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Management: Contents: The Mountains of A Winter Wonderland

Although a southern European Publisher country, Macedonia is known in “Dobredojde” the winter for its high mountain Macedonia Welcome Centre peaks covered by snow. Ul.”Alzirska”bb p.16 MZ Vlado Tasevski 1000 Republic of Macedonia Inetrview of the Minister of Forigein Afferies [email protected] of the R. Macedonia Mr.Antonio Milososki Editor –in-Chief Diplomats who have spent part Emilija Miladinova Avramcheva of their diplomatic [email protected] careers in Macedonia remain Cooperators: our true friends Alagozovski Robert [email protected] p.20 Janeva Nadica [email protected] Kelly Stanton King of Dogs [email protected] Zaneta Gelevska Veljanovska Unequivocally, the Sharplaninets [email protected] is the most popular representative Avramchev Georgi of the living species in all of the [email protected] Georgieva Irina . [email protected] p.24

Graphic designer Jasmina A. Casule Children’s Games and Toys in Macedo- [email protected] nia in the Period between the two World Wars (1918-1941) Printed by: ARCUSS graphic design The game has always been a comple- & offeset printing mentary part of the everyday activi- ties of Macedonian children. By taking a look at the traditional toys and games we obtain a perspective on what life was like for the Mace- donian children many years ago. p.28

7 A home away from home by Emilija Miladinova Avramcheva President of “Dobredojde” Macedonia Welcome Centre

As winter is rapidly approaching, We urge you to visit our site the falling autumn leaves turn into A.S.A.P., and we suggest you visit dozens shades of yellow, being it frequently in order to stay in less and less on the Macedonian touch with us and be acquainted trees. The colder it gets outside, with the schedule of our activities. the more we develop a need to be This way you will to be able to at our warm homes, preferably take part in those activities that next to a fireplace, preparing suit you best. slowly for the seasons’ holydays. In this autumn/winter issue of our Magazine you will find many in- Recently Macedonia Welcome teresting texts about the Macedon- Centre together with Karposh ian mountains in the winter, the Municipality inaugurated the In- famous Macedonian sheepdog the ternational Club, a place where all Sharplaninets, Ball Dancing in fo reigners living and working in Macedonia, the toys and games of Macedonia will find the hospitality Macedonian children between the and the warmth they are missing. It two World Wars and about our trip is intended they find their home to Berovo , and its surroundings. away from home. The Interna- You may also read about the pro - tional Club is envisaged to be the minent Macedonian poet Mateja place where Macedonians and In- Matevski ,the 50th anniversary of ternationals will meet and get to- art creation of the famous Mace- gether, interchanging positive donian painter Gligor Chemerski , experiences and cultures. One will and the exhibition organized on be able to learn to speak Macedon- that occasion. ian language and get familiar with our literature, Macedonian folk Dear reader of the Macedonia songs and dances, English conver- Welcome Centre Magazine, as you sation, Yoga, Cooking, internati- all know we are sending you a free onal dancing. We will be also copy of the Magazine at your work or g anizing numerous outdoor en- address, in case you missed it or tertaining activities and visits to you are not receiving the Magazine many interesting places all over please note that you can always Macedonia. obtain a free copy at the Together All information about the activities shops in Macedonia, or at our of the International Club may be premises in the International Club. found on the web site of the Macedonia Welcome Centre www.dmwc.org.mk. 7 A home away from home by Emilija Miladinova Avramcheva President of “Dobredojde” Macedonia Welcome Centre

As winter is rapidly approaching, We urge you to visit our site the falling autumn leaves turn into A.S.A.P., and we suggest you visit dozens shades of yellow, being it frequently in order to stay in less and less on the Macedonian touch with us and be acquainted trees. The colder it gets outside, with the schedule of our activities. the more we develop a need to be This way you will to be able to at our warm homes, preferably take part in those activities that next to a fireplace, preparing suit you best. slowly for the Christmas Holydays. In this autumn/winter issue of our Magazine you will find many in- Recently Macedonia Welcome teresting texts about the Macedon- Centre together with Karposh ian mountains in the winter, the Municipality inaugurated the In- famous Macedonian sheepdog the ternational Club, a place where all Sharplaninets, Ball Dancing in fo reigners living and working in Macedonia, the toys and games of Macedonia will find the hospitality Macedonian children between the and the warmth they are missing. It two World Wars and about our trip is intended they find their home to Berovo , and its surroundings. away from home. The Interna- You may also read about the pro - tional Club is envisaged to be the minent Macedonian poet Mateja place where Macedonians and In- Matevski ,the 50th anniversary of ternationals will meet and get to- art creation of the famous Mace- gether, interchanging positive donian painter Gligor Chemerski , experiences and cultures. One will and the exhibition organized on be able to learn to speak Macedon- that occasion. ian language and get familiar with our literature, Macedonian folk Dear reader of the Macedonia songs and dances, English conver- Welcome Centre Magazine, as you sation, Yoga, Cooking, internati- all know we are sending you a free onal dancing. We will be also copy of the Magazine at your or g anizing numerous outdoor en- work address, in case you missed tertaining activities and visits to it or you are not receiving the many interesting places all over Magazine please note that you can Macedonia. always obtain a free copy at the All information about the activi- Together shops in Macedonia, or ties of the International Club may at our premises in the International be found on the web site of the Club. Macedonia Welcome Centre www.dmwc.org.mk. 8

Balance by Irina Gjeorgieva Yoga Instructor

When you hear the word balance, what is your first thought? What is your first image? In everyday life we look for a balance in everything we do. If we give too much sun to our favourite flower it will dry out, if we give too much water it will be- come rotten. If we have an imbalance of minerals or of this, the muscles of the body be- vitamins in our body we feel weak, come supple and firm.The impor- and if we have a bacterial imbal- tant endocrinal system is ance we may feel ill. controlled and regulated so that the By practicing Yoga we are bring- correct quantities of different hor- ing balance not only to our physi- mones are secreted from all the cal body, but also to our mental glands around the body. This has a and spiritual body. Yoga postures direct effect on our physical well practiced in a particular way, with being and our mental attitude to- awareness of the movements and wards life. in harmony with one’s own breath- Asanas, (bodily postures) makes ing, balances the nervous system the body flexible and able to adjust and increases bodily control and itself easily to changes in the envi- mental concentration. As a result ronment. The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are brought into a state of balance so that the internal organs that they control are nei- ther overactive nor underactive. To summarize, we can say that these asanas maintain the physical body in op- timum condition and encourage an un- healthy body to be- come a healthy one.

