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Wildfires and Landfill Fire Detection in North Macedonia

10 clusters · 33 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia battles 16 active wildfires across multiple regions

North Macedonia continues to face widespread wildfires and landfill fires. Following a period of high activity in September, the country is experiencing renewed fire incidents. As of October 4, the Crisis Management Cent

Weather transition and extreme weather risks in Balkans

56 clusters · 865 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Crete weather phenomena begin to weaken after extreme rainfall

The seasonal transition in Southeast Europe continues to manifest as divergent weather patterns, with Greece facing severe storms while much of the wider Balkans experiences an extended ‘Indian summer’. In Greece, weath

Balkans and Italy: Extreme storms, flooding, and temperature

310 clusters · 879 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria weather forecast predicts sunny skies and rising temperatures

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and atmospheric instability. In Italy, a massive Atlantic disturbance caused significant disruption, with Tuscany recordin

Wildfires and environmental concerns persist across Balkans

23 clusters · 524 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Wildfires impact Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia

Wildfires and environmental management challenges persist across the Balkans. In Serbia, after successfully managing fires on Mount Rtanj, authorities localized a major fire on Suva planina following 22 days of intense f

2026 Mediterranean wildfires persist

17 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Wildfires active in Elbasan and Peqin regions of Albania

The 2026 wildfire season in Albania, which saw significant outbreaks in August across regions like Vlora, Tirana, and Krujë, continued through September and into early October. On 21 September, a large wildfire broke o

North Macedonia labor market and demographic shifts

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia youth NEET rate hits 23.4 percent

North Macedonia is experiencing significant shifts in its labor market and demographic structure. As of the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate stood at 11.3 percent, with 90,020 people officially unemployed. W

Latvia security and civil protection challenges

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Latvia debates drone interception and border security strategies

Latvia is experiencing heightened security tensions driven by repeated drone incursions. Following the violation of Latvian airspace by an explosive-laden drone originating from Belarus, NATO fighter jets shot down the c