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(2019), the Vardar River As a Border of Semiosphere – Paradox Of
Geographia Polonica 2019, Volume 92, Issue 1, pp. 83-102 https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0138 INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL ORGANIZATION POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES www.igipz.pan.pl www.geographiapolonica.pl THE VARDAR RIVER AS A BORDER OF SEMIOSPHERE – PARADOX OF SKOPJE REGENERATION Armina Kapusta Urban Regeneration Laboratory Institute of Urban Geography and Tourism Studies Faculty of Geographical Sciences University of Łódź Kopcińskiego 31, 90-142 Łódź: Poland e-mail: [email protected] Abstract As suggested by its etymology, regeneration usually carries positive connotations while its negative aspects tend to be belittled. However, any renewal results in major morphological, physiognomic, functional or social changes, which imply changes in the meanings encoded in space. These transformations are not always welcome and they may lead to public discussions and conflicts. Skopje 2014 is a project within which such controversial transformations have been taking place. The area surrounding the Vardar River and its banks plays a major role here. On the river banks monumental buildings were erected, bridges over the river were modernised and new ones, decorated with monuments, were built for pedestrians. Bridges can be considered a valuable component of any urban infrastructure as they link different parts of a settlement unit (in the case of Skopje – left (northern) bank and the right (southern) bank; Albanian and Macedonian), improve transport, facilitate trade and cultural exchange. In this context, referring to Lotman’s semiosphere theory, they may become borders of semiotic space, which acts as a filter that facilitates the penetration of codes and cultural texts. Yet, in multicultural Skopje meanings attached to bridges seem to lead to social inequalities as they glorify what is Macedonian and degrade the Albanian element. -
Ruth E. Kolarik
Ni{ i Vizantija X 105 Ruth E. Kolarik SEASONAL ANIMALS IN THE NARTHEX MOSAIC OF THE LARGE BASILICA, HERACLEA LYNCESTIS The extraordinary floor mosaic in the narthex of the Large Basilica at Heraclea Lyncestis, near Bitola in Macedonia is unique not only for its artistic quality, but also for its subtle imagery (Fig. 1, 2).1 The mosaic was discovered and extensively published by Gordana Tomašević who saw the mosaic as a literal depiction of the cosmos as described by the sixth-century geographer Cosmas Indiceupleustes. She divided the elements of the mosaic into zones: ocean, earth, paradise and highest heaven.2 The mosaic does indeed depict ele- ments of terrestrial creation, earth framed by ocean. The line of trees and ani- mals represents the earth, while the figures in the frame depict sea creatures.3 Its depiction of the earth is unique and specific, however, including trees,4 plants, birds and animals that reference the changing times of the year. This paper con- cerns the seasonal animals.5 The Heraclea mosaic dates to the first half of the sixth century, prob- ably to the 520s or 530s.6 Its frieze-like composition of trees and animals is quite typical of its time. A near-contemporary mosaic from Nikopolis in Epirus, for example, has fauna, mostly birds combined with a line of trees in multiple frames, one of which contains water creatures. Its inscription explains the sub- 1 I would like to thank the organizers of the 2011 Niš and Byzantium Symposium, especially Miša Rakocija for inviting me to submit this article, even though I was unable to attend the conference. -
Tour: UNESCO Treasures of Albania and Macedonia
UNESCO Treasures of Albania & Macedonia (8 nights - 9 days) This tour explores the most important monuments of two neighbouring Balkan countries, Albania and Macedonia. It has the right mixture; of cultural elements with 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, delicious cuisine be it traditional homemade or more elaborated, daily life, and the genuine hospitality of the inhabitants. Day 1: Airport – Tirana (20 km, 30 min drive) Meet at airport and transfer to Tirana at the hotel which is centrally located. Then we visit the National Museum of History which is a great introduction to the history of the country and its people. Afterwards take a walking tour of the major sites of Tirana, including the Scanderbeg Square where the different architectural styles of distant and recent past collide. The beautiful Ethem Bay Mosque and clock tower represents the beginnings of Tirana as a growing town, the Italian architecture of the main boulevard, ministerial and university building represent Tirana’s projection as a capital city while the national museum, the opera house, the pyramid, and palace of congresses represent its communist recent past. We will walk through the forbidden area known as the “Bllok” where the communist elite had their villas and area forbidden to locals for nearly half a century. Dinner and overnight in Tirana. Hotel 4* Day 2: Tirana – Shkodra - Kruja – Tirana (240 km, 3.5 hours drive) After breakfast we drive to Shkodra the most important town of north Albania and the Illyrian capital, in the 3rd century BC. Visit Rozafa Castle with striking views all around. Continue to visit the Marubi Photographic Museum with a selection of prints of negatives taken in the 2nd half of the 19th century till the mid-20th century, illustrating the life of the population of the area in that period. -
