Over the past 24 hours, a total of 11 cases of domestic violence were reported across the country. In several cases, police officers arrested individuals suspected of domestic violence, while measures are being taken to investigate and clarify the circumstances of the remaining incidents.
On 6 November 2026, a woman reported to the Prilep Department of Internal Affairs that she had been stalked and harassed by her former partner over an extended period. According to the report, he had been coming to her workplace, following her home and sending her messages containing offensive language.
In a village in the Municipality of Novo Selo, police officers from SIA Strumica arrested a 62-year-old man following a report that he had behaved aggressively towards his 57-year-old wife in their family home.
At the Strumica Police Station, a 65-year-old man reported aggressive behaviour by his 33-year-old son, who was subsequently taken to a medical institution for treatment.
During the night of 7 November 2026, in a village in the Strumica region, police officers arrested a 38-year-old man following a report that he had physically assaulted his 33-year-old wife and subsequently forced her and their minor children out of the family home.
In Veles, police officers arrested a 45-year-old man following a report that he had physically assaulted and threatened his 45-year-old former wife.
In Zletovo, police officers from the Probištip Department of Internal Affairs arrested a 49-year-old man after his 37-year-old partner reported that he had physically assaulted her.
In Gostivar, police officers arrested a 42-year-old man following a report filed by his 38-year-old wife concerning the criminal offence of “bodily injury”.
At SIA Ohrid, a 41-year-old woman reported that her husband had verbally abused and threatened her over the phone while she was at work.
In the Čair area of Skopje, police officers arrested a 51-year-old man following a report that he had physically assaulted his 47-year-old wife.
In the Gjorče Petrov area of Skopje, a 19-year-old man reported that he had been physically assaulted and threatened by his former 17-year-old partner, who had also damaged the front door of his home and his passenger vehicle.
In the Centar area of Skopje, a 19-year-old woman reported that her 49-year-old father had threatened her and her mother.
Measures are being taken to fully investigate and document the reported cases, after which appropriate charges or reports will be filed.
The Ministry of Interior urges citizens not to remain silent about domestic violence and to report every incident without delay. Anyone experiencing domestic violence, as well as anyone who has information that another person is being subjected to violence, can report it at the nearest police station or by calling 112 or 192.