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Legal proceedings against former Struga Mayor Ramiz Merko

Overview

Former Struga Mayor Ramiz Merko has faced multiple legal challenges in North Macedonia regarding his conduct during his tenure.

In mid-September 2026, police filed criminal charges against Merko and two municipal employees for suspected misconduct in service. The investigation alleges that Merko failed to provide mandatory oversight and unlawfully signed a construction permit for a parcel in Misleshovë using incomplete documentation. This followed previous legal issues involving Merko, including fines related to school director appointments.

Shortly thereafter, the Struga Basic Court imposed a 5,000 euro fine on Merko for the illegal installation of a memorial plaque at the entrance of the municipal building. The court found that the installation incited ethnic hatred and discord, violating laws regarding memorial monuments. The Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination supported the ruling, characterizing the actions as ongoing harassment.

Entities

North Macedonia Police · Struga · Ramiz Merko · Struga Basic Court · Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Ramis Merko fined 5,000 euros for illegal memorial plaque

    The Struga Basic Court fined former mayor Ramis Merko 5,000 euros for illegally installing a memorial plaque that incited ethnic hatred in Struga, North Macedonia.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Struga former mayor Ramiz Merko faces criminal charges

    Former Struga Mayor Ramiz Merko and two officials face criminal charges in North Macedonia for allegedly issuing illegal construction permits in Misleshovë.

Sources

alfa.mk · expres.mk · gazeta.mk · kanal77.mk · portalb.mk · utrinskivesnik.mk · vesnik.com