Parliament passed new laws regarding littering. Steep fees apply to individuals, businesses and local governments who fail to obey the law.
Throwing a chewing gum, spitting, or dropping cigarette butts will set you back 50 euros. If the individual doesn’t pay the fee on the spot, their case is forwarded to the Courts where the fee is increased three times, to 150 euros.
However, the punishment for individuals can vary anywhere from 50 to 500 euros. For instance the fee is higher for someone spilling motor oil on a greenery.
If you can’t pay your fee, you will work for the Government, anywhere from three to six days (probably cleaning the city).
Local Institutions, Commercial buildings will be fined 500 euros if they are missing trash bins.
Government Ministers will be fined 1000 euros if their Ministry doesn’t have trash bins or is missing toilet paper in their bathrooms.
Heavy fines will apply to citizens who throw garbage next to city trash containers, burn the trash in the container or park their cars at a distance smaller than 10 meters to the trash container.
Local municipalities will take care of their own greeneries as well as cleaning. Each county will have the freedom to decide how much money will they invest in cleaning and maintaining city streets. In winter time severe fees will apply for any municipality who within six hours fails to clean up their streets from snow falls.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Macedonia Policemen Ill from Toxic Cargo
Several Macedonian police officers have asked for medical help after being exposed to suspected toxic cargo stuck at the Macedonia-Kosovo border crossing.
Macedonia’s Centre for Crisis Management said the officers were soon released home. Medical teams are checking other employees at the crossing.
There is no official information about the content of the cargo.
Media speculate that the three Bulgarian trucks stuck at the crossing’s customs terminal for four days are carrying a highly toxic and cancerous substance called Di Methyl Sulphate.
The substance that apparently leaks from the tanks is not advised to be stored in metal canisters for more than 20 days since it corrodes the metal.
On Saturday the trucks were returned from Kosovo after the authorities there found out about the suspicious cargo.
The trucks were supposed to carry car fuel from Iran to a Kosovo company. When the cargo arrived the company found the suspicious substance instead.
The cargo was sent back to Iran but Macedonia authorities demanded from Kosovo that the cargo should be properly stored first in order to pass through the country. The trucks were stuck at the terminal since Kosovo refused to take it back.
“We expect this to be returned and repackaged. Our position stays unchanged,” Macedonian government spokesman Ivica Bocevski told media Wednesday after the cabinet discussed the problem.
Police in Kosovo have previously arrested the owner of the company that ordered the import.
The officers complained of coughing, suffocation, headache and increased blood pressure.
Macedonia’s Centre for Crisis Management said the officers were soon released home. Medical teams are checking other employees at the crossing.
There is no official information about the content of the cargo.
Media speculate that the three Bulgarian trucks stuck at the crossing’s customs terminal for four days are carrying a highly toxic and cancerous substance called Di Methyl Sulphate.
The substance that apparently leaks from the tanks is not advised to be stored in metal canisters for more than 20 days since it corrodes the metal.
On Saturday the trucks were returned from Kosovo after the authorities there found out about the suspicious cargo.
The trucks were supposed to carry car fuel from Iran to a Kosovo company. When the cargo arrived the company found the suspicious substance instead.
The cargo was sent back to Iran but Macedonia authorities demanded from Kosovo that the cargo should be properly stored first in order to pass through the country. The trucks were stuck at the terminal since Kosovo refused to take it back.
“We expect this to be returned and repackaged. Our position stays unchanged,” Macedonian government spokesman Ivica Bocevski told media Wednesday after the cabinet discussed the problem.
Police in Kosovo have previously arrested the owner of the company that ordered the import.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
USA donates $50.000 worth firefighting equipment to Macedonia
Skopje. The US Government will provide equipment to be used in tackling the fires across Macedonia in total value of $50.000, cited by Makfax.
As announced today, on 25 July, US Ambassador to Macedonia Gillian Milovanovich notified Washington about the raging wildfires that have been sweeping across Macedonia for weeks now.
They asked for approving emergency funds aimed at procuring firefighting equipment. Ambassador's request was approved.
