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Official Condemned Over Mladić Praise Amidst Urban Projects and Fire Control

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A senior official, Dalibor Kitanović, Director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is under severe criticism and faces calls for retraction or resignation after glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić on social media. The government, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, has expressed a clear stance against such actions.

Meanwhile, Skopje is seeing new developments in its urban infrastructure, with funds reallocated from one boulevard project to an underground street, and a new urban train line scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday. Separately, a fire in Pelister National Park has been localized, though firefighters remain on alert due to reignition risks, and two firefighters sustained injuries during the efforts.

In local news, the 'Penko' primary school is at the center of a dispute concerning the alleged closure of an Albanian-language class, prompting protests from residents who advocate for children to attend their nearest school. Darko Kostovski, the Mayor of Butel Municipality, has publicly supported the school's director in this matter.

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Official Condemned for Mladić Glorification

Dalibor Kitanović, Director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is facing strong condemnation and demands for retraction or resignation from the government after he posted a statement on Instagram glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić.

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Skopje Urban Development and Fund Reallocation

The City of Skopje has reallocated government funds, initially intended for the Vizbegovo boulevard, to the southern boulevard's underground street project. Additionally, a new urban train line in Skopje is scheduled to commence operations on Tuesday, aiming to expand public transportation.

Pelister Fire Localized, Firefighters Injured

A fire in Pelister National Park, which had spread from the Prespa region, has been localized. However, firefighting crews remain on site due to the risk of reignition, and two firefighters sustained injuries during the difficult battle against the blaze, which was supported by an army helicopter.

Controversy Over Albanian-Language Class Closure at 'Penko' School

The 'Penko' primary school has denied claims of closing an Albanian-language parallel class, amidst complaints from local residents who argue children should attend the nearest school. Darko Kostovski, the Mayor of Butel Municipality, has publicly defended the school's director regarding this decision.