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It is often said that literature is lated into many other langu ages. the soul of a nation. It is especi - But today’s globalisation asks for ally true for small nations whose a more systematic approach in the uniqueness and identity is expre - translation of the literature, in order s sed in the literary creation. for us to take part in a global in- Macedonia is a country rich with a tercultural dialogue. variety of literature. In the six de- As a result, two projects of Mace- cades since the codification of the donian literature translation have standard , been borne. ther e have become many excel- lent writers from all literary gen- The first project is called Babylo- res; from drama to prose and nia, by Blesok publishing, where poetry. There are many writers a few hundred Macedonian books who have made extraordinary de- have been put online, both in the velopments in the rethorics and original text and translated into semantics of the language, and several other languages. Macedo - who have enriched the language nian literature reaches its global with new words and phrases. We audiences by the use of contempo- are especially happy to have ma - rary media tools. These books can be ny of our bards still living among accessed at www.e-books.com.mk us, including poets such as Mateja Matevski, Bogomil Gjuzel and The second project is the transla- Radovan Pavlovski, the prose tion of 130 volumes of the best writer Mitko Madzunkov and the Macedonian literature into the playwrite Goran Stefanovski. En glish language. This govern- ment supported project is making Unfortunately, because of it lim- the literature accessible to wider ited financial and technical capa - audiences in many libraries thro - cities, Macedonian literature is ughout the world, including Ma - not well known in the world. Al- cedonian public libraries. Now though this is the case, the Coun- these books are finally among us. try is host to one of the world's most outstanding annual poetry This time of the year is the ideal festivals, the Struga Poetry Eve - time to broaden your literary ho - nings. This is where the values of ri zons, when the days are shorter our literature is shared and akno w - and colder. So why not settle down ledged by many of the world's in a warm and cozy room and in- most celebrated poets. Some of dulge yourself in some Macedo- our writers works have been tran s- nian literature? 12 Activities of Macedonia Welcome Centre Berovo A Weekend Away

The week-end of October 9-10 “ Dobredo- Berovo is a rather small (7.000 inhabitants), jde” Macedonia Welcome Centre organized but historically significant, Macedonian a guided tour to Berovo with an overnight town. Located in the eastern region of Ma - stay at the Hotel “ Manastir.” cedonia, the area boasts a unique combina- 13 tion of pristine natural beauty, a varied cul- 1932 meters. All the summits in the Ma - tural and historical heritage, and a legacy lesevo massif are located west of the town of traditional music and handicrafts. At an of Berovo. In the Malesevo territory, there altitude of 800 – 900 m, on the slopes of are more than 120 natural springs. A trans- the Maleshevo Mountains , it is a town versal trail which bands the most southern considered to have the highest concentra- and the most northern part of the Malesevo tion of oxygen in the Balkans and the most area stretches from Prevedena (1200m) to sunny days in Macedonia. the top Kadiica (1932m). Its total length is Nearby Berovo Lake, a very important ma- 45 kilometers. Hikers should expect the rine tourist attraction built in 1970 on the time for walking the trail to be approxim a - Ratevska River, is 5 kilometers away. It is tely 12 hours. Because of the length and the 2.5 km long, and 0.5 km wide, at an alti - transversal character of the trail, the use of a tude of 986 m.,and is surrounded by cen - local tourist guide is highly recommen ded. tennial pine, beech and oak trees. Bathed in Some locales for resting on the trail are in sunshine, and blessed with ideal natural village Dvoriste sheepfold near Karaula climate conditions, this ecologically clean Divna, motel near dethrone of Klepalska site is considered by locals to be a real Reka, in the vicinity at Ravna Reka. “open-air spa.” Along the lake there are many villas, and wonderful picnic, re cre - Hotel “Manastir is located on the outskirts ation and sports terrains The mountains of Berovo, within the alpine beauty of the surrounding Berovo lake provide inviting Maleshevo mountains, nearby the mona ste ry places for relaxing walks, cycling and trac - of St. Archangel Michael, which was actu - king trails are for mountaineering and mo - ally the inspiration for the hotel’s specific untain-biking lovers. Adventure seekers architecture.The hotel is highly respectful looking for challenges, those keen on of Berovo’s history and traditions. Its goal fishing and hunting and as flat- water is to provide an atmosphere of relaxation kayakers can all find here exactly what and harmony, where guests can enjoy the they have been looking for. timeless beauty of the surroundings and savor authentic ethnic cuisine. The Malesevo Mountains are situated in the most eastern region of the Republic of In the early 19th century ,Berovo was a ru - Macedonia and border the republic of Bul- ral settlement with 200 houses and a small garia. The ridge length is about 32 km. The church that had fallen into decay. The inha - highest point is the summit Kadiica, at bitants at the time decided to have a new 14

church built at the site known as Mogila. The three gates of the church face the town, The parish priest, Friar Peco, was assigned the river and the pine forest. A large porch to obtain a building permit from the Turkish dominates the monastery yard and in the authorities in Radovic. The Turkish gover- dimness of its interior oil lamps lighten im- nor, Vali, gave the permit but made sure to ages of saints, painted in a characteristic set conditions for construction of the syle that is antonymic to Byzantine canons. church as difficult as possible. The church Only the icon of Noah was painted by Ge - was to be built low, below the road level orge Veljanov from Strumica in 1818. and not to be visible. Construction was to From 1897 to 1920 the painter, Gavril Ata - end in forty days, and Friar Peco was to nasov, also worked in the monastery. The give his youngest daughter, Sultana, to the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos Vali for his harem. The people of the town (Mary, the mother of Jesus)was painted by prevailed and the church building was fin- Gregory Pecanov from Strumica in 1878. ished and covered with stone blocks, soot, The residential quarters are of a free-style and lime (so as not to be noticed) in 40 construction. They attract with the warmth days. Seeing that the church had been com- of the wood used, shaped in a 19th century pleted and Sultana had fled to Kyustendil, old-urban style. Four sisters coming from the Vali immediately ordered the execution the Veljusa monastery live together with of three church elders in front of the the last nun of the previous lineage. The church, and Friar Peco was imprisoned for sisterhood of the monastery is active in three years. Sultana returned to Berovo Byzantine- style icon painting. The renewal only when she learned that the Vali had of fresco painting in Macedonian monasteries been murdered. was begun by the sisterhood. The fema le monastery within the church played an im- 15

