The Supreme Court has overturned the verdicts in two significant cases: the 'Durmo Tours' bus crash, which caused 16 deaths and 37 injuries, and the conviction of Stevcho Jakimovski, Mayor of Karpoš Municipality. Both decisions lead to the release of convicted individuals and the ordering of new trials, sparking criticism regarding the state of the judiciary.

Plusinfo: Supreme Court Overturns "Durmo Tours" Bus Crash Verdict; Convicted to be…

The Supreme Court has overturned the verdict in the serious "Durmo Tours" bus crash case, leading to the release of convicted individuals and a new trial for the case that resulted in 16 deaths and 37 injuries.

SDK.mk: Supreme Court Overturns Bus Crash Verdict; Convicted Individuals Released

The Supreme Court has overturned the verdict in a case concerning a bus crash near Laskartsi that resulted in 16 fatalities, leading to the release of the convicted individuals from prison.

Plusinfo: Stevcho Jakimovski Released from Prison; Supreme Court Orders New Trial

The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former Karposh Mayor Stevcho Jakimovski, who was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, and ordered a new trial.

Plusinfo: Reversal of Verdict for "Laskartsi" - A Shame for the Macedonian Judiciary

The Supreme Court on Afrim Fidani and others overturned the verdict, stating that the Macedonian judiciary is now clearer regarding installations with SDSM and...

A customs official has been arrested for bribery after being caught accepting 17,500 euros in marked money, intended to influence two official procedures. [cite: Plusinfo]

Plusinfo: Customs Official Arrested for Taking 17,500 Euros to Influence Procedures

A public prosecutor and police confirmed the arrest of a customs official for bribery after being caught accepting marked 17,500 euros intended to influence two procedures.

North Macedonia's 35th independence celebration cost over 5 million euros, with the State Lottery providing the majority of the funds. The Lottery stated these were company funds, not state money. [cite: SDK.mk]

SDK.mk: State Lottery Provided 5 Million Euros for Independence Celebration

The celebration of North Macedonia's 35 years of independence cost over 300 million denars (5 million euros), with the majority of funds provided by the State Lottery, which stated it was company money, not state funds.

The Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia experienced heated debates as a decision to put an independence referendum on the agenda was brought forward, with the government making a decisive move. [cite: Plusinfo]

Plusinfo: Decision on Independence by Referendum Enters Heated Parliamentary Debate

Heated debates took place in the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia as the prepared decision for a referendum on independence was attempted to be put on the agenda, with the government making a decisive move.

Sparkasse Group has officially notified its intention to acquire all ordinary shares issued by Uni Bank AD, a move that would grant it a 17% share of the Macedonian market. [cite: SDK.mk]

SDK.mk: Sparkasse Intends to Take Over All Uni Bank Shares

Sparkasse Group has officially submitted a notification of its intention to take over all ordinary shares issued by Uni Bank AD, which would give it a 17% share of the Macedonian market.

Tetovo police have launched an investigation following media reports of a violent altercation between two groups of young people in the city. [cite: ALSAT]

ALSAT: Tetovo Police Investigate Fight Among Youth

Following media reports of violence between two groups of young people in Tetovo, the police have launched an investigation.

Institutions are reportedly withholding information regarding the identity and reasons behind the release of a suspect in the Duqanxhik murder case. [cite: ALSAT]

ALSAT: Institutions Remain Silent: How Did the Suspect in the Duqanxhik Murder Get…

Institutions are not disclosing information about the identity or reasons for the release of a suspect in the Duqanxhik murder case.