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North Macedonia: Flares and smoke bombs greet politician's release — FrontPages.eu, October 14, 2026

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An international arrest warrant for Iva Mihailova has turned a criminal matter into a diplomatic one. After Sofia received the fugitive, Skopje summoned the Bulgarian ambassador and reminded its neighbor that EU members are generally expected to extradite wanted individuals to face justice. The domestic fallout has reached former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and former health minister Venko Filipce. The pair face allegations they pressured a doctor to provide Mihailova with a diagnosis requiring treatment in Bulgaria, purportedly to satisfy a blackmail attempt by the Bulgarian president. The release of former deputy premier Artan Grubi from house arrest was marked by flares and smoke bombs, a level of public interest rarely afforded to administrative procedures. Meanwhile, the government announced a new care home in Ohrid will open by year-end; local pensioners noted that they have a building, but not yet the pensions to afford it.

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An international arrest warrant has been issued for Iva Mihailova, intensifying a diplomatic dispute with Bulgaria. Skopje has summoned the Bulgarian ambassador following Mihailova's reception in Sofia, with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Aleksandar Nikoloski stating that North Macedonia expects Bulgaria, as an EU and NATO member, to extradite wanted individuals to face justice. New allegations have emerged, implicating former Minister of Health…

Plusinfo: Filipce and Zaev implicated in relation to Radev's pressure; treatment…

There are expectations for responses from Venko Filipce and Zoran Zaev regarding whether they intervened with their associate, Dr. Barbov, to make a diagnosis for Ива Михаилова, suggesting treatment in Bulgaria because they are allegedly being blackmailed by Rumen Radev.

Plusinfo: Nikoloski expects Sofia to extradite Mihailova; SDSM's collaboration with…

Vice Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski stated that they expect Bulgaria, as an EU and NATO member, to extradite wanted individuals to face justice, highlighting that SDSM's work with certain structures in Bulgaria is the main issue.

ALSAT: Skopje summons Bulgarian ambassador over Mihajlova reception

Skopje has summoned the Bulgarian ambassador following the reception of Iva Mihajlova in Sofia.

ALSAT: International arrest warrant issued for Iva Mihajlova

An international arrest warrant has been issued for Iva Mihajlova.

ALSAT: Iva Mihajlova in Sofia, prosecution seeks detention

Iva Mihajlova is in Sofia, and the prosecution is requesting her detention due to the risk of flight.

Former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi's release from house arrest was met with public demonstrations, including flares and smoke bombs, indicating a significant public reaction to the event.

SDK.mk: Release of Artan Grubi from house arrest met with flares and smoke bombs

Artan Grubi's release from house arrest was met with flares and smoke bombs, indicating a significant public reaction to the event.

A new senior citizens' home in Ohrid is slated to open by the end of the year. However, pensioners have voiced concerns that the potential fees may be unaffordable given their current pension levels.

SDK.mk: Ohrid senior home to open by year-end; pensioners fear high costs

Ohrid will have a new senior citizens' home by the end of the year, but pensioners are concerned they may not be able to afford the fees with their current pensions.

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