Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has articulated a cautious stance on EU integration, urging that past mistakes guide future negotiations and suggesting Bulgaria's reluctance for EU involvement in their dispute is to avoid acknowledging it as bilateral. Bulgaria has responded, indicating that EU participation is conditional on North Macedonia fulfilling its obligations.

Plusinfo: Mickoski: Mistakes from the past should be a lesson

Prime Minister Mickoski stated that mistakes from the past should serve as a lesson, indicating a cautious approach to international negotiations, particularly regarding the dispute with Bulgaria.

Plusinfo: Sofia does not want Brussels involved to avoid admitting a bilateral dispute…

Prime Minister Mickoski believes Bulgaria wishes to avoid EU involvement in their dispute to prevent acknowledging it as a bilateral issue. He assures that any action will be carefully considered.

ALSAT: Bulgaria responds to Muçunski: EU can be involved, but Skopje must fulfill its…

Sofia has replied to Skopje's request for EU involvement in the talks between North Macedonia and Bulgaria, stating the EU can participate if Skopje meets its obligations.

An investigation into the illegal cigarette trade is set to expand further, with authorities having already confiscated 1.3 million euros in connection with the illicit activities.

ALSAT: Nikollovski: Investigation into illegal cigarette trade will expand, 1.3…

Nikollovski announced that the investigation into the illegal cigarette trade will be expanded, with 1.3 million euros already seized.

Seven villages in the Pcinja Valley have been enduring continuous smoke for half a year due to ongoing fires at the Krasta landfill, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.

SDK.mk: Fires at Krasta landfill cause 6 months of smoke for 7 Pcinja Valley villages

Several villages in the Pcinja Valley have been suffering from smoke for six months due to fires at the Krasta landfill.

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska's official Facebook page blocked a citizen who sought information about garbage collection in her neighborhood, leading to accusations of discrimination.

SDK.mk: Skopje Mayor blocks citizen on Facebook after she inquired about garbage…

The official Facebook page of the Mayor of Skopje blocked a citizen who had inquired about the cleanliness of her settlement and alleged discrimination.

Patients in North Macedonia are experiencing extensive waiting periods, up to six months, for knee and other extremity surgeries, a situation exacerbated by a notable shortage of medical professionals.

ALSAT: Patients wait up to 6 months for surgery, doctors also lacking

Patients face waiting times of three to six months for knee and other extremity surgeries, compounded by a shortage of medical professionals.

VMRO-DPMNE has criticized the leader of the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, Venko Filipče, accusing him of deflecting blame for his party's internal problems, amidst ongoing political tensions between the two major parties.

Plusinfo: VMRO-DPMNE's message to Filipche: Stop blaming others for SDSM's situation

VMRO-DPMNE has criticized SDSM leader Filipche, accusing him of deflecting blame for his party's internal issues. The ruling party is also facing critiques from SDSM.

A sharp disagreement has erupted between Ademi and Shasivari concerning the rulings made by the Special Court, particularly those affecting former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army.

ALSAT: Harsh clash between Ademi and Shasivari over Special Court decisions against…

A strong disagreement has emerged between Ademi and Shasivari regarding the Special Court's rulings concerning former leaders of the KLA (Kosovo Liberation Army).

Kosovar politician Gërvalla has publicly stated she has no connection to the Special Court and has not remained silent on relevant matters.

ALSAT: Gërvalla: I have no connection to the Special Court and I have not been silent

A politician, Gërvalla, states her lack of connection to the Special Court and asserts she has not remained silent on the matter.