Ohrid Preserved World Heritage Status Amidst Illegal Building Concerns
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The country is celebrating a significant diplomatic success as UNESCO has granted the Ohrid region an additional five years to implement conservation recommendations, thus avoiding its inscription on the endangered list. This decision, however, comes as municipalities grapple with the issue of illegal constructions, with authorities vowing to demolish them legally. Meanwhile, other domestic issues include concerns over water quality in Krushevo and Leshka, an audit revealing mismanagement of municipal taxes, and a court ruling in a high-profile football federation case.
In other news, a tragic incident involved the death of a municipal worker in Gostivar, which was confirmed not to be related to the ongoing water crisis but rather a heart attack. The country also saw legal proceedings conclude with a 10-year prison sentence for three men convicted of murder. On a lighter note, a municipality is providing free school supplies and a small sum of money to all first-grade students.