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North Macedonia is grappling with widespread water safety issues, as contamination has rendered drinking water unsafe in Gostivar and Krushevo due to bacterial presence. Authorities are actively investigating the incidents, with the Public Prosecutor's Office gathering evidence regarding the poisoning of thousands in Gostivar, and the Crisis Management Center issuing consumption bans in affected areas. Adding to the environmental concerns, the Lepenec River has shown signs of pollution, with a white substance and foam observed discharging into the Vardar River, prompting official investigations. Meanwhile, the country faces diplomatic discussions concerning its EU accession path, and citizens are reporting delays in receiving sick leave and maternity benefit payments from the Health Insurance Fund. The UNESCO status of Ohrid is also once again at risk.

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Drinking water in Gostivar and Krushevo has been declared unsafe for consumption due to bacterial contamination. The Director of the Institute for Public Health, Marija Andonovska, confirmed deviations in water samples in Gostivar, while the Crisis Management Center banned consumption in Krushevo. Authorities are investigating the poisoning of thousands in Gostivar, with the Public Prosecutor's Office collecting evidence.

Plusinfo: Gostivar Water Unsafe Due to Bacteria

The Director of the Institute for Public Health, Marija Andonovska, stated that analyses show deviations in some water samples, making the water in Gostivar unsafe for consumption.

ALSAT: Water in Krushevo is contaminated; bacteria found, banned for consumption

Drinking water in Krushevo has been found to be contaminated with bacteria and is banned for consumption, according to the Crisis Management Center.

ALSAT: Prosecution continues gathering evidence for poisoning of thousands of…

Prosecutors are continuing to collect evidence related to the poisoning incident affecting thousands of residents with drinking water in Gostivar.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the pollution of the Lepenec River, following reports of a white substance and foam discharging into the Vardar River. While the water in Lepenec appeared clear today, the public awaits answers regarding yesterday's pollution incident.

Слободен печат: Water in Lepenec Appears Clean Today; Public Awaits Answers on Yesterday's…

The water in the Lepenec river appears clear today, but the public is still seeking answers regarding yesterday's pollution incident.

ALSAT: White substance and foam in Lepenec river discharge into Vardar; authorities…

Authorities have launched an investigation into the presence of a white substance and foam found in the Lepenec river's discharge into the Vardar river.

Foreign Minister Timjo Mutsunski's statement that EU protocols are not a legal part of the negotiation framework has sparked a diplomatic row. The Minister confirmed that North Macedonia's principled position on EU accession remains unchanged despite the reactions.

Plusinfo: Diplomatic Row Over EU Protocols:minister Denies Position Change

Foreign Minister Timjo Mutsunski's statement that protocols are not a legal part of the negotiation framework has caused reactions. He confirmed to Plusinfo that North Macedonia's principled position on EU accession has not changed.

Citizens are voicing complaints about significant delays in receiving payments for sick leave and maternity benefits. The Health Insurance Fund has responded by stating that payments are being processed sequentially.

Слободен печат: Citizens Report Delays in Sick Leave and Maternity Pay; Fund Claims Payments…

Citizens complain about delayed payments for sick leave and maternity benefits, while the Health Insurance Fund states that payments are being processed sequentially.

The city of Ohrid is once again facing the risk of being placed on UNESCO's list of endangered World Heritage Sites.

ALSAT: Ohrid is endangered again by UNESCO

The city of Ohrid is once again at risk of being endangered by UNESCO.

Travelers entering Greece at the Bogorodica-Evzoni border crossing are experiencing significant delays, with vehicle queues leading to wait times of up to two hours.

Plusinfo: Long Vehicle Queues Entering Greece at Bogorodica-Evzoni Crossing

There are long queues of vehicles entering Greece at the Bogorodica-Evzoni border crossing, with waits of up to two hours. At the Tabanovce border crossing, entry into the country takes about 30 minutes.

An innovative invention developed in Bitola with assistance from the European Union is slated for use in opening a new hotel complex on the Ivory Coast.

SDK.mk: Bitola Invention Developed with EU Aid to Open Hotel Complex on Ivory Coast

An invention from Bitola, developed with the help of the EU, is set to be used to open the doors of a hotel complex on the Ivory Coast.

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