The funds will be realized through the USAID Office in Skopje. The equipment will be allocated in coordination with the Crises Management Center to the local firefighting units in the municipalities of Bitola, Strumica, Tetovo, Veles as well as to the public enterprise Macedonian Forests, the announcement says, giving no specifics as to the type of equipment.
As announced today, on 25 July, US Ambassador to Macedonia Gillian Milovanovich notified Washington about the raging wildfires that have been sweeping across Macedonia for weeks now.
They asked for approving emergency funds aimed at procuring firefighting equipment. Ambassador's request was approved.
The funds will be realized through the USAID Office in Skopje. The equipment will be allocated in coordination with the Crises Management Center to the local firefighting units in the municipalities of Bitola, Strumica, Tetovo, Veles as well as to the public enterprise Macedonian Forests, the announcement says, giving no specifics as to the type of equipment.
Jasen, Belica fires still active
The wildfire is still burning in Jasen, where 90 soldiers are battling to contain the blaze, Crisis Management Center said on Friday.
A massive wildfire rages across Belasica mountain - on the junction between Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece.
A fire broke out near Prilep's village of Rakle, scorching dry grass and woodland.
The wildfire that started in Bitola area spilled over to Beluce mine in quite inaccessible terrain, consuming forest and rangeland
A massive wildfire rages across Belasica mountain - on the junction between Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece.
A fire broke out near Prilep's village of Rakle, scorching dry grass and woodland.
The wildfire that started in Bitola area spilled over to Beluce mine in quite inaccessible terrain, consuming forest and rangeland
Friday, August 03, 2007
Israel to send emergancy firefighting equipment to the Republic of Macedonia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded immediately to the Macedonian government's appeal for assistance, and will ship emergency firefighting equipment to help extinguish the extensive fires caused by the severe heat wave sweeping the country.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
UK donates firefighting equipment to Macedonia
The British Embassy, in conjunction with the fire fighters Charity "Operation Florian" has donated fighting equipment to the Macedonian Crises Management Centre.
The donation comes following the Government's request for international assistance to help tackle the fires blazing across Macedonia. In addition to the equipment, four UK firefighters from the Greater Manchester County Fire Service and the Lancashire Fire & Rescue service, are visiting Macedonia and are providing technical assistance and advise to the Centre.
"We are pleased to come to Macedonia and assist the fire-fighting effort. We hope that this visit will help forge a long lasting partnership between the UK and Macedonian Fire Brigades," said Tony Burscough, a retired UK fire fighter and member of Operation Florian.
This aid operation was also supported by the British Airways, who generously provided four free tickets to the fire-fighters as well as an additional 800 kg of excess luggage to enable them to transport the much needed equipment to Skopje.
Operation Florian is the official UK Fire Brigade voluntary organisation for international work - providing equipment, training and other expertise to fellow fire brigades around Europe and the rest of the world.
Operation Florian has been in existence for 10 years and is made up of volunteers from the British Fire Service. Members provided their expertise and technical knowledge, free of charge.
The donation comes following the Government's request for international assistance to help tackle the fires blazing across Macedonia. In addition to the equipment, four UK firefighters from the Greater Manchester County Fire Service and the Lancashire Fire & Rescue service, are visiting Macedonia and are providing technical assistance and advise to the Centre.
"We are pleased to come to Macedonia and assist the fire-fighting effort. We hope that this visit will help forge a long lasting partnership between the UK and Macedonian Fire Brigades," said Tony Burscough, a retired UK fire fighter and member of Operation Florian.
This aid operation was also supported by the British Airways, who generously provided four free tickets to the fire-fighters as well as an additional 800 kg of excess luggage to enable them to transport the much needed equipment to Skopje.
Operation Florian is the official UK Fire Brigade voluntary organisation for international work - providing equipment, training and other expertise to fellow fire brigades around Europe and the rest of the world.
Operation Florian has been in existence for 10 years and is made up of volunteers from the British Fire Service. Members provided their expertise and technical knowledge, free of charge.
French firefighters to battle wildfires in Macedonia
Six French firefighters will arrive in Macedonia today to assist the ongoing efforts to contain the wildfires that rage across the woodland.
The French Embassy in Skopje confirmed the arrival of six firefighter experts, members of the association of firefighters of international emergency.
