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A senior official, Dalibor Kitanović, Director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is under severe criticism and faces calls for retraction or resignation after glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić on social media. The government, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, has expressed a clear stance against such actions. Meanwhile, Skopje is seeing new developments in its urban infrastructure, with funds reallocated from one boulevard project to an underground street, and a new urban train line scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday. Separately, a fire in Pelister National Park has been localized, though firefighters remain on alert due to reignition risks, and two firefighters sustained injuries during the efforts. In local news, the 'Penko' primary school is at the center of a dispute concerning the alleged closure of an Albanian-language class, prompting protests from residents who advocate for children to attend their nearest school. Darko Kostovski, the Mayor of Butel Municipality, has publicly supported the school's director in this matter.

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Dalibor Kitanović, Director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is facing strong condemnation and demands for retraction or resignation from the government after he posted a statement on Instagram glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić.

Plusinfo: Official Criticized for Praising Ratko Mladić; Government Demands Retraction…

Dalibor Kitanović, director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is facing strong condemnation for an Instagram post glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić. The government has stated it will not accept such actions and demands he retract his statement or resign.

The City of Skopje has reallocated government funds, initially intended for the Vizbegovo boulevard, to the southern boulevard's underground street project. Additionally, a new urban train line in Skopje is scheduled to commence operations on Tuesday, aiming to expand public transportation.

SDK.mk: Skopje Reallocates Funds for Boulevard to Underground Street Project

Funds originally allocated by the government to the City of Skopje for the Vizbegovo boulevard have been repurposed for the southern boulevard's underground street project.

ALSAT: New Urban Train Line in Skopje to Start on Tuesday

A new urban train line in Skopje is scheduled to commence operations on Tuesday, marking an expansion of public transportation in the city.

A fire in Pelister National Park, which had spread from the Prespa region, has been localized. However, firefighting crews remain on site due to the risk of reignition, and two firefighters sustained injuries during the difficult battle against the blaze, which was supported by an army helicopter.

Plusinfo: Pelister Fire Localized, But Danger Remains; Two Firefighters Injured

Despite the Pelister fire being localized, firefighting crews remain on the scene due to the risk of reignition. Two firefighters were injured during the difficult battle with the blaze, which received support from an army helicopter.

SDK.mk: Fire in Pelister National Park's Foothills Controlled

A fire that broke out in the foothills of Vrtushka peak in North Macedonia's Pelister National Park, near the Prespa side, has been brought under control.

SDK.mk: Prespa Fire Spreads into Pelister National Park

A fire that began in the Prespa region has now entered Pelister National Park, burning in the area between the Vrtushka and Mala Chuka peaks.

The 'Penko' primary school has denied claims of closing an Albanian-language parallel class, amidst complaints from local residents who argue children should attend the nearest school. Darko Kostovski, the Mayor of Butel Municipality, has publicly defended the school's director regarding this decision.

ALSAT: Primary School "Penko" Denies Claims of Closing Albanian-Language Class

The primary school "Penko" has denied claims that an Albanian-language parallel class is being closed, amidst complaints from residents who want children to attend the nearest school.

ALSAT: Residents Complain About Closure of Albanian Class at "Penko": Children Should…

Residents are protesting the closure of an Albanian-language class at the "Penko" primary school, arguing that children should be educated at the closest available school.

ALSAT: Mayor of Butel Municipality Defends "Penko" School Director Over Albanian…

The head of the Butel municipality has publicly supported the director of the "Penko" school regarding the decision to close an Albanian-language parallel class.

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