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Saturday, October 03, 2026
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Police conducted a large-scale operation against an organized criminal group involved in drug trafficking, leading to 21 arrests and searches at 37 locations in Prilep, Skopje, and Struga. This operation also uncovered nearly 50,000 Euros.
In political developments, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to grant North Macedonia equal opportunities with Ukraine and Moldova on its path to EU accession. Meanwhile, the Judicial Council decided that accused judge Goko Ristov will receive his September salary despite his dismissal. Internal discontent within the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (LSDM) has also led to an official request for Filipce's resignation.
Diplomatic efforts are underway as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski sought a meeting with Bulgarian Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamorova to discuss bilateral issues. On the local front, Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski's social media post prompted the closure of a landfill in his municipality. The country also faces the revocation of military aid by the Trump administration, with funds redirected to Latin America.
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Police have dismantled an organized criminal group involved in drug trafficking across Prilep, Skopje, and Struga. The operation resulted in 21 arrests and searches at 37 locations, with nearly 50,000 Euros seized.
ALSAT:
21 Arrested and 36 Locations Searched in Operation Against Organized Criminal…
Police have dismantled an organized criminal group from Prilep and Skopje involved in drug trafficking, specifically marijuana, arresting 21 individuals and searching 36 locations.
Plusinfo:
37 Locations Searched, 21 Suspects, Nearly 50,000 Euros: 'Undeliverable' from...
Following operations in Prilep, Skopje, and Struga, the number of searched locations increased to 37, with proceedings initiated against 21 individuals...
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President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has requested that North Macedonia receive equal opportunities with Ukraine and Moldova regarding EU accession, emphasizing the activation of mechanisms within the Negotiation Framework during her meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Additionally, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski has requested a meeting with Bulgarian Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamorova, with talks expected to be…
Plusinfo:
Silljanovska Davkova's Clear Message to von der Leyen: Macedonia Deserves to…
President Silljanovska-Davkova requested equal opportunities for Macedonia with Ukraine and Moldova and the activation of mechanisms within the Negotiation Framework, while von der Leyen stated that the country's place is in the EU.
Plusinfo:
Mucunski Requested a Meeting with the Bulgarian Minister; Talks to be Held…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade confirmed that a meeting has been requested between Timcho Mucunski and Bulgarian Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamorova on the sidelines of the Corridor 8 meeting.
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Accused judge Goko Ristov, despite being dismissed at the end of the month, will still receive his September salary, a decision made by the Judicial Council.
SDK.mk:
Accused Judge Goko Ristov Will Receive September Salary Despite Dismissal
Despite being dismissed at the end of the month, the accused judge Goko Ristov will receive his September salary, as decided by the Judicial Council.
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Dissatisfied members within the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (LSDM) party have submitted an official request for Filipce's resignation, indicating internal political turmoil.
ALSAT:
Discontent in LSDM Demands Official Resignation for Filipce
Dissatisfied members within the LSDM party have submitted an official request for Filipce's resignation, signaling internal political turmoil.
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The Trump administration has revoked military aid for North Macedonia and three other nations, redirecting the funds to Latin America despite objections from leading Democrats.
SDK.mk:
Trump Revokes Military Aid for North Macedonia and Three Other Countries…
The Trump administration has revoked military aid for North Macedonia and three other nations, redirecting the funds to Latin America despite objections from leading Democrats.
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Parts of Skopje's center are experiencing water outages, while several users in the Kisella Voda municipality are without electricity, according to EVN Macedonia AD.
ALSAT:
Part of Skopje Center Without Water, Another Part Without Electricity
EVN Macedonia AD reports that several users in the Kisella Voda municipality will be without electricity today, and some parts of the city are experiencing water outages.
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An initiative by Trajanov concerning the 2001 conflict has been criticized by Ziberi, who views it as a serious violation of the Tribunal's principles.
ALSAT:
Trajanov's Initiative on 2001 Conflict / Ziberi: Serious Violation of the…
An initiative by Trajanov concerning the 2001 conflict has drawn criticism from Ziberi, who deems it a serious violation of the Tribunal's principles.
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