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The news from SDK.mk covers a mix of domestic North Macedonian issues and international events. Domestically, stories include the merging of two first-grade classes into one with 36 children for all-day instruction, which local authorities state is legal, and a burst pipe flooding a government…
Two first-grade classes have been merged into one with 36 children for all-day instruction in a school in Hrom, Gorche Petrov municipality. Local authorities maintain that the decision is in accordance with the law.
A pipe burst this morning in the building formerly housing 'Nova Makedonija', which now accommodates several ministries and state institutions, causing flooding and a power outage.
OpenAI has confirmed it will not release its new AI model, 'GPT-6.1 Astra', due to security concerns.
Russia is reportedly increasing its army and defense budget. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that there are over 8,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia and preparations are underway to deploy an additional 10,000.
SpaceX's 'Starship' rocket successfully reached orbit and deployed satellites for the first time, overcoming an engine malfunction during the flight.
The accused, Trajko Bojkovski from the village of Dragomance, admitted to three murders of women during a court hearing in Kumanovo.
A conference in the Assembly discussed that gender-based killings of women and girls can be prevented with coordinated efforts from institutions, citing UN data that over 50,000 women and girls are killed annually by partners or family members.
