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North Macedonia is grappling with an escalation of corruption probes, highlighted by the arrest of a customs official on bribery charges and extensive raids, including at the Ministry of Interior, in connection with suspected document forgery. These developments signal a deepening focus on accountability within government institutions. Further legal action has emerged with Danela Arsovska, former Mayor of Skopje, officially facing charges related to alleged discrimination. Meanwhile, a significant social issue has come to light regarding a mother in Skopje attending classes with her autistic twin daughters due to the state's failure to provide them with necessary assistants. Other domestic news includes police filing criminal charges in a murder case, checks by the Ministry of Interior on individuals suspected of using forged truck licenses, and a weather alert predicting dropping temperatures, rain, and storms for tomorrow.

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Corruption investigations are escalating in North Macedonia, with a customs official arrested for taking a 7,500 euro bribe and demanding an additional 10,000 euros. Simultaneously, the prosecution is conducting raids at 32 locations in Skopje, including premises of the Ministry of Interior, in connection with suspected document forgery. The Ministry of Interior is also investigating 25 individuals suspected of using forged driver's licenses for trucks and buses.

Plusinfo: Official Arrested for Taking Bribe of 7,500 Euros, Demanded Another 10,000

An official from the Customs Administration has been reported by a citizen for taking a 7,500 euro bribe and subsequently demanding an additional 10,000 euros. The public prosecutor has requested pre-trial detention for the suspect.

Plusinfo: Raids Conducted at Ministry of Interior; Prosecution Seeks Evidence at 32…

The prosecution is conducting raids and searching for evidence at 32 locations in Skopje, including premises of the Ministry of Interior, in connection with suspected document forgery.

ALSAT: Ministry of Interior conducts checks: 25 individuals suspected of forged truck…

The Ministry of Interior is currently conducting checks involving 25 individuals suspected of using forged driver's licenses for trucks and buses.

Danela Arsovska, former Mayor of Skopje, is officially facing charges related to blocking access to "Facebook-country" information, which allegedly discriminates against her constituents.

SDK.mk: Skopje Mayor Gevorgievski Officially Faces Facebook-Country Blocking Charges

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska is officially facing charges related to blocking access to "Facebook-country" information, which allegedly discriminates against her constituents.

A mother in Skopje is personally attending classes with her two autistic daughters because the state has failed to provide them with the necessary assistants to support their education.

SDK.mk: Mother from Skopje Sits in on Classes with Autistic Twin Daughters Due to…

A mother in Skopje is attending classes with her two daughters, who have autism, because the state has not provided them with assistants, forcing her to supplement their education personally.

Police have filed criminal charges against two individuals in connection with a murder that took place in Duqanxhik.

ALSAT: Murder in Duqanxhik: Police file criminal charges against two individuals

Police have filed criminal charges against two individuals in connection with the murder that occurred in Duqanxhik.

The Hydro-meteorological Service has issued a warning for a significant change in weather, with temperatures expected to drop tomorrow, accompanied by anticipated rain and storms.

ALSAT: Weather Change Alert: Temperatures to drop, rain and storms expected tomorrow

The Hydro-meteorological Service warns of a change in weather, with temperatures expected to drop tomorrow, accompanied by rain and storms.

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