there where the first cell school was opened, a period from which a number of old books have been preserved, subject to respect and admiration among the contemporary genera- tions. The first female monastery was built in 1840 in a 19th century architectural style, twenty years after the construction of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael. The first nuns to live there were the daugh- ter-in-law and the daughter of Friar Risto, a son-in-law of Friar Peco. They had their monastic tonsure (removal of the hair of the head) with a blessing from the Rila Monastery‘s abbot. Eugenia I was the first abbess of the monastery. At its peak, in the first half of the twentieth century, the monastery numbered up to 60 nuns, with a rich and developed economy, a theological seminary, a weaving mill, and the first sin- gle-phase hydro-power plant in this area was in the monastery. Berovo is also famous for its celebration of the great religious holiday of the Mother of God’s Assumption, known among the pe - ople as GOLEMA BOGORODICA. Every year on August 28th, Berovo organizes the holiday hosted in the male monastery, an event attended by a great number of Or tho - dox Christians, culture and tradition lovers as well as tourists. The Mother of God, a Macedonian medieval style church was built in 1972-75 next to the monastery, on the foundations of, and on the very spot where there had been, the old church portant role in World War II, as well as in We highly recommend Berovo to all adve n - making people literate, since it was exactly turers, nature and culture lovers.

5% discount for the members of Macedonia Welcome Centre 16 The Mountains of Macedonia A Winter Wonderland

Although a southern European country, groups are the older mountains. They are Macedonia is known in the winter for its spread across the eastern part of the Repub- high mountain peaks covered by snow. The lic of Macedonia. Shara peaks, known as the Queen of Macedo - The mountain in Shar Mountains group be- nian mountains, are depicted on the national longs to the Dinaric chain and they are coats of arms, as well as on the municipal younger mountains, situated in the western emblem of Skopje. Even the name Mace- and central part of the country. donia is believed to be derived from a com- pound word meaning high mountains or Winter tourism is mainly centered on the high lands. Approximately 80% of the alpine-like Dinaric Mountains. coun try consists of hills and mountains. It is our intent to share information in this The average altitude of the terrain is 850 article which will guide visitors to the best meters. In Macedonia, there are 34 moun- mountains to visit in winter and those with tain tops higher than 2000 meters, the high- the most developed ski resorts and winter est of them being at 2,764 m. tourism centers. Macedonia’s winter tourism is rapidly developing and offers unforget- The mountains belong to two general table beauty throughout the country. chains. The eastern -

Shar Planina are frozen with large amounts of ice and snow. Vegetation on the mountains includes crops In ancient times, the mountains were known up to around 1,000 m, forests up to 1,700 m as Scardus Oros, Scordi montis and Scordus, and above that line high pasture. The Šar it is believed that the modern name derives Mountains are the largest compact area co - from these ancient ones. The Shar Planina vered with pastures on the European conti- massif is located between Gostivar and nent. They are most known as the origin of Tetovo valleys in the south-east, Mavrovo the dog breed Shar Planinec which was bred Lake on the south and the Korab massif in on these pastures. Most frequently used ap- by the west. It stretches on a surface of 1600km. proaches are the one via Tetovo and the Po - Robert It has 23 peaks at above 2500 meters of alti- pova Shapka ski-centre or via the village Alagjozoski tude and 39 lakes (27 on Macedonian terri- Vratnica. tory). The uppermost parts of the mountains 17

Bistra The Mavrovo Ski Center is an interesting and highly enjoyable ski resort. It has more is one of the most interesting moun- than 30 hotels and more than 1.000 villas, tains. It has many peaks higher than 2,000 chalets, offering variety of restaurants, clubs meters and the highest one is Medenica, and other kinds of entertainment. 2,163 meters above sea level. Limestone ero- Its three chairlifts start from the doorstep of sion on the mountain created 14 limes to ne the area’s hotels at an elevation of 1255 me- fields. A large part of the mountain is inclu - ters above sea level. Eleven more lifts bring ded within the boundaries of the National Park. the resorts capacity to a respectable 10.000 Not only do these mountains provide mag- skiers an hour. The highest T-bar lifts are at nificent visual landscapes, they also offer 1860 meters. Large parts of the resort are some of the best skiing in the Balkans. A well protected from high winds. Ski trails beautiful lake, fabulous scenery, ski runs, are very well prepared with several snow monasteries, clean air and a healthy envi- machines. These well- groomed runs offer ronment all combine to make this an ideal easy learning grounds to beginners and the winter destination. easy access to off track skiing gives adva n - ced skiers a wonderful playground. Snow- Lake Mavrovo which is located just be- boarders will enjoy practicing their sport at neath the ski center makes the National the purpose- built half pipe and rail. All the Park of Mavrovo a very popular weekend trails are well-lighted, so night skiers can resort all year round. take advantage of less-crowded slopes. 18

Baba Mountain one via Bitola, through the villages of Trnovo and Magarevo. The road leads to Baba Mountain is located bet ween the the beautiful “Molika” hotel which is only cities of Bitola and Resen. The western 15 minutes on foot from the “K opa n ki” border of the massif is lined by Lake mountain lodge, where there is a ski lift Prespa and Resen Field, and the eastern by and skiing pist. The one of the most beauti- Bitola Field. The highest point is the peak ful glacial lakes in Macedonia, the Pelister at 2601meters. “Golemo Ezero” (Big Lake), can be The best approach to the mountain is the reached only on foot.

Kozuf is a ski destination which offers complete enjoyment and recreation. The conditions that this moun- tain massif af- fords are graci ous and their uniqueness is due to the perfect position north exposure that results with qualitative and long-lasting snow suitable for ski runs as well as Kozuf Mountain free riding runs.

