Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 22:27

In 2010 Macedonia put out fires in Russia, in 2021 Macedonia has no equipment, people are burning

Macedonia will send two planes and crew to extinguish the fires in Russia. This is MIA news dating from August 13, 2010. It is still on the website of the Aviation Agency of Macedonia. The then government led by Nikola Gruevski decided to send two planes and crew to help put out the fires in Russia. Eleven...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 22:18

Government recommended to declare 30-day nationwide state of crisis

The managing committee at a session Wednesday evening decided to recommend the government declare nationwide state of crisis for 30 days after approving a proposal of the evaluation group. The managing committee decided to recommend declaring state of crisis for 30 days, and tomorrow morning at 08:30...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 22:13

Staro Nagoricane fire claims first victim

The major fire in Staro Nagoricane claimed the first victim. A woman died in the house that was engulfed by the fire. Trying to hide from the fire, she locked herself in the house and failed to escape the flames. Stojanka was in the room. I could not help her. There were animals, there’s nothing...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 19:38

EU activates Civil Protection Mechanism to help various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans to fight devastating fires

The European Commission said Wednesday is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods as forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Two Canadair firefighting airplanes from France...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 17:21

Still not known whether the Government will discuss the servicing of the firefighting planes

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced on Monday after the fires in Kocani that a decision will be made tomorrow to service the firefighting planes. The planes are grounded, the Government will try to pass a decision for swift procurement from Croatia for servicing and it will do it tomorrow to avoid all...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 17:12

Fire starts burning houses in Delcevo village, locals say the helicopter was withdrawn

A wildfire near a village in the Delcevo region, eastern Macedonia, is sweeping through several houses in the village even though army helicopters were extinguishing the fire on Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Delcevo, Berovo, Makedonska Kamenica, members of the Army, local population, volunteers,...
Balkans 04.08.21 | 16:59

While Zaev is selling them out, Vucic will pass a law to protect the Serbian language and history

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that the Parliament will make a decision in the fall on the protection of the Serbian language and alphabet. There will be a special chapter in the law on Serbian history, geography, language, literature. It will be mandatory for all students. All the great...
Macedonia Health 04.08.21 | 16:55

3 patients die, record 164 new COVID-19 cases this summer

Out of 5,276 COVID-19 tests carried out in Macedonia in the past 24 hours, 164 new cases were registered, 18 patients recovered and three passed away, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Macedonia has registered 156,707 confirmed coronavirus cases. The death toll...
Economy 04.08.21 | 13:55

Stojanoski: Railways in Macedonia in artificial coma, employees haven’t received salaries

Railway traffic in our country is living the worst years of its existence. One can’t remember when the railways in the Republic of Macedonia were in such a bad condition. Unfortunately, we are on the verge of complete shutdown of railway traffic, and thus Macedonia to become the only country in...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 13:47

This is one of the vehicles used to extinguish the fire near Bogorodica border crossing

On Tuesday, a fire broke out near the Bogorodica border crossing, and the nearby gas station and the casino were in danger, and the border crossing was closed for several hours. After several hours of intervention, the fire was localized and brought under control, so the border crossing was reopened. But...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 12:16

There are nine active fires in the country, with the most critical point being Staro Nagoricane

There are nine active fires in the country, and the most critical point is the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane, near the village of Drenak. Three helicopters from Serbia, along with a Macedonian Army helicopter have been engaged in extinguishing the fire. The second critical point is near Pehcevo, where...
Macedonia Health 04.08.21 | 11:23

401,336 citizens fully vaccinated in Macedonia so far

Vaccination against COVID-19 is taking place uninterrupted across Macedonia. Field vaccination is also underway. A total of 519,106 citizens have been vaccinated so far. On Tuesday, 12,939 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. Of them, 3,909 received their first vaccine dose, the Ministry...
Economy 04.08.21 | 11:14

VMRO-DPMNE: In the economy part, Zaev’s government only knows of price hikes and borrowing

In the economy part, we can only hear from Zaev’s government about price increases and borrowing. The last decision to increase the price of fuels, which will reach up to 3.5 denars more per liter, will be a new blow to the pockets of the people. The standard is falling and everything is getting...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 11:07

Coalition for Persons with Disabilities to stage a protest in front of government building

The Coalition for Persons with Disabilities will stage a protest march on August 9 at 7pm starting from the government building to the Parliament building. With this event we ask for your support for the realization of the rights of equality, dignified life and active involvement in the overall economic,...
Life 04.08.21 | 10:18

Orange weather alert, citizens urged to abide by recommendations

Over these two days (August 4-5), Macedonia will be gripped by orange-alert temperatures, the Ministry of Health said in a press release Tuesday following warnings issued by the National Hydrometeorological Service. The Health Ministry urges citizens to abide by recommendations.

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