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Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece
31 clusters · 762 sources · last updated
Latest: Greece weather: Rain and storms expected this weekend
Extreme weather and health alerts persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026 as a significant seasonal transition begins. In the Balkans, a major weather shift is ending recent high temperatures. In Bosn
Balkans weather: extreme heat, storms, and wildfire risks
294 clusters · 867 sources · last updated
Latest: Romania weather alert: Torrential rains and storms expected
Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and intense atmospheric instability. In Italy, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have caused flooding and fallen t
Wildfires and emergency responses persist across the Balkans
18 clusters · 511 sources · last updated
Latest: Wildfires in Croatia cause fatalities and massive property damage
Wildfires continue to impact the Balkans and Mediterranean, causing significant casualties and material damage. In Croatia, the death toll from the massive wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš has risen to three. The l
Wildfires and Landfill Fires in North Macedonia
4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated
Latest: Wildfires disrupt North Macedonia and Bulgaria
North Macedonia continues to face widespread wildfires, with the Crisis Management Center reporting 28 open-air fires registered by 18:00 on September 6, 11 of which remained active. In the Brvenica Municipality, the ma
Gostivar water crisis: Legal actions and state of crisis
33 clusters · 101 sources · last updated
Latest: SDSM accuses Public Prosecutor's Office of inaction on corruption reports
The drinking-water ban in Gostivar was lifted after laboratory results from the Food and Veterinary Agency and the Directorate for Protection and Rescue confirmed the water is microbiologically safe. This followed a 22-d
Wildfire management and health crises in North Macedonia
2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated
Latest: Macedonia faces wildfires and West Nile fever outbreak
North Macedonia has implemented several measures to improve its wildfire response, including repairing three ‘air tractors’ for deployment and repurposing military vehicles, such as ‘BTRs’, with water tanks. Prime Minist
Forest fires in North Macedonia
2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Pelister National Park forest fire brought under control
North Macedonia has experienced significant forest fires in late August 2026. An initial large blaze in a pine forest near the village of Crnik, in the Pehčevo Municipality, required an emergency response from local fire
Wildfires and arson suspicions in North Macedonia
2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: Wildfire in Resen threatens Pelister National Park
North Macedonia has experienced widespread wildfires affecting numerous municipalities, including Studeničani, Gostivar, Prilep, and Kavadarci. In the Gradsko region, firefighting units from Veles, Kavadarci, and Negotin
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Krusevo water chlorination halted for an hour after power outage
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