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North Macedonia: Minor's testimony ignites police allegations — FrontPages.eu, September 22, 2026

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A minor's harrowing testimony regarding the 'Puls' fire has brought forth serious allegations against police, claiming officers could have prevented further damage. This comes as North Macedonia's European Union accession path sees new developments, with a potential Brussels document anticipated to offer fresh opportunities for progress, underscoring the country's commitment to its European future without compromising national identity. In other key developments, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski held official meetings with high-level United States representatives to discuss strategic partnerships and investments in the military industry. Economically, citizens are facing new fuel price adjustments, with diesel increasing to 104.5 denars per liter while gasoline prices have seen a slight decrease. Additionally, new PISA test results have once again highlighted an ongoing education crisis, with North Macedonian students performing below the European average. Meanwhile, local issues are also in focus, including a police operation in Tetovo leading to arrests for prostitution, and a controversial decision by the Gazi Baba Municipality to not play the state anthem in Albanian-language schools, a move criticized by parents as political. The Minister of Digital Transformation also outlined plans for a national data center, cooled with technical water, with a foundation stone laying planned for next year.

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A minor has provided a traumatic testimony regarding a fire at 'Puls', alleging that rescuers intended to extract only a part of her and that police officers present could have intervened to stop the sprinklers before the blaze. This testimony brings serious accusations against authorities involved in the incident.

SDK.mk: Minor Testifies About Agony in 'Puls' Fire, Claims Police Could Have Stopped…

A minor testified about a traumatic experience during a fire at 'Puls', stating that rescuers wanted to extract only a part of her and that her remains could be left behind. She also claimed that police officers present could have stopped the sprinklers before the fire.

North Macedonia continues its commitment to the European Union accession path, with new opportunities for progress potentially arising from a Brussels document. The country reiterates that it is not negotiating its identity as part of this process.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia Remains on EU Path, Does Not Negotiate Identity: Brussels…

North Macedonia is committed to its European Union accession path and is not negotiating its identity, with a potential Brussels document offering new opportunities for progress.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski held official meetings with high-level representatives from the United States to discuss strengthening strategic partnerships and exploring investment opportunities within the military industry.

Plusinfo: Talks on Strategic Partnership and Investments in the Military Industry…

Prime Minister Mickoski held official meetings with high-level representatives from the United States to discuss strategic partnerships and investments in the military industry.

The Regulatory Energy Commission has announced changes in fuel prices, with diesel increasing to 104.5 denars per liter, while gasoline prices have decreased by 1.5 denars.

Plusinfo: Diesel Price Jumps to 104.5 Denars Per Liter, Gasoline Drops by 1.5 Denars

The price of diesel fuel has increased to 104.5 denars per liter, while gasoline prices have decreased by 1.5 denars, according to the Regulatory Energy Commission.

Recent international PISA test results indicate a continuing education crisis in North Macedonia, with 15-year-old students performing below the European average.

ALSAT: PISA Highlights Education Crisis: North Macedonia's 15-Year-Olds Below…

The international PISA test results reveal that students in North Macedonia continue to perform below the European average.

The Municipality of Gazi Baba has decided that the state anthem will not be played in Albanian-language schools, a move that parents have criticized as politically motivated.

ALSAT: Gazi Baba: State Anthem Not Heard in Albanian-Language Schools, Parents Call…

The Municipality of Gazi Baba decided that the state anthem will not be played in Albanian-language schools, a move parents deem political.

A police operation conducted in Tetovo has resulted in the arrest of several individuals suspected of involvement in prostitution.

ALSAT: Police Action in Tetovo: Several Arrested for Prostitution

A police operation in Tetovo has led to the arrest of several individuals suspected of prostitution.

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska has publicly addressed an incident involving the blocking of her official Facebook page, clarifying that the issue was related to content deletion and reaffirming her stance against discrimination.

SDK.mk: Skopje Mayor Gievski on Official Facebook Page Blocking Incident

Skopje Mayor Danela Arsovska addressed the incident where her official Facebook page was blocked, stating that the issue was related to deleting content and that her position on discrimination is clear.

Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi clarified that his reaction to the verdict concerning former KLA leaders was a personal opinion, distinguishing it from an official parliamentary stance.

ALSAT: Gashi: Reaction to The Hague Verdict was My Personal Stance

Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi clarified that his reaction to the verdict concerning former KLA leaders was his personal opinion.

A councilor has drawn attention to the prolonged delay in the construction of a fire station in Bitola, contrasting it with the historical speed of building the Saat Kula clock tower in Turkey.

SDK.mk: Clock Tower Built in Two Years in Turkey, Fire Station in Bitola Not Yet Built…

A councilor stated that the Saat Kula clock tower in Bitola was built in two years two centuries ago, while a fire station has not been completed for several years currently.

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