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Gligorov Dead at 94

Gligorov Dead at 94

Macedonia lost an honored statesman, committed patriot, and its first democratically elected President when Kiro Gligorov died Sunday evening at his Skopje home.

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Johnson Controls Invests in Macedonia

Johnson Controls Invests in Macedonia

Johnson Controls to open second production plant in move that highlights Macedonian advantages for foreign investment.

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More Skopje 2014 Progress

More Skopje 2014 Progress

Walking around Skopje is a different experience than it was one year ago: the benefit of Skopje 2014 can now be felt.

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Macedonia to Develop Virtual Stores

Macedonia to Develop Virtual Stores

The Macedonian government plans to stimulate e-commerce by developing virtual stores for 100 lucky companies in the next two years.

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Foreign Investment on the Rise

Foreign Investment on the Rise

The worldwide economic crisis dried up investment capital around the globe, and Macedonia was no exception during the drought. But now things are beginning to look up again.

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Wizz Air Enters Macedonian Market

Wizz Air Enters Macedonian Market

Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that it will enter the Macedonian market via a new route from Skopje to London-Luton, starting from 20 June.

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The State of Tourism in Macedonia

The State of Tourism in Macedonia

The State Statistical Office reports that the number of tourists traveling in Macedonia increased 8.6% in January 2011, with domestic tourists increasing 3.1% and foreign tourists up 14.6% year on year.

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Internet Use in Macedonia

Internet Use in Macedonia

Ten years of market development have led to explosive growth in internet usage in Macedonia, with 51% of the population now regular internet users.

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Skopje 2014

Skopje 2014

A lot of dust has been raised in response to the Macedonian government decision to change the landscape of Skopje. The purpose of the project is not only to make the capital more beautiful, but also to house many state institutions and strengthen Macedonian national identity.

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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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