An Insight Guide of Prespa Lakes Region Short Description of the Region
An Insight Guide of Prespa Lakes Region Short description of the region Located in the north-western corner of Greece at 850 metres above sea level and surrounded by mountains, the Prespa Lakes region is a natural park of great significance due to its biodiversity and endemic species. Prespa is a trans boundary park shared between Greece, Albania and FYR Macedonia. It only takes a few moments for the receptive visitor to see that they have arrived at a place with its own unique personality. Prespa is for those who love nature and outdoor activities all year round. This is a place to be appreciated with all the senses, as if it had been designed to draw us in, and remind us that we, too, are a part of nature. Prespa is a place where nature, art and history come together in and around the Mikri and Megali Prespa lakes; there are also villages with hospitable inhabitants, always worth a stop on the way to listen to their stories and the histories of the place. The lucky visitor might share in the activities of local people’s daily life, which are all closely connected to the seasons of the year. These activities have, to a large extent, shaped the life in Prespa. The three main traditional occupations in the region are agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. There are a lot of paths, guiding you into the heart of nature; perhaps up into the high mountains, or to old abandoned villages, which little by little are being returned once more to nature’s embrace. -
Dr. Konstantinos Stergiou – Curriculum Vitae Dr
Dr. Konstantinos Stergiou – Curriculum vitae Dr. Konstantinos Stergiou Monastiriou Terma, 53100 Florina (Greece) +306974828298 [email protected] www.stergioukon.com Date of birth 13/06/1983 Education 13/04/2011–28/06/2017 Ph.D. in Pedagogy EQF level 8 University of Western Macedonia, School of Education, Florina (Greece) Ph.D. in Pedagody, with entitled dissertation: Investigating and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of education, Grade 10 (A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education). 01/09/2016–16/11/2018 Master of Arts (M.A.) EQF level 7 Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), Limerick, Ireland Youth Work with Games and Digital Media, First Class Honours 31/10/2007–02/06/2010 Master of Education (M.Ed.) EQF level 7 University of Western Macedonia, School of Education, Florina (Greece) Master of Education, focused on the use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. Thesis on the field of Economics of Education entitled : Measuring the Efficiency of Primary Schools of the Prefecture of Florina using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). ECTS 120, Grade 8.56 (A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education). 05/08/2008–21/08/2008 Master’s Degree Programme - Developing Intercultural Competence EQF level 7 University of Helsinki, Helsinki (Finland) Master’s Degree Programme in Intercultural Encounters at the University of Helsinki's Renvall Institute. 6 ECTS, Grade 3 (A scale of 1 to 5 applies to the marks of each subject in the Finish Higher Education). 29/08/2005–14/01/2006 Undergraduate Erasmus Program Scholarship EQF level 6 Vaxjo University, Vaxjo (Sweden) Exchange program (Erasmus scholarship) between Vaxjo University, Sweden and Aristotle Page 1 / 12 University of Thessaloniki. -
Condition of the Cultural and Natural Heritage in the Balkan Region – South East Europe, Vol 2
CONDITION OF THE CULTURAL [ AND NATURAL HERITAGE IN THE BALKAN REGION Volume 2 Moldavia Slovenia Romania Croatia Serbia Bosnia and Hercegovina Montenegro Bulgaria Macedonia Albania Project REVITALISATION OF THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE IN THE BALKAN REGION - South East Europe Project initiator and coordinator ICOM SEE - Working Group of ICOM Europe Partners National Committees of ICOM of Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia UNESCO Office in Venice - UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe (BRESCE) Co-partner National Museum in Belgrade CONDITION OF THE CULTURAL [ AND NATURAL HERITAGE IN THE BALKAN REGION Volume 2 Belgrade, 2011 Condition of the Cultural and Natural Heritage in the Balkan Region – South East Europe, Vol 2 Publishers: Central Institute for Conservation in Belgrade www.cik.org.rs Institute Goša d.o.o. www.institutgosa.rs Ministry of Culture of Republic of Serbia www.kultura.gov.rs Editors in chief: Mila Popović-Živančević, PhD, conservator-councillor Marina Kutin, PhD, Senior Research Associate Editor: Suzana Polić Radovanović, PhD, Research Associate, Central Institute for Conservation Reviewers: Prof. Kiril Temkov, PhD,Institute for Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Skopje Prof. Simeon Nedkov, PhD, University Sveti Kliment Ohridski, Sofia Joakim Striber, PhD, Senior Researcher III, National Institute of Research-Development of Optoelectronics INOE, Romania Scientific Board: Prof. Denis Guillemard (France) Krassimira Frangova, PhD (Bulgaria) Jedert Vodopivec, PhD (Slovenia) Ilirjan Gjipali, PhD (Albania) Sergiu Pana, PhD (Moldova) Ljiljana Gavrilović, PhD (Serbia) Virgil Stefan Nitulescu, PhD (Romania) Donatella Cavezzali, PhD (Italy) Prof. Tomislav Šola, PhD (Croatia) Enver Imamović, PhD (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Davorin Trpeski, PhD (Macedonia) Editorial Board: Mila Popović-Živančević, PhD, ICOM Serbia Sabina Veseli, ICOM Albania Azra Bečević-Šarenkapa, MA, ICOM Bosnia and Herzegovina Prof. -
