Macedonia

Mayor Promises Mega-Park on Vardarishte Landfill: Activists Say Promises Aren't Visible on the Ground

22 degassing wells, surface cleanup, and plans for Skopje's biggest park. Nice words - but Vardarishte has heard them before.

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Macedonia

Skopje Airport Leads the Region: 33% Passenger Growth, But Are They Leaving or Arriving?

841,577 passengers in three months, 33% growth. Nikoloski boasts record numbers - but what's behind them?

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Gjorgjievski: Vardarishte Landfill to Close Completely, Mega-Park Coming in Its Place

Degassing from 22 boreholes has begun, the mayor promises new green lungs for Skopje. But residents have heard promises before...

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Macedonia

DUI: Governing Party MP Accidentally Reveals Government Is Violating the Language Law

In an attempt at propaganda, the coalition partner accidentally showed that government documents aren't being issued in Albanian. A classic...

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Macedonia

50,000 Euros, a Judge and 'The Devil': Former State Prosecutor Stafa Is Already in Prison

Fehmi Stafa pleaded guilty, struck a deal with prosecutors and went behind bars. He took 50,000 euros to influence an...

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Macedonia

Vardarishtë and Arachinovo Burning: Skopje's Season of Smelling Garbage Has Officially Begun

Two dumps on the same day, right on schedule. Every spring - same story, same fires, same smoke. Skopje residents...

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Magyar Takes Power, Gruevski Under Threat: Budapest Company, Sanctions List, and Possible Extradition

Hungary's new leader promised to hand over Orban's VIP fugitives. Gruevski has a company earning 10,500 euros and a spot...

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Macedonia

Parliament Extends Oil Crisis Status Until July: Prices Stable, But Eggs and Vegetables Up 10%

VAT on fuel dropped to 10%, reserves untouched, and OKTA negotiates diesel. But vegetables, cooking oil, and eggs surged over...

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Macedonia

Vandals Set Containers on Fire Near Medical School in Bitola - Blaze Damages Building Facade

Fire from burning containers spread to the school building's facade. Police are investigating.

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Macedonia

Skopje's Old Bazaar Gets a New Look After 50 Years: Travertine Instead of Cobblestones, But Will the Craftsmen Stay?

Čair Municipality launched a EUR 470,000 reconstruction. New paving, lighting, and urban furniture. Craftsmen fear rising rents - and a...

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Macedonia

7,388 Tons of Chromium 80 Meters From Skopje's Drinking Water: The Jugohrom Landfill Is a Ticking Ecological Bomb

Groundwater near Jegunovce contains up to 100,000 times more hexavalent chromium than permitted. The Rašče spring is 80 meters away....

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CNN "Discovered" Us: Macedonia Is a Dramatically Mountainous Destination Few Tourists Know About

The American outlet listed Macedonia among underrated European destinations - sunny climate, intense wines, and none of the crowds of...

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