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North Macedonia: Diplomatic leaks trigger criminal proceedings — FrontPages.eu, October 02, 2026

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Authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against a citizen suspected of being involved in Russian influence activities and leaking diplomatic information. This development follows earlier reports of a Russian propaganda network operating within the country, indicating an escalation in official action against such threats. Meanwhile, Skopje is facing new infrastructure challenges, with various parts of the city experiencing simultaneous water and electricity outages. In a separate development, a significant operation against organized crime led to 21 arrests and 36 searches across Skopje and Prilep, while the owner of 'Puls' magazine, Dejan Jovanov, faces a request for continued detention and new charges for allegedly offering a bribe at the Ministry of Economy. On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski highlighted the strong alliance with the United States by sharing a photo from a reception with US President Donald Trump. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also in Skopje today for ongoing discussions centered on the country's EU integration and necessary reforms.

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Police and the National Security Agency have initiated criminal proceedings against a citizen for suspected Russian influence and the leaking of diplomatic information.

ALSAT: Police and ANB Raise Suspicions of Russian Influence and Leaked Diplomatic…

Police and the National Security Agency (ANB) have initiated criminal proceedings against a citizen based on suspicions and operational measures that they, through...

A major operation against an organized criminal group in Skopje and Prilep resulted in 21 arrests and 36 searched locations.

ALSAT: 21 Arrested and 36 Locations Searched in Operation Against Organized Crime…

An operation against an organized criminal group in Skopje and Prilep resulted in 21 arrests and 36 locations being searched.

Portions of Skopje's city center are currently experiencing disruptions, with some areas facing water outages and others without electricity.

ALSAT: Parts of Skopje Center Without Water, Other Parts Without Electricity

A part of Skopje's center is experiencing a water outage, while another part of the city is without electricity.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski highlighted the strong relationship between North Macedonia and the United States, sharing a photo from a reception with US President Donald Trump and emphasizing trust, support, and friendship.

Plusinfo: Macedonia and USA, Alliance Based on Trust: Mickoski Publishes Photo from…

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski published a photo from a reception with US President Donald Trump, stating that relations between Macedonia and the US are based on trust, support, and friendship.

Prosecutors have requested that Dejan Jovanov, owner of 'Puls' magazine, remain in detention and face new charges for allegedly offering a bribe at the Ministry of Economy.

SDK.mk: Owner of 'Puls' magazine Dejan Jovanov Not to be Released from Detention…

The prosecution for organized crime has requested that Dejan Jovanov, the owner of 'Puls' magazine, not be released from detention on October 3rd, also seeking his new detention for offering a bribe at the Ministry of Economy.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Skopje today for discussions focusing on North Macedonia's EU integration and necessary reforms.

Plusinfo: Ursula von der Leyen in Skopje Today; Focus on EU Integration and Reforms

Ahead of von der Leyen's Balkan tour, Politico reported that the European Union is preparing a package of plans to accelerate the accession process for Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova.

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