Macedonian Protests Erupt Over Student's Death, Exposing Systemic Road Safety Failures
Mass protests erupted in Skopje and Negotino, Macedonia, demanding justice for 22-year-old Frosina Kulakova, killed by a speeding, unlicensed, intoxicated driver with a history of offenses; the demonstrations highlight systemic failures in road safety and the justice system.
Macedonian Protests Erupt Over Student's Death, Exposing Systemic Road Safety Failures
Mass protests erupted in Skopje and Negotino, Macedonia, demanding justice for 22-year-old Frosina Kulakova, killed by a speeding, unlicensed, intoxicated driver with a history of offenses; the demonstrations highlight systemic failures in road safety and the justice system.
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24% Bias Score
North Macedonia Reshuffles Ambassadors, Replacing Career Diplomats
The North Macedonian government initiated a significant ambassadorial reshuffle, recalling nine ambassadors and appointing four new ones to Japan, Croatia, Ukraine, and France, replacing some career diplomats with political appointees. This follows a similar pattern in other government departments a...
North Macedonia Reshuffles Ambassadors, Replacing Career Diplomats
The North Macedonian government initiated a significant ambassadorial reshuffle, recalling nine ambassadors and appointing four new ones to Japan, Croatia, Ukraine, and France, replacing some career diplomats with political appointees. This follows a similar pattern in other government departments a...
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44% Bias Score
Croatia Joins Germany in Kalamata Flight Training Center
The International Flight Training Center in Kalamata, Greece, is attracting international interest, with Croatia expressing interest after Germany, creating revenue for the Greek Air Force and boosting its defense industry.
Croatia Joins Germany in Kalamata Flight Training Center
The International Flight Training Center in Kalamata, Greece, is attracting international interest, with Croatia expressing interest after Germany, creating revenue for the Greek Air Force and boosting its defense industry.
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44% Bias Score
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
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44% Bias Score
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
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44% Bias Score
North Macedonia Faces Nationwide Market Boycott Amidst Soaring Food Prices
North Macedonian citizens are organizing a nationwide boycott of markets on January 31st to protest high food prices, prompting the government to launch investigations into potential retailer exploitation; similar boycotts are planned in neighboring countries.
North Macedonia Faces Nationwide Market Boycott Amidst Soaring Food Prices
North Macedonian citizens are organizing a nationwide boycott of markets on January 31st to protest high food prices, prompting the government to launch investigations into potential retailer exploitation; similar boycotts are planned in neighboring countries.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia Supermarket Boycott Planned Amid Rising Food Prices
North Macedonians are planning a one-day boycott of supermarkets on January 31st to protest rising food prices, mirroring similar actions in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the opposition blames the government, while the ruling party supports the boycott and promises investigations into market p...
North Macedonia Supermarket Boycott Planned Amid Rising Food Prices
North Macedonians are planning a one-day boycott of supermarkets on January 31st to protest rising food prices, mirroring similar actions in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the opposition blames the government, while the ruling party supports the boycott and promises investigations into market p...
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40% Bias Score
Macedonian PM: "Macedonian Question" Unresolved; US Visit Sparks Political Row
North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Christian Mickoski, declared the "Macedonian question" unresolved during a US visit, sparking political debate after conflicting reports emerged regarding his attendance at President Trump's inauguration versus a Republican Party event.
Macedonian PM: "Macedonian Question" Unresolved; US Visit Sparks Political Row
North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Christian Mickoski, declared the "Macedonian question" unresolved during a US visit, sparking political debate after conflicting reports emerged regarding his attendance at President Trump's inauguration versus a Republican Party event.
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48% Bias Score
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
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56% Bias Score
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
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36% Bias Score
Skopje Water Main Repair Highlights Competence Amidst Systemic Issues
A 100-person team in Skopje, Macedonia successfully repaired a water main, restoring service within 10 hours, contrasting with usual inefficiency in public services.
Skopje Water Main Repair Highlights Competence Amidst Systemic Issues
A 100-person team in Skopje, Macedonia successfully repaired a water main, restoring service within 10 hours, contrasting with usual inefficiency in public services.
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64% Bias Score