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Matka Canyon near Skopje to be re-declared a natural monument by the end of the year

The Matka Canyon, near Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, still awaits its re-declaration as a natural monument and the genuine protection of its rarities. The Ministry of Environment is currently working on appending the text of the draft law for declaring the Matka Canyon a natural monument, after receiving the written remarks from Skopje City Hall, Saraj Municipality...

One mustn’t even pick a flower in Matka, let alone pilot a motorboat

Piloting motorboats on Lake Matka, in the canyon of River Treska, is strictly banned and the Decision to declare Matka a monument of nature, that was passed in 1994 by City of Skopje's Council determines that only electrically powered boats can traverse the canyon. According to the Decision that was published in the Official Gazette of the City of...

The State Commission for Prevention of Corruption is demanding criminal responsibility for the construction of the platform in Matka, the procedure for the Illegal construction near “Chinarot” is starting

The State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) is raising criminal charges against the mayor of Saraj - Blerim Bexheti for the construction of the illegal platform at Matka Lake. At today’s session, SCPC opened cases for the illegal construction of the pizza restaurant near the Chinarot (the centuries old oak tree) in Ohrid. This restaurant is owned by...

The Guardian: Matka one of ten most beautiful canyons in Europe

The British newspaper Guardian made a reportage for the ten most beautiful canyons where visitors can hike. The Matka canyon in Skopje is part of that list. “Visitors to Skopje who feel they may tire of the city’s kitsch but enjoyable new monuments can head off to the Matka lake and canyon. It is 15km to the south-west of the city and has...