During their stay in Macedonia, they will work along with their Macedonian colleagues on the prevention of fires, on providing funds and logistics, coordination of firefighting on the ground and from the air, protection of persons and mobilizing the aid.
In the coming days, France will approve a donation to Macedonia, comprising a firefighting truck that operates in woodland and inaccessible mountainous terrain.
The French Embassy in Skopje confirmed the arrival of six firefighter experts, members of the association of firefighters of international emergency.
During their stay in Macedonia, they will work along with their Macedonian colleagues on the prevention of fires, on providing funds and logistics, coordination of firefighting on the ground and from the air, protection of persons and mobilizing the aid.
In the coming days, France will approve a donation to Macedonia, comprising a firefighting truck that operates in woodland and inaccessible mountainous terrain.
Macedonian Fires Satelite Map
This map illustrates satellite-detected fire locations over the affected areas of Republic of Macedonia. These site locations represent all active fires as detected by the MODIS Aqua and Terra satellites between the dates of 25 to 31 July 2007. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field.
Monday, July 30, 2007
USAID Provides Assistance to Help Fight Wildfires in Albania and Macedonia
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 to assist the Governments of Albania and Macedonia in combating recent wildfires.
U.S. Charge d'Affaires Stephen Cristina declared a disaster in Albania on July 27 and U.S. Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic declared a disaster in Macedonia on July 25, both due to loss of property and livelihoods as a result of the wildfires that have swept through the respective countries.
In Albania, wildfires are active in 21 of the country's 36 districts, and the flames have destroyed 15 homes, consumed 4 fire trucks, and ravaged 4,942 acres of forest land. In addition, widespread smoke is causing health issues, particularly for women and children.
In Macedonia, heat wave-related wildfires have consumed 7,413 acres of forests in 32 municipalities, directly impacting approximately 1 million people, half of Macedonia's population. The fires have caused one death in Macedonia due to smoke inhalation and they continue to threaten vital infrastructure and lives as they approach major urban areas.
USAID will continue to monitor the situation in Albania and Macedonia and provide additional assistance as needed.
U.S. Charge d'Affaires Stephen Cristina declared a disaster in Albania on July 27 and U.S. Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic declared a disaster in Macedonia on July 25, both due to loss of property and livelihoods as a result of the wildfires that have swept through the respective countries.
In Albania, wildfires are active in 21 of the country's 36 districts, and the flames have destroyed 15 homes, consumed 4 fire trucks, and ravaged 4,942 acres of forest land. In addition, widespread smoke is causing health issues, particularly for women and children.
In Macedonia, heat wave-related wildfires have consumed 7,413 acres of forests in 32 municipalities, directly impacting approximately 1 million people, half of Macedonia's population. The fires have caused one death in Macedonia due to smoke inhalation and they continue to threaten vital infrastructure and lives as they approach major urban areas.
USAID will continue to monitor the situation in Albania and Macedonia and provide additional assistance as needed.
Most of blazes put under control, but fresh ones spill over from Greece and Albania
The massive wildfires raging across Macedonia have devastated around 3.500 hectares of forest so far, moreover, new blazes spreading spilling over from Albania and Greece have been registered today.
The Crn Vrv fire near Katlanovo, which spilled over to the village of Gradmanci on Thursday, has been contained and it no longer poses a threat to rural areas.
The fire that started at Gorna Matka and spread onto Jasen is of variable intensity. It could spread further but poses no threat to rural areas.
The fire that started above the villages of Davidovo and Miravci has been contained after consuming around 1.300 hectares of forest.
The firefighters contained the blaze near the village of Sushevo, Strumica area, which scorched around 300 hectares of mainly oak forest.
The fire that broke out near the village of Krushino, Kicevo area, spread onto oak forest. A firefighting airplane Canadair intervened. An airplane also intervened to contain the fire near the villages of Gorna Jakupica and Gorno Jabolciste, Veles area. The blaze stall rages in this area.
Тhe blazes have destroyed forests, pastures and rangeland. Around 1.000 hectares of oak forest and pine forest had been scorched in the area of Bratic Dol - Kocevski Vrv in Bitola's outskirts. A firefighting airplane Canadair assisted the efforts to contain the blaze that burned out of control.
