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Beekeepers Cite Climate Change, Bee Diseases and Bear Attacks as Key Challenges
Bulgarian News Agency
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Climate change, bee diseases and bear attacks are the three biggest challenges facing Bulgarian beekeepers today. They were at the centre of discussion at the 61st North-South National Beekeepers' Meeting, held at the foot of the Troyan Pass on...
North Macedonia Expands Armored Fleet With 29 JLTV Vehicles To Reinforce NATO Interoperability
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 15, 2025, North Macedonia officially expanded its armored fleet with the presentation of 29 new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) at the “Jane Sandanski” Barracks in Shtip, as reported by Novamakedonija. The ceremony, attended by...
North Macedonia receives 29 new JLTVs from U.S.
Defence Blog
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August 18, 2025
North Macedonia has expanded its fleet of U.S.-built armored vehicles with the delivery of 29 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), formally presented on August 15 at the “Jane Sandanski” Barracks in Shtip. The ceremony was attended by Prime...
North Macedonia ranks highest in emerging Europe for greenfield FDI performance
BNE Intellinews
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North Macedonia has emerged as the top performer in emerging Europe in this year’s Greenfield FDI Performance Index, ranking sixth globally, fDi Intelligence, a specialist division from The FT Ltd., reported on August 12. With fewer than 2mn...
Lantania secures €21.7 million contract for wastewater treatment plant in North Macedonia
Smart Water Magazine
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August 13, 2025
Lantania is expanding its international footprint with its first project in North Macedonia, securing a €21.7 million (excluding taxes) contract to design and build a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the southwestern city of Bitola....
Authorities Guilty of Complacency over North Macedonia’s Phosphogypsum Dump
Balkan Insight
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August 13, 2025
The potential future uses of phosphogypsum from both the Kutina and Zgropolci landfills remain uncertain, as experts continue to explore viable product applications. However, at the end of May, North Macedonia’s Gradsko Municipality, on which the...
Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025 | North Macedonia leads emerging Europe pack
fDi Intelligence
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North Macedonia is the highest-ranking country in emerging Europe in this year’s reading of the Greenfield FDI Performance Index, ranking sixth overall. With a population of less than 2mn inhabitants and a nominal 2024 GDP of about $16bn, the...
Alternative getaways (7): North Macedonia – the hidden gem of the Balkans
RTL Today
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August 12, 2025
Tucked between lakes, mountains, and centuries of history, North Macedonia offers the perfect blend of culture and nature, all without the crowds. Skopje: A capital between history and modernity For many visitors, Skopje marks the starting point...
Watch the video - Which countries are littering Europe with electronic waste instead of reclying?
Euronews
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August 22, 2025
Published on 22/08/2025 - 15:56 GMT+2 Millions of Europeans struggle to recycle their old phones, even when they are no longer in use. Recent Eurostat research shows that 51% keep their old device at home instead of tossing it. Only 11% recycle...
Council of Europe urges North Macedonia to improve environment, protect Romas from disproportionate risks
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 29, 2025
North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Romas and environmental protection, the Council of Europe said. In his new memorandum, the organization’s Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty...
North Macedonia's Security Council Discusses Global Security Challenges, Wildfires, and European Integration
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia's National Security Council convened on Friday to discuss global security challenges and their impact on the country and the region, climate change and wildfires, as well as the country’s European integration following the European...
Barbadian youth leader Ashley Lashley appointed to UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
Barbados Today
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August 12, 2025
238 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of fourteen young climate leaders to the third cohort of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, including Ashley Lashley of Barbados, a passionate advocate...
UN Secretary-General appoints expanded Youth Climate Advisory Group
MyJoyOnline
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August 12, 2025
Young people are key to accelerating climate solutions and standing up for the most vulnerable. Secretary-General António Guterres today, August 12, announced the appointment of fourteen young climate leaders who will form the third cohort of his...
Czech Firefighters To Help Battle Forest Fires in North Macedonia
Brno Daily
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July 29, 2025
Czech firefighters will assist efforts to extinguish large forest fires in North Macedonia, as a team of experts are travelling there today in a Black Hawk helicopter with a helicopter bucket, said Klara Ochmanova, spokeswoman for the General...
Youth Forum at LLDC3 Highlights Young People as Key Drivers of Sustainable Development
News Central Asia
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August 8, 2025
Young leaders from across landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) gathered in Awaza for the Youth Forum, held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), to call for inclusive policies...
Tragic Moose Collision Near Alaska National Park Is A “Sobering Reminder” Of Wildlife Hazards
The Travel
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August 4, 2025
Alaska, famous for its vast wilderness, has a network of scenic byways through snow-capped mountains and dense forests that offer travelers a close-up view of some of the most breathtaking views in North America. However, despite the beautiful...
Kiwis’ travel to Europe alters over climate change, insurers’ $25,000 flood payout as claims rise
Newstalk ZB
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August 3, 2025
A global travel company with operations in New Zealand says it will move some Europe tours out of peak season, as Kiwis try to avoid increasingly dangerous and disruptive weather in the continent. Data from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI)...
Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Prague to Skopje This December
Prague Morning
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July 31, 2025
Starting December 15, Wizz Air will open a brand-new direct route between Prague and Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It’s the first time travelers from Czechia will have such easy access to this lesser-known Balkan gem without a layover....
Winners of 2025 Just Transition Young Voices Awards revealed
Balkan Green Energy News
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August 20, 2025
Young people aged 18-30 across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine had the opportunity to submit their original, fact-based articles that explore how their communities are...
Israeli Businessman Linked to Greek Spyware Scandal
To Vima
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August 22, 2025
Czech investigative journalists have exposed the involvement of an Israeli businessman in the supply of sophisticated surveillance equipment to Greece, linked to the controversial Predator spyware scandal. The reports were published by the Czech...