Tag: Ohrid
Macedonia 04.06.23 | 11:23

Landslide blocks road between Ohrid and St. Naum

Traffic on the road between Ohrid and the monastery of Sveti Naum is interrupted after a landslide. The damage was caused by strong rains in the region, that hit the village of Ljubanista. As of this morning, the road was only partially usable.

Economy 31.05.23 | 20:03

Two new international flights from Ohrid, to London and to Manchester

Two new international flights were promoted on the Ohrid Airport St. Apostle Paul on Wednesday, one to London, and the other to Manchester, both in Britain. In the first four months of the year the number of passengers increased for 44% compared to the last year, and 11% compared with 2019, which was...

News Macedonia 25.05.23 | 14:11

Fake patriotism: The Prime Minister forgot that he signed off “this piece of land” to the Bulgarians

The viceroy PM Dimitar Kovachevski – Tache just doesn’t have luck with “patriotism”. Not only did his Foreign Affairs Minister Bujar Osmani humiliate him in front of the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, by denying what he said in Reykjavik (that Bulgaria treats Macedia in the same...

News Macedonia 24.05.23 | 20:33

VMRO-DPMNE tribune in Ohrid: Following the example of the Holy Cyril and Methodius, we must defend the Macedonian language and identity

By the example of the Holy Cyril and Methodius, facing enormous challenges and national predicaments, it is our duty to defend the Macedonian identity and language – this is the conclusion of the Wednesday forum in Ohrid dedicated to the Pan-Slavic educators, organized by VMRO-DPMNE. “We...

News Macedonia 24.05.23 | 17:11

Mickovski: Since there is no understanding of unity among the ruling elite, then I am calling for national unity

The Holy brothers Cyril and Methodius are our light our window to the world, our invaluable treasure that we convey to humanity with great hope and great willpower. The Holy Cyril and Methodius’ work was not only ahead of its time, but one millennium later it defeats time and continues to illuminate...

Macedonia 17.04.23 | 15:57

Women from Russia, Ukraine, Serbia and Albania found in police raids in bars in Ohrid

Ohrid police raided two bars where they found 12 women – foreign citizens – hired as escorts. The women were from Russia, Ukraine, Serbia and Albania. Five of them did not report their stay in the country and will be expelled from the country.  

Culture 10.04.23 | 20:36

The Bechtel highway may damage the unique treasures of the Ohrid region

A section of the corridor highways, that are supposed to be built by the American Bechtel company, goes through  protected areas of Ohrid, writes Nova Makedonija. The paper reports that this could further complicate the project, for which the US company is pushing for extensive changes to the Macedonian...

Macedonia 31.03.23 | 13:19

Bulgarian club Tsar Boris III in Ohrid ordered to change its name

Justice Minister Krenar Loga signed the decision that compels the recently opened Bulgarian club in Ohrid to change its name – the club is named Tsar Boris III, and this is in violation of the new law that prevents civic organizations from using names associated with the Nazi ideology. The club...

Macedonia Balkans 19.03.23 | 10:21

Vucic-Kurti meeting in Ohrid ended without full agreement, but there is hope

The almost 12-hour meeting in Ohrid between Vucic and Kurti ended late last night. Vucic and Kurti discussed the European proposal – an agreement consisting of 11 points. We expect details of yesterday’s marathon talks in Ohrid to be announced at any moment. After the meeting, visibly tired,...

Macedonia 18.03.23 | 19:26

Kovacevski: Macedonia is a factor of regional stability

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski insists that Macedonia is a factor of stability in the region and contributes to regional cooperation – as the country hosted a meeting between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo, who are close to an agreement on the status of Kosovo. We have the highest possible...

Macedonia 18.03.23 | 08:16

Talks between Serbia and Kosovo take place in Ohrid

EU and US officials and the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are gathered in Ohrid today, for a meeting between Aleksandar Vucic and Albin Kurti. This is expected to be an important moment in the negotiations between the two countries over their future relations. On the table is a French-German proposal...

Macedonia 27.02.23 | 08:13

Fire north of Ohrid

A fire broke out yesterday north of the city of Ohrid. Four firefighting vehicles and 10 men were dispatched to prevent the spread of the fire toward near-by houses. About 3,000 square meters were affected.

Culture 08.02.23 | 09:59

Kostadinovska-Stojcevska: Ohrid UNESCO Office confirms policies to preserve its status

Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojcevska met Tuesday with Assistant Director-General for Culture of UNESCO, Ernesto Ottone, and UNESCO Director of World Heritage Lazare Elondou Assomo during her official visit to Paris. Minister Kostadinovska-Stojcevska announced the opening of a UNESCO office...

Macedonia 23.01.23 | 17:08

In just few years, Hristijan Pendikov turned from a proud Macedonian to a Bulgarian activist

A deeper dive into Hristijan Pendikov, the Bulgarian activist from Ohrid who was badly beaten last week in an incident that caused tensions between Macedonia and Bulgaria reveals that the young man went through a political journey. Several years ago, Pendikov was coming from a very different political...

Macedonia 19.01.23 | 16:06

Vasko Dovlev retrieves Ohrid Lake cross

Nineteen-year-old Vasko Dovlev from Varos retrieved the holy cross from the cold and rough waters of Ohrid Lake on this windy Thursday morning. The celebration of the great religious Epiphany-Vodici holiday is again this year organized by the Eparchy of Debar-Kicevo and the local self-government, with...

Macedonia 27.12.22 | 09:54

First bomb threat reported in Ohrid: St. Naum of Ohrid school evacuated

First bomb threat was reported in Ohrid. Currently, units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are inspecting the “St. Naum of Ohrid” school, and the school has been safely evacuated and the students are out of the building. The bomb threat was sent to the school’s email address.

Economy 21.12.22 | 10:07

37 craft shops closed in Ohrid due to high electricity bills

Since the beginning of the year until today, 37 craftsmen in Ohrid have closed their shops, Alfa Television reported. The reason lies in the economic crisis and excessive electricity bills, says the regional craft chamber. It has never happened before that trades disappear so drastically and on such...

Life 07.12.22 | 13:51

After a break of two years, Christmas Eve procession to take place in Ohrid again

After a break of two years, due to the Covid pandemic, the great joy of Christmas Eve processions continues! In order to continue this old spiritual tradition, we invite you to join in the preparations until the Christmas harbinger of the birth of Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2023, which will be marked...

Macedonia 07.10.22 | 12:51

The Bulgarian club in Ohrid is being demolished with eggs

The headquarters of the Bulgarian club named after the controversial Tsar Boris III has been demolished with eggs. Demonstrators have sharpened their rhetoric and are throwing objects at the newly opened club. They shout: “ASNOM lives”, and they wave the flag of Yugoslavia, the “Vergina...

Macedonia 02.10.22 | 10:24

Albanian poacher caught with 119 protected Ohrid trouts

An Albanian citizen was arrested near Struga yesterday as he was hauling nearly 100 kilograms of Ohrid trout. The species of fish is protected by law to prevent poaching. The 27 year old man was caught with 119 trouts in the back of his car near the village of Frangovo.

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