There are homosexuals in Macedonia, although no one wants to speak about them since they are stigmatized because they’re different. In Macedonia, if you say you’re homosexual, you could get insulted in public, laid off from work or beaten in the streets. (this is rare). The laws allow you to legally be homosexual, but in reality there’s no way for LGBT people to celebrate in public or expect protection from discrimination.
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in employment. Young men and inhabitants of larger towns are generally more liberal in their attitudes towards homosexuality than the Muslims, elderly people, women and rural inhabitants. Gays are generally tolerated as long as they do not manifest their sexual orientation in public. The gay scene is not large; there was only one official gay club in Skopje, at the time of my visit, and several gay-friendly establishments located in the city. Also, there are three pubs/bars that have “gay nights” in their weekly programs. Attitudes towards gays are reportedly changing in this small Balkan country. There are gay news articles regularly in both printed and electronic media, as well as four web sites and blogs with solely gay content.
Name: Macedonia
Population: 2061000
Capital: Skopje - Pop. 508000
Area: 25713 sq. km/ sq. miles
Language: Macedonian
Religion: Macedonian Orthodox Church, Muslim
Status of Homosexuality: Legal
Telephone Country Code: 389
Macedonia, Lake Ohrid
Ohrid Lake is located on the western border of Macedonia with Albania. It is a beautiful and serene area with ancient ruins, scenic church settings, charming old town cafes and modern hotels. The lake is the deepest lake of the Balkans, with a maximum depth of 288 m (940 ft) and a mean depth of 155 m
Macedonia, Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city in the country of Macedonia (not to be confused the with Greek province of Macedonia). It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991. The territory of Skopje has been inhabited since at least 4000 BC. The city developed
Ohrid Lake, Macedonia
Ohrid Lake is one of Europe’s largest (about 20 miles long) and deepest (about 1000 feet) lakes. It is on the western border between Macedonia and Albania. The town of Ohrid is in Macedonia and is a charming, church-filled ancient settlement with Roman ruins, an appealing lakeside promenade, waterfront cafes, a medieval fortress and magnificent