North Macedonia’s government said it's imposing emergency measures in the country’s capital, Skopje, and three other cities in order to protect people from severely high levels of air pollution. No sports events will be staged on December 25 or on any day with high air-pollution levels, and other outdoor activities will be curtailed. Starting December 26, construction work will be limited to a six-hour period, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The government has recommended that companies excuse pregnant women and people over the age of 60 from work. To read the original story by AP, click here.
North Macedonia Takes Emergency Anti-Pollution Steps
A man walks over a bridge through dense fog and smog in Skopje (file photo)