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Actress Detained in Drug Smuggling Bust in North Macedonia

One of the best-known TV and theatre actresses in North Macedonia, Silvija Stojanovska, was placed under house arrest on Thursday for alleged connections to a cocaine smuggling ring.

In news that shocked the public, Stojanovska was detained on Thursday evening. The Skopje criminal court later said it had placed her under 30 days of house arrest, on suspicion of illegal drug trading.

Serbia Abruptly Withdraws Diplomats From Macedonia

Serbia unexpectedly withdrew all its diplomatic staff from Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday.

The Ambassador to Macedonia, Dusanka Divjak Tomic, on Sunday told Beta news agency that she could not comment on the reasons, referring queries to the Foreign Ministry in Belgrade for answers.

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic was not available to BIRN on Monday, however.

Macedonia prepares to raise border fence as "last resort"

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, Macedonia's Interior Ministry has stepped up controls of refugees and migrants arriving via Greece.

Based on a decision of the State Security Council, chaired by President Gjorge Ivanov, preparation works have started in the border area for the possible building of a wire fence.

Over 10 Injured in Shootout between Police, Armed Group in Kumanovo - Report

Over 10 people have reportedly been injured in a firefight between police officers and an armed group in Macedonia's Kumanovo.

According to unconfirmed reports of a correspondent of Bulgarian news agency BGNES, the clashes have claimed victims and the number of injured stands at 15.

Police Officers Injured in Shoouout in Macedonia's Kumanovo

Three police officers have been hospitalized with gunshot injuries in Macedonia's Kumanovo, according to reports of local news agencies.

According to Macedonian news portal plusinfo, a doctor from a hospital in Kumanovo said that three police officers were receiving treatment for gunshot wounds and one was being treated for shrapnel injury.

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