FRONTPAGES.EU
What's happening in Europe?
|
North Macedonia
|
|
Saturday, August 15, 2026
|
|
|
|
North Macedonia is grappling with an escalating West Nile Virus outbreak, as new fatalities have been reported and an epidemic officially declared in several Skopje municipalities. This marks a concerning development in the ongoing health crisis, with patients receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Clinic.
In other significant domestic news, the Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against eight individuals for abuse of office in the State Lottery case, prompting a reaction from the BDI party. Meanwhile, a positive development sees the National and University Library undergoing a much-needed roof renovation, temporarily closing parts of the building.
Further incidents include the arrest of Macedonian nationals in Thessaloniki as part of a large-scale international drug operation, an attack on firefighters in Prilep while responding to a warehouse blaze, and a fatal car accident near Strumica involving a drunk driver. Political discourse also saw Venko Filipce, President of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, accuse Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of inciting division.
|
Top Stories
|
The West Nile Virus outbreak in Skopje has intensified, with the reporting of new fatalities, including a 72-year-old and an 83-year-old, bringing the total number of deaths to at least two. An epidemic has been officially declared in several municipalities within Skopje, and 24 patients are currently receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Clinic, with five on mechanical ventilation.
Plusinfo:
Second Death from West Nile Fever: 72-Year-Old Skopje Resident Dies, 5…
A 72-year-old man from Skopje has died from West Nile fever, marking the second fatality. Twenty-four patients are being treated at the Infectious Diseases Clinic, with five on mechanical ventilation.
ALSAT:
One Dead from West Nile, Epidemic Declared in Several Skopje Municipalities
An 83-year-old man has died from West Nile Virus, and an epidemic has been declared in several municipalities in Skopje.
|
|
The Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against eight individuals for alleged abuse of office in the State Lottery case. The BDI party has issued a statement reacting to the indictment, calling for equal justice in the matter.
ALSAT:
BDI Against Lottery Indictment: Demands Equal Justice
The BDI party has reacted to the indictment concerning the State Lottery, calling for equal justice.
ALSAT:
'State Lottery' Case: 8 Accused of Abuse of Office
The Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against 8 individuals for abuse of office in the State Lottery case.
|
|
An international law enforcement operation in Thessaloniki has resulted in the arrest of Macedonian and Kosovan citizens suspected of concealing 324 kilograms of marijuana in a trailer. Searches related to this large-scale drug trafficking case are also being conducted within North Macedonia.
Plusinfo:
Macedonian and Kosovan Nationals Arrested in Thessaloniki in Large-Scale…
New details have emerged from an international operation where Macedonian and Kosovan citizens were arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly concealing 324 kilograms of marijuana in a trailer. Searches are also underway in North Macedonia.
|
|
Two firefighters were attacked by the owner of a tobacco warehouse that had caught fire in the Prilep region. The incident occurred as emergency services were responding to the blazes.
SDK.mk:
Firefighters Attacked by Owner of Burnt Tobacco Warehouse in Prilep
Two firefighters were attacked by the owner of a tobacco warehouse that burned down during fires that broke out yesterday in the Prilep region.
|
|
A tragic car accident near Strumica has claimed the life of a 19-year-old girl. The driver, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, has been arrested following the incident.
ALSAT:
19-Year-Old Girl Dies in Car Accident Near Strumica; Drunk Driver Arrested
A tragic car accident near Strumica resulted in the death of a 19-year-old girl, and a drunk driver has been arrested.
|
|
Venko Filipce, President of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), has accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of inciting division and hatred. Concurrently, the SDSM claims that the government is delaying a solution to the ongoing water problem in Gostivar, leaving citizens without drinking water.
ALSAT:
LSDM: Government Delays Solution in Gostivar
LSDM claims the government is delaying a resolution to the water problem in Gostivar, leaving citizens without drinking water.
ALSAT:
Filipce Accuses Mickoski: You Incite Division and Hatred
Venko Filipce of LSDM has accused Mickoski of inciting division and hatred, referencing an agreement.
|
|
|
|
|
Daily news summaries from North Macedonia
Part of the frontpages.eu European news digest
frontpages.eu
·
View North Macedonia
·
Unsubscribe
|
|