Perparim Bajrami, reportedly a former director of the State Lottery, was arrested after reporting himself, facing charges under the Criminal Code. Separately, the Bar Association initiated proceedings to revoke the license of convicted lawyer Fehmi Stafa.

Plusinfo: Perparim Bajrami Arrested; Reported Himself in Morning

Perparim Bajrami has been arrested following an "apsi" (arrest warrant) issued by the SMPS - Tracing Department, as per Article 354, Paragraph 5 of the Criminal Code.

ALSAT: Bar Association Opens Procedure for Convicted Lawyer's License

The Bar Association of North Macedonia has initiated proceedings to revoke the license of lawyer Fehmi Stafa, who has been convicted.

North Macedonian students continue to perform below the international average in the PISA assessment. This coincides with a renewed debate over the proposal to sing the national anthem in schools, with the VLEN party pledging equal treatment for the Albanian anthem. [cite: ALSAT]

ALSAT: PISA: Students in North Macedonia Remain Below International Average

Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) show that 15-year-old students in North Macedonia perform below the global average.

ALSAT: Idea of Singing National Anthem in Schools Revived, VLEN Promises Equality

The proposal to sing the national anthem in schools has resurfaced, with the VLEN party pledging equal treatment for the Albanian anthem.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, addressed the nation on the 35th anniversary of Macedonian independence, urging unity and making strong statements. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated North Macedonia on its independence, emphasizing the US's pride in its alliance. [cite: 4, 5, 9, 18, 24, SDK.mk]

SDK.mk: Mickoski on 35 Years of Independent Macedonia: Asked Not to Divide, Threatened…

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, speaking on the occasion of 35 years of Macedonian independence, urged unity and made strong statements about dealing with 'dregs'.

SDK.mk: US is Proud to Stand with North Macedonia as a Reliable Ally, Says Marco Rubio…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated North Macedonia on its 35th anniversary of independence, affirming the US's pride in its alliance.

A 48-year-old man was injured by gunfire at the entrance of the village of Haračina in Skopje. Concurrently, authorities reported 36 fires yesterday, indicating a continuing high risk of blazes across the country. [cite: ALSAT]

ALSAT: Gunshots in Haracina Entrance, 48-Year-Old Injured

A 48-year-old man from Skopje was injured by gunfire at the entrance of the village of Haračina.

ALSAT: 36 Fires Registered Yesterday, High Risk Remains

The relevant authorities registered 36 fires yesterday, and the risk of further fires remains high.