Eye Operations, Double Billing, and 1.7 Million Euros in Damage

Authorities are investigating suspected fraud involving double billing for eye operations, resulting in approximately 1.7 million euros in damages to the Health Fund.

Minister of Digital Transformation Stefan Andonovski announced that digital identity cards and driver's licenses are currently not valid for presentation to the police, and legislative amendments are required to rectify this issue.

SDK.mk: Digital IDs and Driver's Licenses Not Valid with Police, Minister Andonovski…

Digital identity cards and driver's licenses are not currently valid when presented to the police, and legislative amendments are required, according to Minister Andonovski.

The Ministry of Interior has warned citizens about a widespread online scam where fraudsters use fake profiles and phone calls to entice hundreds of Macedonians into investing in non-existent cryptocurrency platforms with promises of high returns.

Plusinfo: Hundreds of Macedonians Defrauded in Fake Online Investment Platform Scheme

The Ministry of Interior warns citizens against believing promises of easy online earnings from scammers who use fake profiles and phone calls to offer cryptocurrency investments with high return guarantees.

Research indicates that 136 students in North Macedonia, accounting for 8.4 percent of 1,623 surveyed, have experienced suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm as a result of being victims of cyberbullying.

SDK.mk: 136 Students Victims of Cyberbullying Had Suicidal Thoughts or Thoughts of…

136 students from North Macedonia, or 8.4 percent of 1,623 surveyed, experienced suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm while being victims of cyberbullying, according to research.

Public transport costs in Kumanovo are projected to increase by 15 Denars, a decision that has drawn opposition from political groups.

ALSAT: Public transport in Kumanovo expected to become 15 Denars more expensive…

The cost of public transport in Kumanovo is projected to increase by 15 Denars, a move opposed by the political opposition.

Students are calling for an increase in their meal allowances, advocating for direct financial support rather than the current system of vouchers.

ALSAT: Students demand increase in meal allowance instead of vouchers

Students are requesting an increase in their meal allowances, advocating for direct financial support rather than vouchers.

Citizens are expressing their views on the feasibility of living on 800 Macedonian Denars per day, highlighting growing concerns about the cost of living.

ALSAT: Can one live on 800 denars a day? Citizens share their views

Citizens express their opinions on whether it is possible to live on 800 Macedonian Denars per day, highlighting concerns about the cost of living.