Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid

Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid, which was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Tsar Samuel at the turn of the 10th century. It is contended that this fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification dating to the 4th century BC, which was probably built by King Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great

The Republic of Macedonia/30th Jean-Pictet IHL Competition 2018

March 15th 2018
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Europe » Macedonia

International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two cou... ... read more

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