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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has engaged in new diplomatic discussions in Washington, meeting with US Representatives Claudia Tenney and Keith Self to strengthen strategic partnership and parliamentary cooperation. This comes as domestic attention remains focused on corruption, with Skopje's public prosecutor investigating the State Lottery's fund disbursements and the Anti-Corruption Commission examining ethical aspects. In an effort to enhance transparency and accountability, the customs service has been equipped with 30 body cameras for real-time monitoring. Separately, questions have arisen regarding who authorized the operation of a cable car, with an official named Gjorgjievski reportedly failing to provide answers on responsibility. The country also faces new developments in its international relations and EU accession path. Kosovo's representative, Kos, has stated expectations for North Macedonia to include Bulgarians in its constitution as a prerequisite for advancing towards EU membership. Concurrently, a strategic partner is reportedly reducing military aid to North Macedonia, redirecting funds to Latin America.

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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with US Congresswomen Claudia Tenney and Keith Self in Washington to discuss the strategic partnership and parliamentary cooperation between North Macedonia and the United States.

Plusinfo: Macedonian PM Discusses Ties with US Congressmen in Washington

North Macedonian Prime Minister met with US Congresswomen Claudia Tenney and Keith Self in Washington to discuss strategic partnership, parliamentary cooperation, and shared interests between the two countries.

Skopje's public prosecutor's office is investigating the State Lottery regarding the legality of its fund disbursements, with the Anti-Corruption Commission also involved in examining the ethical and moral dimensions of the case.

SDK.mk: State Lottery Funds Under Scrutiny by Skopje Prosecutors; Anti-Corruption…

Skopje's public prosecutor's office is investigating whether the State Lottery had the right to disburse funds, and the Anti-Corruption Commission is reportedly involved in the ethical and moral aspects of the case.

North Macedonia's customs service has implemented 30 body cameras to ensure transparency and accountability, enabling real-time monitoring of both customs officers' actions and citizens' interactions.

Слободен печат: Customs receives 30 body cameras for real-time monitoring

North Macedonia's customs service has been equipped with 30 body cameras to ensure transparency and accountability, with their actions and those of citizens to be monitored in real-time.

Concerns have been raised regarding who authorized the operation of a cable car that transported passengers, with an official named Gjorgjievski reportedly unable to provide answers concerning responsibility for potential issues.

ALSAT: Who Allowed the Cable Car to Transport Passengers? Gjorgjievski Without an…

This story questions who authorized the operation of a cable car that transported passengers, highlighting that official Gjorgjievski has not provided an answer regarding responsibility for any potential issues.

Kosovo's representative, Kos, has indicated that North Macedonia is expected to amend its constitution to include Bulgarians, a step considered crucial for its progress towards European Union accession.

ALSAT: Kosovo Expects North Macedonia to Include Bulgarians in Constitution to…

Kosovo's representative, Kos, states that they expect North Macedonia to amend its constitution to include Bulgarians, which is seen as a step towards EU accession.

A strategic partner of North Macedonia is reportedly reducing its military aid to the country, opting instead to reallocate these funds towards Latin America.

Слободен печат: Strategic partner cuts military aid for Macedonia, redirects to Latin America

North Macedonia's strategic partner is reducing military aid to the country and is instead redirecting funds to Latin America.

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska's official Facebook page has been blocked following an accusation of discrimination by a citizen whose autistic daughters were allegedly denied state-provided assistants.

SDK.mk: Skopje Mayor Georgievski's Official Facebook Page Blocked; Citizen Accuses…

The official Facebook page of Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska has been blocked, with a citizen alleging discrimination after her autistic daughters were denied state-provided assistants.

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