More than a thousand cows roam freely in the streets of Kariba Palanka in North Macedonia, destroying crops and farmland. Euronews Bulgaria.
The problem arose in 2022 when a local family had about 400 cows. The city authorities ordered the confiscation of the animals, but the decision was never implemented. During this period, livestock more than doubled.
The mayor called on the government to declare a 30-day state of emergency due to threats to road safety, water supply and public health.