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North Macedonia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.2% in the first quarter, according to data published by Eurostat. The highest growth was recorded in the construction and scientific-technical sectors with over 7%, while information and communications increased by nearly 5%. Final consumption, which accounts for about 70% of the GDP structure, grew by 1.9%…
The article provides practical advice on planting flowers in June, highlighting seven types that are adapted to summer conditions and will beautify a garden or balcony. Recommended plants include begonias, hydrangeas, irises, lavender, gladioli, evergreen shrubs, and peonies. It emphasizes that these plants prefer sunny locations and well-drained soil, with some offering additional benefits such…
Spasovdan, the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, is one of the most important movable feasts in the Orthodox calendar, celebrated 40 days after Easter and known as the patron saint day of Belgrade. Although marked in red in the church calendar, which often raises the question of whether fasting is required on this…
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel achieved a legal victory in the case against him over sexual assault allegations made by his former assistant Asta Jonason. A judge at the Viscaroneg court in Los Angeles issued a temporary ruling dismissing half of the lawsuit’s claims, including four key bases of the indictment. Although the court dismissed part…
After Easter, a woman decided to eat a chocolate Easter bunny but was unpleasantly surprised to find live worms and insects inside. This incident caused shock and concern regarding the hygiene conditions in the production and sale of chocolate products. The woman urged consumers to carefully inspect chocolate products before consumption, especially those purchased during…
At the 92nd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, the EU pavilion focused on the adoption of new technologies in agriculture, including artificial intelligence, drones, and sensors for better food quality control and wine production. Experts emphasized the importance of digitalization and education of farmers to increase productivity and reduce costs. The significance of food…
Ukraine has been officially invited to attend the upcoming NATO summit scheduled for June 24-25 in The Hague. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite earlier speculations about opposition from the US side. NATO remains committed to Ukraine’s irreversible path towards membership but has not promised accession as…
Marko Djuric will represent Serbia at the UN Security Council session on the report about the work of UNMIK, the UN mission in Kosovo and Metohija, covering the period from September to March. The session will be held at the UN headquarters in New York and was called by the French mission, which took over…
Porsche Center Belgrade organized a promotion and test drive event for the new Porsche Taycan and Panamera models. The new Taycan models feature significant upgrades in power, range, acceleration, and design, including more distinctive turbo versions. All models come with enhanced standard equipment and new driving management technologies. Panamera models now include new plug-in hybrids…
Actor Lazar Ristovski and his ex-wife Danica Ristovski were married for over four decades but divorced due to the loss of love and passion in their relationship. Danica chose not to comment on his new relationship with Anica Lazić, who is 39 years younger. Before the divorce, Danica spoke about the importance of respect and…
