Global Warming to Influence Increased Airplane Turbulence

April 11, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Creative Commons Photo by Basheer Tome

A new study by the scientific journal, Nature, predicts that transatlantic airplane turbulence will intensify by the middle of this century, as a result of global warming.

“Our research suggests that we’ll be seeing the ‘fasten seatbelts’ sign turned on more often in the decades ahead,” study co-author Paul Williams of the University of Reading’s National Centre for Atmospheric Science in southeastern England told Agence France-Presse.

According to the study, the change in climate will increase turbulence around 10 to 40 percent and turbulence frequency by 40 to 170 percent, over the North Atlantic.

The researchers focused on clear-air turbulence as it is the most difficult to avoid because it cannot be seen by pilots or detected by satellites or on board radar.

“Clear air turbulence is linked to atmospheric jet streams, which are projected to be strengthened by anthropogenic climate change,” the authors explained.

Clear air turbulence is caused when bodies of air moving at widely different speeds, come together.

The researchers noted that clear air turbulence diagnostics have increased by 40 to 90 percent between 1958-2001, in the North Atlantic, USA and European sectors.

So if you plan on flying, be sure to buckle up, as climate change may result in bumpier flights in the near future.

Turks & Albanians of Struga Celebrate Sela’s Success

April 8, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Photo by Angelina Tala_Struga News

Thousands of Turks and Albanians filled the streets of Struga Sunday night to celebrate the election of Ziadin Sela.

The elected mayor walked through the crowds hugging and kissing his supporters.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you 21,000 strong Albanians that weren’t afraid of the police and special agents today,” said Sela at Sunday night’s celebration.

The streets were filled with people waving Turkish and Albanian flags while others shot off guns and played the drums, chanting “Ziadin Sela! Ziadin Sela!”

Thousands of people sang and danced to traditional Albanian music while fireworks were shot off throughout the night.

“Today the glory is sweet because we have been fighting against the country and we won!” said Sela.

Photo by Angelina Tala_Struga News

Police Block Roads in Response to Threats between Macedonians and Albanians

April 8, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Photo by politie-petten.org

Police blocked city roads Sunday night after the celebration of Ziadin Sela’s election, in response to threats between Macedonians and Albanians of Struga.

Struga Police closed the street after several riots between the Macedonians and Albanians, two of which included a car crash and a stabbing.

One Albanian guy from Labunishta is currently in the hospital after being stabbed in his stomach and leg Sunday night, during a fight with Macedonians of Vranishta.

Residents of Struga said that the people of Vranishta were throwing rocks at a bus that was heading towards Labunishta. Angered over this, some young Albanian guys got out of the bus to fight the Macedonians that were throwing the rocks, which ended in a stabbing.

Fortunately, the young man who remains in the hospital is not in critical condition.

Around the same time an Albanian guy from Veleshta was driving through the village of Vranishta when the throwing of rocks caused him to crash. He then gathered some men from Veleshta to get revenge against the Macedonians of Vranishta but at this time the police had blocked the roads to prevent further riots.

Korab Beats Vllaznimi 1-0, Vllaznimi Remains Confident

April 6, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Team Korab of Dibra defeated Vllaznimi, Struga, 1-0 on Saturday at FC Vllaznimi Stadium in Plitishta.
Photo by Angelina Tala, Struga News

Team Korab of Dibra defeated Vllaznimi, Struga, 1-0 and scored 3 points on Saturday at FC Vllaznimi Stadium in Plitishta.

With Korab’s victory the team now leads Vllaznimi 48-47 but Vllaznimi remains confident as the competition continues.

“Korab may have won this game, but it’s not the end for Vllaznimi,” said Vllaznimi fan, Arban Lita.

The fans of Korab, who call themselves “Sokol” were waving their shirts in the air and chanting with excitement when their team scored.

Vllaznimi player, Fitim Sadiku told Struga News that Vllaznimi players are not upset over their loss because they feel confident about the upcoming games.

“The game is not over yet,” said Sadiku.

“We have another chance to win the war.”

Vllaznimi Struga vs. Korab, Dibra @ FC Vllaznimi Stadium, Plitisha_Photo’s by Angelina Tala, Struga News

Soccer- Vllaznimi Faces Korab

April 5, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Creative Commons Photo by Steven Depolo

Vllaznimi, Struga will be playing against Korab, Dibra Saturday afternoon at FC Vllaznimi Stadium in Plitishta.

The soccer match is very important for both teams, as they are both competing to go to the second league.

Vllaznimi is currently ahead of Korab with 47 points, while Korab is at 45 points.

If Vllaznimi wins Saturdays match they will be ahead by 5 points, bringing them closer to championship.

Last season team Karaorman of Struga, Vllaznimi’s ultimate rival, were going for 1^st place in the competitions with 42 points, but after a number of loses they withdrew from the competition, leaving Vllaznimi ahead.

