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North Macedonia: Opposition support stands at 5.6 percent — FrontPages.eu, October 11, 2026

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A recent "Market Vision" poll indicates that the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski continue to enjoy high public support. The survey, conducted in September, shows VMRO-DPMNE with 19.3% support and Mickoski with a 20.4% trust rating, significantly ahead of the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) and its leader Venko Filipche. In other domestic news, the director of the Museum of Macedonia, Aleksandar Ristevski, has pledged to revitalize the institution, which has been neglected for years, ahead of its 50th anniversary. Meanwhile, an official, Iseni, stated that violence against two young individuals from Saraj was not ethnically motivated. Customs officers also reported seizing smuggled goods found hidden under a car seat. The nation is also commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Uprising with ceremonies in Kumanovo and Skopje. Furthermore, Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozinovska assured the public of a secure electricity supply and outlined government measures to prevent sudden price changes.

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A new 'Market Vision' poll conducted in September reveals that the VMRO-DPMNE party holds 19.3% public support, while its leader and Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, commands 20.4% trust. This indicates a significant lead over the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), which garnered 5.6% support, and its leader Venko Filipche, who has 3.8% trust.

Plusinfo: VMRO-DPMNE and Mickoski Show Highest Support, Poll Shows Large Lead Over SDSM…

A "Market Vision" poll conducted in September among 1,200 respondents indicates VMRO-DPMNE has 19.3% support, while SDSM has 5.6%. For leaders, Hristijan Mickoski has 20.4% trust, and Venko Filipche has 3.8%.

The Museum of Macedonia, which has suffered years of neglect, is slated for revitalization, according to its director, Aleksandar Ristevski. The announcement comes ahead of the institution's 50th anniversary.

SDK.mk: Museum of Macedonia Neglected for Years, But Will Be Revitalized, Says…

The Museum of Macedonia has been neglected for years, but the director, Risteski, promises revitalization ahead of the object's 50th anniversary.

Following an incident of violence against two young individuals from Saraj, an official, Iseni, publicly stated that investigations found no ethnic motives behind the attack.

ALSAT: Violence Against Two Youth from Saraj, Iseni: No Ethnic Motives

Following violence against two young individuals from Saraj, official Iseni stated that there were no ethnic motives.

Customs officers successfully intercepted an attempt to illegally import goods into the country, seizing contraband that was discovered hidden beneath a car seat.

ALSAT: Smuggled Goods Found Under Car Seat, Customs Officers Seize Contraband

Customs officers seized contraband that was hidden under a car seat, foiling an attempt to illegally import goods into Macedonia.

Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozinovska announced that the government is actively working to ensure a stable electricity supply and implement measures to prevent sudden price fluctuations.

Plusinfo: Bozinovska Promises Secure Electricity Supply; Government Takes Measures…

The Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources indicates that the government is working to ensure a secure electricity supply and prevent sudden price changes.

North Macedonia is marking the 85th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Uprising with a formal academy in Kumanovo and an award ceremony held in the Parliament in Skopje.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia Marks 85 Years Since Anti-Fascist Uprising; Ceremony in Kumanovo

The anniversary will be marked with a formal academy in Kumanovo and an award ceremony in the Parliament in Skopje.

Nighan Ismet Ramadani, President of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia, stated in an interview that both VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM were involved in political events during 2015-2016, with differing impacts on Macedonian parties.

ALSAT: Ramadani: Not Just VMRO-DPMNE, SDSM Also Involved in 2015/16 Events

Nighan Ismet Ramadani stated in an interview that not only VMRO-DPMNE but also SDSM were involved in events in 2015/16, impacting Macedonian parties differently.

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