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New Charges in Heritage Demolition, Skopje Pool Closed

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Struga has filed new indictments against Ramiz Merko, the Mayor of Struga, and six other individuals in connection with the demolition of Vlado Maleski's memorial house. This development escalates an ongoing legal case surrounding the cultural heritage site.

In other domestic news, Skopje's Boris Trajkovski swimming pool has been closed and will not undergo renovation this year, forcing children to train at a private Olympic pool at double the cost. Additionally, the West Nile virus continues to spread across the country, with Tetovo reporting 70 cases and nine deaths, and increased activity noted in Skopje.

Meanwhile, Slavjanka Petrovska, a Member of the Macedonian Assembly for the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) party, commented on the party's struggle, suggesting it risks disappearing from the political scene. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, leader of the VMRO-DPMNE party, reiterated the country's firm alignment with NATO, the USA, and the EU during a statement at the United Nations.

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New Indictment in Maleski House Demolition

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Struga has indicted six individuals, including Mayor Ramiz Merko, a representative of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), in connection with the demolition of Vlado Maleski's memorial house, a year after the incident. Merko's passport was confiscated due to flight risk, and he is accused of misappropriating funds and interfering with judicial processes during his tenure as Mayor of Struga.

LSDM Risks Disappearing, Petrovska Warns

Slavjanka Petrovska, a Member of the Macedonian Assembly for the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) party, has expressed concerns that the party is struggling with its current political standing and risks disappearing from the political scene.

PM Mickoski Reaffirms Alignment with NATO, EU, USA at UN

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, leader of the VMRO-DPMNE party, stated at the United Nations that Macedonian citizens are aware of their geopolitical orientation, firmly aligning the country with NATO, the USA as a strategic partner, and the EU as a full membership objective.

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