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North Macedonia is grappling with a fresh political controversy as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has publicly demanded that the government disassociate itself from high-ranking officials accused of glorifying Ratko Mladic, a figure convicted of genocide. This comes amidst a new financial police investigation into alleged suspicious capital intended for a television purchase, with official institutions emphasizing their commitment to protecting public interest and discouraging speculation. In other domestic developments, there's positive news for retirees as pensions are slated to increase by 3 to 3.5%, with the exact calculations expected next week and implementation in the October payment. Infrastructure efforts are also progressing, with the Ministry of Culture reporting solid advancements in the renovation of the Universal Hall. However, concerns persist regarding public health and safety, as the investigation into the Gostivar water poisoning incident, affecting thousands, has not yet been expanded. Additionally, the low representation of Albanians in the Police Academy, starting September 1st, has drawn attention, with the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Astrit… Meanwhile, public transport in Skopje is set to implement a new schedule from September 1st, impacting commuter services. The country is also experiencing its first European heatwave in centuries, which has unfortunately contributed to numerous deaths this summer.

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The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has strongly condemned any glorification of Ratko Mladic, demanding that the government publicly distance itself from a minister and agency director allegedly involved. Concurrently, concerns have been raised regarding the notably low representation of Albanians, at just 3.5%, among students entering the Police Academy from September 1st, with Astrit Iseni, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, suggesting a lack of interest.

Слободен печат: LDP Demands Government Disassociate from Glorification of Mladic by Officials

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) strongly condemns any glorification of Ratko Mladic, who was convicted of genocide. They are demanding the government publicly distance itself from the actions of a minister and agency director who allegedly praised him.

ALSAT: Very low representation of Albanians in Police Academy, Iseni: Albanians…

Only 3.5% of students starting at the Police Academy from September 1st will be Albanian, with a minister citing lack of interest.

The financial police are actively investigating alleged suspicious capital linked to a potential television purchase. Official institutions are reportedly ensuring professional and legal actions to safeguard public interest, while cautioning against speculation and misinformation.

Plusinfo: Financial Police Investigates Suspected Capital for TV Purchase, Speculation…

The financial police are investigating alleged suspicious capital intended for a television purchase. A source indicates that official institutions are acting professionally and legally to protect public interest, urging against speculation and misinformation from sources like SDSM.

Pensions in North Macedonia are slated for an increase of 3 to 3.5%, with the precise calculation to be finalized next week. This adjustment will be included in the September pension payment, which will be disbursed in October, as confirmed by Minister Gjoko Velkovski.

Plusinfo: Pensions to Increase by 3-3.5%; Exact Calculation Next Week

Pensions are set to increase by 3 to 3.5%, with the exact calculation to be finalized next week. The increase will be reflected in the September pension payment, disbursed in October, according to Minister Velkovski.

The Ministry of Culture has announced significant progress in the ongoing renovation of the Universal Hall, although major construction activities on the ground have yet to commence.

SDK.mk: Solid Progress in Universal Hall Renovation, Ministry of Culture Claims…

The Ministry of Culture reports substantial progress in the renovation of the Universal Hall, though larger construction activities have not yet commenced on the ground.

Despite warnings, the investigation into the water poisoning incident that affected thousands of citizens in Gostivar has not yet been expanded. Simultaneously, North Macedonia is experiencing a historic European heatwave, which has led to numerous deaths this summer.

ALSAT: Investigation into Gostivar water poisoning not expanded yet

Despite warnings, the investigation into the water poisoning incident affecting thousands of Gostivar citizens has not yet been expanded.

ALSAT: Macedonia, European heatwave for the first time in centuries - many deaths in…

North Macedonia is experiencing its first European heatwave in centuries, leading to numerous deaths this summer.

Public transport services in Skopje are scheduled to implement a new timetable beginning September 1st, which will impact daily commuter services.

ALSAT: Public transport in Skopje changes schedule from September 1st

Public transport in Skopje will implement a new schedule starting September 1st, impacting commuter services.

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