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Wednesday, September 02, 2026

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North Macedonia marked its 35th anniversary of independence with a grand concert featuring world tenor and local music stars, a highlight that brought emotional ovations from the audience. This celebratory event stands out amidst a day of diverse domestic news. Meanwhile, residents in Skopje are facing new challenges with parking permits, as authorities now demand property deeds for proof of residency, sparking widespread frustration. Separately, the prosecution has requested pretrial detention for a 19-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing incident that injured multiple individuals. On the political front, internal dissent has emerged within the LDK party concerning the presidential candidacy of Bekim Sejdiu. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski commented on Kitanoviq's apology, suggesting no further severe repercussions are needed in that controversy. Additionally, the declining enrollment of first-grade students has led to political accusations between Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Venko Filipče, the President of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia.

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North Macedonia celebrated 35 years of independence with a major concert where a world tenor and Macedonian music stars performed, generating strong emotions and ovations from the audience.

Plusinfo: Karas Joins Macedonian Stars for 'One Name We Have', Square Erupts in Ovations

World tenor and Macedonian music stars performed a popular Macedonian song during a concert celebrating 35 years of independence, evoking strong emotions from the audience.

Residents of Skopje are experiencing difficulties obtaining parking permits due to a new requirement by 'Parkinzi Centar' for property deeds instead of personal identification to prove residency, causing significant frustration.

SDK.mk: Parking Permit Rules Spark Resident Anger in Skopje

Residents of Skopje are facing difficulties obtaining parking permits from 'Parkinzi Centar', as the company now requires property deeds instead of just personal identification to prove residency, causing frustration.

The public prosecutor has requested pretrial detention for a 19-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to two children and one adult, with a 13-year-old boy fighting for his life.

Plusinfo: Prosecution Seeks Detention for 19-Year-Old in Chair Incident; 13-Year-Old…

The public prosecutor has requested pretrial detention for a 19-year-old suspect in a stabbing incident that injured two children and one adult.

Declining enrollment in first-grade classes has sparked a political exchange between Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Venko Filipče, the President of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, with the latter's party calling the start of the school year the saddest yet. Additionally, internal dissent has surfaced within the LDK party regarding the presidential candidacy of Bekim Sejdiu, with six deputies reportedly opposing his nomination. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski also commented…

ALSAT: Bekim Sejdiu for President, Six LDK Deputies Against

There is internal dissent within the LDK party regarding the presidential candidacy of Bekim Sejdiu, with six deputies reportedly opposing his nomination.

ALSAT: Mickoski on Kitanoviq: He Admitted Mistake and Apologized, No Need to Crucify…

Mickoski commented on Kitanoviq's situation, stating that an admission of guilt and an apology should suffice, implying no further severe repercussions are necessary.

ALSAT: Low Number of First-Grade Students, Mickoski and Filipce Trade Political…

The decreasing enrollment in first-grade classes has led to reciprocal political accusations between Mickoski and Filipce, with LSDM calling the start of the school year the saddest yet.

ALSAT: BDI Reacts to Resolution of the Problem with School "Petar Zdravkovski –…

The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has responded to the resolution of an issue concerning the school 'Petar Zdravkovski – Penko' in the Butel municipality.

The 'Safe City' initiative has been upgraded with additional equipment from the Ministry of Interior, enabling speed cameras to effectively capture motorcycles by their rear license plates, making it harder for them to evade detection.

Plusinfo: Motorcyclists Can No Longer Evade Cameras, Will Be Caught by Rear Plates

Speed cameras from the 'Safe City' initiative are now effectively capturing motorcycles by their rear license plates, with additional equipment installed by the Ministry of Interior.

The families of three individuals who tragically died in Bllace have engaged legal representation, as the prosecutor's office is reportedly still in the process of gathering information regarding the incident.

ALSAT: Families of Victims in Bllace Hire Lawyer, Prosecutor's Office Still Lacks…

The families of three individuals who tragically died in Bllace have engaged legal representation as the prosecutor's office is reportedly still gathering information.

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