The fire near the Lari Company mining filed in the area of the village of Nebregovo is threating to spread mainly because the inaccessibility of the terrain.
The fire that spread over from the neighboring Albania has already consumed 50 hectares of land at the Vojtino-Galacica stretch. Canadair plane is used there too.
The foothill of the Belasica Mountain has also been scorched by the blazes that spilled over from Greece.
The Crn Vrv fire near Katlanovo, which spilled over to the village of Gradmanci on Thursday, has been contained and it no longer poses a threat to rural areas.
The fire that started at Gorna Matka and spread onto Jasen is of variable intensity. It could spread further but poses no threat to rural areas.
The fire that started above the villages of Davidovo and Miravci has been contained after consuming around 1.300 hectares of forest.
The firefighters contained the blaze near the village of Sushevo, Strumica area, which scorched around 300 hectares of mainly oak forest.
The fire that broke out near the village of Krushino, Kicevo area, spread onto oak forest. A firefighting airplane Canadair intervened. An airplane also intervened to contain the fire near the villages of Gorna Jakupica and Gorno Jabolciste, Veles area. The blaze stall rages in this area.
Тhe blazes have destroyed forests, pastures and rangeland. Around 1.000 hectares of oak forest and pine forest had been scorched in the area of Bratic Dol - Kocevski Vrv in Bitola's outskirts. A firefighting airplane Canadair assisted the efforts to contain the blaze that burned out of control.
The fire near the Lari Company mining filed in the area of the village of Nebregovo is threating to spread mainly because the inaccessibility of the terrain.
The fire that spread over from the neighboring Albania has already consumed 50 hectares of land at the Vojtino-Galacica stretch. Canadair plane is used there too.
The foothill of the Belasica Mountain has also been scorched by the blazes that spilled over from Greece.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Situation with wildfiers critical
Bitola fire has been contained, but dozen large-scale wildfires still rage across Macedonia, the Crisis Management Center said on Wednesday. Helicopters and airplanes will assist the firefighting efforts in dozen sites where the wildfires are still burning - the village of Smojmirovo, Berovo area, Carevic near Pletvar, Premka-Rbetino, Kicevo area and Rotince, Tetovo area. The fire restarted at Skopje's nearby village of Sveta Petka. The Katlanovo fire is still active. The fire spilled over to the village of Gradmanci and Sveti Nikole. The fire near Jasen national park is of variable intensity and still active. Forest fire has been reported at Skopska Crna Gora, near the village of Rastak. The fire that started near Ljuboten burned out of control and spread on to the village. The Mala Reka fire, near Kitka, eased early on Wednesday but it can restart as daily temperatures are expected to rise. Raovic fire is still burning, whilst the blazes at Gorna Matka have been partially contained. In one of the worse fire seasons ever in Macedonia, the most serious blaze in Bitola's outskirts has been contained. Beside the firefighting efforts on the ground, Croatia's Kanader airplane assisted the operation. The fire near the village of Bucin, Krusevo area, burned out of control as the firefighting efforts are hampered by inaccessible terrain, extremely high temperatures and strong winds. The fire just outside Strumica's village of Sushevo is still active and it spreads onto Turkia dam. The fire burned out of control after consuming 10 hectares of forest and rangeland. Through significant assistance from locals, the blaze near the village of Bogomila was put out. The other two fires near the village of Bistrica and Cresnevo have not been contained yet. The fire in the municipality of Gevgelija, near the village of Davidovi is still not contained. The blaze consumed some 600 hectares of forest. Wildfire broke out in the area of Pusta Kula, along the highway. ARM soldiers were battling the blaze, which spread onto vineyards near Veles-Skopje highway. Firefighting airplanes from Turkey, Austria and Switzerland are expected to arrive in Macedonia today to help the country hope with the worse fire season ever.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Nearly 20 fires rage across Macedonia
Nearly 20 wildfires rage across Macedonia, posing a grave threat to populated areas as heatwave tightens grip on the country.
Crisis Management Center said some of the blazes have been put out but dozen other fires, fanned by strong winds, still sweep across the country.
