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August 17, 2026

North Macedonia: New hospital stalled a decade — FrontPages.eu, August 17, 2026

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Monday, August 17, 2026

⏳ Delay

The nation marks its Army Day with ceremonial salvos, while a spotlight falls on the long-stalled construction of a new hospital in Shtip, a project languishing for over a decade despite numerous changes in government. Hristijan Mickoski currently serves as Prime Minister, and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova as President. Meanwhile, efforts continue to battle persistent wildfires, with a helicopter deployed to expedite firefighting in Makedonski Brod. In Gostivar, drinking water has been partially restored, offering some relief after recent shortages. The governing coalition is led by VMRO-DPMNE, alongside the VLEN Coalition and ZNAM, with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) and Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) forming part of the opposition. The country's economic landscape also draws attention as a significant copper mining project, 'Ilovica-Štuka', is highlighted amidst a broader European review of new mine applications.

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Construction of a new hospital in Shtip has been stalled for over ten years, a period that has seen four prime ministers, three technical prime ministers, and eight health ministers serve without completing the project.

SDK.mk: New Hospital in Shtip Unbuilt for Over 10 Years, Despite Numerous Government…

The construction of a new hospital in Shtip, North Macedonia, has been stalled for over a decade, during which time four prime ministers, three technical prime ministers, and eight health ministers have served.

To commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Army, honorary artillery salvos will be fired at a ceremony in Stip, with an additional firing in Skopje.

Plusinfo: 10 Salvos to Honor Army Day, Ceremony in Stip

To mark the 34th anniversary of the Army, 10 artillery salvos will be fired at a ceremony in Stip. An honorary artillery firing will also take place in Skopje.

A helicopter is being utilized to scoop water from a pool to accelerate efforts in extinguishing a fire on steep terrain in Makedonski Brod, which has been burning for five days, with six fires still active out of 29 reported.

Plusinfo: Helicopter Fills Water from Pool to Speed Up Firefighting in Makedonski Brod

Firefighters are using a helicopter to scoop water from a pool to speed up efforts to extinguish a fire on steep terrain in Makedonski Brod, which has been burning for five days. A total of 29 fires were reported, with six still active.

The drinking water supply has been restored in Gostivar, though some parts of the city continue to face shortages, indicating a partial resolution to the ongoing water crisis.

ALSAT: Drinking water returns to Gostivar, but parts of the city still without supply

The drinking water supply has been restored in Gostivar, however, some areas of the city continue to face shortages.

The European Union is reviewing 160 applications for new mines, aiming to balance ecological concerns with mining activities, with the 'Ilovica-Štuka' project in North Macedonia noted as a unique investment capable of producing over 16,000 tons of copper annually.

Plusinfo: EU Reviews 160 Applications for New Mines; 'Ilovica-Štuka' Remains Key…

The EU is reviewing 160 applications for new mines, with a focus on balancing ecology and mining. The 'Ilovica-Štuka' project in North Macedonia is highlighted as a unique investment, potentially producing over 16,000 tons of copper annually.

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