Lake Prespa water level continues dramatic drop
The water level in Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid continues to drop. The situation in Prespa is particularly dramatic, the current water level is 85 centimeters below the September average. In contrast, the water level in Lake Ohrid is 5 centimeters below. Both lakes, connected by passages under Mount Galicica, went back - Ohrid by two centimeters and Prespa by one. A major factor is the runoff of water through the Crn Drim River, which flows from Lake Ohrid and is used to generate energy in Macedonia, and Albania in particular. However, the crisi…
Will Macedonia be a strategic investor in bulgarian nuclear project Belene?
The possibility of assuming the role of strategic investor in the construction of the bulgarian Belene nuclear power plant appears to be in the works in Macedonia, following the invitation of Bulgaria, which was published in the Official Journal of the EU, to attract a strategic investor to this project - greek financed media Nezavisen in Skopje reports (part of Greek IBNA - Independent Balkan News Agency). According to the information that has been released, it seems that initially interest had been expressed, and that detailed analy…
Early Christian Basilica found during construction work on new Stip – Kocani road
An early Christian era basilica was found during construction work on the new Stip – Kocani express way. The find was made near the village of Ziganci, and experts from the Stip museum have begun work to locate and preserve the valuable finds. We have an extensive record of archaeological finds dating to the same period in this area, and we hope that we have uncovered a larger complex, said Mitko Sterjov from the Stip museum. According to Sterjov, the find should not delay construction given that the crews can relocate on the …
Asian tiger mosquito discovered in Macedonia
The Asian tiger mosquito has been discovered on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia. Mapping on the entire territory is ongoing aimed at discovering where the mosquito has spread. The agency conducts additional programmes on possibility whether the mosquito has transferred diseases to animals, Food and Veterinary Agency Director Zoran Atanasov and epidemiologist from the Institute of Public Health Dr. Zarko Karadzovski told Wednesday’s press conference. “In accordance to the results we have received, there is no confirmation of…
Macedonia aligning with EU's seasonal time change directive
Daylight saving time in Macedonia ends on October 28. As Macedonians dial clocks an hour back, the country is launching a process to adopt a proposed bill of the EU on scraping daylight saving time. Macedonia should align its national legislation and define the manner in which the EU directive will be transposed. The proposal of the Bureau of Metrology will be sent to the government for consideration, says the Ministry of Economy. "The new draft-directive on lifting summertime arrangements, which hasn't been yet issued in…
FAO, Macedonia to sign framework programme 2018-2020
A framework programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Macedonia 2018-2020 and the first project within the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme will be signed in the Government on Wednesday. The Readiness Programme aims to build capacity in developing countries to access GCF funding to implement country-led national climate adaptation and mitigation plans. The overall aim is for countries to be equipped to fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emis…
Macedonia: Skopje hit by heavy rains and strong winds
Heavy rains and strong winds hit Macedonian capital of Skopje on Saturday, causing flooding and road blocking. According to the Macedonian hydro-meteorological authority, the wind reached the speed of 80 km per hour. The bad weather caused the blockade of roads for falling trees, damaging cars and flooding. But the Fire Protection Brigade stated that there are no reports on serious damages.
Car import declines; market soon to be flooded with used cars from Europe
Macedonia imports fewer cars with each coming year. The Customs Administration shows that 2,615 fewer cars were registered last year than in 2016, and a drastic 31,033 fewer than in 2010 when the preferential import of used cars was allowed. Used cars still make for the largest number of cars imported, but their number has been decreasing significantly year by year. When comparing 2017 and 2016, there were 2,925 fewer used cars imported last year and 419 more new cars. The downward trend is a result of both diminished interest …
Over 300,000 annual flights over Macedonia, pollution to be determined
National aviation institutions are prepared to meet the obligations that Macedonia and other members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have undertaken under the Carbon offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). There are over 300,000 annual flights over Macedonia and the amount of carbon emissions is the topic of Monday's workshop in Skopje, organized by ICAO and the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA). Over 100 representatives from the aviation field in Europe are trained how to draft e…
Car import in Macedonia declines
Macedonia imports fewer cars with each coming year. The Customs Administration shows that 2,615 fewer cars were registered last year than in 2016, and a drastic 31,033 fewer than in 2010 when the preferential import of used cars was allowed. Used cars still make for the largest number of cars imported, but their number has been decreasing significantly year by year. When comparing 2017 and 2016, there were 2,925 fewer used cars imported last year and 419 more new cars. The downward trend is a result of both diminished interest…
Most river watercourses have doubled in Macedonia
The water level of Treska River near Makedonski Brod is almost three times higher in comparison to the March average, while the water levels of Vardar and Sateska have doubled, Monday's hydrological measurements show. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service of R. Macedonia, the increases in the rivers Pchinja, Crn Drim, and Strumica are not drastic, and Bregalnica and Kriva River show lower levels. Almost no changes have been registered in the water levels of Ohrid Lake, Prespa Lake, and Dojran Lake compared to t…
Series of earthquakes in Dojran region
Series of earthquakes hit the Dojran region early on Tuesday, the strongest registered at 05:24h. The Seismological Observatory within the Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics said the epicenter of the 4,8-magnitude earthquake was 145km southeast of Skopje. The quake, which was also felt in Greece and Bulgaria, caused minor damages to buildings in the populated places near the epicenter.
