Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov has approved hefty monthly payments to a group of advisers he hired which, coupled with the expenses for their work, surpass the salary of President Pendarovski.

Republika was able to review documents showing that retired diplomat Viktor Gaber was given 1.200 EUR per month, and has additional travel expenses covered by the Ministry. Macedonian language professor Ljudmil Spasov receives 1.000 EUR per month, as does Law Faculty professor Ana Cupeska Staniskovska.

Minister Dimitrov also hired archaeology professor Nikos Causidis and history professor Fehari Ramadani, both for 1.000 EUR per month, plus expenses.