The State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) has opened a case concerning a potential conflict of interest in the organization of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Macedonia’s independence. At the same time, the financing of the event is also being scrutinized, while the relevant institutions have been urged to intervene if irregularities are found.

SCPC representatives told TV24 that the case was opened on the Commission’s own initiative after receiving information and concerns a member of the body responsible for selecting the celebration program.

SCPC President Adem Çuçul explained that the institution is handling the matter within its legal powers and in its role as a preventive body. According to him, this is not a separate investigation into the entire case, but a review of the potential conflict of interest involving a person identified as both a member of the Commission and a performer.

The matter concerns Nikolçe Micevski, chairman of the Evaluation Commission, who is also listed as the author of the orchestrations for Jose Carreras’ performance as part of the program.

Çuçul said that the SCPC is monitoring public reactions and demands for transparency in the use of public funds, while the case remains under review. He called on investigative bodies to initiate proceedings if violations of the law are identified during the process.

“The case is being analyzed, and we are also following media headlines and citizens’ reactions. We expect the other responsible institutions, particularly the investigative bodies, to monitor the situation and, if they determine that illegal acts have been committed, to open proceedings in accordance with their powers,” Adem Çuçul said./Telegrafi/

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The State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption imposed a total of 94 fines on July 29, worth a total of 28,200 euros. Each sanctioned person was fined 300 euros for failing to comply with the legal deadline for declaring assets and interests.

The measures were imposed on elected and appointed officials who had not submitted their asset and interest declarations within the legally निर्धारित timeframe, 4news.mk reports. They include former mayors, directors of institutions and public enterprises, municipal councilors, members of management and supervisory boards, judges, members of parliament and other officials.

The list also includes Kostadin Kostadinov, former mayor of Strumica; Aleksandar Stojkoski, former mayor of Gjorče Petrov; and Alija Jaoski, former mayor of Plasnica.

Among those fined is Vase Ristov, who was sanctioned after completing his term as director general of the Macedonian Opera and Ballet.

In some cases, the violation was recorded more than once, during different periods. Dragi Kushovski received two fines: the first after being appointed director of JSP Skopje and the second after the end of his term. Nenad Josevski was also punished with two separate sanctions for his position as acting director of the public enterprise “Drislla.” Darko Jangelov was likewise fined after being appointed secretary of the Municipality of Vinica and again after leaving the post.

Those sanctioned also include Luke Galeski, after being elected a member of the Council of the City of Skopje, and Martin Stojanovski, after being elected a member of parliament.

The SCPC also included in the list people appointed to management positions in public institutions and enterprises. Among them are Elena Pagovska Peltekovski, Katarina Mirčovska and other officials.

Municipal councilors account for the largest number of cases. Those fined are from Kumanovo, Želino, Gazi Baba, Tearce, Debar, Ohrid, Strumica, Čaška, Gostivar, Radoviš, Debarca, Sopište, Novaci and Demir Kapija.

According to data published by the SCPC, the fines do not establish that these individuals had undeclared or concealed assets. The sanctions were imposed because they failed to submit their asset and interest declarations on time, either after taking office or after leaving it.

In certain cases, the Commission also established incompatibility of functions, meaning that two positions prohibited by law from being held simultaneously were exercised in parallel. These violations were also punishable by fines of 300 euros.

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His media career began in the early days of local television channel “TV2” in Gostivar, where he was among its first contributors and employees. For nearly ten years, he worked there as a journalist and editor-in-chief.

A lawyer by profession, Bajrami also carried out duties at the Municipality of Gostivar for a long period.

He continued his work at the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, serving as deputy chair and contributing to strengthening institutional integrity and the fight against corruption.

The Bajrami family announced that the funeral ceremony will be held today in Gostivar, after the afternoon prayer.

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