# President Siljanovska-Davkova public addresses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/president-siljanovska-davkova-public-addresses > Updated: 2026-08-18T10:22:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has addressed various social and security challenges in North Macedonia through public discussions and official ceremonies. In Ohrid, the President participated in a debate regarding youth violence and digital safety. The discussion focused on school protocols, victim support, and regulating social media for adolescents. Siljanovska-Davkova noted that constant exposure to violence via digital platforms affects real-life perceptions and called for institutional attention toward verbal abuse and intolerance. During an Army Day ceremony in the same location, the President shifted focus to national defense. She emphasized the need for proactive measures against hybrid threats, including unmanned systems, cyberspace, and artificial intelligence. She highlighted the importance of state resilience and noted the Macedonian Army’s professional interoperability with NATO and its ongoing contributions to international peacekeeping missions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova calls for proactive defense in Ohrid President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova called for proactive defense strategies addressing hybrid threats, AI, and cyber warfare during Army Day celebrations in Ohrid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gordana-siljanovska-davkova-calls-for-proactive-defense-in-ohrid ### 2026-08-11: President Siljanovska-Davkova joins debate on youth violence and digital safety President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova joined a debate in Ohrid regarding intergenerational violence, school safety, and the regulation of social media use for youth to foster a safer digital and physical space. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-siljanovska-davkova-joins-debate-on-youth-violence-and-digital-safety --- Cite as: President Siljanovska-Davkova public addresses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/president-siljanovska-davkova-public-addresses