We inform you that on Thursday, 02.10.2025, the concreting of the mosque's foundation slab will take place, starting from the early morning hours until the work is fully completed.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, after the noon prayer, a ceremonial event will be held on the occasion of laying the cornerstone for the expansion of the Mehmed Ali Pasha Mosque.

Today, an additional 40 meters of the road in the new settlement in Krasta were concreted. With this, the works are progressing significantly faster than expected, thanks to the great response and support from the donors.

The initiative committee for the expansion and restoration of the Mehmed Ali Pasha Mosque informs that construction activities related to the preparation of reinforcement for the foundation slab are underway.

The first location is the road segment from the intersection leading to the Chelovci settlement and to the Labuništa thermal springs. This road is significant as it provides access to mountainous areas and to the springs traditionally used by local residents. The asphalting will facilitate vehicle movement and enable safer and faster transport.

Labuništa Active Youth is organizing a meeting to be held on September 23, 2025 (Tuesday) starting at 21:00, at the Youth Center premises (within the Pensioners Association).

Today, a self-initiated group of citizens began an action to concrete the road near the new settlement in the Krasta neighborhood. The road is about 400 meters long, and in the first phase, about 60 meters have been successfully concreted.

The Initiative Committee for the expansion of the mosque is pleased to inform you that in recent days, up to today, the following construction activities have been carried out:

Residents have long pointed out that this area is in poor condition, especially during the winter and rainy periods, when movement is hindered due to damaged parts of the road. Asphalting will enable safer and more comfortable movement for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

The hunting-ecology-mountaineering association “Strizhak” from Labunishta has recently launched an initiative to install water troughs for livestock at multiple locations in the mountainous area.

Young people from Labunishta recently set a true example of ecological awareness and community spirit. Together, they organized a cleanup action along the banks of the Crn Drim River, collecting waste and restoring the natural shine of this regional gem.

The “Murat Llambushnishti” Primary School received a special certificate of appreciation within the international project “Building New Bridges,” organized by the OSCE. The recognition was presented by the US Ambassador, Angela Aggeler, and the OSCE Ambassador, Kilian Wahl.

The "Adenia" and "Centar" restaurants organized a free meal for all first graders. With this wonderful gesture, the owners and staff showed that generosity and care for the youngest are deeply rooted among the people of Labunishta. The event was filled with smiles, childlike joy, and a warm welcome for all the new students who started their school journey this fall.

With combined efforts, the team of healthcare workers, along with a group of citizens who assisted with machinery and the fire truck from Labuništa, contributed to a cleaner and more orderly environment.

The Presidency of the Union of Education Workers of the Republic of Macedonia held a session on September 10, 2025, during which, based on the provisions of the Statute, the "Educator of the Year" awards for the 2024/25 school year were presented.

Field works related to excavation and surface leveling designated for the extension of Mehmed Ali Pasha Mosque have been completed. This has created conditions to commence the next phase of the project, which foresees expansion and restoration of this significant religious and cultural-historical monument.

Labunishta, September 16, 2025 – Construction activities related to the mosque extension are progressing according to the established plan, with a high degree of professionalism and full compliance with safety standards.

Salco, one of the companies proudly identified with Labunishta, will soon open its new modern sales salon right at the entrance of Struga.

Residents of Labunishta alert that on the road to Labunishki Bachila, along the stretch between Mechkin Kamen and Lenishta, around 15 bushes of the poisonous plant black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), known among locals as very dangerous and poisonous, have appeared.

Today around 10:30 AM, a fire broke out in a field below the Krasta neighborhood in Labunista. Due to its rapid spread, the flames quickly approached the nearest houses, threatening a larger tragedy