Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced plans for the construction of a railway to Deve Bair to commence this year, with the tunnel section expected to receive full funding from the European Union. This infrastructure initiative is bolstered by a recently awarded 149 million Euro grant from the European Union to North Macedonia, highlighting significant European financial support for the country's development.

Plusinfo: Mickoski expects railway construction to Deve Bair to start this year; tunnel…

Macedonian Prime Minister Mickoski anticipates the commencement of construction for the railway to Deve Bair within the current year, with the tunnel projected to receive complete funding from the European Union.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia receives 149 million Euros grant from the EU.

North Macedonia has been awarded a grant of 149 million Euros from the European Union.

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (LSDM) has accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of conducting opaque negotiations with the European Union, suggesting a lack of transparency in the country's EU accession talks. This accusation is part of a broader political debate, with public figures like Petar Arsovski expressing concern over the country's stagnant situation outside the EU. The ruling VMRO-DPMNE party, led by Prime Minister Mickoski, has fiercely countered opposition claims…

ALSAT: LSDM Accuses Mickoski of 'Under-the-Radar' Talks with EU

The political party LSDM has accused Mickoski of holding secret negotiations with the European Union, suggesting a lack of transparency.

Слободен печат: VIDEO INTERVIEW | Petar Arsovski: We are boiling like frogs as long as we are…

In a video interview, Petar Arsovski uses the analogy of boiling frogs to describe the stagnant situation of the country while it remains outside the European Union.

Plusinfo: VMRO-DPMNE launches fierce attack: Opposition spreads pessimism and lies, says…

VMRO-DPMNE has reacted sharply to statements from SDSM and Andrej Zhernovski, accusing the opposition of spreading pessimism and lies while claiming that Macedonia is experiencing economic progress.

Artan Grubi is anticipated to be released from house arrest within 17 days if the prosecutor does not file charges within the legal timeframe. Concurrently, an in-depth investigation has been launched into a case of alleged medical negligence involving a 19-year-old from Strumica.

SDK.mk: Artan Grubi to be released from house arrest in 17 days if no charges are filed

Artan Grubi is expected to be released from house arrest in 17 days if the prosecutor who brought him from Shutka does not file charges within the legal deadline.

ALSAT: Strumica 19-Year-Old's Case: In-Depth Investigation into Medical Negligence…

An in-depth investigation has been launched into a case of alleged medical negligence involving a 19-year-old from Strumica.

The water situation in Gostivar is reportedly normalizing, although cases of health issues such as diarrhea and fever continue to be reported in the aftermath of the crisis. The ongoing water problems have fueled political tensions, with the government and opposition parties exchanging accusations regarding the quality of the water supply.

ALSAT: Water Situation in Gostivar Normalizes, But Health Problems Continue

While the water situation in Gostivar is improving, cases of health issues like diarrhea and fever persist following the crisis.

ALSAT: Government and Opposition Clash Over Gostivar Water Problem

Political tensions are rising as the government and opposition parties exchange accusations regarding the water quality issues in Gostivar.

Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska announced a significant decline in school enrollment, with approximately 4,900 fewer first-graders expected in September compared to the previous year.

SDK.mk: 4,900 fewer first-graders in September than last year, says minister

There will be about 4,900 fewer first-graders in September compared to last year, announced the Minister of Education and Science, Vesna Janevska.

Authorities have successfully managed recent wildfire incidents, reporting only one active fire remaining in the country while 20 others have been completely extinguished. Meanwhile, a heatwave continues to affect the country, with temperatures soaring to 42°C, prompting citizens to limit outdoor activities to essential tasks.

Слободен печат: Only One Active Fire in the Country, 20 Fully Extinguished

Authorities report that there is currently only one active fire within the country, with 20 others having been completely put out, indicating a successful effort in managing fire incidents.

ALSAT: Heat Alert: Citizens Only Venture Out for Obligations as Temperatures Reach 42°C

With temperatures soaring to 42°C and a heatwave affecting the country, citizens are limiting outdoor activities to essential tasks.