Gostivar cultural center accused of favoring Albanian hires
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The Cultural Center 'Asnom' in Gostivar faces accusations of discriminating against a Macedonian applicant during its hiring process, with reports indicating a significant imbalance where 26 out of 34 employees are Albanian and only four are Macedonian. This comes as another expert commission is reported to have 'blindly believed' claims of blindness made by three doctors, further raising questions about fairness and oversight in public institutions.
In political news, a new poll shows that the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party holds a convincing lead over its political rivals, with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski enjoying the highest personal backing. Mickoski, the leader of VMRO-DPMNE and Prime Minister of North Macedonia since June 2024, reiterated his commitment to EU integration, describing it as a 'marathon' that the country will 'emerge victorious' from.
Meanwhile, economic concerns persist as the minimum cost of a basic basket of goods has reportedly surpassed 70,000 denars, far exceeding the average salary. Social issues also remain prominent, with a Skopje mother spending hours with her two autistic children due to the state's failure to provide them with necessary assistants, and eight new cases of HIV recorded in the past month. International news focused on widespread protests and arrests in France, clashes in Tirana, Albania, and the murder of a Bulgarian businessman in Sofia.