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Farmers across the country have intensified their protests, with those in Strumica demonstrating for the fourth consecutive day against low purchasing prices. Shepherds from the Pelagonia region are also threatening to block the Medzhitlija border crossing if their subsidies are not paid by the end of the week. Politically, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski stated that the government will not accept constitutional amendments dictated by external pressure, emphasizing a commitment to national principles. This comes amidst ongoing debates over the country's EU path and governance. In other news, Mayor Orce Gjorgievski announced that the long-delayed Boris Trajkovski Boulevard project in Skopje is moving forward, with asphalt soon to be laid. Additionally, active fires are reported near Makedonski Brod and Kumanovo, while a municipal landfill fire in Delchevo has been brought under control.

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Farmers in Strumica are continuing their protests for the fourth day, demanding better purchasing prices and protection from their representatives. Separately, shepherds from the Pelagonia region are threatening to block the Medzhitlija border crossing if their overdue subsidies are not paid by the end of the week, highlighting widespread discontent in the agricultural sector.

SDK.mk: Farmers from Strumica protest low prices for the fourth day, demanding…

Farmers from Strumica are protesting for the fourth consecutive day against low purchasing prices and are calling for protection from their representatives and mayors.

SDK.mk: Pelagonian shepherds to block Medzhitlija border crossing if subsidies are not…

Shepherds from the Pelagonia region are threatening to block the Medzhitlija border crossing if their subsidies are not paid by the end of the week.

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski stated that the government will not accept constitutional amendments under duress and will not compromise on its principles, indicating a deadlock if these conditions are not met. This comes as the Ministry of Health responded to a criminal complaint filed by the opposition LSDM party, and ZNAM party president Maksim Dimitrievski criticized SDSM and DUI for past governance.

Plusinfo: No Secrets, Government Won't Accept Constitutional Amendments Under Duress; No…

Deputy Prime Minister Nikoloski stated that the government will not accept constitutional amendments dictated by external pressure and will not compromise on its principles, indicating that a resolution is unlikely if these conditions are not met, while also noting normal communication with…

ALSAT: Ministry of Health Responds to LSDM's Criminal Complaint

The Ministry of Health has issued a response to a criminal complaint filed by the LSDM party, indicating ongoing political disputes.

Plusinfo: Dimitrievski Attacks SDSM and DUI; The State Was Divided for 20 Years, Now…

The president of the party ZNAM, Dimitrievski, criticized the two opposition parties, SDSM and DUI, accusing them of dividing the state for two decades and now lecturing on statecraft.

Active fires are currently reported in the areas of Makedonski Brod and Kumanovo. Meanwhile, authorities have successfully brought under control the municipal landfill fire in Delchevo.

Слободен печат: Active Fires Near Makedonski Brod and Kumanovo; Delchevo Landfill Under Control

Active fires are reported in Makedonski Brod and Kumanovo, while the municipal landfill in Delchevo has been brought under control.

A local administrative issue has emerged after a mayor blocked a citizen on Facebook for suggesting the cleanup of a nearby landfill, highlighting a lack of direct engagement on local environmental concerns.

Слободен печат: Mayor Blocks Citizen on Facebook for Suggesting Dump Cleanup

A mayor has blocked a citizen on Facebook after she suggested cleaning up a nearby landfill, highlighting a local administrative issue.

North Macedonia commemorates the 34th anniversary of the adoption of its first state flag and anthem. On this day, the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia established the red flag with a golden-yellow sun and the anthem 'Today Over Macedonia' as key national symbols.

Слободен печат: 34 Years Ago, Macedonia Got Its First State Flag and Anthem

On this day 34 years ago, the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia adopted two key state symbols: the flag and the anthem 'Today Over Macedonia'. The first flag of independent Macedonia featured a red background with a golden-yellow sun.

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