Kozuf is the first natural barrier in the Re- Wherever you travel in wintry Macedonia public of Macedonia that is directly ex- you will be greeted with the mountains posed to the influences of the Me diterra- lovely and snow capped welcome. Trees nean and the Aegean Seas. Its highest peak are shimmering with frosty branches and is Zelenbeg, at 2171 meters above the sea lakes are often icy horizons. Winter in the level. A new and modern ski center has re- mountains holds exquisite charms for na- cently been built on the mountain. A ski ture lovers, photographers and the outdoor jump ing hill is going to be completed soon. enthusiasts. 19

Krushevo monuments from various moments in the past:: the house of Nikola Karev, a monument from Situated at an altitude of 1,330 meters the Second World War ; the monument for above the sea level, Krushevo is the highest the Ilinden Uprising within Gumenje vil- town in the Balkans. It is located on lage, the museum of the Ilinden Uprising Bushava Mountain, about 30 km away from and the Krusevo republic; the Stone of the Prilep. Krushevo is a well-known winter ski Bear; a gallery of icons, as well as the g a ll e ry center and health resort. Its historic archi- of paintings of Nikola Martinovski, one of tecture and natural beauty make the town an Macedonia’s best painters. The town is lin - ideal setting for pleasant winter ked to the ski centre on Mount Bukova by a holidays.With its many older house, Kru- gondola ski lift. There are three runs in this shevo represents a museum of old architec- small resort with gentle slopes making them ture. The city occupies a small space but is ideal for beginners and children and two ski filled with a number of historical and cultural lifts on the mountain. 20 Inetrview of the Minister of Forigein A fferies of the R. Macedonia Mr.Antonio Milososki Diplomats who have spent part of their diplomatic careers in Macedonia remain our true friends

Which are the fundamental principles on which Macedonia grounds the building of its relations with the rest of the coun- tries in the world, in both the bilateral and multilateral sense of the word? The approach of the Republic of Macedo- nia in the building of its relations with for- eign countries, regardless of them belonging to the immediate or wider sur- roundings, is gro unded upon our commit- ment to friendship, openness towards others, relations of partnership and all-en- compassing cooperation in the various areas of social life. It is within this frame- work that we endeavour to promote our values and interests, primarily building upon the significance of the national, cultural and spiritual identity as our specifics. Hence, mutual respect and sincere approach are the basis for good bilateral relations. How do people see Macedonia from the outside? Is it recognizable to them as a country and which are the features that help them identify Macedonia? Macedonia is a small country and, as such, it is certainly unlikely that it will be as rec- ognizable as the big countries in the world which possess well established global im- ages. Macedonia and Macedonian citizens are forced to fight for every second of pub- licity in foreign television reports, for every line in the world’s newspapers and maga- zines, for even the most miniscule chance of being visible at the international level. Instead of politics and problems, we should endeavour to make our hospitality, the beauty of Mace - donian nature, the goals of Goran Pandev, the concerts of maestro Tr- pčevski, the memory of Mother Teresa, as well as everything else which can place us on the global map, our marks of identifica- tion. Apart from the formal, how important are informal contacts and communica- tion in diplo - macy and the promotion of or no space for informal contacts, but, quite the country’s international position? often such meetings provide the basis for starting good friendships. Indeed, the friendly At official meetings, protocol leaves little relations with colleague diplomats are u n- 21 deniably useful in the attempts to paint the real picture of the Republic of Macedonia, It can be a glass of good Macedonian wine, as well as to bring our values, beliefs and the unique Macedonian traditional folk music, traditions closer to them and help them ex- getting to know the Macedonian tradition, perience our country as closely as ourse l ves. the food, visiting the Macedonian churches Politics is only a part of the overall mosaic and monasteries radiating with their history called diplomacy, whereas the political de- and spirituality, as well as anything which cisions and relations largely depend on allows foreigners to experience Macedonia closeness, contacts, friendship and mutual from within and forge a special relationship trust. with our past, present and future. There are countless examples of foreign diplomats, po liticians and ambassadors who, after ex- periencing our country, have developed a strong attachment to it, an attachment which has made them lasting friends and support- ers of our views, positions, decisions and initiatives. Can a change be noticed in the attitude towards Macedonia once a world leader or diplomat has visited the country? Absolutely, yes. Often the situation in Macedo nia is quite different than the per- ception which certain diplomats, leaders and even tourists had of it before visiting our country. Various influences, situations reported in a biased manner or erroneous interpretations of reality result in creating prejudices in people’s minds. It often oc- curs that foreigners come to our country baring such a previously created distorted image of it in their minds and that image instantly disappears once they see that everything they have heard before is un- grounded. Actually, that is one of the main tasks of our public diplomacy, i.e. to elimi- nate the stereotypes in the eyes of the Euro- pean and global community and present the Macedonian truth as it really is. Can you name specific examples of people from abroad fostering a special friend ly rela- tionship with Macedonia and what actually sparkled that friendship? There are a number of such examples. However, I could pinpoint the example with the former Greek Ambassador to Ma - ce donia, Theodora Grosomanidou, who after staying in Macedonia for several ye - ars, recommended to the Greek authorities to accept the reality that most countries ha ve recognized Macedonia under its constitu- tional name, as well as to rise above the prejudices and recognize the dignity and the existence of the national identity of its smaller neighbour. We can speak of true friendship only if that friendship is based Which are the informal, additional qual- on sincerity and honest intentions. ities and stories which help form the b a - sis for building friendships with Mace - How much can ambassadors and other donia? diplomatic representatives residing in 22

Macedonia act as bridges of friendship their countries and offering it their assis- between Macedonia and their respective tance, which is particularly useful for the countries? Has the Ministry of Foreign Macedonian diplomacy and the Macedon- Affairs developed a strategy to engage ian state, in general. In their subsequent ca- the foreign representatives and, if so, in reers, some of the foreign ambassadors to what capacity? our country, in a way continue acting as in- formal ambassadors of Macedonia to their A part of the job description of a diplomat host countries by making use of their con- is to create bridges of friendship and links tacts and influences. Fostering the relations which could be useful to the two countries with them is very important because it is engaged in such a relation. The diplomats precisely these people that form the core of who have spent part of their diplomatic ca- the Macedonian lobby groups around the reers in Macedonia remain our true friends world. who continue lobbying for Macedonia in

24 Sharplaninets - The autochthon race of the kind Canis familiaris King of Dogs

The Sharplaninets probably comprises the oldest true Molosser in the world, rendering it to be of key importance not only in cynological but moreover historical terms. The name “Sharplaninets” (Шарпланинeц) is a Macedonian word and basically means Shara Mountain Dog, whereas the Serbian equivalent “Šarplaninac” actually represents the much more common spelling of this name. Nevertheless, the Sharplaninets is an autochthonous breed of Macedonia, where it still can be found in respectable numbers to this present day. Today, these powerful dogs are employed as unrivaled protectors in the area of Shara Mountain as well as Korab, Bistra, Stogovo, Mavrovo, Pelister and Deshat. However, as Shara Mountain itself extends from Macedonia well into neighboring Kosovo, today the breed is consequently registered under the accurate name MACEDONIAN-YUGOSLAV SHEPHERD DOG - SHARPLANINETS. The Sharplaninets is a truly ancient breed and the privilege and responsibility that comes with caring for this breed should therefore be shared by all peoples from this Balkan region..

