Macedonian Prosecution Detains Government Driver for Bribery in Firefighter Hiring

A driver at the Service for General and Common Affairs of the Government of North Macedonia has been detained for 30 days on suspicion of accepting a reward for illegal influence, specifically demanding 1,500 euros to mediate in hiring firefighters. The case emerged from a citizen's report, indicating an active corruption investigation within a government service. This is a low-level corruption case with no immediate market or geopolitical impact.