Saturdays match is expected to be an eventful one, as both teams hold a great number of fans.

The “Patriots” will be supporting Vllaznimi while the fans of Dibra, “Sokol” will attend in support of team Korab.

The match will begin at 4pm.

African Rain Dust Travels to Struga

April 5, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Photo by NASA

Struga experienced a muddy rainstorm today that was brought in by winds coming from the Sahara.

Many citizens of Struga complained that the rain made their clothes and cars dirty.

“My car was so dirty today because of the rain,” said a resident of Struga.

Muddy rain, also known as rain dust, is rain that contains desert dust coming from the atmospheric depressions of North Africa.

The Department of Hydro-Meteorological jobs in Skopje confirmed that the rain dust traveled east into the Balkans from North Africa.

Leading Mayor of Struga, Ziadin Sela

March 25, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

Ziadin Sela of ADP in the lead for Mayor of Struga, Photo by Ermir Korça.

Members and supporters of the Albanian Democratic Party filled the streets of Struga Sunday night to celebrate Ziadin Sela’s advantage for Mayor of Struga.

Party officials have informed StrugaNews that ADP candidate, Ziadin Sela has advantage over his rival Arben Labënishti of DUI as ADP votes exceeded over 2,500.

Voting will continue on Sunday, April 7^th.

PDSH supporters celebrate Ziadin Sela’s advantage for Mayor of Struga.
Photo by Angelina Tala_StrugaNews

PDSH supporters celebrate Ziadin Sela’s advantage for Mayor of Struga.
Photo by Hylja Shirka_StrugaNews

Malibu Coffee Bar Opens in Struga

March 21, 2013 by struganews

By Angelina Tala

By Ermir Korça

Malibu Coffee Bar at Mashka Beach had a successful grand opening Saturday night bringing in over 300 people with an open bar and live music by Menderes Lumani’s Big Trio.

Fireworks were shot off all night in front of the glass café that was lit up by blue and purple lights.

Fireworks at Malibu Cafe. Photo by Ermir Korça.

Malibu Cafe. Photo by Ermir Korça.

Live music by Menderes Lumani’s Big Trio at Malibu Cafe. Photo by Ermir Korça.

Malibu Cafe Photo by Ermir Korça.

Malibu Cafe open bar. Photo by Ermir Korça.

The Truth About the End of the World 2012

December 20, 2012 by struganews

Farmer Liu Qiyuan inside one of seven survival pods, in a yard at his home in the village of Qiantun, Hebei province, south of Beijing. December 11, 2012 (AFP Photo / Ed Jones)

By Angelina Tala

As the anticipated date for the end of the world approaches, believers around the world are panicking and preparing for the worse, but according to NASA scientist, the world will not end in 2012.

The fears that mark tomorrow as the end of the world originated by doomsday believers who claimed that Niberu, a planet allegedly discovered by Sumerians, would hit earth on December 21, 2012, the day the Mayan calendar ends.

Originally, the claims were that Niberu would hit earth in May 2003 but as we know, nothing happened, which pushed the belief that Niberu would hit the day the Mayan calendar ends.

NASA confirmed that the world will not end and that we will just experience a winter solstice, the day that marks the onset of winter, when the North Pole is tipped farthest from the sun.

“The world will not end in 2012. Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012,” confirms NASA’s website.

Though NASA confirmed that the World will not end, many doomsday believers are freaking out and have gone as far as making $48,000 pods for safety, considering committing suicide, building a replica of Noah’s Ark, hiding in bunkers, and seeking partners to have ‘end of the world sex’ with.

In fact, Niberu, the planet that is believed to hit earth, does not exist. According to NASA, the story about Niberu is an Internet hoax.

“If Nibiru or Planet X were real and headed for an encounter with the Earth in 2012, astronomers would have been tracking it for at least the past decade, and it would be visible by now to the naked eye. Obviously, it does not exist.”

So please, do not find random people to have ‘end of the world’ sex with, do not spend $48,000 for a pod, and please do not commit suicide.

Trust in NASA and live your life as if it were any other day.

Macedonian’s Celebrate Macedonia’s 21st Birthday in Struga

September 8, 2012 by struganews

Photo by Rašo

By Angelina Tala

Today marks the 21^st anniversary of Macedonia’s independence from Yugoslavia.

As one of the successor states from the former Yugoslavia, Macedonia declared their independence in 1991.

Macedonia became a member of the United Nations in 1993 but was admitted under the provisional reference of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), as a result over a dispute with Greece for its name.

Macedonians from Struga are celebrating tonight at Tullamore Dew Beach as they are throwing a 21^st birthday party for Macedonia.

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African Rain Dust Travels to Struga

Leading Mayor of Struga, Ziadin Sela

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