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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Instagram sensation set to appear at York chippy
A CHIPPY in a York village is partnering with an Instagram sensation and the UK's first fish sommelier on their latest venture. The Scrap Box in Dunnington, which won the quality accreditation champion category in the Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2025, has teamed up with Andrej Urosevic, for a day-long event on Sunday (May 11) dedicated to reimagining the traditional chippy tea. Recommended reading: 'This marks the start of our collaboration' - new link-up for well-known firm Aman Dhesi, who has run The Scrap Box for nine years, said the collaboration comes at a time of significant strain for the industry, with prices for cod and haddock continue to soar amid global supply disruptions as a result of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and further quota reductions of cod in the Barents Sea. Aman Dhesi (Image: Supplied) Aman said Andrej is known for his mission to 'cook every fish in the world,' and has helped demystify underused species and inspired home cooks and chefs alike to explore beyond cod and haddock. From pollock and coley to hake and Cornish Rock, on the day Andrej and Aman will be filleting, frying and profiling the taste of a range of species to see how they stack up on a traditional chippy menu. 'This is a proper deep dive into the textures, flavours, and fryability of these fish,' said Andrej. 'We'll be asking questions that matter to chefs and customers: How does it cook? How does it taste? Is it easy to work with? And most importantly—will people order it?' Aman said: 'We've relied on the same two species for generations, but the pressures on supply and pricing are making that unsustainable. When I saw how Cornish Rock was being discarded despite being a quality local catch, I knew we needed to change the story.' 'Chippies are often the first place people taste fish in the UK, so we have a real responsibility to lead this change,' said Aman. 'This event is about moving beyond awareness—it's about seeing, cooking, tasting and learning.' The event will be filmed and shared across social media and industry channels, providing valuable insights to the UK's 10,000 fish and chip shops. Aman said, with the potential to influence menus across the country, he hopes the day will spark curiosity and open minds to a broader, more sustainable selection of fish.
CBS News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Guard Andrej Stojaković joins Illini from Cal
Brad Underwood and the rebuilding Illini basketball crew have added another international player through the transfer portal. Cal guard Andrej Stojaković is signing with the orange and blue. The 6-foot-7-inch sophomore was the Golden Bears' leading scorer last season and is a former McDonald's All-American. "Andrej is a veteran, proven scorer who does it in all three facets: catch and shoot, off the dribble, and post ups," Underwood said in a news release. "He has great size on the perimeter, ball handling skills, playmaking abilities, quickness on the defensive end, and knack for blocking shots. Andrej is a very important addition for us because of his experience, high basketball IQ, and productivity. He has had very good coaching and shows a tremendous understanding for how to play the game on both ends of the court." At Cal, Stojaković averaged 17.9 points to lead the team, and he ranked sixth in the ACC. He scored double figures in 25 of his 29 games, and 20 or more points in 13 games. He closed out the year with a career-high 37 points against Stanford in the ACC Tournament second round on March 12, following 29 points against Virginia Tech in the first round. As a true freshman at Stanford, Stojaković started 10 of 32 games. He has started 10 of 32 games in 61 career total games across two college seasons, and has averaged 12.6 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 42% from the floor. Stojaković will help an Illini offense that lost Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley to NBA Draft this offseason. Stojaković is the son of former NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic, who played for the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and Dallas Mavericks, and most recently served as assistant general manager of the Kings. Stojaković is not the only Cal player headed to our area. Loyola got transfer forward Joshua Ola-Joseph, who averaged 7.2 points and 3.8 rebounds last year. Back at Illinois, Underwood has been leaning into his success of landing international players, as seen in a profile picture on X with more than 2.5 million views. contributed to this report.
