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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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UN “Name” Mediator Nimetz Visits Macedonia
The UN mediator in the “name” dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Matthew Nimetz, kicks off his two-day visit to Macedonia on Monday to examine its commitment to solving the long-standing issue.
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Macedonia to Curb Fans' Offensive Chants
Authorities plan to introduce fines for fans using racist langage as part of a drive to restore a degree of harmony to the world of sport.
Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'
Macedonia least respects the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community, of all the countries in the Balkans, an international watchdog says.
Woman Dies Near Skopje Amid Record Cold
The discovery of a frozen body comes amid a furore in Macedonia over how many have died as a result of the extreme cold.
Macedonia, Serbia Go Dark to Save Power
To save power in the recent freeze, towns and cities in both Serbia and Macedonia have turned off street lighting while people on both sides of the border are urged to do what they can to conserve energy stocks.
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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
Macedonia plans to restore foreign investments in 2012 to the level last seen in 2008, one year before the global economic downturn sliced investments in half.
Serbia, Bosnia Rank Low on Economic Freedom Index
Serbia and Bosnia rank lowest among Balkan countries in economic freedom survey.
Macedonia Rethinks Highway Construction Plan
Macedonia plans to build most of its highway towards Albania and Bulgaria on its own, after efforts to find private investors failed.
Macedonia's Ohrid Expects Large Crowds for New Year
Authorities in Macedonia’s landmark holiday resort, the lake town of Ohrid, hope the city will be sold out for New Year’s Eve, though some remain sceptical.
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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.
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.
Macedonian Artists Keep Silent Over Skopje 2014
While foreigners are often caustic in their appreciation of Skopje’s controversial revamp, some comparing it to Disneyland, the local artistic community is keeping strangely quiet.
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.
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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.
Margarita Tsatsa – Nikolovska: Discontent in Macedonian Judiciary is Permanent
Macedonia Needs Cultural Understanding, Not Just Peace Pacts
A Flourishing Albanian ‘Neighborhood’ Benefits the Balkans
Macedonia Bracing for Clash Over Lustration Law
Lustration Should Not be About Purges
Macedonian Artists Keep Silent Over Skopje 2014
Macedonia: Putting the World Court to Use
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Macedonia Finds Economist Grim Reading
The well-known magazine may have come up with some data proving Macedonia’s ‘misery’ – but fear not; the government has plenty of other data proving the exact opposite.
Water and plums with Ante Markovic
When I went into his office in early September in Sarajevo, there was no doubt in recognizing the person opening the door. Ante Marković had aged since being the last Prime Minister of Yugoslavia and being a witness at the Milošević trial eight years ago, but was full of energy, dressed relaxed and confident.
Figure in Focus
Ali Ahmeti: Rebel Turned Politician
Born in 1959 in Zajas, the former chief of the Albanian guerilla force that staged a six-month insurgency in 2001, leads the main ruling ethnic Albanian party, the Democratic Union for Integration, DUI.
Key Political Parties
Key political Parties in Macedonia
The main political players are divided into two ethnic blocs. Macedonians traditionally choose the party that forms the government. The Albanian camp produces its own champion, which is then usualy asked to join the government as a junior partner.
