Police are preparing criminal charges against five suspects following an operation in Kumanovo, targeting loan sharking, extortion, and money laundering. Authorities seized significant amounts of money and documents, with investigations indicating activities dating back to 2021. The National Bank is also reportedly investigating an exchange office linked to a suspect's brother.

Plusinfo: Five to Face Charges After Kumanovo Operation; Investigations Reveal Extortion…

Police are preparing criminal charges against five suspects for loan sharking, extortion, and money laundering. During searches, a large sum of money and documentation were found. The National Bank is also investigating an exchange office linked to a suspect's brother.

The European Commission's 2026 progress report for North Macedonia indicates regression in judicial reforms and a continued lack of results in the fight against high-level corruption. While acknowledging advancements in digitalization and education, Brussels issued criticisms regarding the country's overall progress.

ALSAT: EU Criticizes North Macedonia on Judicial Reforms

Brussels has issued criticisms towards North Macedonia regarding reforms in the judiciary.

SDK.mk: Progress in Digitalization and Education, But No Results in Fighting…

The European Commission's 2026 progress report for North Macedonia notes advancements in digitalization and education, but highlights a lack of results in the fight against corruption.

ALSAT: Rokas: No Progress in the Fight Against High-Level Corruption

Rokas stated that there has been no progress in the fight against high-level corruption.

Alta Bank's counters in Bitola have reopened to clients, reportedly leading to multiple interventions by ambulance services. The specific reasons for the medical interventions were not detailed, but the situation suggests continued public concern and operational challenges related to the bank's crisis.

SDK.mk: Ambulance Intervened Several Times at Alta Bank in Bitola After Counters…

The ambulance intervened multiple times in front of Alta Bank in Bitola after its counters reopened for clients, though the specific reasons for the interventions are not detailed.

The owner of a technical inspection center in Tetovo is under suspicion for allegedly embezzling 675,000 euros. The funds are believed to have been diverted from payments made by citizens.

ALSAT: Tetovo Technical Inspection Owner Suspected of Embezzling Funds

The owner of a technical inspection center in Tetovo is suspected of embezzling 675,000 euros from citizen payments.

Izet Medziti, co-president of the VLEN coalition, affirmed the government's capacity to resolve internal issues, stating that the Brevnica matter will not disrupt the coalition. Separately, infrastructure investments in roads, bridges, and corridors are highlighted as signs of progress and future development for the country.

Plusinfo: Brevnica Issue Will Not Affect Government, Says Izet Medziti; Coalition…

Izet Medziti, co-president of the VLEN coalition, stated that the government has the democratic capacity to resolve internal issues and continue its work, implying the Brevnica issue will not disrupt the coalition.

Plusinfo: Roads, Bridges, and Corridors Show the Difference: Building Infrastructure…

The growth in construction, particularly infrastructure investments and the implementation of capital projects, is highlighted as a sign of progress and future development for North Macedonia.

Cafes in Skopje will now be permitted to dispose of their garbage until 1 AM, following an amendment to the City of Skopje's decision on waste disposal times.

SDK.mk: Skopje Cafes to Dispose of Garbage Until 1 AM; Official States Agreements for…

Cafes in Skopje will be allowed to dispose of their garbage until 1 AM, as the City of Skopje has amended its decision on garbage disposal times.

A Skopje IT company has compensated an employee with autism after they reported psychological abuse, attributing the incident to the collective's negligence.

SDK.mk: Skopje IT Company Pays Compensation to Face with Autism After Reporting…

A Skopje IT company has compensated an employee with autism after the employee reported psychological abuse, with the collective's negligence to blame.

Treatment is ongoing for individuals who sustained injuries in a tragic fire that occurred in Kočani.

ALSAT: Treatment Continues for Victims of Tragic Fire in Kočani

Treatment is ongoing for those injured in the tragic fire in Kočani.