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Hilltop University ‘Threatens Ohrid’s UNESCO Status’
Prominent architects say plan to build a university in the heart of the town, called Plaosnik 2014, could jeopardise Ohrid’s place on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
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Parade Wins Berlinale’s Audience Votes
The movie “Parade” by Srdjan Dragojevic won the Panorama audience award for the best fiction film at the Berlin international film festival which ended on February 19.
Balkan Filmmakers Present their Work at Berlin
Filmmakers from the Balkan region will present their work at one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe.
Postmodern theater, Albanians and Serbs
While the political relationship between Serbs and Albanians may be in rough waters, a recent theatre production shows that artistic cooperation between the two groups is flourishing.
Press Freedom Violations on the Rise, Watchdog Says
A media watchdog recorded more than 500 press freedom violations over the past year in southeast and central Europe, an increase over 2010 figures.
Skopje Hosts First Animated Film Festival
The first Macedonian International Animation Festival, Animax, kicks off on Thursday in Skopje with a wide selection of short animated films from across the globe.
Macedonian Film Festival Marks Record Attendance
Cinematographers from around the world will be honoured with awards tonight in the Macedonian town of Bitola for the 32nd edition of the International Film festival “Manaki Brothers”.
Skopje Concludes First Design Week
Workshops, exhibitions and discussions formed the basis of Macedonia’s first conference for design professionals in Skopje, Macedonia this weekend.
Macedonians, Montenegrins, Albanians Glued to Facebook
Internet users in Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania simply love Facebook, with almost 90 per cent of them having Facebook accounts, according to a global statistical database maintained by the International Web Stats web page.
Thousands Turn Out for Independence Day Celebrations
More than one hundred thousand Macedonians attended an independence day celebration in the capital city’s main square last night, although opposition parties and foreign dignitaries were absent at the event.
Eurimages Probes Abuse of Macedonia Movie Funds
The Council of Europe's agency for supporting cinema says it is investigating claims that funding for Macedonia has been abused.
Ohrid Festival Opens with Trilogia Romana Spectacle
The 51st edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival opens tonight with a multimedia performance of Ottorino Respighi’s Trilogia Romana by the Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra.
Macedonia's Statue of Philip Will Top Alexander's
After upsetting neighbouring Greece with its recently erected equestrian statue of Alexander the Great, Macedonia plans to erect an even taller statue of his father.
Macedonian Film Wins Karlovy Vary Competition
The Macedonian movie Punk’s Not Dead won the East of the West competition at the 46th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Macedonian Artists Bow Out of French Festival
Artists from the Macedonian Opera and Ballet, MOB, refused to perform at the Cantarena festival in Beziers, France this past weekend.
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Skopje's Radio 103 Marks 20 Years on the Air
Independent radio station Kanal 103 marked its 20th birthday on Saturday with a multimedia celebration in a crowded Youth Cultural Centre in Skopje.
Culture Policy Focus
Hilltop University ‘Threatens Ohrid’s UNESCO Status’
Prominent architects say plan to build a university in the heart of the town, called Plaosnik 2014, could jeopardise Ohrid’s place on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
Macedonian Artists Keep Silent Over Skopje 2014
Filmmaker Vladimir Blazevski Says Punk’s Not Dead
Macedonian Film Festivals Shine on a Shoestring
Macedonian Wartime Love Story Angers Bulgarians
Macedonian ‘Ministry’ Sees Pleasure in Business of Design
Macedonia PM's Attack on Journalist Condemned
Macedonia’s Artists Feel Alone on World Stage
Politics and Society
Macedonia “Name” Dispute is Security Issue, Says UN Envoy
Greek-Macedonian “name” dispute is a global and regional security issue the UN mediator, Matthew Nimetz, said on Monday during his two-day visit to Macedonia.
Margarita Tsatsa – Nikolovska: Discontent in Macedonian Judiciary is Permanent
UN “Name” Mediator Nimetz Visits Macedonia
Macedonian News Site Faces Threat of Boycott
Macedonia Needs Cultural Understanding, Not Just Peace Pacts
Business
Macedonian Real-Estate Subventions Hit Bumpy Start
High real-estate prices spell a bumpy start for Macedonia’s fresh bid to ease buying of apartments.
Macedonia Plans to Revive FDI to 2008 Level
Serbia, Bosnia Rank Low on Economic Freedom Index
Macedonia Rethinks Highway Construction Plan
Macedonia's Ohrid Expects Large Crowds for New Year
