Iskra Haxhivasileva has been elected as the new head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption, a resolution to the ongoing process of selecting a successor. Her election follows a vote by 187 prosecutors who chose from five candidates. She is known for her involvement in the case against suspended appeals judge Gjoko Ristov, where 350,000 euros were found hidden in a wall. [cite: ALSAT "Iskra Haxhivasileva Elected Head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for…", ALSAT…

ALSAT: Iskra Haxhivasileva Elected Head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for…

Iskra Haxhivasileva has been elected as the head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption.

ALSAT: Prosecutors Vote for Islam Abazi's Successor, Five Candidates Competing

Gazetar: Suad Bajrami, 187 prosecutors voted today for the election of the new head of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Macedonia and Veriu, with five candidates competing.

SDK.mk: Iskra Hadzhi Vasileva, who found 350,000 euros buried in a wall for Judge Goko…

Iskra Hadzhi Vasileva has been selected as the new Public Prosecutor for the Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruption.

A police operation in Skopje, Tetovo, and Kumanovo is investigating a private hospital, former Health Fund Director Den Donchev, and health fund employees. Unofficial information suggests the alleged damage to the national budget exceeds 1.5 million euros, with the hospital reportedly acquiring around 4 million euros illegally. Numerous patients treated at the hospital were also reportedly harmed. [cite: Plusinfo "Den Donchev, private hospital, and health fund employees targeted by police…"…

Plusinfo: Den Donchev, private hospital, and health fund employees targeted by police…

According to unofficial information, the damage to the budget exceeds 1.5 million euros, while the illegally acquired material benefit for the hospital is estimated at around 4 million euros. A larger number of patients treated at the hospital were also harmed.

ALSAT: Operation in Skopje, Tetovo, and Kumanovo: Private Hospital and Health Fund…

An operation in Skopje, Tetovo, and Kumanovo has led to the investigation of a private hospital and health fund employees.

Minister of Digital Transformation Stefan Andonovski has clarified that digital identification cards and driver's licenses are currently not valid for interactions with the police. Legislative changes and a phased adaptation process are required before they can be officially accepted.

SDK.mk: Digital IDs and driver's licenses not valid before police, minister says legal…

Minister Andonovski stated that digital identification cards and driver's licenses are not currently valid in interactions with the police, indicating that legislative changes are necessary.

Plusinfo: Police will not accept digital ID and driver's license for now; there will be…

Minister Andonovski states there will be an adaptation process and a phased introduction. The digital wallet is currently regulated by the Law on Electronic Documents and Electronic Identification, and by-laws concerning ID cards and driver's licenses are soon to be amended.

More than 7,000 kilograms of medicinal cannabis have gone missing in Strumica, leading to criminal complaints being filed against two individuals.

ALSAT: Over 7,000 Kilograms of Medicinal Cannabis Missing in Strumica; Criminal…

More than 7,000 kilograms of medicinal cannabis are missing in Strumica, and criminal complaints have been filed against two individuals.

Municipalities have significantly increased their public procurement tenders in 2025, with values doubling compared to 2024. Tetovo municipality is a leader in this trend, with contracts totaling 22.5 million euros.

SDK.mk: Municipal tenders double in value for 2025 elections, Tetovo municipality…

Municipalities have doubled their public procurement tenders in 2025 compared to 2024, with Tetovo municipality leading the way with 22.5 million euros in contracts.

Despite a meeting with the government, students were unable to secure a new agreement regarding their meal subsidies, which will remain at 140 denars. This has led to discussions about a potential student referendum on the issue.

ALSAT: Student Meal Subsidy Remains at 140 Denars; Meeting with Government Yields No…

The student meal subsidy will remain at 140 denars, as a meeting with the government failed to reach an agreement.

ALSAT: Students Vote in Referendum on Student Meals!?

Following a meeting with the Prime Minister, students reportedly do not have a new agreement regarding their meals.

Bilal Kasami, co-chairman of VLEN and Mayor of Tetovo, announced that he will hold talks with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. The discussions are expected to focus on appointments for directors and deputy ministers.

ALSAT: Kasami Warns of Talks with Mickoski: Will Discuss Directors and Deputy Ministers

Co-chairman of VLEN, Bilal Kasami, stated that talks with Hristijan Mickoski will cover directors and deputy ministers.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused AKI of ethnic division and urged citizens to vote for VMRO-DPMNE candidate Stojančo Radicevski with both reason and heart.

ALSAT: Mickoski Accuses AKI for Ethnic Division: 'Vote with Reason and Your Heart'

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski called on citizens to vote for Stojančo Radicevski, the candidate of the VMRO-DPMNE and the "Macedonia" coalition, with reason and their hearts.

Peshevski has called for stricter controls in workplaces following reports of approximately 30 deaths and 2,000 injuries annually.

ALSAT: Around 30 Deaths and 2,000 Injuries Annually in Workplaces; Peshevski Calls…

Peshevski calls for stricter controls following reports of approximately 30 deaths and 2,000 injuries annually in workplaces.