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A 10-year-old child was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Skopje's Gorche Petrov neighborhood, leading residents to criticize the local animal shelter 'Laika' for its perceived inaction. This incident has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of animal control measures in the capital. In other domestic news, a former wild dump in Karposh is being transformed into an 86,000-square-meter mega park, bringing new greenery and urban development to the area. Politically, North Macedonia's government, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, and the opposition are clashing over the country's economic performance. This comes as Brané Petrushevski stated that North Macedonia leads the region in reforms, having delivered substantial funds for pensions, municipalities, and infrastructure projects. Separately, new questions have arisen in the ongoing corruption investigation involving former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, with the VL_EN party reacting to requests for passport funds. Grubi, who served as First Deputy Prime Minister from August 2020 to June 2024, is currently wanted under an active arrest warrant for alleged corruption and abuse of power. Additionally, all miners trapped underground in the Trepça complex have been successfully rescued. In environmental news, Skopje has once again been identified among the cities with the most polluted air globally. Timcho Mutsunski, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, represented the country at a conference in…

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A 10-year-old child was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Gorche Petrov neighborhood of Skopje, leading residents to express strong criticism of the local animal shelter 'Laika' for its perceived ineffectiveness.

SDK.mk: Stray dogs attack 10-year-old child in Skopje; residents say 'Laika' is useless

A pack of dogs attacked a 10-year-old child in the Gorche Petrov neighborhood of Skopje, prompting residents to criticize the local animal shelter 'Laika' for inaction.

A large former wild dump in Karposh is being transformed into an 86,000-square-meter mega park, while Skopje continues to be listed among the world's most air-polluted cities.

Plusinfo: Wild Dump in Karposh Becomes Mega Park of 86,000 Square Meters

The area, previously a wild dump, is being transformed into a large park with new greenery and urban equipment covering 86,000 square meters. Activities on the Ljubljana bridge are concluding.

ALSAT: Skopje Again Among Cities with World's Most Polluted Air

Skopje, North Macedonia's capital, has once again been identified as one of the cities globally with the most severe air pollution.

The ruling government and opposition are in a dispute over North Macedonia's economic performance, even as Brané Petrushevski highlighted the country's leadership in the region for implemented reforms, including substantial funds for municipalities and infrastructure.

ALSAT: Government and Opposition Clash Over Economic Balance

North Macedonia's ruling party and the opposition are in a dispute regarding the country's economic performance and balance.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia Leads Region in Reforms: Pension, Municipal, and…

Brané Petrushevski states that North Macedonia has delivered the most funds based on implemented reforms, highlighting 500 million euros allocated for municipalities and infrastructure projects.

New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption, with the VL_EN party raising questions about 335 thousand euros for passports related to former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, who is wanted under an active arrest warrant.

ALSAT: VL_EN: 335 Thousand Euros for Passports, Albanian Families Paid for Children's…

The VL_EN party has reacted to requests from former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi for passport funds, raising questions about the source of funds for Albanian families paying for their children's emigration.

All miners who were trapped underground in the Trepça mining complex have been successfully brought to safety.

ALSAT: Good News from Trepça: All Blocked Miners Rescued

All miners who were trapped underground in the Trepça mining complex have been successfully brought to safety.

Timcho Mutsunski, North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, attended a forum in Sofia where the completion of Corridor 8 was the primary topic of discussion.

Plusinfo: Corridor 8 Completion is Main Topic at Sofia Conference

North Macedonia's Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Timcho Mutsunski, will represent the country at a forum hosted by Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Velislava Petrova-Chamova, where the completion of Corridor 8 is the main agenda item.

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