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North Macedonia's government has declared a 30-day state of crisis nationwide due to the severe danger of fires. This emergency declaration comes as the country continues to grapple with a persistent and intense heatwave, with temperatures consistently above 40 degrees Celsius and forecasts indicating the extreme weather will last for at least another week. In the political arena, a heated debate erupted in parliament concerning the ongoing Gostivar water pollution issue, involving Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and opposition leader Venko Filipce. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Zoran Dimitrovski publicly spoke out against what he described as "bullying tactics" from Bulgaria. Other domestic stories include reports of significant queues at both southern and northern border crossings, causing delays of up to two hours, and a new report from the Association of Journalists of Macedonia highlighting online attacks and economic insecurity as ongoing threats to media professionals.

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The government has declared a 30-day state of crisis across North Macedonia due to the high danger of fires. This comes as the country continues to experience a severe heatwave with temperatures consistently exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forecast to last for at least another week.

SDK.mk: Government Declares 30-Day State of Crisis Nationwide Due to Fire Hazards

The government has declared a 30-day state of crisis across the entire country due to the danger of fires. This indicates a serious and widespread fire risk requiring emergency measures.

Слободен печат: State of Emergency Declared Nationwide Due to Fires for 30 Days

A state of emergency has been declared across North Macedonia for the next 30 days due to widespread fires.

Слободен печат: Very Hot Day: Hide from the Sun Until 5 PM

North Macedonia is experiencing a heatwave with very hot weather expected until 5 PM and throughout the weekend and next week, with high temperatures persisting even into the evening and night.

Plusinfo: Hot Days, Hot Nights, Temperatures Above 40 Degrees: Heatwave to Last Until…

North Macedonia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, and the extreme weather is forecast to continue for at least another week.

A heated debate occurred in parliament between Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and opposition leader Venko Filipce concerning the pollution of drinking water in Gostivar.

ALSAT: Filipce and Mickoski Clash in Parliament Over Gostivar Water Pollution

A heated debate occurred in parliament between Filipce and Mickoski concerning the pollution of drinking water in Gostivar.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Zoran Dimitrovski discussed what he describes as "bullying tactics" from Bulgaria. Separately, Ambassador Dimitar Blazeveski presented his credentials to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, a formal step in diplomatic relations.

Слободен печат: VIDEO INTERVIEW | Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Foreign Minister: Bulgaria is…

Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, discusses what he describes as bullying tactics from Bulgaria.

SDK.mk: Ambassador Dimitar Blazeveski Presents Credentials to Ukrainian President…

Ambassador Dimitar Blazeveski presented his credentials to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, marking a formal step in diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and Ukraine.

The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (SHGM) presented a report highlighting online attacks and economic insecurity as ongoing threats to journalists. Additionally, a video survey gauged citizens' awareness of the 'Skopje 2028' project and how public funds for it will be utilized.

ALSAT: SHGM: Online Attacks, Economic Insecurity Remain Threats to Journalists

The Association of Journalists of Macedonia presented a report highlighting online attacks and economic insecurity as ongoing threats to journalists.

Слободен печат: VIDEO SURVEY: Do Citizens Know What Skopje 2028 Is and How Their Money Will Be…

A video survey questions citizens of North Macedonia about their awareness of the 'Skopje 2028' project and the planned expenditure of public funds.

Significant queues of vehicles are reported at both the southern and northern borders of North Macedonia, with delays of up to two hours to pass border controls at Bogorodica.

Plusinfo: Queues of Vehicles at Southern and Northern Borders: Over 2 Hours to Pass…

Significant queues of vehicles are reported at both the southern and northern borders of North Macedonia, with delays of up to two hours to pass border controls at Bogorodica.

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