Prosecution Reopens Fuel Oil Probe Amid Mayoral Controversy
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The Supreme Prosecution has ordered the reopening of an investigation into fuel oil, signaling renewed scrutiny on financial matters. This comes alongside a controversy involving Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski, who allegedly blocked a citizen on Facebook after an inquiry about waste disposal, a move that has been determined as discriminatory.
In other political developments, Kitanovi, Director of the Agency for Communities' Rights, apologized to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and deleted a social media post, though he will remain in his position. Meanwhile, new urban development projects for Skopje have been announced, including a new bridge and entrance, while the opposition Democratic Union for Integration has accused the government of withholding 6 million euros from the 'Hasan Prishtina' Boulevard project.
The nation is also dealing with ongoing environmental concerns, with 26 open fires recorded and two still active. Economically, fuel prices have seen a change, with diesel becoming cheaper and gasoline more expensive. Additionally, the education sector faces challenges as 148 schools are expected to be empty, though a positive development sees a deal reached for Cair students to attend the 'Penko' school. The trial against a serial killer also saw two women who survived his attacks testify in court.