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The front page of Plusinfo features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include the potential impact of 'Super El Niño' on global mortality, a report on Montenegro's pension reforms, and concerns regarding Schengen entry/exit system implementation. Domestic news covers a weather…
A 'Super El Niño' event is projected to cause an additional 451,000 heat-related deaths in the next six months, with Nigeria, Indonesia, Sudan, India, and Brazil being the most affected. The projection does not include existing climate change-related mortality.
The IMF's stress scenario for Montenegro in 2024 suggests that abolishing pension contributions and increasing the minimum wage could lead to a budget deficit soaring to 10.7% of GDP in 2025 and further to 13.3%.
Nine countries are seeking additional time to fully implement the Schengen Entry/Exit System due to technical readiness issues and border crossing congestion, as reported by the European Commission.
North Macedonia is forecast to experience warmer temperatures again at the end of September, with highs potentially reaching 30 degrees Celsius. However, the hottest weather is expected in Spain and Portugal.
A school in Shtip is undergoing renovations due to its mobile and unhealthy conditions.
A tense meeting at the UN headquarters in New York reportedly involved an argument between Ukrainian President Zelensky and European Commission President von der Leyen regarding financial aid, with Brussels pushing for reforms.
The use of the psychoactive drug ibogaine and its potential link to the death of Cindy Crawford's stepfather is being investigated, with rituals in West Africa and modern clinics in Mexico as points of focus.
Madrid is seeking to have Catalonia, Basque Country, and Galicia recognized as official languages within the EU before the accession of new members.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated at the UN General Assembly that the declaration on gas was made before the diplomatic agreement.
