Sports & Skopje Spotlight: Burgan will hold a major training camp in North Macedonia from Aug. 25 to Sept. 20 ahead of the IHF Men’s Club World Championship in Cairo, with friendly matches planned and the team drawn against Füchse Berlin, Al Ahly and other top clubs. Conference League Build-Up: Hibs’ dramatic 2-1 win over Rangers at Ibrox has set up another European night for the club, with attention now turning to their Conference League tie in Skopje against KF Shkendija, where fatigue and tight scheduling are already a concern. Wildfire Alert: North Macedonia’s Crisis Management Center issued a code red warning for very high fire risk across the eastern, central and southern regions, citing worsening conditions and 25 wildfires recorded in the last 24 hours. Youth Judo in Skopje: The Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 wrapped with Azerbaijan winning seven medals overall, including two golds, as the event continues to put the city on the European sport map. Public Safety & Environment: A decade after Skopje’s deadly 2016 flash floods, experts warn dangers remain, as drought and extreme weather pressures intensify across the region.