Skopje orders free public transportation to curb air pollution
As air pollution peaked off the charts in the Macedonian capital, the City of Skopje has reached a decision allowing free public transportation for everyone. It is one of the several measures entering into force after being adopted by the City of Skopje, Skopje Mayor Petre Silegov said announcing the measures on Wednesday. Free public transport will be in force until a reduction in air pollution is registered. Other measures include termination of all construction activities across the capital, round-the-clock control of const…
Heavy rain cause water level of rivers to rise, affects traffic across Macedonia
Water levels have risen and traffic has been hindered across the country as Macedonia in the past few days have been hit by steady rainfalls. Exceptionally increased water levels of River Treska in western Macedonia were recorded Saturday morning with water levels now being higher by 50 cm compared to Friday, Macedonia's hydro-meteorological office says. Water levels of River Pcinja have also increased by 50 cm. Levels of River Borotinska have risen by more that 200 cm. Gauge height of River Vardar, which passes through the ca…
Earthquake felt in Veles
An earthquake measuring 3 degrees in magnitude according to the European Macroseismic Scale was felt Tuesday in Veles and its surroundings. The earthquake was registered at 7:53 am with 2.5 degrees of magnitude in the Richter scale, originating from the Veles epicenter region. The epicenter of the earthquake is located 40 km southeast of Skopje, Seismological Observatory within the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics in Skopje informs.
Series of earthquakes in Pehcevo-Berovo area
Series of minor earthquakes jolted the Pehcevo-Berovo area on Thursday morning. Several earthquake shook the region in the period between 10:00-11:00h, the strongest measured at a 3.1-magnitude on the Richter scale, said the Seismological Observatory within Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics.
Earthquake jolts Bitola, Resen and Ohrid
An earthquake measuring 4 degrees according to European Macroseismic Scale is felt Saturday in Bitola and its surrounding. The earthquake is also felt in Resen and Ohrid with 3 degrees according to European Macroseismic Scale. The Seismological Observatory at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Skopje registered Saturday the earthquake at 11:55h., 140 kilometers south of Skopje in the neighbouring Greece.
Earthquake jolts Ohrid region
A 3,4-magnitude earthquake jolted the Ohrid region on Monday morning. The Seismological Observatory within the Skopje-based Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics registered the earthquake at 09:54h. The quake's epicenter was 5km east of Ohrid.
MoFA: No reports on Macedonian nationals affected by Houston floods
Macedonia's Embassy in the USA has no information thus far on affected Macedonian nationals by the catastrophic floods in Houston, as hurricane Harvey dropped torrential rains on that part of the country. The Embassy is in touch with US officials services for natural disaster management for any new updates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday in a press release. However, all Macedonian nationals that might be affected by the floods, may contact the Embassy in the US on the phone numbers: 00 1 202 390 7418 and 001 202 6…
Citizens of Tetovo will protest against air pollution
Today, the citizens of Tetovo will gather at 13:00 pm in the city square to protest for clean air, because after the burning of the landfill, residents are complaining that in the city there is an unbearable stench. On the Faceebook event page “Landfill Tetovo”, it says people will start the protest from the city square, and will head towards the Municipality of Tetovo building. According to the photos published on social networks, some revolted citizens threw garbage in front of the municipality building this morning. The lan…
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