Unequivocally, the Sharplaninets is the most popular representative of the living species in all of the Balkans. His reputa- tion, by far, exceed that of all other animal kinds together. Considering the comparative indicators, an objective historical appraisal would have to place him even before man. He converted his life into a feat. He let people create legends about him. He pro- moted them into leaflet-writers, copywrit- ers, chroniclers, typist, stenographers… To those that knew him best he created an opportunity of becoming famous as the king’s biographers. Fascinated by him, the people are willingly becoming his min- strels, troubadours and travelling singers who devoted their lives in worshiping his majesty the Sharplaninets, the King of dogs. Due to his qualities and deeds, he became a true nuance in the conscious of most of the Balkan’s population, an ornament and a symbol of an authentic subculture. What is most impressive, and what leads to a sweeping contemplation, is the fact that the subculture of his fans, undoubtedly eth- ical positively, is the most stress-marked in relation to all cultural or sub-cultural pat- terns in the region, and probably in the world. matic cultural matrix, and undoubtedly a constituent anthropological totem. His aura is stamped as a key motive in the He is a foundation of the self-esteem, a mental ornament of those people to whom base of the axiological identity of the indi- good personal values still have meaning. vidual, an argument for one’s own self- af- Today, the Sharplaninets is more than a firmation; but the Sharplaninets is subsumed hobby; it is more than an income resource, and undisputedly accepted concentrate of more than an affirmation of one’s efforts, the idealized group values; he is a personal By Ferid identification, a status symbol, a family Muhich or a good investment. Now days, the Shar- planinets is a cultish species, a paradig- sentinel, a prestige epitome of whole local 25 regions, a metaphor for the best competences, incarna- tion of the highest values, and to the most faithful ad- mirers he even represents the collective heraldic sym- bol of the fundamental nati - onal pride and dignity. The main feature of the Sharplaninets’ character is his consistency. With this king you always unmistak- ab ly know where you stand. The threshold of aggressi - ve ness varies in the popula- tion as a whole, but on in di- vidual level it is very stable and predictable. The mani- festly aggressive one is al- ways aggressive. The quiet one, who attacks only when what was entrusted to him is directly threatened, is always steady. alty, than from piles of books of scholar’s There is no slyness. He does not succumb ethics debates. The Sharplaninets is the easily to the irritating influence of health best theoretical and practical live lesson condition, fatigue, hunger, thirst. about moral. He will teach you about the delicacy of the mutual understanding, the nuance of the utmost gracefulness and re- spect of the friend, the finesse of good manners not learned in any instruction book of ” bon-ton”. And finally, the quality of the telepathic communication consti- tuted in all cultures as the narrowest spe- cialty of dogs, with the Sharplaninets it is strongly stre ssed. Once he friendly, pro- found and clear looks in to your eyes, you will never ever feel alone and unprotected.

It is not appropriate to talk about the Shar- planinets, as with the mythical heroes, one only sings about him. Basic warning for the one that chooses him as a friend: the Shar- planinets doesn’t acknowledge a master, he chooses a friend for life. You will learn from him more about the values of uncon- ditional trust, unlimited sacrifice and loy-

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oys and games have been an enka” which was known by some as “miz- enormous part of children’s dup” or only “mizenka” or “krienka.” lives since the early stages of Ano ther game with five stones was called humanity. They are probably “pet kamen” ,“pet kamchi “or “kamchina.” one of the most powerful ve- A game with marbles was known as “jashici” hicles available to children in or “ashici.” The children in the eastern part T trying out and mastering new of Macedonia often played a game called skills, concepts, and experiences. Playing “taliga,” but the same game in another part can help children develop the knowledge of Macedonia was called “plochka,” which they need to connect in meaningful ways to is actually the game hop-scotch. Many of the challenges they encounter in school, the games required certain physical skills and contributes to how children view them- and, therefore, the older children usually selves as learn- participated in ers. It also helps these. The children to de- games which velop a positi - required phys- ve attitude ical skills in- toward learn- volved stone ing. From the throwing, cultural per- jump ing over spective, ga - some kind of mes and toys obstacles such are important as a piece of phenomenon wood or pul - tightly con- ling a rope, nected to other etc. cultural fac- As a toy, the tors: above all ball was pres- the family, the ent everywhe - education pro - re; however, cess and the the material upbringing within it. The only way to from which it was made varied. There were maintain the culture of any ethnic group is balls made of corn-cob hair in the regions to pass the traditions and beliefs on to the were corn is the predominate agriculture, or children. What better way to do this than of well sewn patches or of animal fur (by with games and toys? trimming horses in spring). Balls were also In different regions in Macedonia, the pres- made of straw. Regardless of the material ence of the same type of game can be noted the balls were made from, they had a short but under a different name. For example, a life, but to the children’s satisfaction they per- game with wooden sticks with precisely formed their essential operation quite well. de termined rules was called ”kutana” in The most frequently played ball game was the Ohrid region, whereas in the Melesh re- called “da bie da bie.” gion it was known as “ zaloska” and a very In the period between the two World Wars, similar game “chelik-chamnik” was known the children in Macedonia also played dra - in another area as merely “chelik.” The ughts or checkers which is called “dama.” same principle can be applied to the game For this game, the children used beans or hide-and-seek known as “mizenka kri - small stones of similar shape and size. 29

