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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski publicly declared that Iva Mihaylova and her father will eventually be held accountable, despite reports of her departure from the country. This statement intensifies the focus on the legal proceedings against Mihaylova, who faces charges related to a fatal car accident and was subject to a court-ordered travel ban.
In other domestic developments, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned of 14 criminal charges in connection with an investigation into child begging and alleged trafficking in Skopje. Meanwhile, the Ombudsman has requested documents regarding suspicions of violence during an arrest in Saraj, prompting an official inquiry into the incident.
On the infrastructure front, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski announced plans for the construction of a fast rail network to begin in the spring, with the first electric buses expected to arrive in January. In public health, new data indicates that only 15% of women in the country undergo breast cancer screenings.
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has issued a strong statement asserting that Iva Mihaylova and her father will eventually face justice, disputing claims of a legal border crossing. This follows previous reports of an international warrant issued for Mihaylova amid diplomatic tensions with Bulgaria, after she left the country despite a court order.
ALSAT:
Mickoski: Iva and her father will eventually be held accountable.
Opposition leader Mickoski stated that Iva and her father will face consequences in the future.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that 14 criminal charges are being prepared in connection with the ongoing investigation into child begging and the alleged misuse of donations in Skopje. This represents a concrete step in addressing the issues surrounding child exploitation.
ALSAT:
Children beggars in Skopje, who receives the money? MPB warns of 14 criminal…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs warns of 14 criminal charges concerning child beggars in Skopje and the misuse of donations.
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The Ombudsman has requested documents to investigate allegations of violence during an arrest in Saraj. This inquiry follows previous reports of incidents in Saraj, now bringing official scrutiny to the conduct of arrests in the area.
ALSAT:
Suspicions of violence during arrest in Saraj, Ombudsman seeks documents.
The Ombudsman has requested documents related to alleged violence during an arrest in Saraj.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski announced that construction of a fast rail line is set to begin in the spring, with the first electric buses expected to arrive in January. These projects aim to significantly upgrade the country's public transportation network.
Plusinfo:
Fast rail to be built from spring, first electric buses to arrive in January…
Construction of the fast rail is planned to begin in spring, with the first electric buses expected in January, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski. Six project studies have been submitted, allowing entry into the final preparation phase for the fast…
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