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North Macedonia

New Border Crossing Promises Faster Travel Between Greece and North Macedonia

Iorgos Pappas

BorPres2 will open a new Greece-North Macedonia border crossing at Lemos. Officials will inaugurate the project on June 5, 2025.

3 months ago

Wizz Air, Flydubai, and Turkish Airlines to Expand Routes in Macedonia

Manuel Santos

After answering a public call to introduce new flight routes, Wizz Air, Flydubai, and Turkish Airlines have secured funding from the Macedonian government. The Lyon service by Wizz Air is a first-time offering among the six new routes launching next year. The Macedonian government will provide subsidies for three years, at nine euros per arriving […]

11 months ago

Skopje Zoo Closes for Three Weeks After Bird Flu Outbreak

Victoria Udrea

AHV authorities closed the Skopje Zoo in North Macedonia for three weeks after detecting H5N1 bird flu in a dead goose found in the garden pond.

11 months ago

The Unregulated Enchantment of North Macedonia’s Pink Ruby

Victoria Udrea

The pink ruby, an unofficial treasure of North Macedonia, has captured the imaginations of locals and visitors alike

1 year ago

Exploring the Hidden Military History of Central Macedonia

Iorgos Pappas

Rediscovering the Past Less than 500 meters from Bulgaria, near Petritsi in Central Macedonia, lies a border region steeped in military history. Under dense vegetation, remnants of outposts, anti-tank lines, and machine gun bunkers reveal the significance of the area. The only sounds breaking the silence are the Egnatia Highway’s distant hum and the Strymonas […]

1 year ago

FYROM Extends Olive Branch to Greece Over Naming Row

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Skopje, Macedonia’s left-wing government renames Alexander the Great Airport to Skopje International in order to quell tensions with Greece.

7 years ago

Macedonia Experience Will Show You the Country’s Hidden Gems

Aleksandr Shatskih

Macedonia Experience is a travel agency in the Republic of Macedonia. They offer Jeep safaris, horseback riding, caving, diving, paragliding, and tours.

8 years ago

Three Peaceful Macedonian Destinations to Visit in 2017

Mihaela Lica Butler

These Macedonian destinations are just what you need to have a beautiful vacation in 2017. All are budget-friendly, even the luxury resorts.

8 years ago

Macedonia ski season underway

Phil Butler

Ski season is officially underway in Macedonia. The news services there report the country’s mountains covered totally after a heavy snowfall last night. According to the reports Kozuv revived half a meter overnight.

10 years ago

Macedonia’s Prime Minister Sets Cornerstone for Hilton Skopje

Aleksandr Shatskih

The world’s best known hotel chain, Hilton just signed a franchise agreement with Stone Bridge Hotel to begin construction of Double Tree by Hilton Skopje. The new hotel to be situated along the river Vardar, will feature 170 rooms and cost in the neighborhood of €30 million euro, according to the news from Macedonia.

12 years ago

Taiwanese Continue to Travel Visa-Free to Macedonia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Macedonia has recently renewed its visa-free policy for Taiwan nationals, according to reports from the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

12 years ago

Wizz Air to Launch Stockholm – Skopje Flights in May

Aleksandr Shatskih

The low-cost, low-fare airline Wizz Air announced that starting May 3rd will offer weekly Skopje-Stockholm flights. Tickets are already on sale; the lowest price is EUR 26. The flights will be on Mondays and Fridays connecting Stockholm’s Skavsta Airport and Skopje. “Our new destination to Stockholm is a the second route from Skopje to Scandinavian […]

12 years ago

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