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North Macedonia is preparing for its hottest summer period, with forecasts indicating temperatures will exceed 40 degrees Celsius across many regions next week. This alert comes as officials and politicians grapple with critical domestic issues, including escalating concerns over water quality and persistent local grievances. In a significant development, the Prosecutor's Office has announced an investigation into a 2021 water pollution incident in Gostivar, following approximately 400 resident complaints. This action coincides with a heated parliamentary debate between Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and the leader of the opposition, Venko Filipce, regarding the hyper-chlorination and contamination of Gostivar's drinking water. Adding to the domestic agenda, residents in Skopje have directly appealed to Prime Minister Mickoski, alleging that a pizzeria's fumes have plagued their building for over 18 months, with local authorities reportedly unresponsive. Meanwhile, customs officials at the Tabanovce border crossing successfully prevented a Greek national from smuggling over 64,000 Euros.

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The ongoing issue of water quality in Gostivar has escalated with a parliamentary clash between Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and the leader of the opposition, Venko Filipce, over allegations of hyper-chlorination and prior contamination. Simultaneously, the Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into a 2021 water pollution incident in the area, spurred by numerous resident complaints.

SDK.mk: Political Clash Over Gostivar Water Quality: Hyper-chlorination Risk vs…

MP Venko Filipce stated that individuals without expertise hyper-chlorinated Gostivar's water, risking malignant diseases, while PM Mickoski countered that the water was already contaminated when he was health minister.

ALSAT: Filipçe and Mickoski Clash in Parliament Over Drinking Water Pollution in…

A debate occurred in the Macedonian Parliament between Filipçe and Mickoski concerning the pollution of drinking water in Gostivar.

ALSAT: Prosecutor's Office to Investigate Water Pollution in 2021: Around 400…

The Prosecutor's Office will investigate a 2021 water pollution case, following approximately 400 resident complaints.

North Macedonia is preparing for an exceptionally hot summer period, with temperatures projected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in numerous regions starting next week, according to the Hydro-meteorological Service.

Plusinfo: North Macedonia braces for hottest summer period.

North Macedonia is expecting its hottest summer period with temperatures likely to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in many regions starting next week, according to the Hydro-meteorological Service.

Residents of a Skopje building on Ruzveltova Street are facing a persistent issue of pizzeria fumes for over 18 months and are appealing directly to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, claiming that the Karposh municipality has ignored their complaints.

SDK.mk: Pizzeria Fumes Plague Skopje Building for 1.5 Years; Residents Appeal to PM

Residents of a building on Ruzveltova Street in Skopje are suffering from pizzeria fumes for over a year and are appealing to the Prime Minister as the Karposh municipality is allegedly ignoring their complaints.

Customs officials at the Tabanovce border crossing intercepted a Greek citizen attempting to illegally transport over 64,000 Euros, which were discovered during a vehicle inspection. The currency was confiscated, and legal proceedings have been initiated.

Plusinfo: Greek national caught attempting to smuggle over 64,000 Euros.

Customs officials at the Tabanovce border crossing prevented a Greek citizen from illegally carrying 64,250 Euros, which were found during a vehicle inspection. The currency was confiscated, and a misdemeanor procedure was initiated.

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