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Epidemic Declared Amid Rising Fatalities; Lottery Charges Filed

North Macedonia is grappling with an escalating West Nile Virus outbreak, as new fatalities have been reported and an epidemic officially declared in several Skopje municipalities. This marks a concerning development in the ongoing health crisis, with patients receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Clinic.

In other significant domestic news, the Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against eight individuals for abuse of office in the State Lottery case, prompting a reaction from the BDI party. Meanwhile, a positive development sees the National and University Library undergoing a much-needed roof renovation, temporarily closing parts of the building.

Further incidents include the arrest of Macedonian nationals in Thessaloniki as part of a large-scale international drug operation, an attack on firefighters in Prilep while responding to a warehouse blaze, and a fatal car accident near Strumica involving a drunk driver. Political discourse also saw Venko Filipce, President of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, accuse Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of inciting division.

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West Nile Virus Outbreak Escalates with New Deaths and Epidemic Declaration

The West Nile Virus outbreak in Skopje has intensified, with the reporting of new fatalities, including a 72-year-old and an 83-year-old, bringing the total number of deaths to at least two. An epidemic has been officially declared in several municipalities within Skopje, and 24 patients are currently receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Clinic, with five on mechanical ventilation.

International Drug Trafficking Operation Leads to Arrests of Macedonian…

An international law enforcement operation in Thessaloniki has resulted in the arrest of Macedonian and Kosovan citizens suspected of concealing 324 kilograms of marijuana in a trailer. Searches related to this large-scale drug trafficking case are also being conducted within North Macedonia.

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