Los Angeles Times
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno leads to outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment
KOCANI, North Macedonia — As families gathered at a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov already knew his son's devastating fate: 25-year-old Andrej died trying to save others in a nightclub fire that left dozens dead in North Macedonia, including many trampled during a desperate bid to escape. 'Thank you for your condolences, but my pain is incurable. The wound is incurable,' Stojanov said, holding up a photograph of his son, clean-shaven and wearing a suit jacket. 'He died while returning and entering to save other people. And he was pushed, run over, that's how my son died.' North Macedonia is grappling with the loss of dozens of young lives in Sunday's nightclub inferno in the eastern town of Kocani, and trying to hold those responsible to account and prevent another calamity. Authorities were investigating allegations of bribery surrounding the fire in the nightclub, which was crammed with young revelers and at double capacity. Kocani's mayor resigned Monday over the emerging scandal. Fire tore through the overcrowded Club Pulse during a live concert, leaving 59 people dead and more than 150 injured from burns, smoke inhalation and trampling in the panicked rush toward the building's single exit. Videos showed sparking pyrotechnics on the stage hitting the club's ceiling and igniting the blaze as a band played. Bribes to authorities to skip licensing requirements and skirt safety regulations are commonplace in North Macedonia, practices that have caught the attention of Western governments. The European Union has repeatedly expressed concerns over pervasive corruption in the country, identifying it as a major obstacle to the country's accession to the bloc. Silent protests against corruption were held Monday in Kocani, joined by thousands of residents and separately by university students in Skopje. 'Justice is expected, that is what we all expect so that there are no such similar situations in the future,' Stavre Janev said at the Kocani protest. The protesters' anger boiled over, with some toppling a van and smashing windows of a storefront — both belonging to one of the club owners. The latest in a string of deadly nightclub fires around the world, Sunday's tragedy shook this nation of 2 million, where close-knit extended family bonds made the disaster personal to many. Clubgoers as young as 16 were among the casualties, and the nation declared seven days of mourning. 'We are all in shock, and I am shocked myself: as a mother, as a person, as a president,' North Macedonian President Gordana Davkova Siljanovska said in an address to the nation Sunday night. North Macedonia's government ordered a sweeping three-day inspection at all nightclubs and cabarets across the country, starting Monday. State prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski said a preliminary inspection of the Club Pulse nightclub had revealed numerous safety code violations, including a lack of emergency exits, an insufficient number of fire extinguishers and improper access for emergency vehicles. The fire caused the roof of the single-story building to partially collapse, revealing the charred remains of wooden beams and debris. 'The omissions are significant. I can confidently say that this is a failure of the system,' the prosecutor told reporters, also noting the lack of an overhead extinguisher system and fire alarms, and the use of flammable materials to line the inside walls. Speaking to reporters in Skopje, Interior Minister Panche Toshevski said it appeared the club's owners paid bribes to former officials to issue a forged license and turn a blind eye to the venue operating far beyond capacity and in violation of fire code. Former economy minister Khreshnik Beteshi was being questioned at a police station in Skopje, his lawyer Elenko Milanov told reporters. The country was in mourning as people watched harrowing scenes in the town of 25,000 people, where rescuers for hours carried out the grim task of removing the charred bodies of clubgoers. A state coroner said the bodies were being brought for identification in batches from morgues due to the high number of people killed. Flags around the country have been lowered to half-staff, and the death toll may rise further, with 20 of the injured in critical condition, Health Minister Arben Taravari said. Neighboring and nearby countries — Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Turkey — along with a number of others have already accepted some 50 patients with the most serious injuries, while several countries are also sending medical teams to North Macedonia, officials said. 'All patients who have been transferred abroad are currently in stable condition. We hope it stays that way and that we will receive positive news from abroad,' Taravari said. Officials said 10 people remain in police custody for questioning in Kocani, some 72 miles east of the capital, Skopje. Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski added that a preliminary inspection revealed the club was operating without a proper license. He said the number of people inside the club was at least double its official capacity of 250. Condolences poured in from leaders around Europe as well as from the office of the hospitalized Pope Francis. Late Sunday, Kocani's residents held a candlelight vigil in support of mourning families, waiting in long lines to light church candles. Beti Delovska, an economist from Skopje, said North Macedonia has never experienced a tragedy like this, with dozens of young people vanishing in minutes. She noted that many young people with bright futures had already left the nation, in search of opportunities elsewhere. North Macedonia 'is on its deathbed,' Delovska said. 'We have no more credible institutions, the health system is completely dismantled, education is poor, judiciary is partisan and corrupt to the bone,' she said. 'I do believe now that only God can save [North] Macedonia.' Testorides and Bajrami write for the Associated Press. Testorides reported from Skopje, North Macedonia .
