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Friday, September 18, 2026
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A new report from the State Audit Office reveals that North Macedonia has paid over 64 million euros in the last five years for labor disputes, with a significant portion, 48%, going towards interest and associated costs. This substantial financial outflow highlights concerns over state efficiency and resource management.
In other domestic news, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski presented a strategic vision for the country, emphasizing the importance of Corridors 8 and 10 for regional connectivity in transport, gas, and technology. This vision includes plans for a national data center aimed at strengthening cyber defenses. Concurrently, a major infrastructure project, the Kërçovë – Ohër highway, faces severe delays, remaining unfinished 11 years after its commencement.
Political discussions are also active, with Prime Minister Mickoski proposing constitutional amendments that would only take effect at a later date, seeking to provide guarantees against new conditions post-EU negotiations. These debates occur as the Macedonian opposition calls for respecting the verdict against KLA leaders, and Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova notes progress on legal changes for the OMO 'Ilinden Pirin' association, though documents are still pending.
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The State Audit Office has determined that North Macedonia paid over 64 million euros for labor disputes within five years, with 48% of this amount attributed to interest and various costs.
SDK.mk:
State Paid Over 64 Million Euros for Labor Disputes in Five Years
The State Audit Office determined that the state paid over 64 million euros for labor disputes in five years, with 48% of that amount going to interest and costs.
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski envisions North Macedonia as a key crossroads for transport, gas, and technology, emphasizing Corridors 8 and 10 and planning a national data center for cyber defense. However, a significant infrastructure project, the Kërçovë – Ohër highway, remains unfinished after an 11-year delay.
Plusinfo:
Corridor 8 to be Important, Corridor 10 Even More So for North Macedonia; Data…
Mickoski envisions North Macedonia as a crossroads for transport, gas, and technology, with Corridors 8 and 10 linking the three seas and Central Europe. The government also plans a primary national data center to concentrate defense against cyber attacks.
ALSAT:
11-year delay: The Kërçovë – Ohër highway project remains unfinished after…
The highway project connecting Kërçovë and Ohër is significantly delayed and still incomplete after more than ten years since its commencement.
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski proposes constitutional amendments with a delayed effect to secure guarantees for North Macedonia during EU negotiations. Meanwhile, the Macedonian opposition calls for respecting the verdict against KLA leaders, and Iliana Yotova, President of Bulgaria, states that legal changes for the OMO 'Ilinden Pirin' association's registration are complete but documents are missing. Matoshi also commented that respecting Albanian rights strengthens Macedonian identity.
Plusinfo:
Constitutional Amendments Only With Delayed Effect: This Way North Macedonia…
The idea is for the amendments to be passed in Parliament but not come into effect immediately. Mickoski believes this would provide North Macedonia with a guarantee that it will not face new conditions after the negotiations are completed.
ALSAT:
Macedonian opposition: The decision on KLA leaders must be respected as…
The Macedonian opposition calls for respect of the verdict against KLA leaders, drawing a parallel to the respect shown for Mladić's verdict.
SDK.mk:
Bulgarian President Yotova: All Legal Changes Made for 'Ilinden Pirin'…
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova stated that all necessary legal changes have been made for the OMO 'Ilinden Pirin' association to be registered, but documents are consistently missing.
ALSAT:
Matoshi: The more Macedonians respect Albanian rights, the stronger their…
A statement by Matoshi suggesting that respecting Albanian rights in Macedonia will strengthen the identity of Macedonians.
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Police are actively searching for perpetrators of a murder in Duqanxhik, while questions persist regarding how the suspect was released from prison, raising concerns about the justice system.
ALSAT:
Murder in Duqanxhik: Police searching for perpetrators, Toshkovski still…
Police are actively searching for the individuals responsible for a murder in Duqanxhik, while questions remain unanswered regarding how the suspect was released from prison.
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