Skopje police have detained a 44-year-old man suspected of setting fire to two vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy, marking a significant development in the investigation into the incident that sparked strong reactions in both Sofia and Skopje. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia, the suspect, identified by the initials I.

President Iliana Yotova has described the arson attack on Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles in Skopje as an attack on Bulgaria itself, calling on European lawmakers to address the incident during upcoming discussions in the European Parliament. Further reading: Macedonian Police Detain Man Over Arson Attack on Bulgarian Embassy Vehicles in Skopje