Prosecutor Demands Lottery Probe, PM Threat Uncovered Amid Corruption Details
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The nation's ongoing struggle with corruption intensified as the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) called for the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate alleged embezzlement of 5.5 million euros tied to a national independence celebration and the State Lottery. This comes as further details emerged in the investigation of Appeals Court Judge Goko Ristov, whose father claimed to be hiding money from his children when investigators discovered euros hidden in a wall.
In other significant developments, a cybercrime center swiftly uncovered a serious threat against Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also revealed over 30 abuses of medical leave, prompting scrutiny of sick leave policies. Separately, Skopje's mayor announced plans for a unified public transport ticket by mid-next year and the commencement of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system construction in the spring.
Meanwhile, a mother in Skopje continues to attend classes with her autistic twin daughters due to the state's alleged failure to provide them with necessary assistants, highlighting a persistent social support issue.