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The Art of Filigree

The Art of Filigree

Filigree is the delicate art of working complex designs in gold, silver or other fine twisted wire. It is always made by hand.

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A Peace to End All Peace

A Peace to End All Peace

Were treaties and national borders drawn at the end of the First World War midwives to political tangle in the modern Middle East?

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Zeljko Samardzic in Skopje

Zeljko Samardzic in Skopje

The famous Serbian singer Zeljko Samardzic will perform in the Boris Trajkovski Arena on 22 October.

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The Women’s Fair

The Women’s Fair

The Women’s Fair is the only exhibition of its kind dedicated exclusively to women in Macedonia, taking place 24-26 September at the Skopje Fairgrounds.

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Flower Giving

Flower Giving

Flowers are a beautiful and much appreciated gift among all nations and genders, but needless to say, they rate especially high in women`s mind. However, when you decide to give a bouquet of flowers to a Macedonian apart from choosing the type and color that would suit the receiver’s personality, special attention must be paid to the number of flowers that make up the bouquet, too.

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Nikola Karev

Nikola Karev

Nikola Karev (1877-1905) was the leader of the revolutionary committee of Krushevo and one of the crucial organizers of the Ilinden Uprising as well as the newly-founded Krushevo Republic, the first liberated republic in Macedonia.

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Longing for the South (T’ga Za Jug)

Longing for the South (T’ga Za Jug)

The most beloved Macedonian poem, written by Konstantin Miladinov (1830-1862) while studying in Russia.

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Paul Van Dyk in Ohrid

Paul Van Dyk in Ohrid

The Grammy nominated DJ Paul van Dyk, musician and producer, is coming to Macedonia again in August 2010 following up his successful performance in 2007.

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Macedonia and Greece

Macedonia and Greece

John Shea uses claims to the name “Macedonia” as a backdrop for discussing tensions in the region and the development of the Macedonian state.

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Sculptures in Skopje

Sculptures in Skopje

The Macedonian government has put a lot of effort into beautifying downtown Skopje. We surveyed people on the street about which sculptures they like best.

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