# North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka Cows Crisis

> North Macedonia's Kriva Palanka seeks government help for 1,000 free-roaming cows causing damage.
- Title: North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka Cows Crisis · euronews
- Summary: North Macedonia's Kriva Palanka seeks government help for 1,000 free-roaming cows causing damage.
- Keywords: north macedonia, kriva palanka, cows, state of crisis, damage, free-roaming cattle, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/video/2026/11/13/north-macedonia-kriva-palanka-seeks-help-over-1000-free-roaming-cows
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:04:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: north macedonia, kriva palanka, cows, state of crisis, damage, free-roaming cattle, news, world, politics
## Kriva Palanka Cows Crisis
More than 1,000 cows roam freely through Kriva Palanka, damaging property and alarming residents.
## Mayor's Request for Crisis
Mayor Saško Mitovski asked the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis to manage the cattle.
## Cattle Damage and Concerns
The animals have caused extensive damage to farmland and municipal property, with residents fearing unexpected encounters.
## Key takeaway

North Macedonia's Kriva Palanka municipality requests a 30-day state of crisis to manage 1,000 free-roaming cows damaging property.