Mavrovo and Rostuša Municipality
Running wild: Stray dogs threaten rare Balkan lynx
For years, the Balkan lynx has struggled to survive as deforestation destroyed its habitat and poachers targeted the elusive mountain cat along with the animals it relies on for food.
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Critical Voices in the Balkans Still Feel the Heat
Threats, insults and gender-based violence draw little response
Threats to journalist safety remain one of the greatest challenges to media freedom in the Balkans.
In the online environment, this issue is only exacerbated, as demonstrated by the cases BIRN has documented in the reporting period.
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Lonely Planet Lists North Macedonia as a ‘Top Destination’
One of the most popular travel guides, Lonely Planet, has included North Macedonia as its third best travel destination for 2020, citing its rich history, the clear waters of Lake Ohrid and the country's picturesque mountain peaks.
Securing a Safe Haven for the Balkan Lynx
The Macedonian wildcat, or Balkan lynx, is a national symbol of Macedonia and one of the rarest animals in the world.
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Macedonia Villagers Fuming Over 11-Day Power Cut
Several hundred protesters in western Macedonia - outraged by an 11-day power outage in the depths of winter - blocked electricians from the power company from leaving the region until they fixed the problem.
Media reports said they threatened to destroy local facilities of the power company, EVN, after which police were dispatched to the scene.
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