Gostivar continues to face a critical water situation, with a ban on water use still in place following an earlier poisoning incident. The Public Enterprise for Roads alleges that the Gostivar Municipality's failure to pay 16,588 denars for water network infrastructure is preventing the issuance of a permit for a water supply line. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects an announcement regarding the water's suitability for technical purposes, while affected residents are exploring legal…

Plusinfo: Gostivar Municipality Accused of Not Paying for Water Pipe Infrastructure

The Public Enterprise for Roads (JPDP) states that Gostivar Municipality applied for a water network in February 2024 and was calculated a payment of 16,588 denars, which was never paid, preventing the issuance of a permit for the water supply line construction.

ALSAT: Water ban in Gostivar continues, Mickoski expects announcement tomorrow for…

The water supply ban in Gostivar remains in effect. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that recent water quality results are good and expects an announcement tomorrow regarding its use for technical purposes.

ALSAT: Gostivar epidemic: residents may sue for human rights violations

Residents of Gostivar who suffered poisoning from drinking water have the right to sue for human rights violations.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, has unequivocally stated that North Macedonia will not agree to constitutional changes dictated by Bulgarian pressure or 'bullying'. He emphasized that principles are not to be selectively applied and that while past government agreements are acknowledged, discussions will continue to seek a sustainable solution, including addressing human rights agreements with Bulgaria.

Plusinfo: No Constitutional Changes Under Bulgarian Pressure or Bullying, Principles are…

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that while they acknowledge past government agreements, Bulgaria also has agreements on human rights, and discussions will continue to find a sustainable solution, emphasizing that principles are not to be selectively applied.

The Directorate for Protection of Cultural Heritage has refused to issue a permit for the installation of metal grates on the Makedonium monument, prompting an inspection of the site. Meanwhile, the Council of the Municipality of Veles has unanimously moved to restore the Veles National Museum's status as a national institution, aiming to enhance its cultural and institutional standing.

SDK.mk: Cultural Heritage Directorate Denies Permit for Metal Grates on Makedonium…

The Directorate for Protection of Cultural Heritage has not issued a permit for installing metal grates on the Makedonium monument. Inspectors will visit Krushevo to assess the situation, according to the director.

SDK.mk: Veles Municipality Initiates Procedure for National Museum to Regain National…

The Council of the Municipality of Veles has unanimously adopted an initiative to restore the Veles National Museum's status as a national institution.

Several other domestic stories include an alleged bribery for an exam reportedly transferred through a bank account, a 21-year-old from Shtip sustaining severe injuries after falling from a moving car, and a hand grenade thrown into a residential yard in Kumanovo that fortunately did not detonate. In political news, Murtezi has resigned from his party positions within the VLEN coalition, a decision that co-chairman Izet Mexhiti, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment…

ALSAT: Alleged bribery for exam passed through bank account

There are suspicions that a bribe intended for an exam was transferred through a bank account, indicating potential corruption in educational processes.

SDK.mk: 21-Year-Old from Shtip Severely Injured After Falling from Moving Car Window

A 21-year-old man from Shtip has been seriously injured after falling from an open window of a moving car. He is receiving treatment at the clinical hospital in Shtip.

ALSAT: Kumanovo: Hand grenade thrown into a house yard, did not detonate

An incident in Kumanovo involved a hand grenade being thrown into a residential yard, which fortunately did not explode.

ALSAT: Murtezi resigns from VLEN to make way for someone else, co-chairman Izet…

Murtezi has resigned from all his party positions within VLEN, reportedly to make space for another individual, a move that the co-chairman Izet Mexhiti was reportedly unaware of.

North Macedonia is seeing an increase in West Nile virus infections, with eight cases reported by the Institute of Public Health, prompting advice on symptoms and mosquito bite protection. Concurrently, residents in Skopje face an impending financial impact as central heating costs are set to rise starting August 1st.

Слободен печат: West Nile Virus Infections Rise: Symptoms and Mosquito Bite Protection

The number of West Nile virus infections in North Macedonia has increased to eight, with seven confirmed and one probable case, according to the Institute of Public Health.

ALSAT: Central heating in Skopje to become more expensive from August 1

The cost of central heating in Skopje is set to increase starting from August 1st, impacting residents' utility bills.