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The ongoing debate surrounding water contamination in Gostivar saw new developments today, with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski anticipating an expanded investigation into the issue. The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia also reignited political clashes by accusing the government and former Health Minister Venko Filipche of inaction regarding the water quality from 2020 to 2023. In other domestic news, travelers faced significant delays at border crossings, with approximately a one-hour wait reported at Bogorodica for departures and a thirty-minute wait at Tabanovce for entry. Authorities also arrested an individual accused of usurping the Kuklica site, who allegedly attacked police officers during the apprehension. Additionally, the National Bank of North Macedonia successfully tested a new payment system, bringing its operations in line with European standards. Meanwhile, a pregnant employee reported facing pressure for dismissal and discrimination from her employers, and 34 individuals were detained over the weekend for reckless driving offenses.

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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski anticipates an expanded investigation into the Gostivar water contamination. The issue has also reignited political disputes, with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) accusing the government and former Health Minister Venko Filipche of knowing about the contaminated water from 2020 to 2023 but failing to take action.

Plusinfo: Why Did Filipche Remain Silent About Gostivar Water Contamination as Health…

VMRO-DPMNE claims that the former Health Minister, Venko Filipche, knew about the contaminated water in Gostivar from 2020 to 2023 but took no action.

ALSAT: Drinking water pollution reignites clashes between government and opposition

Pollution of drinking water has once again sparked conflict between the ruling party and the opposition, with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia accusing the government.

ALSAT: Mickoski expects expansion of investigation into water contamination in Gostivar

While efforts to resolve the water situation in Gostivar continue, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski anticipates an broadened investigation.

Significant traffic congestion has been reported at key border crossings, with an estimated one-hour wait for departures at the Bogorodica crossing and a thirty-minute wait for entry at Tabanovce.

Plusinfo: Heavy Traffic at Borders: Approximately 1-hour wait at Bogorodica crossing

Traffic congestion is reported at the Bogorodica border crossing for departures, with an estimated 1-hour wait. The Tabanovce crossing has a 30-minute wait for entry. Other border crossings are operating normally.

An individual accused of illegally occupying the 'Stone Dolls' monument site in Kuklica has been arrested. The arrest followed an incident where the suspect allegedly attacked police officers tasked with her apprehension.

Plusinfo: Usurper of Kuklica Site Arrested After Attacking Police

A woman accused of usurping the Kuklica site has been arrested after allegedly attacking police officers who were tasked with her apprehension. She was already facing charges for continued usurpation.

SDK.mk: Arrest for Usurpation and Assault of Officials at 'Stone Dolls' Monument

An individual has been arrested for usurping the 'Stone Dolls' monument in Kuklica and for assaulting and obstructing officials carrying out their legal duties.

An employee has reported her employers for discrimination, alleging that they began issuing disciplinary warnings and pressuring her for dismissal just two days after learning of her pregnancy, leading to stress-induced illness.

SDK.mk: Pregnant Employee Faces Pressure for Dismissal After Reporting Discrimination

Two days after learning of an employee's pregnancy, employers began issuing disciplinary warnings with pressure for dismissal, leading to the employee falling ill from stress and reporting them for discrimination.

The unexpected visit of Serbian Prime Minister Gjuro Macut to Ohrid has prompted critical reactions from the opposition party Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM).

ALSAT: Surprise visit by Serbian Prime Minister Gjuro Macut in Ohrid causes reactions…

The unexpected visit of Serbian Prime Minister Gjuro Macut to Ohrid has drawn critical reactions from the opposition party LSDM.

The Special Court has reaffirmed its decision to keep former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi in detention, upholding the earlier ruling.

ALSAT: Special Court upholds detention for Hashim Thaçi

The Special Court has decided to keep Hashim Thaçi in detention, upholding the earlier decision.

The Ministry of Health has mandated an urgent inspection regarding the case of a 19-year-old patient at the Strumica Hospital.

ALSAT: Ministry of Health orders extraordinary inspection for the case of a…

The Ministry of Health has ordered an urgent inspection into the case of a 19-year-old patient at the Strumica Hospital.

Law enforcement authorities detained 34 individuals for various reckless driving offenses committed during the past weekend.

ALSAT: 34 individuals detained for reckless driving over the weekend

Authorities have detained 34 people for reckless driving offenses committed during the past weekend.

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