The construction of the baroque-style National Bank building has faced significant delays, spanning 10 years and costing 15 million euros, with authorities now seeking a new contractor to finally complete the project.

SDK.mk: New Contractor Sought to Complete National Bank Building After 10 Years and 15…

A new contractor is being sought to finish the baroque-style building of the National Bank, which has been under construction for 10 years and has already cost 15 million euros.

The country is experiencing an escalation of West Nile Fever, with a total of 50 cases reported, including a new patient diagnosed in Kumanovo, raising public health concerns.

ALSAT: 50 Cases of West Nile Fever Recorded, One Patient in Kumanovo

A total of 50 cases of West Nile Fever have been reported, with one patient diagnosed in Kumanovo, highlighting a public health concern.

The upcoming school year is marked by an alarming decline of approximately 3,000 fewer first-grade students, a demographic trend that has led to the closure of 26 schools across the country.

ALSAT: Alarming Situation with Student Numbers: 3000 Fewer First-Graders, 26 Schools…

The upcoming school year will see approximately 3,000 fewer first-grade students registered, leading to the closure of 26 schools.

Fresh wildfires have broken out, including a large blaze in Gradsko requiring air support, and a fire at the Kavadarci landfill which the Mayor, Janev, suspects was deliberately set. Meanwhile, a major fire in Velesko Chichevo was extinguished after 13 hours, though other active fires persist in three locations.

Слободен печат: Suspected Arson at Kavadarci Landfill; Mayor Calls it an "Attack on the City"

The mayor of Kavadarci, Janev, suspects that the fire at the local landfill was deliberately set and described it as an "attack on the city."

Plusinfo: Great Fire in Velesko Chichevo Extinguished After 13 Hours of Fighting

After 13 hours of intense effort, the major fire in Velesko Chichevo has been extinguished. However, active fires are still present in three other locations.

ALSAT: Large Fire Erupts in Gradsko: Air Tractors Rerouted, Police Helicopter Assisting

A large fire has broken out in Gradsko, with air tractors redirected from Kitka and a police helicopter providing assistance.

Skopje is preparing for a special traffic regime tomorrow in anticipation of the visit by Kosovo's Prime Minister, Albin Kurti.

ALSAT: Special Traffic Regime in Skopje Tomorrow for Albin Kurti's Visit

A special traffic regime will be implemented in Skopje tomorrow due to the visit of Albin Kurti.

Izet Mexhiti, Co-chairman of VLEN, stated that despite VLEN being the leading party, there is no need for elections. Separately, Bekim Sali, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs, acknowledged that VLEN has failed to deliver on 20 key promises during its two years in government, while highlighting legislative efforts.

ALSAT: Mexhiti: Despite Being First, No Need for Elections

Co-chairman of VLEN, Izet Mexhiti, states that despite VLEN being the leading party, there is no need for elections.

ALSAT: Two Years of VLEN in Government: Sali Admits Failure on 20 Key Promises…

On the second anniversary of VLEN in government, Sali acknowledges failing to deliver on 20 key promises while highlighting draft laws.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has warned that the oil price crisis, influenced by the US-Iran conflict, is anticipated to continue for several years, posing a significant impact on the country's economy.

ALSAT: Oil Price Crisis: Mickoski Warns It Will Continue for Several Years

Mickoski warns that the oil price crisis, influenced by the US-Iran conflict, is expected to persist for several years, impacting the country's economy.