North Macedonia

The survey conducted in the last 3 months among a representative sample of 1.000 respondents showed that two thirds follow the campaign for the municipal elections and 52% are fairly or completely satisfied with the political offer

Coal mining will be intensified, the third unit of the REK Bitola mining-energy complex will be activated and 1,8 million tonnes of coal will be imported to increase electricity production and avoid the price increases of most international market

With the start of the political campaign, mass events and demonstrations began, protective measures and protocols for people's gathering in a single place began to be violated, even at party rallies

The North Macedonian flag was presented in the NATO Room at the Pentagon where it joins the 29 flags of the other Alliance member states as the country enters NATO

Government declares three days of mourning and accepts offer from NATO allies of help in investigating the causes of the fire in Tetovo’s modular COVID-19 hospital, which took 14 lives

The sports hall of the Municipal Primary School "Metodi" was handed over by the Prime Minister and several ministers; the primary school will have more modern conditions and a dedicated area for teaching physical and health education

The number of refugees from Afghanistan that will be received in the country has increased from 650 to 780 and will be accommodated mainly in hotels on the outskirts of Skopje

A state of emergency will be in effect throughout the month as fires across the country are still causing severe damage and the evacuation of thousands of people

5 million denarii (around €80.000) will be spent by the Minister of Culture for the digitization of files at the Macedonian Language Institute "Krste Misirkov"

Experts and observers have pointed out that the country should quickly develop a long-term strategy in waste management, as the recycling rate is too low to be sustainable

Bitola to launch a new public call for tenders to subsidise bicycles, which will be published today on the Municipality's website and will be open to residents who have purchased a bicycle since 16 June

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Skopje launched the campaign for the elimination of violence against women in politics; according to a survey, 65% of female politicians have experienced some form of violence, and are in many cases victims of colleagues

An environmental tax of 5.7 cents for oil will be introduced and that the value-added tax on electricity will be temporarily reduced from 18% to 5% for one year