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New Public Spending, Border Tech, Banker Theft Top Concerns

New public spending initiatives are under scrutiny today as a 1.6 million Euro parking facility for Members of Parliament and official vehicles is under construction near the Assembly. This comes alongside reports of a significant financial crime, with a banker in Gevgelija accused of stealing nearly 150,000 Euros from client accounts.

Meanwhile, a new 'Safe City' system for monitoring foreign-plated vehicles has begun implementation at the Tabanoc border crossing. The country is also grappling with an intensifying wildfire in the Mariovo region, which has shifted direction towards Bitola, prompting Skopje firefighters to join the challenging efforts.

The nation is bracing for a scorching day with temperatures expected to reach up to 39 degrees Celsius. Economically, North Macedonia's national debt is reported to be in the middle range compared to other European countries.

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Mariovo Wildfire Intensifies and Shifts

A significant wildfire continues to burn in the Mariovo region, with firefighters from Skopje joining efforts to extinguish the flames. The complex fire has changed direction, moving towards the Bitola area, and officials describe the firefighting as challenging.

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