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Union leader Tendafovilov is urging workers to take the street tomorrow as part of a renewed protest demanding that Macedonia's minimum wage be increased in March. While this demand stems from internal labor calculations rather than external grants, it follows recent government announcements indicating an official decision on raising wages by 167 denari (approximately €0.54).
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One day following the devastating earthquake in Kocani, President Stevo Pendarovski addressed a gathering to honor medical staff who lost their lives while praising international volunteers for providing critical assistance during the crisis. He emphasized that "humanity has no borders" and highlighted how foreign doctors cared for injured citizens alongside local responders working tirelessly...
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Fuel derivatives in North Macedonia are set for a reduction of 2,50 MKD (Macedonian Denars) today following agreements reached by PM Zoran Zaev's government through the state-owned company Okta Ltd., which secured discounts ranging from $45 to $50 per ton. The Prime Minister confirmed that these price cuts will be implemented throughout the day as part of recent negotiations with major fuel...
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A teacher at the "Lazar Lichenoski" secondary school has been immediately suspended following credible accusations from a female pupil regarding sexual misconduct, with authorities confirming that both the Inspectorate for Protection Against Discrimination (DPI) and the Department for Public Instruction are actively investigating the matter to determine disciplinary actions.
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Mayor Goran Gjergjevskii confirmed today that the project to clean up riverbeds of Serbia's main tributary, Sereva (Serav), is underway with a new walking path being built for residents living along its banks and near Butele village in Macedonia region Skopje. The initiative includes not only infrastructure development but also environmental restoration efforts such as planting greenery to...
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Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, speaking at a press conference on March 13th alongside his economic advisor Dragan Mikića (referred to variously across sources), stated that Macedonia is currently among the top five European economies by growth rate and could potentially join the trio of fastest-growing nations if current trends continue.
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The Public Prosecutor's Office in Bitola has uncovered a well-organized fraud scheme where criminals used false reports of traffic accidents to defraud at least 12 residents on the territory between February and March this year for an estimated total exceeding €60,000. Victims were typically contacted by phone numbers registered abroad with scripts claiming that close relatives had been...
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European Union top diplomat Kajsa Ollskar Kalas stated on Monday that the bloc must accelerate its enlargement process to expand beyond current membership of just over two dozen nations. Addressing a diplomatic conference in Brussels where she emphasized expansion as an antidote against Russian imperialism, Kallas insisted while maintaining merit-based criteria for new members like Ukraine and...
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Rising tensions across the Eastern Mediterranean have triggered a significant shift in international tourism patterns, with travelers canceling arrangements to regions perceived less safe due to ongoing hostilities involving Israel's military operations against Hamas-led groups on Gaza Island alongside Hezbollah forces from Lebanon Province toward Syria Territory near Iraq Border areas causing...
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Crude oil futures jumped 14.7% while Brent prices climbed nearly $260, reaching over $95 per barrel as tensions in the Middle East intensified and global fuel supplies faced severe disruptions following President Trump's demands for unconditional energy access on March 8th-3rd (Mkd.mk / Novamakedonija.com). The surge marked one of the largest weekly gains since early this year. Meanwhile,...
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On March 10, Turkish authorities announced the immediate deployment of an American "Patriot" air defense unit to Malatya as part of heightened regional security measures following a Monday interception attempt by two Iranian ballistic missiles near Syrian airspace. NATO has confirmed these actions are taken in response to growing threats from Iran's war zone and potential future missile...
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A massive explosion of flames erupted Sunday afternoon in an electronic cigarette store on Union Street, immediately spreading to the adjacent historic Victorian structure known as "Union Corner" which dates back 1850s years (or late nineteenth century). The blaze caused partial collapse within hours and forced emergency evacuations at one of Scotland's busiest transport hubs. Consequently all...
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The European Commission confirmed on Monday that member states possess sufficient oil reserves to last three months, citing no immediate supply risks despite ongoing disruptions in the region. Anna-Kaisa Itkonen stated at a Brussels press conference that while energy prices remain high and safety concerns persist regarding war-linked logistics chains, there is currently an absence of imminent...
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PM Hristijan Mickoski confirmed on March 10 that Macedonia has sufficient fuel reserves with no risk of crisis or panic. He attributed temporary congestion at border stations to an influx of drivers from neighboring countries seeking cheaper gasoline, noting local prices are the lowest in the region despite recent levelling efforts by authorities and inspections by DPIPAT. Mickoski explicitly...
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President of the VMRO-DPMNE party Hristijan Mickoski stated that a clear and unambiguous response was received from Britain yesterday, confirming there is no agreement between Macedonia and Great United Kingdom regarding migrant acceptance. He accused opposition leader Venko Filipche for spreading baseless claims about such negotiations over recent months to manipulate public opinion in the...
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Russian President Vladimir Путин sent a telegram to newly elected Supreme Leader Mojtabahamnei expressing congratulations and offering his unwavering support for Iran. In the message, published by Kremlin sources today March 9th, Putin stated that he is confident Hamanei will continue with honor what her father did during difficult times when faced armed aggression against Tehran which has...
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Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that negotiations with the United States are no longer an option following a joint military operation launched by US and Israeli forces against Tehran. Speaking in interviews for PBS NewsHour, Foreign Minister Abas Aragči declared after his father Ayatollah Ali Hamanei was assassinated last week's attack from Israel to be too late that talks...
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Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski announced on March 9 that all eligible North Macedonia nationals in crisis regions across the Near and Far Eastern countries will be flown home during current weekend. The evacuation operation is being executed without cost to citizens, with state funds covering expenses for women and children as priority groups are identified first by authorities coordinating...
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó has publicly demanded an explanation from Kyiv regarding the movement of approximately 1.3 billion euros in physical currency and gold that passed through Budapest, citing concerns over their origin and ultimate destination as a potential diversion for personal use rather than aid to Ukraine's war effort or reconstruction needs; he specifically...
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The Macedonian Meteorology Agency predicts stable sunny conditions until Friday afternoon across most of North Macedonia today (March 9-10), with minimal cloud cover ranging from light to moderate local clouds expected throughout the day. While daytime temperatures will reach between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius, morning lows are projected to drop significantly in some areas as lowly minus three...
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that the government will enforce a "protected" upper limit on petrol and diesel prices starting tonight, citing rising costs driven by an Iran war escalation alongside Ukraine's ongoing blockade of Russian pipelines to Europe as key factors in this decision which aims for approximately 590 forint per liter.