The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/macedonia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:06:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Macedonia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/macedonia/ 32 32 North Macedonia’s first Jewish lawmaker breaks taboos, is hit with antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-macedonias-first-jewish-lawmaker-breaks-taboos-is-hit-with-antisemitism/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:12:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2557351 As Rasela Mizrahi becomes a hero to some on the right, others on the left unleash the biggest post-Holocaust torrent of hatred ever seen by the country's Jewish community of 200

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]]> What made an anti-Semitic Spanish diplomat rescue 150 Macedonian Jews? His wife https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-made-an-anti-semitic-spanish-diplomat-rescue-150-macedonian-jews-his-wife/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:24:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2261808 New evidence shows that Julio Palencia was likely influenced by his Greek spouse, Zoe Dragoumis, to issue last-minute passports, pull 150 off trains - and adopt two Jewish children

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]]> In North Macedonia, unearthed headstones shed new light on Nazi-razed community https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-north-macedonia-unearthed-headstones-shed-new-light-on-nazi-razed-community/ Sat, 20 Jul 2019 07:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2108724 The Nazis wiped out centuries-old Bitola Jewry within days. Now, a former resident is aiding in excavating its past so the future may learn

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]]> Multimillion-dollar Holocaust museum opens in Macedonia https://www.timesofisrael.com/multimillion-dollar-holocaust-museum-opens-in-macedonia/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2034365 New memorial in Skopje offers insight on 8,000 pre-World War II local Jews, 98% of whom were killed by the Nazis

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]]> 2 last remaining Jews of Bitola, Macedonia attend Holocaust commemoration https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-last-remaining-jews-of-bitola-macedonia-attend-holocaust-commemoration/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:09:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2033937&preview=true&preview_id=2033937 200 people mark 1943 deportations to Nazi death camp Treblinka in Poland

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]]> Macedonia adopts definition of anti-Semitism that mentions Israel hatred https://www.timesofisrael.com/macedonia-adopts-definition-of-anti-semitism-that-mentions-israel-hatred/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:40:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810234 Balkan nation joins UK, Romania and Bulgaria in backing International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, as it marks 75th years since deportation of its Jews

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]]> Macedonia: 75th anniversary of Jewish deportations observed https://www.timesofisrael.com/macedonia-75th-anniversary-of-jewish-deportations-observed/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:06:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1807851 Thousands mark destruction of communities of Skopje, Bitola, Stip – confined to ghettos, then sent to Treblinka

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]]> New Holocaust museums draw connections to local history to inspire ‘upstanders’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-holocaust-museums-draw-connections-to-local-history-to-inspire-upstanders/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1791846 From Skokie to Skopje, newly designed memorials encourage visitors to 'participate in repair' -- by looking within themselves

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]]> Frustration peaks as Israel falls to Macedonia in World Cup qualifier https://www.timesofisrael.com/frustration-peaks-as-israel-falls-to-macedonia-in-world-cup-qualifier/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 22:37:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1686732 Captain Eran Zahavi booted from team after throwing armband in anger at end of 1-0 loss; 'I exploded when I heard the boos,' he says

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]]> Israeli firefighters conclude Macedonia aid effort https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-firefighters-conclude-macedonia-aid-effort/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:04:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1674632 22-member delegation set to return to Israel after battling spate of wildfires in landlocked Balkan nation

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]]> Who’s afraid of George Soros? https://www.timesofisrael.com/whos-afraid-of-george-soros/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:43:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1638729 Both loaded and loathed, Jewish philanthropist accused by detractors of backing coup, sponsoring protests, manufacturing migration crisis

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]]> Demonization of Soros recalls old anti-Semitic conspiracies https://www.timesofisrael.com/demonization-of-soros-recalls-old-anti-semitic-conspiracies/ Mon, 15 May 2017 22:07:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1619803 Once praised in Eastern Europe for his contributions to civil society, billionaire now drawing ire of nationalist leaders

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]]> Scores hurt as protesters storm Macedonian parliament https://www.timesofisrael.com/chaos-dozens-hurt-as-protesters-storm-macedonian-parliament/ Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:07:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1608794 Several lawmakers among those injured in right-wing demonstrations against election of new speaker despite political gridlock

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]]> Israel struggles to beat minnow Liechtenstein 2-1 in World Cup soccer https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-struggles-to-beat-minnow-liechtenstein-2-1-in-world-cup-soccer/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 18:32:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1477453&preview_id=1477453 Home team goes two goals clear in early stages, but then concedes a goal and loses confidence

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]]> Israel beats Macedonia in nail-biting World Cup soccer qualifier https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-beats-macedonia-in-nail-biting-world-cup-soccer-qualifier/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 23:22:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1476031&preview_id=1476031 Goalkeeper saves penalty in stoppage time to preserve narrow victory

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