Skopje, 7 January 2024 (MIA) — After attending the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great at St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral Church in Skopje, VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski, in a statement to the media, wished health, happiness, wisdom and patience to those celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on Jan. 7.

He wished that believers would spend the holidays in peace and abundance, "because in the period that follows, great challenges await the citizens and the state."

He added that political change was on the horizon. "A year of changes," he said.

"This year of changes will also mark big shifts, which will mean progress, wellbeing, success for those who want it, of course, and there is no citizen who doesn't," Mickoski said.

Asked who found the lucky Christmas Eve coin in his family, Mickoski said: "My father, the head of the household." mr/