Children’s games in Macedonia were influ- tudes and traditional perception of gender enced by the availability of natural materi- roles had shaped and had strong impact on als and plants (stones, sand, mud, wood, children’s games. Actually, a certain model beans, seeds, sticks) and their use in chil- of behavior was favored for the girls and dren’s game vary according to the region, another for the boys. Through the games as well as to the local community’s percep- the girls were taught to become good moth- tion how the children should be educated ers, good housewives and pretty women and nurtured. In those days, the use of ma - (especially in urban regions). On the other nufactured toys was very rare in Macedo- hand, boys were taught to be superior in nia. The first manufactured doll was a real every aspect. The boys were also more attraction in Strumica a few years before likely to be sent to school. The majority of the beginning of World War II; children traditional games also complied with the gathered to touch the doll and admired its believed gender roles in traditional Mace- perfection. donian families. Consequently, the girls were playing with dolls made of sewn Everyday children’s games involved uni- patches or straw, and for the boys were re- versal activities like pretending mother– served toy weapons and competitive child game with self- made dolls. Girls games. If the boys and the girls were not usually participated in these games. A sim- members of the same family, especially in ilar pretending game was imitating adults the western part of Macedonia, they would (usually teacher, craftsman etc) providing rarely play together. There were separate opportunity for children to identify them- games for girls and games for boys. The selves in the world of adults. Parental atti- games children played and the materials they used were vastly determined by their family, its social status and the region whe - re the family lived. The game has always been a complemen- tary part of the everyday activities of Macedonian children. By taking a look at the traditional toys and games we obtain a perspective on what life was like for the Macedonian children many years ago. The way children played, the materials they used and their ideas while playing- in essence, the contents and the structure of the game - fully reflect the past economic and social conditions of the society, as well as the cul- tural values of the people and the region.

Lena Damovska, Ph.D Vice-Dean for International cooperation Faculty of Philosophy University “St. Cyril and Methodius “- Skopje 30 Ballroom Danci

The majority of my life has been consisted of dance performances, competitions and In Macedonia, one may sit in the audience cham pionships, and a large amount of tro- and enjoy this dance music in concerts phies have been won for both Latin-Ameri- around New Year, as well as in a few other can and Standard dances. All the stages of musical occasions. If your feet start mov- my dance career have been interlaced – from ing with this music, you are in trouble as competitor, instructor and choreographer, to there is no space to move around and dance! trainer, adjudicator and finally the manager You are only in the auditorium… of a dance school. My international experi- ence includes seminars, championships and But no, not necessarily! If you are a Court adjudicating during championships in some Ball Dance lover, there are now several oc- of the world’s leading countries for dance, casions and places you can do so. The Vi- such as , Slovenia, Austria and the UK. ennese Ball in Skopje has a ten year tra - dition. For the past two years, the dance It looks like the ballroom tradition is turn- school “Prima Danza” is fully in charge of ing into a light, classical repertoire of the the dance program of this event. The man- popular concert venues. As a violinist, I have ager, Mr. Vlatko Pavleski, has a life-long been playing the waltz and marches of passion for ballroom dancing. He has been Strauss and Mozart for many years, ap- taking part in these Viennese Balls in Skop je proaching this music the same way: nice, since they began. In the year 2000 he orga- by pleasant, hard to play and easy to follow. nized another ballroom event, in which Tereza When you live outside the major European dance couples from seven countries per- Babamova cities with centuries long Court traditions, formed a fantastic show for the guests. it might take you time to realize the niche Violinist, and between the last waltz of Court Ball in a Ballroom dancing plays a significant part Manager fairytale, (remember Cinderella?), and the in the life of aristocrats, diplomats, and of the Music actual music of the New Year’s Viennese army officers. Treated as a sport, it is con- Program of Concerts. It least, it took me a while. Once sidered to go hand in hand with tennis, cro- Prima Danza you sense the Court Ball in the waltz, it all of quet and horseback riding…and one defi - a sudden becomes a different music story! nitely needs to display both manners and 30 Ballroom Danci

The majority of my life has consisted of dance performances, competitions and In Macedonia, one may sit in the audience cham pionships, and a large amount of tro- and enjoy this dance music in concerts phies have been won for both Latin-Ameri- around New Year, as well as in a few other can and Standard dances. All the stages of musical occasions. If your feet start mov- my dance career have been interlaced – from ing with this music, you are in trouble as competitor, instructor and choreographer, to there is no space to move around and dance! trainer, adjudicator and finally the manager You are only in the auditorium… of a dance school. My international experi- ence includes seminars, championships and But no, not necessarily! If you are a Court adjudicating during championships in some Ball Dance lover, there are now several oc- of the world’s leading countries for dance, casions and places you can do so. The Vi- such as Italy, Slovenia, Austria and the UK. ennese Ball in Skopje has a ten year tra - dition. For the past two years, the dance It looks like the ballroom tradition is turn- school “Prima Danza” is fully in charge of ing into a light, classical repertoire of the the dance program of this event. The man- popular concert venues. As a violinist, I have ager, Mr. Vlatko Pavleski, has a life-long been playing the waltz and marches of passion for ballroom dancing. He has been Strauss and Mozart for many years, ap- taking part in these Viennese Balls in Skop je proaching this music the same way: nice, since they began. In the year 2000 he orga- by pleasant, hard to play and easy to follow. nized another ballroom event, in which Tereza When you live outside the major European dance couples from seven countries per- Babamova cities with centuries long Court traditions, formed a fantastic show for the guests. it might take you time to realize the niche Violinist, and between the last waltz of Court Ball in a Ballroom dancing plays a significant part Manager fairytale, (remember Cinderella?), and the in the life of aristocrats, diplomats, and of the Music actual music of the New Year’s Viennese army officers. Treated as a sport, it is con- Program of Concerts. It least, it took me a while. Once sidered to go hand in hand with tennis, cro- Prima Danza you sense the Court Ball in the waltz, it all of quet and horseback riding…and one defi - a sudden becomes a different music story! nitely needs to display both manners and 31 ng in Macedonia

posture during ball- literally created by the room events and offi- Austrians Johann cial receptions. The Straus and Josef Lan- Court Ball dances, still ner. danced on some occa- sions today, include the We have been huge waltz, galop, polka, fans of the Vienna march, and quadrille. New Year concerts, ever These are often associ- since our dance school ated with the symphonic moved to the current fa- music of Strauss and cilities. We have been other Viennese compo- gathering in our club to sers. Therefore, in Vi- watch the projection of enna on January 1st, the concert broadcast on Court Ball dance music the large video beam, is officially performed and to dance. Even the in ten different venues: New Year’s Eve Cele- seven are concerts, one bration is in the name of is a dinner and concert, the fancy waltz dances. and two are the opera In October, we spent a performances of Die Friday evening in trib- Fledermaus. In Skopje, ute to Johann Strauss, the two major orches- in celebration of his tras play their New birthday, (he was born Years’ concerts two in Vienna on October weeks apart, one around 25 in 1825) in what we the New Year’s Eve, and one on the religious felt was the most appropriate way. holy day Vasilitsa, (the New Year in the Gre- Here, the charm of the Court Ball dance is gorian calendar). alive throughout the whole year. You can feel like Cinderella and have your dream Some of the competitive disciplines that are come true whilst you’re dancing. You can in the category of Standard Dances, have learn how to do the main ballroom dances, their roots in some forms that were gladly or take part in our dance music ensemble danced in fancy ballrooms and dance par- throughout the whole year. We hope that ties throughout the history of Europe and what we do throughout the whole year will America. The Viennese waltz for instance, raise the profile of the Viennese Ball in is a standardized version of the waltz style Skopje in the future. 32 Tribute to the United Nations Woman Guild Geneva

