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Concerns are mounting in Skopje as approximately 800 residents on Anton Popov Street 1 fear their building may collapse due to ongoing excavation work by the City of Skopje for an underground traffic route. This significant domestic issue comes as a traffic police officer has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling money from parking fines, using old receipts and illicitly releasing impounded vehicles. Further political tensions were highlighted by reports from the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) that their young activists were attacked in Novo Selo during a visit by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski. In other domestic news, abuses in agricultural subsidies have been uncovered, with individuals reportedly claiming funds using ear tags from deceased animals, prompting the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy, Cvetan Tripunovski, to clarify that subsidies are not a social benefit. Additionally, former Minister of Local Self-Government Zlatko Perinski, now Director of the Health Insurance Fund, announced increased scrutiny on medical treatments sought abroad and on sick leave exceeding 30 days within the country. On a positive note for the national budget, the Customs Administration reported a record revenue collection for the current month, exceeding 14 billion denars. Meanwhile, former tennis star Jelena Dokic has departed after a 'magical' stay, and political analyst Petar Arsovski discussed the 'hyper-politicization' of society and the country's stagnant progress towards EU membership, themes that continue to be debated.

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Residents of a building on Anton Popov Street 1 in Skopje are expressing significant concern that their homes may collapse due to excavation work being carried out by the City of Skopje for an underground traffic route.

SDK.mk: 800 Residents of Anton Popov Street 1 Fear Building Collapse Due to Skopje's…

Approximately 800 residents on Anton Popov Street 1 are concerned that their building may collapse due to excavation work by the City of Skopje for an underground traffic route.

A traffic police officer has been arrested and detained for allegedly embezzling cash payments from parking fines, using old receipts to release impounded vehicles without penalty, and misappropriating approximately 1,400 Euros.

ALSAT: Traffic Police Officer Arrested for Embezzling Parking Fines

A traffic police officer has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling money from parking fines, a significant domestic crime. The story highlights corruption within law enforcement.

Plusinfo: Money from Fines Pocketed: Police Officer Arrested for Misappropriation

A police officer is suspected of embezzling cash fines for months, using old receipts, and releasing vehicles from the impound lot without penalty.

SDK.mk: 8-Day Detention for Police Officer in Cash Embezzlement Scheme

A police officer from the Skopje traffic safety department has been detained for 8 days for allegedly pocketing cash payments and embezzling 1,400 Euros from vehicles impounded by 'Pajak'.

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has reported that its young activists were attacked in Novo Selo while Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski was visiting the area.

Слободен печат: SDSM: Our Young Activists Attacked in Novo Selo During Mickoski's Visit

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) reports that their young activists were attacked in Novo Selo during a visit by opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski.

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy, Cvetan Tripunovski, addressed revelations of abuses in agricultural subsidies, where individuals are claiming funds using ear tags from deceased animals, emphasizing that subsidies are not a social benefit.

Plusinfo: Subsidies for Dead Animals: Abuses for Financial Gain Revealed

The Minister of Agriculture states that subsidies are not a social benefit, as the article reveals abuses where people claim subsidies using ear tags from deceased animals.

Zlatko Perinski, former Minister of Local Self-Government and now Director of the Health Insurance Fund, announced that there will be increased control over medical treatments sought abroad and domestic sick leave exceeding 30 days, citing significant expenditures.

SDK.mk: Increased Control Over Treatments Abroad and Sick Leave Over 30 Days Announced

Minister Perinski announced increased scrutiny on medical treatments sought abroad and on sick leave exceeding 30 days within the country, citing significant expenditure on orthopedic aids.

Political analyst Petar Arsovski provided insights into the 'hyper-politicization' of society and the country's stalled progress towards European Union membership, describing the situation as 'boiling like frogs outside the EU'.

Слободен печат: Video Interview: Petar Arsovski - We are boiling like frogs outside the EU

Political analyst Petar Arsovski discusses the 'hyper-politicization' of Macedonian society and the country's stagnant progress towards EU membership.

A severe heatwave alert is in effect with temperatures reaching 42°C, leading to calls for citizens to limit outdoor activities to essential obligations and an alert concerning the safety of workers operating outdoors.

ALSAT: Heatwave Alert: Citizens Only Venture Out for Obligations, Temperatures Reach…

A severe heatwave warning is in effect, with temperatures reaching 42°C, causing citizens to limit outdoor activities to essential obligations.

ALSAT: Temperatures Up to 40 Degrees, Alert for Worker Safety in the Field

With temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius, an alert has been issued regarding the safety of workers operating outdoors.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic has left North Macedonia after a 'magical' stay with her Macedonian partner, Jane Veselinov.

Plusinfo: Jelena Dokic Leaves Macedonia After 'Magical' Stay

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic departed from Macedonia after her stay with her Macedonian partner Jane Veselinov, describing the experience as 'magical'.

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