Water Quality Scandal Deepens, Accused Flees Amid New Corruption Allegations
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North Macedonia is grappling with a deepening water quality scandal as allegations surfaced that water issues were concealed during former Health Minister Venko Filipce's time in office. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has urgently called for prosecution in the matter, further stating that new bacteria have been found in Gostivar's undrinkable water, escalating a persistent crisis.
Adding to concerns over governance, an accused owner in a 1.7 million euro public procurement abuse case has fled the country after a court in Struga returned his passport. Meanwhile, former Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska has alleged that the government intends to launder money through the 'Skopje 2028' project, drawing parallels to 'Skopje 2014'.
Amidst these developments, the government has approved the employment of 300 private specialists in public healthcare to bolster the sector, and Prime Minister Mickoski has expressed optimism for a reduction in fuel prices next week.