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August 25, 2026

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North Macedonia has signed an economic consultations memorandum and two bilateral documents with Israel, fostering cooperation in education, science, and sports. This marks a new step in diplomatic relations for the country. Domestically, the 'Lottery' case against former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi saw significant developments, with the prosecution presenting 231 pieces of evidence and seven witnesses. This legal proceeding is drawing political commentary, including criticism directed at Bujar Osmani. Meanwhile, an incident on Lake Ohrid involving a boat and paddleboarders has led to increased controls, and a new fire in Bojane is causing smoke over Skopje. Further political and legal news includes the 'Talir 2' case concerning VMRO's 'White Palace' nearing its statute of limitations, and opposition leader Venko Filipce's assertion that Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will seek elections once the national budget is depleted.

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North Macedonia and Israel have signed a memorandum for economic consultations and two bilateral documents to enhance cooperation in education, science, and sports. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting between North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timcho Mutsunski and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia and Israel Sign Economic Consultations Memorandum

North Macedonia and Israel have signed a memorandum for economic consultations, agreeing to cooperate in education, science, and sports. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting between North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timcho Mutsunski and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.

Слободен печат: Macedonia and Israel sign two bilateral documents to advance cooperation

North Macedonia and Israel have signed two bilateral documents aimed at enhancing their cooperation in various fields.

In the ongoing 'Lottery' case, the prosecution has presented 231 pieces of evidence and seven witnesses against former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi and seven other individuals. The VLEN political party has also criticized Bujar Osmani following the commencement of Grubi's trial, questioning his previous silence.

ALSAT: 'Lottery' case: Prosecution presents 231 pieces of evidence and 7 witnesses…

In the 'Lottery' case, the prosecution has presented 231 pieces of evidence and 7 witnesses against former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi and seven other individuals.

ALSAT: VLEN 'hits' Bujar after Grubi's trial begins: 'Why were you silent when you…

The VLEN political party criticizes Bujar Osmani after the trial of Artan Grubi begins, questioning his past silence.

An incident on Lake Ohrid, where a boat struck paddleboarders, has led to increased controls by the Captaincy following protests by environmental activists. Concurrently, Skopje is experiencing smoke and air pollution due to a fire in Bojane, with authorities actively responding to the situation.

SDK.mk: Incident on Lake Ohrid leads to increased controls

Following an incident involving a boat hitting paddleboarders near the shore and a protest by environmental activists, the Captaincy has announced increased controls on Lake Ohrid.

ALSAT: Skopje covered in smoke due to fire in Bojane - authorities on the ground

Skopje is experiencing smoke and air pollution from a fire in Bojane, with authorities responding to the situation.

Venko Filipce, leader of the opposition SDSM party, has claimed that Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will seek elections once the state budget is empty. Separately, the 'Talir 2' case, concerning the alleged illegal construction of VMRO's 'White Palace', is nearing its statute of limitations, with the Appeals Court making a decision in a closed session.

ALSAT: Filipce: Mickoski will seek elections when the budget is empty

LSDM party leader Venko Filipce claims that Hristijan Mickoski will push for elections once the budget is depleted.

ALSAT: Case of VMRO's 'White Palace' before statute of limitations, Appeals court…

The 'Talir 2' case concerning the illegal construction of the 'White Palace' by VMRO is nearing its statute of limitations, with the Appeals Court making a decision in a closed session.

Sunny and warm weather is expected to persist until the end of the week, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. However, there is a possibility of moderate cloudiness and thunderstorms developing in the afternoons.

Plusinfo: Up to 38 Degrees Celsius, Possible Afternoon Storms: Hot Weather Continues

Sunny and warm weather is expected to continue until the end of the week, with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of moderate cloudiness and thunderstorms in the afternoons.

ALSAT: Weather: Sunny Morning, But Afternoon Will Bring Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms

The weather forecast indicates a sunny morning followed by heavy rains and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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