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The Plusinfo news website from North Macedonia prominently features domestic news, with a strong focus on political and social issues. Top stories include investigations into the spread of panic regarding water contamination in Skopje, an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid…
More individuals have been summoned for information by the Ministry of Interior regarding the spread of panic related to Skopje's water supply and the alarm over E. coli. The Foreign Minister stated that accountability is necessary for spreading such information and causing panic.
A solemn session was held in the government to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Ohrid Framework Agreement. The session was addressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.
While Europe is accelerating mining project approvals, North Macedonia has only one serious mining project announcement: the copper mine in Ilovica. The European Investment Bank urged increased awareness of mineral resources in the EU.
North Macedonia is seeking clear guarantees for constitutional changes, such as amendments with deferred application, and respect for the rights of Macedonians in Bulgaria as a principle of reciprocity, according to the Foreign Minister.
Despite an increase in applications in July, the Ministry of Interior reports that passport appointments can be obtained within one to two days, with the document issued in a maximum of seven days.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is currently receiving only one type of missile from the Americans, and is demanding the delivery of Patriot missiles from the US for the defense of Kyiv.
Fires have been raging for two days in Albania, with the situation in Kruja and its surroundings being particularly severe and considered one of the most dangerous.
The body of a missing Portuguese tourist has been found in the Adriatic Sea.