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Singer ‘died a hero' running back into North Macedonia nightclub fire to rescue young fans
The singer of a hip-hop group playing before a fire killed more than 50 people 'died a true hero' charging back into the inferno to rescue his young fans rather than himself, his manager has said. Reports suggest 1,500 people including minors were in Pulse nightclub, in North Macedonia where DNK was playing when the roof caught fire. Andrej Gjorgieski, one of the lead singers of the popular Macedonian band, was confirmed dead by his manager. Footage on social media showed chaos inside the club as the roof caught fire and Gjorgieski urged fans to get out as quickly as possible. His managed said the singer went back into the burning warehouse where 59 people were killed, including minors, with more than 100 injured. The hip-hop group's booking manager Spasoski told The Independent Andrej could have run away but chose to turn around. He said: 'Yes, it is true. I have never met such a good and humble person in my life.' Andrej is thought to be among the dead which also wiped out the band's photographer Aleksandar Efremov, backing singer Sara Projkovska, drummer Gjorgji Gjorgiev and keyboard player Filip Stevanovski. One surviving member is thought to still be in hospital. Police have arrested 20 people in connection with the fatal blaze, which includes government officials and the manager of the venue - an old building that was previously a carpet warehouse - which did not have a valid licence. Asked if he wanted justice for the deaths in the venue, Spasoski, added: 'We hope that this will make us all aware as a nation and that the state will not allow such tragedies to happen to us again.' Local authorities are investigating the venue's licensing and safety provisions, as the government has insisted on its 'moral responsibility' to help prosecute anyone responsible for the blaze. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said: 'This is a difficult and very sad day for Macedonia. The loss of so many young lives is irreparable, and the pain of the families, loved ones and friends is immeasurable. 'In these moments of deep sorrow, our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I wish the injured a speedy recovery, and the families of the deceased – strength to endure this unimaginable loss. 'The people and the government will do everything in their power to at least alleviate their pain a little and help them in these most difficult moments.' He called on health services, police and local authorities to take 'urgent measures' to help the injured and support affected families. 'The Government is fully mobilized and will do everything necessary to deal with the consequences and determine the causes of this tragedy. 'In these times of deep sadness, when our hearts are broken with pain due to this terrible tragedy, I call for unity, solidarity, humanity and responsibility.'
CBC
17-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
North Macedonia town in shock, grief as officials investigate nightclub owners after deadly fire
As families gathered outside a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov had already been given the devastating news. His 25-year-old son, Andrej, had been killed Sunday in a nightclub fire that left dozens dead, many trampled during a desperate bid to escape. "Thank you for your condolences, but my pain is incurable. The wound is incurable," Stojanov said, holding up a photograph of his son, clean shaven and wearing a suit jacket. North Macedonia is grappling with the loss of dozens of young lives in Sunday's nightclub inferno in the eastern town of Kocani, while trying to hold those responsible to account and prevent another calamity. Fire tore through the overcrowded Club Pulse during a live concert, leaving 59 people dead and more than 150 injured from burns, smoke inhalation and being trampled in the panicked escape toward the building's single exit. Health Minister Arben Taravari said about 20 of the injured were in critical condition. Videos showed sparkling pyrotechnics on the stage hitting the club's ceiling and igniting the blaze as a band played. The fire that shook the nation of two million — where close-knit extended family bonds made the disaster personal to many — was the latest in a string of deadly nightclub fires around the world. People as young as 16 were among the casualties and the nation declared seven days of mourning. "We are all in shock, and I am shocked myself: as a mother, as a person, as a president," North Macedonian President Gordana Davkova Siljanovska said in an address to the nation Sunday night. Late Sunday, Kocani's residents held a candlelight vigil in support for mourning families, waiting in long lines to light church candles. Safety code violations Authorities say they are investigating allegations of bribery surrounding the nightclub that was crammed with young revellers and at double capacity. And North Macedonia's government ordered a sweeping three-day inspection to be carried out at all nightclubs and cabarets across the country, starting Monday. State prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski said a preliminary inspection of the nightclub had revealed numerous safety code violations including a lack of emergency exits, an insufficient number of fire extinguishers and improper access for emergency vehicles. The fire caused the roof of the single-storey building to partially collapse, revealing the charred remains of wooden beams and debris. "The omissions are significant. I can confidently say that this is a failure of the system," the prosecutor told reporters, also noting the lack of an overhead extinguisher system and fire alarms and the use of flammable materials to line the inside walls. The country was in mourning as people watched harrowing scenes in the town of 25,000 people, where rescuers for hours carried out their grim task of removing the charred bodies of clubgoers. A state coroner said the bodies were being brought for identification in batches from morgues due to the high number of people killed. Officials said 10 people remain in police custody for questioning in Kocani, some 115 kilometres east of the capital, Skopje. Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski added that a preliminary inspection revealed the club was operating without a proper licence. He said the number of people inside the club was at least double its official capacity of 250. Condolences poured in from leaders around Europe as well as from the office of the hospitalized Pope Francis. Neighbouring and nearby countries — Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Turkey — along with a number of others have already accepted some 50 patients with the most serious injuries. "All patients who have been transferred abroad are currently in stable condition. We hope it stays that way and that we will receive positive news from abroad," Taravari said.
