Category: Life
Life 01.06.21 | 18:53

Children greatly affected by socio-economic consequences from the pandemic

While government COVID-19 socio-economic measures have mitigated the impact on extreme child poverty, more children are living below the average standard of living. Furthermore, disruptions to services in social protection and education and decreased demand in health services are putting children at...

Life 30.04.21 | 12:19

Orthodox believers observe Good Friday

Orthodox Christians observe Friday the day before the last of the Holy week – Good Friday – the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. On Good Friday, many Orthodox Christian churches hold special liturgies with readings from the Gospels of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and...

Life 16.02.21 | 09:22

Yellow weather warning issued for Macedonia

Yellow weather warning has been issued for Macedonia as temperatures are set to drop to -18C. Mostly sunny and cold across the country, accompanied by weak northwesterly winds. Lows will range from -18C to -7C and highs between -3C and 5C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures ranging between -12C...

Life 18.01.21 | 09:12

Mostly sunny and cold across the country

Mostly sunny and cold across the country and moderately cloudy in the morning in western parts. Light to moderate northerly winds are expected. Temperatures will range between -6C and 4C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to 1C.

Life 05.01.21 | 12:08

To stay safe, believers can break bread online

Challenger.mk co-founder and front-end developer Stefan Aleksikj has created Paricheto.mk, a digital platform aimed at people who cannot get together to break bread with their friends or family on Orthodox Christmas Eve this year. “I’d like for people to celebrate the holidays safely,” Aleksikj...

Life 25.12.20 | 11:08

January 1, non-working day for all citizens of Macedonia

January 1-New Year’s Day (Friday) is non-working for all citizens, in line with the Law on Holidays, says the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.

Life 12.11.20 | 09:26

Macedonia wakes up to dense fog, temperatures to range between 11C and 19C

Thursday starts with fog and some clouds in the valleys and along the Povardarie region, but skies are expected to clear as mostly sunny weather moves in for the afternoon. Expect gentle south wind. Lows will range from -2C to 5C, and highs between 11C and 19C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures...

Life 07.09.20 | 09:11

Sunny weather with temperatures up to 35C

Cool morning will lead to sunshine throughout the day and moderate southern wind. Lows range from 6C to 17C and highs between 29C and 35C. Mainly sunny in Skopje with temperature from 13C to 32C.

Life 12.08.20 | 17:09

Young Swedish people leave home at 18, Macedonians at over 30

According to Eurostat data, young people in Macedonia and other countries in the region move out at over 30 years old. Young adults in Macedonia remain living with their parents until the age of 31.8, followed by Montenegro – 31.1, Serbia – 31.1 and Turkey 27.5. Eurostat provides no data for Bosnia...

Life 09.08.20 | 11:40

Inaugural edition of “Tose Proeski” swimming marathon takes place in Krusevo

“Vardar 2018” swim club, supported by the municipality of Krusevo, is staging on Sunday the inaugural edition of the Krusevo marathon, dedicated to late singer Tose Proeski. The 2.5 km marathon will take place on Krusevo Lake at 11 am. Marathon organizers explained why the event is dedicated to...

Life 05.08.20 | 14:10

New Lonely Planet video promotes active tourism in Macedonia

A two-minute promotional video featured on Lonely Planet’s travel advice website ranks Macedonia as one of the world’s top active tourism destinations. The video premiered earlier this week, as part of the “Daydream During Covid” series set to inspire global audiences to visit different destinations,...

Life Macedonia 27.07.20 | 18:40

Foreign visitors mostly complain about road networks and cleanliness of public areas

Cleanliness of public areas and road network have ranked lowest on a 2019 survey of foreign visitors at border crossings. People’s friendliness, on the other hand, received the highest rating. According to State Statistical Office data, the average rating of services by foreign visitors at border crossings...

Life 24.07.20 | 12:13

Red Cross organizes photo exhibition to mark 57th anniversary of Skopje earthquake

The Red Cross of the City of Skopje is organizing Friday an open-air photo exhibition to mark 57th anniversary of the devastating 1963 Skopje earthquake. The display titled “Life-saving healthcare for people on the move in the Balkans” includes photos taken by the award-winning photographer Victor...

Life 14.07.20 | 16:33

July 15, non-working day for all citizens due to elections

In line with the conclusion adopted at the government’s 74th session, July 15 has been declared a state holiday to hold early parliamentary election and employees will not be required to work extra hours as a result, the government said in a press release on Tuesday. Institutions, enterprises and organizations...

Life 19.06.20 | 17:21

Atanas Kovacevski, EVN spokesman and former journalist, passes away

The spokesman of EVN and former journalist, Atanas Kovacevski has passed away early Friday at the age of 50. He was former journalist and news presenter in MRTV and Kanal 5 TV, and for the past several years he was spokesman of EVN Electric Power Company. Colleagues and friends mourn Kovacevski’s death...

Life 16.06.20 | 09:00

Partly sunny weather with local showers

Partly sunny with local showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms in some areas, accompanied by strong winds. Temperatures will range between 22C and 30C. UV index will be 8. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to 27C.

Life 12.06.20 | 09:01

Partly sunny weather with local showers

Partly sunny with local showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms in northwestern and eastern parts of the country. Moderate to strong west winds will blow, especially along Povardarie region. Temperatures will range between 21C and 29C. UV index will be 8. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures...

Life 10.06.20 | 09:31

Partly sunny weather with local showers

Partly sunny with local showers in parts of the country. Isolated thunderstorms are expected. Temperatures will range between 22C and 31C. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to 28C.

Life 08.06.20 | 09:29

Temperatures up to 30C, local afternoon showers expected in the afternoon

Partly sunny with local afternoon showers in northern parts of the country. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Temperatures will range between 22C and 31C. UV index will be 7. Similar weather in Skopje with temperatures up to 30C.

Life 30.05.20 | 16:35

Troll farms from Macedonia pushed coronavirus disinformation on Facebook

One of the largest publishers of coronavirus disinformation on Facebook has been banned from the platform for using content farms from Macedonia and the Philippines, Facebook said on Friday. The publisher, Natural News, was one of the most prolific pushers of the viral “Plandemic” conspiracy video,...

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