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Authorities have initiated an investigation into a serious organized scheme involving the transportation of children from Western Macedonia to beg in Ohrid and Struga, with disturbing allegations that girls are being sold for sex. This development has prompted a police inquiry into the reported activities. In other significant domestic news, construction has officially begun on a crucial 12-kilometer section of the Bukojchani-Kichevo highway, a key part of the Corridor 8 project designed to improve connectivity between Skopje and Ohrid. This infrastructure project is anticipated to take four years to complete. Meanwhile, former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi's house arrest is scheduled to end tomorrow, although the court has not yet made a decision regarding his 335,000 euro bail. The situation surrounding Ivana Mihailova, who is accused in a fatal traffic accident, has escalated into a diplomatic dispute with Bulgaria after reports of her fleeing to the neighboring country, leading to accusations against Minister of Internal Affairs Panče Toškovski. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski also highlighted North Macedonia's strong GDP growth and low inflation, positioning the country among Europe's top economies.

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Authorities have launched an investigation into an organized scheme transporting children from Western Macedonia to beg in Ohrid and Struga, with allegations that girls are being sold for sex.

SDK.mk: Children from all over Western Macedonia Beg in Ohrid and Struga, Girls Sold…

Children from Western Macedonia are being transported to beg in Ohrid and Struga, with girls reportedly being sold for sex, prompting a police investigation into an organized scheme.

Construction has commenced on a 12-kilometer stretch of the Bukojchani-Kichevo highway, a vital part of the Corridor 8 project aimed at connecting Skopje and Ohrid. The construction is expected to take four years.

Plusinfo: Construction begins on Bukojchani-Kichevo highway, a key section of Corridor 8

Construction has started on a 12-kilometer stretch of the Bukojchani-Kichevo highway, which is a crucial part of Corridor 8 and aims to connect Skopje and Ohrid. The construction is expected to take four years.

Former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi's house arrest is set to conclude tomorrow, but the court has not yet made a decision regarding his bail of 335,000 euros. Grubi resigned from politics in December 2024.

ALSAT: Artan Grubi's house arrest ends tomorrow; court yet to decide on 335,000 euro…

Artan Grubi's house arrest is set to conclude tomorrow, but the court has not yet made a decision regarding his bail of 335,000 euros.

Ivana Mihailova, who is accused in a fatal traffic accident, has reportedly fled to Bulgaria, prompting reactions in Skopje, with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) accusing Minister of Internal Affairs Panče Toškovski. North Macedonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Bulgaria receiving the accused Ivana Mihailova at a high level endangers good neighborly relations.

SDK.mk: What Bulgaria Received the Accused Ivana Mihailova at a High Level Endangers…

North Macedonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Bulgaria receiving the accused Ivana Mihailova at a high level endangers good neighborly relations.

ALSAT: Iva Mihajllova flees to Bulgaria; reactions in Skopje, LSDM accuses Toshkovski

Iva Mihajllova has fled to Bulgaria, prompting reactions in Skopje, with LSDM accusing Toshkovski.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that North Macedonia's GDP growth ranks it among the top five most successful economies in Europe, with inflation lower than in neighboring countries.

Plusinfo: GDP Growth and Low Inflation Place North Macedonia Among Europe's Most…

Prime Minister Mickoski stated that North Macedonia's GDP growth ranks it among the top five most successful economies in Europe, with inflation lower than in neighboring countries.

The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) is requesting a complete police report regarding the assault of two young individuals, with Deputy Minister of Interior Astrit Iseni providing a counter-response.

ALSAT: BDI demands full police report on beating of two youths; Astrit Iseni responds

The BDI is requesting the complete police report regarding the assault of two young individuals, with Astrit Iseni providing a counter-response.

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