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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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The nation is grappling with significant infrastructure challenges, highlighted by a major theft of copper valued at over 5 million euros that has crippled critical railway infrastructure. This comes as intensive efforts continue on the Kichevo-Ohrid highway, with the complex third tunnel nearing completion and 10 kilometers of the route set to open soon.
Politically, discussions are ongoing regarding the Law on Equitable Representation, with Izet Mexhiti, First Deputy Prime Minister and co-leader of VLEN, urging the BDI party to support it, while Minister of Public Administration Goran Minchev expects its passage. Environmental concerns have also emerged, with investigations launched into a white substance and foam in the Lepenec River, and the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (LSDM) raising alarms about inflation and contaminated drinking water in several municipalities.
The country is also observing several anniversaries, including 63 years since the devastating Skopje earthquake and 50 years since a fatal flood in Kumanovo. Additionally, the 100th anniversary of the death of Krste Petkov Misirkov, a pivotal figure in Macedonian national and linguistic thought, is being commemorated.
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Criminals overturned two heavy transformers and stole copper valued at over 5 million euros from electrical substations in Dracevo and near Veles, rendering critical railway infrastructure non-functional and causing extensive damage.
Plusinfo:
Two transformers weighing over 30 tons overturned, copper worth 5 million…
Two heavy transformers were overturned and copper worth 5 million euros was stolen from the Dracevo electrical substation, rendering the critical railway infrastructure completely non-functional.
SDK.mk:
Copper Wires and Rails Stolen from Drachevo Electric Traction Substation…
Copper wires, rails, and rods have been stolen from the Drachevo electric traction substation located between Lisice and Drachevo train stations in Skopje, causing damages estimated at over 5 million euros.
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The construction of the third tunnel, identified as the most complex segment of the Kichevo-Ohrid highway project, is nearing completion, with an additional 10 kilometers of the route expected to open soon.
Plusinfo:
Intensive construction of third tunnel on Kichevo-Ohrid highway, 10 km to be…
The third tunnel on the Kichevo-Ohrid highway, which is the most complex part of the project, is being finalized and 10 kilometers of the route will soon be opened, according to the Minister of Transport.
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First Deputy Prime Minister and co-leader of VLEN Izet Mexhiti urged the BDI party to support the Law on Representation, prioritizing Albanian interests. Minister of Public Administration Goran Minchev stated that the law on equitable representation will pass, possibly with minor amendments, aiming to guarantee fair representation without the shortcomings of the previous system.
ALSAT:
Mexhiti Urges BDI to Work for Albanians and Support Representation Law
Political figure Mexhiti calls on the BDI party to prioritize the interests of Albanians and support the Law on Representation and the solution for Jurisprudence.
Слободен печат:
Goran Minchev: Law on Equitable Representation Will Pass
Goran Minchev stated that the law on equitable representation will be passed, even with minor amendments.
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An unusual white substance and foam were observed where the Lepenec River meets the Vardar River, prompting an official investigation. Meanwhile, the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (LSDM) highlighted that inflation is burdening citizens and anticipated a further increase in fuel prices. LSDM also accused Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of "poisoning Macedonia" due to unusable drinking water in several centers and called for reallocation of funds from independence…
ALSAT:
White Substance and Foam at Lepenec River's Discharge into Vardar; Authorities…
An unusual white substance and foam have appeared at the point where the Lepenec River flows into the Vardar River, prompting an official investigation by the authorities.
ALSAT:
LSDM: Inflation Burdening Citizens; New Fuel Price Hike Expected Tuesday
The LSDM party asserts that inflation is heavily impacting citizens and anticipates a new increase in fuel prices on Tuesday.
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The country is commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the devastating Skopje earthquake. Additionally, the 50th anniversary of a severe flood in Kumanovo that caused two fatalities and 87 injuries was remembered following a recent storm. There was also a remembrance of Krste Petkov Misirkov, considered the founder of modern Macedonian national and linguistic thought, on the 100th anniversary of his death.
SDK.mk:
50 Years Ago: A Flood with Two Deaths and 87 Injured - July 21 Storm Reminds…
A severe storm on July 21st in Kumanovo has reminded residents of a devastating flood that occurred on the same date 50 years prior, which resulted in two fatalities and 87 injuries.
Слободен печат:
63 Years Since Skopje's Catastrophic Earthquake
A commemoration is being held for the 63rd anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Skopje.
Plusinfo:
Anniversary of Krste Petkov Misirkov's death: The vision of the man who laid…
A look back at the legacy of Krste Petkov Misirkov, considered the founder of modern Macedonian national and linguistic thought, on the 100th anniversary of his death.
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