The United Nations’ Women Guild is a where international friendship and under- non-profit Organization founded in 1970 standing continually grows; where women by a small group of women in New York, from over a hundred countries share oppor- in accordance with the principles of the tunities for recreation, learning and volun- United Nations Charter. Today it is an or- tary service; where fundraising activities to ganization of approximately 500 members assists needy children are the primary goal.

Article 3. In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration. Convention on the rights of the Child

In the last four years the United Nations’ promoting a rights-based approach by Women Guild-Geneva funded 3 Projects strengthening the public services that submitted trough the Permanent Mission benefit children. The UNWG Programme of the Republic of Macedonia to the in Macedonia coverd basic social services United Nations Office at Geneva and with a particular focus on those that affect other International Organizations in children such as school rehabilitation or . The Projects’ objectives had construction, classroom furniture, teaching very strong community-based approach and learning materials, improving for achieving sustainable improvements working condition in pediatric hospital in the lives of children as well as facilities.

Project funded by the UNWG-Bazar 2007 “Dimitar Miladinov” Primary School, Skopje/Renovation of the school 33

Project funded by the UNWG-Bazar 2008 Mini preschool Center for Children, Bitola Rehabilitating a classroom and purchasing classroom equipment

Project funded by the UNWG-Bazar 2009 Sanitary equipment and safe beds for sick children Children Clinic, Skopje

The children of Macedonia and Mrs. Emilija Miladinova Avramcheva, as a member of the United Nations Women Guild-Geneva, would like to express their gratitude to the United Nations’ Women Guild -Geneva and its donors for their generosity, and the assistance offered. 34 Mateja Matevski

Mateja Matevski is a central figure in the bul. Graduated from the Faculty of Philo- second generation of Macedonian poet-in- logy in Skopje. Worked as a journalist for tellectuals who came to maturity with their the Macedonian Radio and Television, edi- nation in the 1950s and shaped the main di- tor of the cultural and literary programme, rections of its contemporary literature. The editor-in-chief and director of the Televi- founding generation of Macedonian poets sion as well as Director General of the who came before them—that of Blaze Ko- Radio Television Skopje. He also held the neski and Aco Sopov—had fought the bat- function of President of the Commission tles for modernism beside their Serbian for cultural relations abroad and was a colleagues and against the Zdanovite rea- member of the Presidency of Socialist Re- lists of the early socialist days. Now a se- public of Macedonia. Was an editor for the cond generation, university poets educated publishing house “Koco Racin”. Professor after the war, brought a new complexity, an of History of World Drama and a professor informed literacy, and a heightened symbo- at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Skopje. lic complexity to that literature. Poets such Was editor of the literary journals “Mlada as Radovan Pavlovski shaped Macedonian literatura” and “Razgledi”. One-time presi- natural imagery to new surrealistic power; dent of the Macedonian Writers’ Associa- Gane Todorovski and Vlada Urosevic tion, president of the Council of the Struga brought contemporary and urban subjects Poetry Evenings Festival, “Racinovi into the poetry, but it would be Bogomil sredbi” and Macedonian Literary Founda- Gjuzel and especially Matevski who would tion. Member of the Macedonian Academy bring that poetry to a new formal and refe- of Sciences and Arts, and honorary vice- rential awareness, a sense of form, and a president of the Macedonian P.E.N. Centre. consciousness in composition perhaps ne- Member of the Macedonian Writers’ Asso- cessary to gain for it the high regard that it ciation since 1956. Corresponding member now enjoys in the world. of the North-American Academy in the Spanish language.). Holder of the French Legion of Honour, Arts and Literature. Cold February lying in your breast Thirty books of his poetry have been publi- is frozen like a spring howls like a dog shed in twenty foreign languages. He has biography published over fourty books of translations Poet, literary and theatre critic, essayist, from Spanish, French, Slovenian, Russian, translator. Born 13th March 1929 in Istan- Albanian and Serbian. 35

The Lake Snow

After many a year and many a dream Where are now those hands so gen- I again returned tle to the lake which caressed with the sweet waters that open book hidden in the hills’ loins Outside the window snow is softly falling The sun’s diamond’s and the barefoot flakes still cutting it are filling every nook Not a stone in its depths Where are now those hands so pale nor grass to obscure its throat which closed under the waves so many books in their time nor the bird with its prey Or are they already fired with ins- piration I’m only an eye the eye of the sun labouring over that ruffles its ancient new lines waters Where are they where? I’m waiting Oh leave me by this lake waiting leave me there for them to flutter by the bitter lake over the book that’s lying dead abandoned, but instead the wind The poplar alone in the dry leaves Green fountain-jet balanced in si- is sighing lence sadly erect and peacefully upright Her gentle hands are gone are gone Children crumble The question’s ringing in the throat the nests of sounds hopelessly and yet it’s so hopelessly alone Outside the answer’s snowing sno- Lean, support yourself, you innocent wing on the wind’s shoulder Don’t bend, rise up for one brief Snowflakes are swirling swirling glance ceaselessly across that uneven tall waving meadow of houses Cold Then awake the gorge from its red grasses: On my forehead lie they remember the soil the shades of night that gave you birth by the cold stone Crimson. Crimson. Crimson. my day breaks Like a song carried off My dream exfoliates into the blue sea in sleepless nights of mountains my day crumbles the sunset in the sun’s embroidery hoop drowns... The earth holds me From grass to shepherd’s pipe the cloud carries me from flock to cloud and the stone escapes all luxuriant from my deaf soul inflamed In vain you call From breasts to song In vain you seek from step to fountain the blue doves all phenomenal of years and pampered A flock enamoured of the shepherd’s pipe Translated from Macedonian a bell lost in a song by Ewald Osers an eye crazed over a peony Crimson. Crimson. Crimson. 36 50 yeaers of fine art creation and still going

