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Macedonia 01.07.24 | 10:12

Long lines on the border crossings with Serbia and Greece

Long lines have developed on the Tabanovce border crossing with Serbia. Thje reason for this is the heightened anti-terrorism level in Serbia, after the attack against a police officer in front of the Israeli embassy. Motorists can wait up to half an hour to cross this border, similar to the Bogorodica...
News 30.08.23 | 18:55

The village of Gari comes back to life once a year

The largely depopulated mountainous village of Gari in the western parts of Macedonia came back to life over the Bogorodica holiday dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Hundreds of descendents of its inhabitants came back to the village to celebrate the holiday and the Mijak traditions. http://
Macedonia 17.04.23 | 22:07

Huge line at the Greek – Macedonian border after the Easter weekend

Huge line of vehicles returning from Greece after the Easter weekend formed on the border crossing near Gevgelija. Wait times to enter Macedonia during the day were over two hours. The long holiday weekend prompted many Macedonians to head to Greece despite the poor weather.
Life 24.08.22 | 08:46

Up to 30 minutes’ wait times at Bogorodica, Tabanovce

Traffic outside urban areas is moderate. People entering or exiting the country via the Tabanovce border crossing wait around 20 minutes, while wait time at Bogorodica border crossing to exit the country is around 30 minutes. There are no long queues at the other border crossings on the Macedonian side. Partly...
Macedonia 14.05.21 | 16:58

Greece eventually opened its border for Macedonian tourists

After leaving Macedonian tourists stuck for hours, Greek border guards finally opened the Gevgelija crossing around 13h. Hundreds of cars set off for Greece from this morning, after Zoran Zaev announced that the border will open after more than a year, but instead of reaching the beach many spent nervous...
Macedonia 01.07.20 | 15:06

One hour after opening, Greece closes the Gevgelija crossing with Macedonia again, says will keep it closed for two weeks

Only one hour after opening the Gevgelija border crossing on its side, Greece ordered it closed again. The order was given without an explanation. Greece said that it will open its Gevgelija – Bogorodica – Evzoni crossing starting today. Macedonian citizens are not allowed in, given the high...
Macedonia 26.06.20 | 12:43

Bogorodica border crossing open, Evzoni remains closed for entry to Greece

The Bogorodica border crossing is open as of Friday for entry and exit into the country, but on the neighboring side, the land border of Greece remains closed for entry of tourists and travelers at least until July 1. Greek border officers haven’t been allowing entry of tourists on Friday. Even tourists...
Macedonia 30.12.19 | 16:57

Indian illegal migrant found hiding in the trunk of an Italian car crossing over from Greece

Border police found a migrant hidden in the trunk of a can that was crossing over from Greece on Sunday. When interrogated the man said that he is an Indian and he also had an Italian issued identity document. The car had Italian license plates and was driven by another Indian citizen.
Macedonia 14.06.19 | 15:04

Long lines for entry into Greece

Lengthy lines were developing at the Bogorodica – Idomeni border crossing with Greece today, due to the extended Pentacostal weekend, as many Macedonians head to the beach. Commuters say they’ve waited up to an hour in the scorching sun to enter Greece. Lines varied throughout the day.
Macedonia 10.02.19 | 19:36

Sign with the name “Republic of North Macedonia” delivered at main border crossing with Greece

A large sign declaring the Republic of Macedonia to be the “Republic of North Macedonia” was delivered today at the Bogorodica – Eidomeni border crossing with Greece. It is still not up but it expected to replace the Republic of Macedonia board soon. Under the Prespa treaty, after Greece...

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