The Rise and Fall of the 5/42 Regiment of Evzones: a Study on National Resistance and Civil War in Greece 1941-1944
The Rise and Fall of the 5/42 Regiment of Evzones: A Study on National Resistance and Civil War in Greece 1941-1944 ARGYRIOS MAMARELIS Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor in Philosophy The European Institute London School of Economics and Political Science 2003 i UMI Number: U613346 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Dissertation Publishing UMI U613346 Published by ProQuest LLC 2014. Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. ProQuest LLC 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 9995 / 0/ -hoZ2 d X Abstract This thesis addresses a neglected dimension of Greece under German and Italian occupation and on the eve of civil war. Its contribution to the historiography of the period stems from the fact that it constitutes the first academic study of the third largest resistance organisation in Greece, the 5/42 regiment of evzones. The study of this national resistance organisation can thus extend our knowledge of the Greek resistance effort, the political relations between the main resistance groups, the conditions that led to the civil war and the domestic relevance of British policies. -
"Shoot the Teacher!": Education and the Roots of the Macedonian Struggle
"SHOOT THE TEACHER!" EDUCATION AND THE ROOTS OF THE MACEDONIAN STRUGGLE Julian Allan Brooks Bachelor of Arts, University of Victoria, 1992 Bachelor of Education, University of British Columbia, 200 1 THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS In the Department of History O Julian Allan Brooks 2005 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Fall 2005 All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by photocopy or other means, without permission of the author. APPROVAL Name: Julian Allan Brooks Degree: Master of Arts Title of Thesis: "Shoot the Teacher!" Education and the Roots of the Macedonian Struggle Examining Committee: Chair: Professor Mark Leier Professor of History Professor AndrC Gerolymatos Senior Supervisor Professor of History Professor Nadine Roth Supervisor Assistant Professor of History Professor John Iatrides External Examiner Professor of International Relations Southern Connecticut State University Date Approved: DECLARATION OF PARTIAL COPYRIGHT LICENCE The author, whose copyright is declared on the title page of this work, has granted to Simon Fraser University the right to lend this thesis, project or extended essay to users of the Simon Fraser University Library, and to make partial or single copies only for such users or in response to a request from the library of any other university, or other educational institution, on its own behalf or for one of its users. The author has further granted permission to Simon Fraser University to keep or make a digital copy for use in its circulating collection, and, without changing the content, to translate the thesislproject or extended essays, if technically possible, to any medium or format for the purpose of preservation of the digital work. -
Landraces of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Under Organic Agriculture in a Protected Area in Greece
2nd Scientific Conference within the framework of the 9th European Summer Academy on Organic Farming, Lednice na Moravě, Czech Republic, June 24 - 26, 2009 Prelimenary results on a comparative study evaluating landraces of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under organic agriculture in a protected area in Greece. Vakali, C.1, Papathanasiou, F.,2 Papadopoulos, I.2 and Tamoutsidis, E.2 Key words: local landraces, dry beans, organic growing conditions, yield characteristics, cooking time Abstract Organic farming requires cultivars or landraces that are specifically adapted to this low input cropping system. Six landraces of Greek common dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and one from the neighbouring Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) were evaluated for different agronomic and physicochemical characteristics under organic conditions in the National Park of the lake Prespes, on the borders of Greece, FYROM and Albania. Significant differences among landraces were found in yield characteristics such as yield plant-1, pod plant-1 and seeds pod-1 with two of the landraces performing the best. The cooking time was estimated by measuring seed hardness using a penetrometer. There was a considerable variation between the landraces tested with cooking times between 25-45 minutes. Some of the landraces could be a useful resource for the development of organic farming systems in this protected area. Introduction Organic farming is increasingly gaining interest in Greece with organic farmers especially in the North part of the country to have tripled in the past few years. However, the research on organically grown land is limited with organic farming relying on the improvements achieved by conventional methods. -
Creating Touristic Itinerary in the Region of Prespa Abstract
