Wohlers on Media and Social Cohesion

By admin on May 15, 2012 in Life, Word Clouds

A wordcloud of remarks by U.S. Ambassador Paul D. Wohlers at the opening of the “Build Up or Break Down” Social Cohesion Conference in Skopje, 15 May 2012.

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Lion Sculptures at Goce Delcev Bridge

By admin on May 15, 2012 in Sights, Statues, Uncategorized

Four bronze lions have taken up posts on the Goce Delcev Bridge, like sentries standing guard over the river crossing.

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Using Chichko and Tetka Among Friends

By admin on May 15, 2012 in Cultural Tips, Life

Macedonians have specific forms for addressing senior citizens to show them respect, чичко (chichko) for a man and тетка (tetka) for an older woman.

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Dust

By admin on May 14, 2012 in Culture, Film

A Macedonian Film by Milcho Manchevski telling two tales of redemption set a century apart.

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Asterfest 2012

By admin on May 14, 2012 in Festival, Film, News, What's On

This year’s Asterfest International Film Festival will take place from 25-29 May in Strumica, under the motto Odyssey 2012. Celebrating short films from around the world.

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5th BALWOIS Conference on Water, Climate and Environment

By admin on May 14, 2012 in News, What's On

The Fifth International Scientific Conference BALWOIS 2012 will be held in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia from 28 May – 2 June 2012, at the Metropol Ohrid Resort.

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Itar Pejo

By admin on May 14, 2012 in Culture, Literature

Itar Pejo is perhaps one of the most famous Macedonian folk characters. According to Macedonian tradition, he comes from the village of Mariovo, near Prilep.

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