15:00/2 August/2021 Skopje – Freedom is the highest ideal and goal of a nation, which starts as an idea of a generation that wants to create its own future, President Stevo Pendarovski said in a video address on Ilinden (August 2). Skopje – Our country is a fusion of diversity where every unique part grows and develops from its roots that have been confirming the longevity and perseverance of the people that have been living in this territory, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi said in an address delivered in front of Parliament as North Macedonia is celebrating the 118th anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising and the 77th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia (ASNOM). Skopje – Republic Day – Ilinden is a crucial day in the historic context of our country and an important day to celebrate the values of the Krushevo Manifest and ASNOM conclusions, which have served as pillars in the establishment of our common country alongside the Ohrid Framework Agreement, Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said in a video address to the nation on Republic Day (August 2). Skopje – North Macedonia on Monday registers 54 new COVID-19 infections and one death, says the Health Ministry. Athens – A heatwave in Greece is expected to continue through the week, with temperatures of around 44 degrees Celsius expected starting on Monday. Istanbul – Of 129 wildfires burning in Turkey, 122 have been brought under control, Turkish presidential communications director Fahrettin Altun said on Monday, but the blazes that were uncontained remain sprawling and dangerous.