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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership and exploring new opportunities. This meeting marks a new development in the country's international engagements. On the domestic front, significant policy discussions are emerging, including a proposal by foreign experts for a reform of the second pension pillar, aimed at reducing budget burdens without affecting citizens' savings. Concurrently, environmental and agricultural concerns are highlighted by the potential disappearance of the traditional Tetovo bean due to climate change and a decline in young farmers. Further local developments include Skopje's preparations for integrating 100 new electric buses into its public transport network, alongside efforts to develop necessary charging infrastructure and routes. Meanwhile, Maksim Dimitrievski, president of the ZNAM party, issued a warning to the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) regarding future political movements, and Venko Filipče, president of SDSM, called for a minimum wage of 600 Euros amidst concerns over rising spending.

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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York to discuss strengthening the Macedonian-American strategic partnership and creating new opportunities.

Plusinfo: Mickoski Discusses Strategic Partnership with Marko Rubio in New York

Prime Minister Mickoski met with Marko Rubio in New York, emphasizing the strengthening of the Macedonian-American strategic partnership and the creation of new opportunities.

A group of twelve foreign experts has put forward a proposal to reform the second pension pillar, advocating for a model similar to Poland's. The aim is to alleviate the budget burden and public debt without impacting citizens' savings.

Plusinfo: Twelve Foreign Experts Propose Pension Pillar Reform Based on Poland's Model

A group of foreign experts suggests reforming the second pension pillar using Poland's model to reduce budget burden and public debt without touching citizens' savings.

The traditional Tetovo bean, a local culinary specialty, is facing the threat of extinction. This is attributed to the combined effects of climate change and a decreasing interest among young farmers in cultivating the crop.

SDK.mk: Tetovo Beans Disappearing Due to Climate Change and Lack of Young Farmers

The Tetovo bean, a local specialty, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and the unwillingness of young people to work on the fields.

The city of Skopje is initiating preparations for the introduction of 100 new electric buses. This includes developing new routes and establishing the necessary charging infrastructure to support the modernized public transportation system.

ALSAT: Skopje begins preparations for electric buses: when the first batches are…

Skopje is preparing for the arrival of 100 new electric buses and is also working on routes and charging infrastructure.

Maksim Dimitrievski, president of the ZNAM party, has issued a warning to the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), stating that ZNAM is characterized by honesty and transparency and cautioning against the emergence of a similar movement.

Plusinfo: Maxim Dimitrievski Warns SDSM: Beware of 'ZNAM 3.0' Appearing

Maxim Dimitrievski, president of ZNAM, stated that their party is characterized by honesty and transparency, warning SDSM against the emergence of a similar movement.

Concerns are being raised as spending approaches 90,000 denars, prompting Venko Filipče, president of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, to advocate for a minimum wage of 600 Euros.

ALSAT: Spending Nears 90,000 Denars, Filipce Calls for Minimum Wage of 600 Euros

Concerns are raised about spending reaching 90,000 denars, with a call for a minimum wage of 600 Euros.

A climber tragically died on Shar Planina, with their lifeless body discovered at an altitude exceeding 2,500 meters. The body was subsequently transported to Tetovo via helicopter.

SDK.mk: Climber Dies on Shar Planina, Body Transported to Tetovo by Helicopter

The lifeless body of a climber found at an altitude of over 2,500 meters on Shar Planina was transported to Tetovo by helicopter.

Domestic violence continues to be a pressing concern within the country, evidenced by thousands of reported incidents and dozens of victims, underscoring the ongoing challenge.

ALSAT: Thousands of Reports and Dozens of Victims, Domestic Violence Continues to…

Domestic violence remains a significant issue, with thousands of reported incidents and dozens of victims.

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