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North Macedonia: Terror arrests, EU path exclusion — FrontPages.eu, September 28, 2026

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Authorities in North Macedonia have made arrests in connection with terrorism in Skopje, with searches reportedly uncovering ISIS flags and weapons. This development marks a significant security operation within the country. Meanwhile, the nation faces concerns over its European integration path, as reports indicate North Macedonia is excluded from current Brussels projections for EU accession processes, prompting President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova to emphasize adherence to Copenhagen criteria in seeking understanding from neighboring countries. In other domestic news, a serial killer has confessed to multiple murders in court proceedings in Kumanovo. Separately, a Macedonian scientist received significant recognition for her groundbreaking work on diabetes and obesity treatment, while debates continue over mining exploitation permits and municipal debt in Tetovo.

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An operation involving the Public Prosecutor's Office, Ministry of Interior, and the Agency for National Security led to arrests of individuals suspected of terrorism in Skopje. Subsequent searches in multiple locations reportedly uncovered ISIS flags and weapons.

SDK.mk: Individuals linked to terrorism arrested in Skopje in an operation by the…

An operation led by the Public Prosecutor's Office, Ministry of Interior, and the Agency for National Security has resulted in the arrest of individuals suspected of terrorism in Skopje.

ALSAT: Ministry of Interior and National Security Agency: Checks in Several…

Searches were conducted by the Ministry of Interior and the National Security Agency in multiple locations, resulting in the discovery of ISIS flags and weapons.

North Macedonia is reportedly not included in current Brussels projections outlining EU accession processes for other candidate countries, raising concerns about its European integration path. President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has called for understanding from neighboring countries, emphasizing adherence to the Copenhagen criteria for the EU path.

ALSAT: North Macedonia Outside Current Brussels Projections for EU Processes

North Macedonia is not included in the current Brussels projections that outline the EU accession processes for Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine.

SDK.mk: EU prepares action plans for countries closest to membership; Macedonia will…

The European Union is developing action plans for candidate countries, but North Macedonia is reportedly set to be excluded from this initiative.

ALSAT: Davkova Seeks Understanding from Neighbors: EU Path Based on Copenhagen Criteria

Davkova is seeking understanding from neighboring countries, emphasizing that the path to the European Union must adhere to the Copenhagen criteria.

The accused serial killer, Trajko Bojkovski, from Staro Nagoričane, has confessed to three murders of women in the Basic Court of Kumanovo, with some reports indicating two confessed murders and conflicting answers for other charges.

SDK.mk: Serial killer from Staro Nagoričane confesses to three out of four murders.

The accused serial killer from the village of Dragomance, Trajko Bojkovski, has confessed to three murders of women in the Basic Court of Kumanovo.

Plusinfo: Serial Killer from Staro Nagoričane Admits Two Murders, Gives Conflicting…

In court, the accused admitted to killing two women and gave different answers for other charges, with the expert witness stating he is calculable and can follow proceedings.

A report highlights the slow process of obtaining mining permits and calls for changes in North Macedonia's approach to mineral exploitation, noting that debates over the Ilovica mine remain stalled due to "games and pressures."

Plusinfo: Mining Exploitation: Professor Kalpadakis Calls for Changes Amidst Stalled…

A report discusses the slow pace of obtaining mining permits in Greece compared to other European countries and highlights the need for changes in North Macedonia's approach to mineral exploitation, as debates over the Ilovica mine are stuck in "games and pressures."

A conference held in the Macedonian Parliament emphasized the need for coordinated efforts from state institutions to prevent gender-based violence against women and girls, citing UN data.

SDK.mk: Gender-based murder of women and girls can only be prevented by coordinated…

A conference on femicide held in the Macedonian Parliament concluded that preventing gender-based violence against women and girls requires coordinated efforts from state institutions, as per UN data.

The municipality's debt has led to a conflict between the ruling party and the opposition in the Municipality of Tetovo, with accusations of debt concealment being exchanged.

ALSAT: Municipality Debt Clashes Government and Opposition in Tetovo

The municipality's debt is causing a clash between the ruling party and the opposition in the Municipality of Tetovo, with accusations of debt concealment.

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