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A recent "Market Vision" poll indicates that the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski continue to enjoy high public support. The survey, conducted in September, shows VMRO-DPMNE with 19.3% support and Mickoski with a 20.4% trust rating, significantly ahead of the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) and its leader Venko Filipche.

In other domestic news, the director of the Museum of Macedonia, Aleksandar Ristevski, has pledged to revitalize the institution, which has been neglected for years, ahead of its 50th anniversary. Meanwhile, an official, Iseni, stated that violence against two young individuals from Saraj was not ethnically motivated. Customs officers also reported seizing smuggled goods found hidden under a car seat.

The nation is also commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Uprising with ceremonies in Kumanovo and Skopje. Furthermore, Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozinovska assured the public of a secure electricity supply and outlined government measures to prevent sudden price changes.

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Public Opinion Poll Shows Strong Support for Governing Party

A new 'Market Vision' poll conducted in September reveals that the VMRO-DPMNE party holds 19.3% public support, while its leader and Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, commands 20.4% trust. This indicates a significant lead over the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), which garnered 5.6% support, and its leader Venko Filipche, who has 3.8% trust.

Plusinfo VMRO-DPMNE and Mickoski Show Highest Support, Poll Shows Large Lead Over SDSM… ↗

Museum of Macedonia to Undergo Revitalization

The Museum of Macedonia, which has suffered years of neglect, is slated for revitalization, according to its director, Aleksandar Ristevski. The announcement comes ahead of the institution's 50th anniversary.

SDK.mk Museum of Macedonia Neglected for Years, But Will Be Revitalized, Says… ↗

Violence in Saraj Deemed Non-Ethnic by Official

Following an incident of violence against two young individuals from Saraj, an official, Iseni, publicly stated that investigations found no ethnic motives behind the attack.

ALSAT Violence Against Two Youth from Saraj, Iseni: No Ethnic Motives ↗

Customs Seizes Contraband Hidden Under Car Seat

Customs officers successfully intercepted an attempt to illegally import goods into the country, seizing contraband that was discovered hidden beneath a car seat.

ALSAT Smuggled Goods Found Under Car Seat, Customs Officers Seize Contraband ↗

Minister Promises Secure Electricity Supply

Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozinovska announced that the government is actively working to ensure a stable electricity supply and implement measures to prevent sudden price fluctuations.

Plusinfo Bozinovska Promises Secure Electricity Supply; Government Takes Measures… ↗

Nation Commemorates 85th Anti-Fascist Uprising Anniversary

North Macedonia is marking the 85th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Uprising with a formal academy in Kumanovo and an award ceremony held in the Parliament in Skopje.

Plusinfo North Macedonia Marks 85 Years Since Anti-Fascist Uprising; Ceremony in Kumanovo ↗

Ramadani Comments on 2015/16 Political Events

Nighan Ismet Ramadani, President of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia, stated in an interview that both VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM were involved in political events during 2015-2016, with differing impacts on Macedonian parties.

ALSAT Ramadani: Not Just VMRO-DPMNE, SDSM Also Involved in 2015/16 Events ↗