Macedonia

Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis are shown walking past military officials in dress uniforms during a welcoming ceremony in Skopje.
US Defense Secretary warns of Russian meddling in Macedonia referendum
macedonia
Protests and passion as Macedonians contemplate name change
Protesters
Conflict
Macedonians rally against renaming the former Yugoslav republic
A poll posted on USAPolitics.co, one of the fake news sites started by teenagers in Veles, Macedonia.
Media
Macedonia is infamous for fake news. This woman is trying to combat it with real journalism.
Esma Redžepova representing Macedonia with the song "Pred da se razdeni"  during a dress rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö.
Music
The World’s music features this week: Planet Drum at 25, ETHEL and Esma Redžepova
The scenic town of Veles, Macedonia, is home to at least 100 false US news sites.
Media
Kids in Macedonia made up and circulated many false news stories in the US election
Zozan Khaled Musa, 25
Conflict
This Syrian’s decision to pass as a non-refugee came at a personal cost
A migrant sits on her bags while waiting for a train in Presevo, Serbia.
Justice
No bathrooms. No heat. Aboard the decrepit refugee ‘cattle cars.’
Thousands of migrants and refugees arrive daily by train into Tabonovzce, Macedonia, on their way north. Volunteers with flashlights illuminate their path as they walk to an informal crossing point into Serbia.
Conflict
Volunteers light the way for refugees crossing through Macedonia
Protesters carrying placards attend a rally in favor of taxing carbon emissions in Melbourne, Australia, on March 12, 2011.
Global Scan
Which repressive regime is restricting protests now? Try a state in Australia…
Conflict & Justice
Man mistaken by U.S. officials for terrorist wins human rights case
Global Politics
Serbian group takes cues from The Onion
American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo
Environment
Kosovo trying to cultivate reputation as a burgeoning wine making location
Yugoslavia, Zaire and other defunct geo names
The next trendy wine destination: Kosovo?
Global Politics
US Criticized in Europe on Torture and Rendition Cases
Earth Ear
Esma Redžepova, queen of gypsy music.
Arts, Culture & Media
Esma Redzepova, the queen of gypsy music
Global Politics
Where Roma Run the Show
Arts, Culture & Media
Macedonia Gets a Statue of Alexander the Great
Permaculture in Macedonia
Arts, Culture & Media
Couchsurfing around the world