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North Macedonia's Interior Ministry has taken part in a significant Europol operation, which resulted in the seizure of over 100 servers and the arrest of seven individuals. The operation targeted online scams that have caused damages exceeding 4 million euros and affected potential victims in at least 50 countries. The ongoing Alta Bank crisis continues to draw public and political attention, with citizens in Manastir expressing anger over blocked funds, particularly impacting pensioners. The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has called for an investigation into public funds deposited in Alta Bank, demanding transparency from state institutions. In other domestic news, soldiers and employees in the defense sector are set to receive a 10% salary increase starting in January. Skopje's Mayor, Orce Gjorgjievski, announced plans for two new schools in Dracevo and Gjorce Petrov, reallocating funds saved from the Limak project for a new bridge and roundabout near Saraj, and pledging to complete the 'Makedonija' underpass by the end of his term. Additionally, the German company 'Geresheimer' plans to expand its operations in North Macedonia, with three new facilities projected to create over 1,000 jobs. However, an IT company in Skopje is under scrutiny following employee reports of psychological bullying related to autism, though the…

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North Macedonia's Interior Ministry participated in a major Europol operation, resulting in the seizure of over 100 servers and the arrest of seven individuals involved in online scams. These scams have caused damages exceeding 4 million euros and affected victims in at least 50 countries.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia's Interior Ministry Participated in Major Europol Operation…

The Ministry of Interior participated in a large Europol operation, seizing over 100 servers and arresting seven individuals for online scams causing over 4 million euros in damages, with potential victims in at least 50 countries.

Citizens in Manastir are expressing anger over blocked funds at Alta Bank, with pensioners particularly affected. The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has called for an investigation into the public funds deposited at Alta Bank, urging state institutions to provide transparency.

ALSAT: Citizens Waiting Outside Alta Bank in Manastir; Pensioners Revolted Over…

Citizens are waiting outside Alta Bank in Manastir, with pensioners expressing anger over their blocked funds.

ALSAT: BDI Demands Investigation into Public Funds at Alta Bank

The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) is requesting transparency from state institutions regarding public funds deposited at Alta Bank.

Soldiers and employees in North Macedonia's defense sector are slated to receive a 10% increase in their salaries starting from January.

ALSAT: Soldiers and Defense Employees to Receive Higher Salaries from January

Soldiers and employees in the defense sector will see an increase in their salaries starting in January.

ALSAT: Increases of 10% in Salaries in the Army and Defense Sector from the Beginning…

There have been pay increases of 10% for members of the Army and employees in the Defense sector since the beginning of the year.

Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski announced the construction of two new schools in Dracevo and Gjorce Petrov. Funds saved from the Limak project are being reallocated for a new bridge and a roundabout near Saraj, with a pledge to complete the 'Makedonija' underpass by the end of his term.

Plusinfo: Skopje Mayor Announces 2 New Schools; Funds Saved from Limak Reallocated for…

The mayor announced two new schools to be built in Dracevo and Gjorce Petrov, with funds saved from Limak being redirected for a bridge and a roundabout near Saraj, and pledged to complete the 'Makedonija' underpass by the end of his term.

Irregularities in the operation of "Hekurudhave të Maqedonisë së Veriut" (North Macedonia Railways) have reportedly resulted in losses exceeding 109 million euros and the suspension of numerous train cars.

ALSAT: Over 109 Million Euros Lost and Train Cars Suspended

Gazetare Jonila Salmani Enti Shtetëror i Revizionit has stated that irregularities in the operation of "Hekurudhave të Maqedonisë së Veriut" have resulted in the loss of over 109 million euros and the suspension of train cars.

The Municipality of Tetovo held a public debate concerning a facility near the fire station, though the opposition chose not to participate.

ALSAT: Tetovo Municipality Held Public Debate on Firefighter Facility; Opposition Did…

The Municipality of Tetovo held a public debate regarding a facility near the fire station, but the opposition did not attend.

Police are conducting raids in Shtip and Shkupi as part of an ongoing investigation into a university official.

ALSAT: Raid in Shtip and Shkupi; University Official Under Investigation

Police are conducting raids in Shtip and Shkupi, with an investigation underway into a university official.

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