Supreme Court Overturns Major Verdicts, Customs Official Arrested
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The country's judiciary is under intense focus after the Supreme Court overturned the verdict in the 'Durmo Tours' bus crash case, which resulted in 16 fatalities, ordering a new trial and leading to the release of those previously convicted. In a related development, the conviction of Stevcho Jakimovski, the Mayor of Karpoš Municipality, was also overturned, necessitating a new trial.
Meanwhile, anti-corruption efforts continue with the arrest of a customs official on bribery charges for accepting 17,500 euros. Public attention is also drawn to the funding of the recent 35th Independence Day celebrations, which reportedly cost over 5 million euros, with the majority provided by the State Lottery.
In other news, a parliamentary debate on a decision for an independence referendum has sparked heated discussions, while Sparkasse Group has announced its intention to acquire all shares of Uni Bank, aiming for a 17% market share. Police in Tetovo are investigating a youth fight, and questions remain unanswered regarding the release of a suspect in the Duqanxhik murder case.