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North Macedonia Ministry of Internal Affairs ranks among most transparent
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in North Macedonia has achieved a 75.90% fulfillment rate in the 2026 Openness Index, according to a study by the Metamorphosis Foundation. This represents an increase from the previous measurement of 73.3%.
The Ministry ranked second among all ministries included in the research. Notably, it achieved 100% fulfillment in indicators related to integrity—covering ethical conduct, prevention of conflicts of interest, and institutional accountability—as well as 100% in efficiency indicators regarding strategic planning and reporting. In the transparency category, the MIA recorded a 72.46% fulfillment rate.
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Central Macedonia Regional Police Directorate · Greece · Macedonia · Metamorphosis Foundation · Ministry of Internal Affairs · North Macedonia · Ohrid · Tetovo · Veles
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police conducted 47 searches during the operation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 53-year-old man in Veles was detained after police found a white granular substance and cash in his home.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted an intensified police operation across Macedonia on October 16 and 17.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Golema Rechica, a 57-year-old man was detained after police found a pistol and cocaine.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized marijuana, cocaine, firearms, and ammunition.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 45-year-old man in Tetovo was detained following a report of domestic violence, with empty rifle cartridges found during the search.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 11 criminal charges were filed.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 16 individuals were deprived of their liberty.