Government Oversight Questioned Amid Water Woes and Unlicensed Renovations
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New allegations have emerged regarding the government's handling of the ongoing water crisis in Gostivar, with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) claiming a 100,000 euro purchase of water from the mayor of Kavadarci while residents continue to receive contaminated supply. This comes as residents in Ohrid's Podmolje settlement also report years of muddy water issues, expanding the country's water-related challenges.
Further scrutiny is directed at government decisions, following the selection of an unlicensed company for the renovation of a church in Kurbinovo despite a lack of conservation approval. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions persist as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Zoran Dimitrovski explicitly accused Bulgaria of "bullying" North Macedonia.
Amidst these concerns, there are positive developments in infrastructure, with the most challenging section of the Ohrid highway nearing completion. The country is also gearing up for a cultural celebration, as a music caravan is set to launch from Ohrid to commemorate 35 years of independence.