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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has voiced dissatisfaction with the messages from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who reiterated that constitutional changes remain a condition for the country's EU integration. Mickoski anticipates diplomatic talks with Bulgaria next week regarding these ongoing issues.

Separately, a medical commission is facing scrutiny after it reportedly compelled a completely blind individual to prove their blindness annually and subsequently reduced their aid. An investigation found discrimination on the part of three doctors involved.

In other domestic news, Prime Minister Mickoski announced that fuel prices are expected to decrease starting next week. Universities are also experiencing a decline in student enrollment, attributed to the effects of emigration.

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Prime Minister Expresses Dissatisfaction with EU Conditions

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expressed his dissatisfaction with recent messages from President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who clearly stated that constitutional changes are a prerequisite for North Macedonia's EU accession. Mickoski also announced upcoming talks with Bulgaria next week, addressing the ongoing diplomatic issues.

Medical Commission Accused of Discrimination Against Blind Person

A medical commission is under investigation for allegedly forcing a completely blind individual to annually prove their blindness and subsequently reducing their aid. The incident has led to findings of discrimination on the part of three doctors involved.

SDK.mk Medical Commission Forces Blind Person to Prove Blindness Annually, Reducing… ↗

Prime Minister Announces Fuel Price Reduction

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has announced that citizens can expect a reduction in fuel prices starting next week.

ALSAT Mickoski announces fuel price reduction next week ↗

National Football Team Suffers Defeat to Scotland

The Macedonian national football team experienced a new defeat, with Scotland dominating both on the field and in scoring.

Plusinfo Macedonia suffers new defeat; Scotland dominated the field and scoring ↗

Declining Student Enrollment Due to Emigration

Universities across the country are facing a significant challenge with a noticeable drop in student enrollment, a trend attributed to the ongoing effects of emigration.

ALSAT Student numbers drop, universities face emigration consequences ↗