EU Path Navigated Cautiously Amid Trade Probe and Persistent Pollution
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski emphasized a cautious approach to international negotiations, particularly with Bulgaria, stating that past mistakes should serve as a lesson. He also suggested that Bulgaria prefers to avoid direct EU involvement in their dispute to prevent it from being recognized as a bilateral issue. Bulgaria, in turn, has responded that the EU can be involved, but only if North Macedonia fulfills its existing obligations.
On the domestic front, a significant investigation into illegal cigarette trade is expanding, with authorities already seizing 1.3 million euros. Meanwhile, seven villages in the Pcinja Valley have been suffering from smoke for six months due to ongoing fires at the Krasta landfill, highlighting a persistent environmental and health concern.
In local news, Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska reportedly blocked a citizen on Facebook who had inquired about garbage collection in her settlement, leading to allegations of discrimination. In more positive news, scientist Svetlana Mojsov was awarded the Presidential Order '8th September' by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova for her discovery of an obesity treatment peptide.