The fire at Jasen national park has been put under control. The firefighters put out the blazes at Kula and Jasen.
Galicica National Park is undergoing a serious threat of wildfire because a major wildfire has been reported on Albania's side of the border.
Crisis Management Center says the fire that rages in Skopje's village Raovik near Matka over the past few days poses the most serious threat to local population.
The firefighters who were battling the blaze in Katlanovo, had managed to put the fire under control. Airplanes arrived at the scene shortly after day break Monday to help the firefighters and volunteers, but the fire is still on. A total of 14 fire vehicles, 70 firefighters and 100 soldiers of the ARM battled the blaze.
A fire rages in Tetovo's village of Cerovo for more than three days. The blaze spread into the area near Erebino military warehouse. Other fire sweeps across the village of Merovo, destroying 50 to 100 hectares. Other blazes, reported on Sunday, still sweep across Zelino, Strimica and Dolan Lesnica. The fire is still on, covering an area of 30.000 square meters.
Wild fire destroyed some 30 hectares of oak forest in the municipality of Demir Hisar. The fire that broke out in the village of Suvodol one week ago, spread onto the village of Bucin, fanned by strong winds towards the village of Sveta.
Crisis Management Center says active fires are still on in Krusevo area, Kicevo area and near the villages of Carevic and Rabetino.
Crisis Management Center said some of the blazes have been put out but dozen other fires, fanned by strong winds, still sweep across the country.
The fire at Jasen national park has been put under control. The firefighters put out the blazes at Kula and Jasen.
Galicica National Park is undergoing a serious threat of wildfire because a major wildfire has been reported on Albania's side of the border.
Crisis Management Center says the fire that rages in Skopje's village Raovik near Matka over the past few days poses the most serious threat to local population.
The firefighters who were battling the blaze in Katlanovo, had managed to put the fire under control. Airplanes arrived at the scene shortly after day break Monday to help the firefighters and volunteers, but the fire is still on. A total of 14 fire vehicles, 70 firefighters and 100 soldiers of the ARM battled the blaze.
A fire rages in Tetovo's village of Cerovo for more than three days. The blaze spread into the area near Erebino military warehouse. Other fire sweeps across the village of Merovo, destroying 50 to 100 hectares. Other blazes, reported on Sunday, still sweep across Zelino, Strimica and Dolan Lesnica. The fire is still on, covering an area of 30.000 square meters.
Wild fire destroyed some 30 hectares of oak forest in the municipality of Demir Hisar. The fire that broke out in the village of Suvodol one week ago, spread onto the village of Bucin, fanned by strong winds towards the village of Sveta.
Crisis Management Center says active fires are still on in Krusevo area, Kicevo area and near the villages of Carevic and Rabetino.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Massive extinction of white-head eagles in Macedonia
The Macedonian rare avian species - white-head eagle - is in grave danger of total extinction, after 16 dead birds have been found Wednesday and Thursday in Mariovo region.
The members of the hunting society "Kajmakchalan" had found ten dead birds yesterday, while the organizations working for protection of these rare birds found another six today, Makfax's correspondent reported.
The latest massive deaths cut the number of this species by a half, as the latest survey showed that as many as 40 of white-head eagles existed in Macedonia.
It is believed that the found vultures have been killed by a poison used by the live-stock
breeders for predatory wild animals.
Bitola Police, as well as the Environment Ministry and the Macedonian Environment Association have dispatched teams at the site for inspection.
Dimce Rolevski, coordinator of the project for vultures protection with the Environment Ministry, said that the cause of deaths will be determined by DNA analysis.
The members of the hunting society "Kajmakchalan" had found ten dead birds yesterday, while the organizations working for protection of these rare birds found another six today, Makfax's correspondent reported.
The latest massive deaths cut the number of this species by a half, as the latest survey showed that as many as 40 of white-head eagles existed in Macedonia.
It is believed that the found vultures have been killed by a poison used by the live-stock
breeders for predatory wild animals.
Bitola Police, as well as the Environment Ministry and the Macedonian Environment Association have dispatched teams at the site for inspection.
Dimce Rolevski, coordinator of the project for vultures protection with the Environment Ministry, said that the cause of deaths will be determined by DNA analysis.
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