Food and Veterinary Agency

Kosovo political deadlock and assembly leadership impasse

210 clusters · 359 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kosovo faces presidential election deadline amid EU integration talks

As the October 6, 2026, constitutional deadline approaches, Kosovo's political parties remain deadlocked over the presidential vacancy. The Constitutional Court has clarified that the 60-day window for electing a new hea

Food safety enforcement in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Food and Veterinary Agency seizes expired meat and illegal produce

Authorities in North Macedonia have conducted enforcement actions against illegal food sales and expired products. In Gostivar, a joint operation involving the Food and Veterinary Agency (AUV) and local police resulted

Rabies prevention and vaccination efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Food and Veterinary Agency urges rabies vaccinations

The Food and Veterinary Agency (AHV) has issued an urgent appeal to pet owners to ensure regular rabies vaccinations in observance of the 20th World Rabies Day. The agency highlighted that while the disease claims a huma

Macedonia water crisis, data centers and political disputes

18 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia: SDSM opposes new mining and data center plans

In late July 2026, severe water contamination was reported in seven Macedonian towns, including Gostivar and Prilep, with white foam observed in the Lepenec and Vardar rivers. The crisis sparked intense political dispute

Food safety inspections and misconduct in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Food and Veterinary Agency faces bribery probe and safety inspections

Between July and August 2026, the Food and Veterinary Agency (AVV) in North Macedonia conducted 560 extraordinary inspections of ice cream and ice production facilities and hospitality venues. These enforcement actions r

North Macedonia food safety and quality concerns

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia deputy demands report on milk quality scandal

In North Macedonia, parliamentary scrutiny has intensified following a food quality scandal involving milk and meat products. Deputy Sanja Llukarevska has demanded the immediate publication of an investigation report aft

Balkans livestock disease outbreaks: ASF and sheep pox

13 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Animal health restrictions implemented in Hungary and Romania

The animal‑health emergency in the Balkans continues to evolve, with varying outcomes for African swine fever (ASF) and sheep pox. In Croatia, authorities report significant progress against ASF. Following a period with

Kosovo dairy industry regulatory and safety issues

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Kosovo recalls Serbian dairy cow concentrate due to aflatoxin

Regulatory scrutiny of the dairy sector in Kosovo has intensified following food safety violations and industry-wide calls for stricter enforcement of ingredient bans. In late August, the Food and Veterinary Agency (AUV

Gostivar water crisis: Legal actions and state of crisis

33 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 28 days ago

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

Urban wildlife injuries in Merano

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Dojran Lake pelican receives medical care after gunshot wound

In Merano, a pigeon was recovered after being wounded by a pellet shot. The bird was transported to the Bolzano Avifauna Recovery Center (CRAB), where veterinarians removed a metal pellet from its shoulder. This event