Protesters in Skopje demand action on Europe's worst air pollution, linked to early deaths.

Around a thousand people protested in Skopje, North Macedonia's capital, against severe air pollution, which ranks among Europe's worst. This was the second protest in a month, demanding increased industrial inspections, better public transport, cycling promotion, and waste management. Air pollution in the Balkans contributes to 20% of premature deaths in 19 cities, reducing life expectancy by up to 1.3 years.

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