International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection Vol. 4, No. 7, 2016 ISSN 2309-0405 CREATING TOURISTIC ITINERARY IN THE REGION OF PRESPA M.Sc. Ema MUSLLI, PhD Candidate University of Tirana ABSTRACT The Prespa Region is located on the Balkan Peninsula, between the countries of Albania, Macedonia and Greece. It includes Greater Prespa Lake and the surrounding beach and meadow areas, designated agricultural use areas and the towns of Pustec, Resen and Prespes. This region is now a part of the Trans-Boundary Biosphere Reserve ‘Ohrid-Prespa Watershed. Greater and Lesser Prespa lakes plus Ohrid Lake are included in the UNESCO world Heritage Site. This area has been known historically for its diverse natural and cultural features. Prespa Region is currently covered by Prespa National Parks in Albania and Greece and Galichica and Pelisteri National Parks in Macedonia. The natural environment and the cultural heritage are a key element designated for the development of the region’s sustainable tourism. This study was enhanced via the Geographic Info System (GIS) digital presentation showing the opportunities for nature tourism in the Pustec and Resen commune. The article also includes two touristic itineraries that will help a better promotion of the tourism in the Prespa Region. Keywords: Touristic potential, cultural heritage, nature heritage, touristic itineraries. INTRODUCTION The Greater Prespa Watershed is located in the southeastern region of Albania and in the southwestern part of Macedonia, in the region of Korçë, commune of Pustec in the Albanian part, in the Resen commune in the Macedonian part and in the Prespe commune in Greece. -
Antartiko - Prespes
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN LTD West Axis at limits of Region of Western Macedonia – Design for the Improvement of Road Florina – Antartiko - Prespes The project is about the improvement of the National Road from the Northern City of Florina to the Prespa Lakes Area, a highly touristic site of Northern Greece. The total road length is about 56 Km and the length designed by this project is about 26Km. High Mountain elevations between 750m and 1500m above sea level with very steep slopes and very deep ravines. To this extremely rugged terrain with granite subsoils there will be constructed 17 Valley bridges and an Cut&Cover and this is the subject of the Structural Design of the project. All bridges are precast – prestressed concrete beam structures of total lengths between 80m and 130m. The precast beams are transferred in situ and raised to be placed on the high piers and abutments. They are circular in plan with relatively small radius (95Μ to 140Μ) and have a longitudinal slope of about 6%. The overall width of the deck including the pavements is about 13.00m. They have a single traffic surface with one lane on each direction and barriers on each side. Expansion joints are provided at the abutments. The structural continuity of the deck along the length is provided with a continuity deck slab through the piers. Each pier consists of a pair of circular hollow columns of reinforced concrete and a cap beam on top of each pier which supports the upper structure resting on anchored laminated elastomeric bearings. At both bridge ends, transition slabs in conjunction with the abutments and the abutment wing walls form the transitional backfill. -
Management Plan
MANAGEMENT PLAN οf the River Basins of Western Macedonia River Basin District (GR09) Special Management Plan for the Sub-basin of Prespa in the River Basin Of Prespa (GR01) Summary JANUARY 2014 HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPECIAL SECRETERIAT FOR WATER PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE RIVER BASINS OF WEST MACEDONIA AND CENTRAL MACEDONIA RIVER BASIN DISTRICTS ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WFD 2000/60/EC, APPLYING THE GREEK LAW 3199/2003 AND THE GREEK PD 51/2007 CONSORTIUM: EXARCHOU NIKOLOPOULOS BENSASSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS SA - GEOSYNOLO LTD - LISA BENSASSON - ILIAS KOURKOULIS - ENVIROPLAN SA - DIKTIO SA - ECO CONSULTANTS SA - FOTEINI MPALTOGIANNI DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE RIVER BASINS OF WEST MACEDONIA RIVER BASIN DISTRICT (GR09) Special Management Plan for the Sub-basin of Prespa in the River Basin Of Prespa (GR01) - SUMMARY G.G. of Management Plan’s Approval: G.G. B’ 181/31.1.2014 RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE RIVER BASINS OF WESTERN MACEDONIA RIVER BASIN DISTRICT Special Management Plan for the Sub-basin of Prespa in the River Basin of Prespa (GR01) Summary Index 1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………1 2. OBJECTIVE AND CONTENTS OF THE SPECIAL RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN…3 3. CONSULTATION PROCESS…………………………………………………………………………………5 4. NATURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PRESPA SUB-BASIN……....7 5. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES……………………………………………………………………………..8 6. IDENTIFICATION OF WATER BODIES…………………………………………………………………9 6.1 Surface Water Bodies (SWB) ........................................................................................ 9 6.2 Groundwater bodies ...................................................................................................... 9 6.3 Heavily modified water bodies (HMWB) and Artificial water bodies (AWB) ............... 9 6.4 Protected Areas ........................................................................................................... 10 7.