Macedonian Deputy PM Fires Back at Bulgarian Politicians: 'Those Sleeping Next to Cash and Gold Can't Demand My Resignation'

North Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, defended his recent remarks about Bulgaria, accusing "corrupt politicians" in Bulgaria of demanding his resignation. In a televised interview, Nikoloski called the Bulgarian president "uncivilized" and referred to Bulgarians as "miserable," denying any shared history between the two nations.

Following his comments, Bulgarian parties GERB, BSP, and TISP called for his resignation, deeming his words insulting....