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Interior Ministry joins Europol raid to shutter online scam ring

North Macedonia's Interior Ministry has taken part in a significant Europol operation, which resulted in the seizure of over 100 servers and the arrest of seven individuals. The operation targeted online scams that have caused damages exceeding 4 million euros and affected potential victims in at least 50 countries.

The ongoing Alta Bank crisis continues to draw public and political attention, with citizens in Manastir expressing anger over blocked funds, particularly impacting pensioners. The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has called for an investigation into public funds deposited in Alta Bank, demanding transparency from state institutions.

In other domestic news, soldiers and employees in the defense sector are set to receive a 10% salary increase starting in January. Skopje's Mayor, Orce Gjorgjievski, announced plans for two new schools in Dracevo and Gjorce Petrov, reallocating funds saved from the Limak project for a new bridge and roundabout near Saraj, and pledging to complete the 'Makedonija' underpass by the end of his term. Additionally, the German company 'Geresheimer' plans to expand its operations in North Macedonia, with three new facilities projected to create over 1,000 jobs. However, an IT company in Skopje is under scrutiny following employee reports of psychological bullying related to autism, though the…

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Europol Operation Targets Online Scams

North Macedonia's Interior Ministry participated in a major Europol operation, resulting in the seizure of over 100 servers and the arrest of seven individuals involved in online scams. These scams have caused damages exceeding 4 million euros and affected victims in at least 50 countries.

Alta Bank Crisis Continues with Public Outcry and Investigation Demands

Citizens in Manastir are expressing anger over blocked funds at Alta Bank, with pensioners particularly affected. The Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) has called for an investigation into the public funds deposited at Alta Bank, urging state institutions to provide transparency.

Skopje Mayor Announces New Schools and Infrastructure Projects

Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski announced the construction of two new schools in Dracevo and Gjorce Petrov. Funds saved from the Limak project are being reallocated for a new bridge and a roundabout near Saraj, with a pledge to complete the 'Makedonija' underpass by the end of his term.

Railway Company Faces Scrutiny Over Significant Losses

Irregularities in the operation of "Hekurudhave të Maqedonisë së Veriut" (North Macedonia Railways) have reportedly resulted in losses exceeding 109 million euros and the suspension of numerous train cars.

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