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Macedonian Government's Failed Attempt to Influence Judicial Council

The Macedonian government's attempt to remove members of the Judicial Council through political pressure backfired due to legal limitations, highlighting a conflict between the executive and judicial branches and raising concerns about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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VMRO-DPMNE Seeks Dismissal of North Macedonia's Judicial Council Members

North Macedonia's ruling party, VMRO-DPMNE, plans to initiate a parliamentary motion to dismiss members of the Judicial Council due to concerns over controversies and scandals, aiming for deeper judicial reforms.

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North Macedonia Proposes Stricter Traffic Laws After Fatal Accident

In response to a fatal traffic accident in Skopje caused by a reckless driver, North Macedonia's political parties are proposing stricter traffic laws, including harsher penalties and increased police presence near schools, to improve road safety.

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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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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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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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North Macedonia's Central Registry Faces Audit Scrutiny Over Financial Irregularities

An audit of North Macedonia's Central Registry revealed significant financial irregularities, including unused furniture purchases, unutilized renovations, and an unpaid loan, along with numerous legal challenges and internal control weaknesses.

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USAID Freeze Impacts North Macedonia

The Trump administration's 90-day freeze on USAID programs, impacting approximately 20 projects worth over $72 million in North Macedonia, has prompted reactions from Macedonian political leaders, raising concerns about the country's economic stability and future development.

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Minimum Wage Increase in Macedonia Delayed Amidst Consumer Basket Dispute

In North Macedonia, a planned minimum wage increase is delayed due to disagreements over the composition of a new official consumer basket, which will determine future wage adjustments. The government and unions have differing views on which goods should be included.

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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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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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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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