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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Authorities have launched 'Operation Filter', a significant anti-smuggling crackdown resulting in the detention of 13 individuals across more than 20 locations. The operation targets an organized cigarette smuggling ring, including freight, transport, and import companies, as well as officials.
In related legal developments, prosecutors have presented 231 pieces of evidence in the 'Lottery' case, which involves Artan Grubi, Përparim Rramizi, and six other individuals. A lawyer is challenging the legal basis for criminal prosecution in this case, which centers on alleged 10 million euro embezzlement. Separately, the government is scrutinizing and implementing sanctions for widespread abuses of medical leave by doctors and health commissions.
On a cultural note, historical photographs of Kemal Atatürk, taken in 1909 by the Manaki brothers, have been discovered in the Bitola archives after decades of research. Meanwhile, VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson Valentin Manasievski has questioned SDSM MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Ljupcho Nikolovski regarding a lawsuit, with Nikolovski failing to appear in court for the hearing.
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Customs authorities have launched 'Operation Filter,' a large-scale anti-smuggling operation involving searches at over 20 locations and the detention of 13 individuals. The operation targets an organized cigarette smuggling group, including companies and officials.
Plusinfo:
Operation 'Filter' Underway: 13 Detained in Cigarette Smuggling Ring
Customs authorities are conducting searches at over 20 locations as part of 'Operation Filter', which has led to the detention of 13 individuals involved in an organized cigarette smuggling group, including freight, transport, import companies, and officials.
ALSAT:
13 Arrested in 'Filter' Operation, Over 20 Locations Searched
A police operation named 'Filter' has led to the arrest of 13 individuals, with searches conducted at more than 20 locations.
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Prosecutors have presented 231 pieces of evidence in the 'State Lottery' case, which involves alleged 10 million euro embezzlement and implicates Artan Grubi, Përparim Rramizi, and six other individuals. A lawyer, Jordan Apostolski, is disputing the legal grounds for criminal prosecution, arguing that existing law permits the organization of electronic games of chance.
SDK.mk:
Lawyer Jordan Apostolski Disputes Cause for Criminal Prosecution in 'State…
Lawyer Jordan Apostolski disputes the grounds for criminal prosecution in the 'State Lottery' case involving 10 million euros in embezzlement, arguing that existing law permits the organization of electronic games of chance.
ALSAT:
Lottery/Prosecutors Present 231 Pieces of Evidence Against Artan Grubi…
Prosecutors have presented 231 pieces of evidence in a case involving Artan Grubi, Përparim Rramizi, and six other individuals.
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The state is implementing changes to the system of granting and monitoring medical leave, with sanctions planned for medical professionals due to widespread abuses of the current system.
ALSAT:
Abuse of Medical Leave Under State Scrutiny: Sanctions for Doctors and Health…
Changes to the system of granting and monitoring medical leave are being implemented due to widespread abuses, leading to sanctions for medical professionals.
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VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson Valentin Manasievski has publicly questioned SDSM MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Ljupcho Nikolovski regarding a lawsuit, noting Nikolovski's failure to appear in court for a hearing.
Plusinfo:
Is Nikolovski Hiding a 180 sqm Duplex in Diamond Mall? Did he go for a haircut…
VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson Valentin Manasievski has posed several difficult questions to SDSM MP Ljupcho Nikolovski, a former Deputy Prime Minister, who failed to appear in court for a hearing concerning a lawsuit filed by Manasievski.
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