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Controversial Revamp Plan of Macedonia’s Capital Presented
Skopje,February 6, 2010
To public reaction ranging from exaltation to resentful disbelief, the authorities finally revealed the video animation footage of the ongoing state-funded project to revamp the Skopje downtown area.
Dubbed “Vision of Skopje 2014”, the extensive showcase portrays the capital’s centre covered in elaborate bronze monuments, arches, obelisks, cascading fountains, new bridges, and buildings with wide domes depicting a blend of classical and baroque architecture.
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First 500 Pensioners to get Free Spa Treatment
Skopje, Fevruary 2, 2010 (HIM)
The first group of about 500 pensioners out of the projected 10,000 in 2010 will leave for spa treatment in four centers throughout Macedonia on February 6, said Minister of Labor and Social Policy Xhelal Bajrami after Monday’s signing of agreements with spa managers. The agreements encompass free use of spa services in Debar, Katlanovo, Negorski and Banja Bansko. Pensioners will have three meals a day and regular medical care during the seven-day spa treatment.
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Discreet, charming and on the shore of Europe’s oldest lake, the town of Ohrid in Macedonia has barely changed since Kapka Kassabova’s grandma grew up there
A dive into Macedonia’s past at Lake Ohrid
Skopje, January 30, 2010 (HIM)
In the ripe heat of a Balkan autumn, a woman squeezes her Fiat up the old town’s narrow lanes. When she drives past a church, she crosses herself rapidly from right to left, the Eastern Orthodox way. Then she applies lipstick, answers her mobile phone, and continues to man oeuvre up the cobbled street. We follow her because we’re a bit lost.
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Survey:
EU membership a good thing for 66% of Macedonians
Skopje, January 28, 2010 (HIM)
Some 66% of the respondents in Macedonia see EU membership of the country as a good thing, which is a slight increase compared to spring 2009 (64%), show results ofthe Standard Eurobarometer public opinion survey. The survey reconfirmed the prevailing positive attitude among the public towards EU membership. The 72nd survey of the Standard Eurobarometer also unveils a boost of the proportion of citizens who expect benefits from EU membership (it increased from 75% to 76%), which remains much higher than in the other two candidate countries, Croatia and Turkey.
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Meet the Macedonians in Hollywood, Florida
Skopje, January 20, 2010 (HIM)
For the first time, the Republic of Macedonian immigrants, residents, and friends will unite in South Florida to celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage. The program will take place on Friday, February 5 from 6pm-9pm at Hollywood’s ArtsPark at US1 and Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Florida. Celebrations include traditional Macedonian dancing, Macedonian fare, scenic video of the country, traditional costumes, and stories of the country by Steve Pliakes. Music is provided by the ever popular “Balkan Band” performing favorites from the region.
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Meet Marko, the 9-year-old systems engineer
Skopje, January 20, 2010 (HIM)
Marko Calasan, a 9-year-old from Macedonia, is more than just a kid who’s into computers. At age 6, he got his first systems administrator credential from Microsoft and, last month, he became perhaps the youngest Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. "I must say that from the technological point of view, Marko is definitely a wonder child," said Matej Potokar, the general manager of Microsoft Slovenia. Potokar said in an e-mail interview that he first heard about Marko two years ago and was eager to get the chance to meet the young prodigy.
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Compromising tape reveals racketeering- bleakest event in December
Skopje, January 14 2010 (HIM)
The audio clip posted on YouTube, which revealed the state market inspectorate chief’s involvement in racketeering and shut-down of a disco club, was singled out as bleakest event in December. The broadcast of audio clip which raised suspicions on the performance of the State Market Inspectorate received 12 "bleak" votes in the Light-Bleak opinion poll conducted by independent news agency Makfax and NGO Transparency - Zero Corruption. The respondents included 20 chief editors of print and electronic media in Macedonia.
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Vavcani Carnival 2010
Skopje, January 13 2010 (HIM)
The traditional Vasilika Carnival, dedicated to St. Basil the Great and the banishment of evil will be held in Vevcani on January 12-13. A novelty of this year’s festival edition is the New Year’s bazaar for craftsmen and souvenir producers. The carnival caravan is set to begin January 13 at 14:00 hrs with the three traditional masks.
There are three traditional masks: bridegroom and bride, August the Stupid, and musicians. more
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Macedonian-Canadian Participates in Olympic Tourch Relay
Skopje, January 12 2010 (HIM)
On December 18th 2009, 13 year old student Christian Andonoff of Toronto had the extraordinary honor of running solo in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. Christian carried the Olympic Flame for approximately 300 meters along the 45,000 kilometer journey of the Olympic Flame - right in the heart of East York. His route was on Overlea Blvd, by St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral.
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UD institute to expand understanding of foreign and national security policy
Skopje, January 11 2010 (HIM)
Eighteen scholars and specialists from around the world will learn more about the foundations of U.S. foreign and national security policy in a six-week institute now underway at the University of Delaware. Supported by a $290,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State, the Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security is a partnership effort led by UD’s Institute for Global Studies and Mark J. Miller, Emma Smith Morris Professor of Political Science and International Relations at UD. It is the fifth institute in the past eight years that UD has been selected to host.
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