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North Macedonia is marking its 35th anniversary of independence with widespread celebrations, including a concert in Skopje and the unveiling of historical documents from the 1991 referendum. This festive atmosphere is coupled with significant domestic news, including a fatal shooting incident in Skopje that left one dead and two injured. Legal proceedings are also in the spotlight, as a court session concerning former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi was postponed because a defendant claimed not to understand Macedonian. Meanwhile, five prosecutors have put forward their candidacies to lead the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption, with elections scheduled for October 28. In other news, an earthquake was felt in the Ohrid region, and a nationwide genetic count of brown bears has begun. The country is also contending with the aftermath of a recent storm that caused agricultural damage and a high number of active fires reported across the country.

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North Macedonia is celebrating 35 years of independence with various events, including a concert in Skopje. The State Archive has also unveiled original voting ballots and other documents from the 1991 independence referendum, offering a look into the nation's pivotal historical moment.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia Celebrates 35 Years of Independence: Culmination of…

North Macedonia is celebrating its 35th anniversary of independence, with a concert by David Guetta in Skopje marking the culmination of various events and cultural manifestations.

SDK.mk: State Archive Shows Original Voting Ballot, Minutes from 1991 Independence…

The State Archive has unveiled original voting ballots, minutes, and other documents related to the 1991 referendum on independence, commemorating the anniversary of this pivotal event in North Macedonia's history.

Plusinfo: Key Decisions for Independence Were Hard-Won, But Unity Was Achieved When Most…

A personal account reflects on the difficult process of achieving independence for Macedonia through a referendum, highlighting the unity that emerged when it was most crucial.

A shooting incident in Skopje resulted in one death and two injuries. Separately, a court session for former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi was postponed when a defendant, Bashkim Avdi, stated he did not understand Macedonian. The trial for a 9.7 million euro embezzlement case at the State Lottery was also delayed over a request for the indictment in Albanian. In other legal news, five prosecutors have announced their candidacies for the head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized…

ALSAT: Skopje Shootings Leave One 26-Year-Old Dead and Two Injured

A shooting incident in Skopje resulted in the death of a 26-year-old and left two other individuals wounded.

ALSAT: Court Session for Grubi Postponed, Defendant Bashkim Avdi Claims He Doesn't…

A court session concerning former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi was postponed because the defendant, Bashkim Avdi, stated he does not understand the Macedonian language.

ALSAT: 60-Year-Old Convict Found Lifeless in Idrizovo Prison

A 60-year-old convict was discovered deceased within the Idrizovo Prison.

Plusinfo: Five Prosecutors Candidate for Head of OJOGOKK; Successor to Islam Abazi to be…

Five prosecutors are running for the position of head of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption (OJOGOKK), with the successor to Islam Abazi to be elected on October 28.

SDK.mk: Trial for 9.7 Million Euro Embezzlement at State Lottery Delayed Over Albanian…

The trial for alleged embezzlement of 9.7 million euros at the State Lottery was adjourned because the accused requested the indictment in Albanian, highlighting procedural complexities.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale was felt in Ohrid and Struga. The country is also facing challenges from agricultural damage caused by a recent storm and has registered 42 fires in the past 24 hours, with five remaining active. In a positive environmental development, North Macedonia has begun its first-ever genetic count of the brown bear population.

Plusinfo: Earthquake in Ohrid: A 3.9 Magnitude Tremor Wakes Up Residents of Ohrid and…

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was felt in the southwestern parts of North Macedonia, waking up residents in Ohrid and Struga.

SDK.mk: First Genetic Brown Bear Count Underway in North Macedonia

The Macedonian Ecological Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, has commenced genetic monitoring to count the brown bear population for the first time in North Macedonia.

ALSAT: Storm Caused Agricultural Damage, Municipalities Need to Begin Assessment

A recent storm has resulted in significant damage to agriculture, prompting municipalities to start damage assessments.

ALSAT: 42 Fires in 24 Hours, 5 Still Active

North Macedonia has registered 42 open fires in the past 24 hours, with five of them remaining active.

A special traffic regime has been implemented in Skopje. Additionally, the 'Penko' school has made a decision regarding the admission of students from the Cair neighborhood, though it does not apply to all.

ALSAT: Penko Makes Decision on Students from Cair, But Not for All

The 'Penko' school has made a decision regarding the admission of students from the Cair neighborhood, though it does not apply to all.

ALSAT: Special Traffic Regime in Skopje Today

Information about a special traffic regime implemented in Skopje on the given date.

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