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The Plusinfo front page features several domestic stories from North Macedonia, including a fire on Pelister, a strong storm impacting the northeast and east, and agricultural news about corn harvest. A controversial statement by an official regarding Ratko Mladić is also prominently featured…
Dalibor Kitanović, director of the Agency for Realization of the Rights of Communities, is facing strong condemnation for an Instagram post glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić. The government has stated it will not accept such actions and demands he retract his statement or resign.
Despite the Pelister fire being localized, firefighting crews remain on the scene due to the risk of reignition. Two firefighters were injured during the difficult battle with the blaze, which received support from an army helicopter.
Feroinvest has achieved its largest corn harvest to date for its biogas power plant in Saramzalino, with yields 20% higher than last year. The use of a drip irrigation system contributed to the increased productivity.
A strong storm has affected northeastern and eastern Macedonia, with Kriva Palanka receiving the most rain and Obleševo being the most critical area. Several roads were blocked due to fallen trees, and traffic was halted.
The weather forecast predicts afternoon storms with heavy rain, strong winds, and conditions for hail, despite continuing heat. The week ahead is expected to remain warm with chances of localized instability.
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred in southern Albania, with its epicenter located six kilometers northwest of the town of Këlcyrë.
Train services between Skopje and Zenica will commence on September 1st, with the train stopping at several stations including Zenica, Zenica Novo, Orešani, Jane Sandanski, and Dračevo.