On September 30th, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia to- gether with the Macedonian National Gallery inaugurated a monographic and retrospective exhibition of the prominent Macedonian painter Gligor Chemer- ski, to honor the 50-th anniversary of his creation. Due to the immensity of the art work presented, the exhibition is situated at both galleries, Daut Pashin Hammam and Chifte Hammam, and will last two months.

considered myself pain ter last century’s 50-ies years represented the ever since being 15. Al so, hope in the future of the artistic freedom. that was the way my un - From the early childhood I knew by heart cle, Petar Mazev, one of the whole Mediterranean and European his- the greatest names in the tory of art. Maybe just because of that, dur- MacedonianI painting art, treated ing my stu dying period at the end of the me. I hung around with all of his 50-ies and in the 60-ies, during the times of generation of artists, which in the the absolute domination, I would even say

The Macedonian contemporary painter Gligor Chemerski was born in Ka va - darci in 1940. He acquired his art education in Skopje, Belgrade and Paris. In 1965 he graduated (Bachelor and Master degree) from the Belgrade Academy of Fine Art. On a scholarship of the French Government in 1969-1970 he worked and studied in Paris, and for 15 years he is one of the permanent painters of Galerie de Fleure . He carried out several study visits to Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Greece, Netherland, Sweden and USA. For his art work, Gligor Chemerski was awarded both nationally and internationally. His first exhibi- tion in 1960 was followed by more than 50 individual exhibitions, both home and abroad. He also produced several monumental art objects in Skopje, Vrutok, Kavadarci and Kochani. The Freedom Monument in Kochani includes his 320m2 mosaic frieze. His last monumental work is the outstanding mosaic in the Residence of the President of the Republic, Vila Vodno. Gligor Chemerski 37

the dictatorship of the abstract “painting,” I They all lived in the synthesis of the ab- turned toward the older and stricter stract and figurative, between the clean ex- sources: from Goto, Machalo and Piero pression and the story. della Francheska, toward the Middle Ages, In my painting “the stories” are mixing, but the classics and before the classics, toward the time of the light, which is the real time Egypt and the civilizations on American of the painting, is all but one. The ancient soil before Co -lombo - that is everywhere pastorals and the biblical dramas, the joy, where I could recognize suggestiveness and the fertility, the abundance are also alive the deeper, ritual side of art. today. But, the suffering is alive, too. The Rather early I discovered that every strong things pushing me to paint are all those that painting is abstract, but that every abstrac- bring joy to me or those that torture me and tion is not painting. I was excited by the forcing me to transform them on canvas or fact that in the large fresco ensembles in on paper into color, light, into rhythm, into the Macedonian churches from the Middle exciting and strong visual suggestion which Ages, as well as at the altar icons, from the will have secure consequences. I have with large ones to the smallest ones, there is a me “The Knight and the Snake”, “The story as well as mise-en-scene, there is an Princess and the Mermaids” and “The Wo - apologetically canonized order, and yet the men – The Apple Trees”, descendants of painting is absolutely free in its expression, Eve. I am certain that they, as well as coun t - abstraction, transposed form and transpo sed less other things, belong to the present. It is spirit. That’s how it is everywhere on the important for them to enter our eye and our whole space of the strict and at the same spirit through powerful art painting. I paint time luxurious Byzantine art civilization. them in abundance of color, rhythm and It is, of course, understood that my goal unbinding body gesture. That way the can- was not to repeat myself after the old mas- vas gets chromatic energy, personal eroti- ters, but to create live and contemporary cism, everlasting nourishment and urge for painting art. From Skopje I moved to Bel- the visual appetites. To be able to live grade, from Belgrade to Paris, searching longer in the eyes of the others, of those for my painting family. that have the need for the same visual de- Matise, Picasso, Brak, Leger, Chagalle and light, everything that is powerfully painted Dubifet were still alive then. The great continues to live on in that particular way. paint ing artist of Serbian origin, but living in Paris, Bata Mihailovich introduced me to his circle of friends - the widely known group COBRA, Jorn Linstrom, Appel, Alechinsky. Gligor Chemerski 38 Medicine Early detection of prostate cancer Detection Urology (EAU) diagnosis of the prostate of prostate cancer is done exclusively by an urologist, cancer in based on previous clinical and laboratory Macedonia examinations (PSA), and the decision for is still a further treatment is also made by the urolo- key prob- gist. A digital rectal examination – a doctor lem in the inserts a finger into the rectum – is crucial treatment in the assumption and orientation: where to of the sec- look for the carcinoma, which sites are the ond leading most appropriate to take several tissue malignant specimens. EAU guideline recommends disease in taking prostate tissue samples by the so- the male called Vienna protocol for prostate biopsy, population, most often 6+6 cylinders of prostate tissue Marjan Kuzmanoski, MD with a very 15-20 mm in length. All other biopsies, Urologist, high mor- made according to some other protocols or tality rate. In comparison with the other empirically stated rules, are wrong and im- urology centers in the neighborhood and proper since they do not define the origin Europe, the number of early diagnosed of the obtained tissue samples i.e. the cases that deserve surgical treatment is sig- biopsy sites. Thus, there is no real picture nificantly small in our country. When the of the prostate condition (although the di- disease is localized in the gland, the condi- agnosis has been established), which is cru- tion is with an asymptomatic course. In cial for its further treatment - surgical or such stage of the disease, its complete heal- conservative one. ing might be attained. Early detection- eficient treatment Rectal echo examination Surgical interventions – radical prostatec- An endorectal ultrasound (in RE-MEDICA tomy and laparoscopic radical prostatec- it is the most sophisticated one, from the tomy are procedures for removal of the manufacturer TOSHIBA) of the rectum is entire prostate gland along with its capsule. done to visualize the size, form, structure, This treatment is a choice in the early sta - ogranicenost/localization, severity, patho- ges of the disease. logic vascularization of the prostate, as well Not only there is sophistication within di- as the possible pathologic tissue changes that agnostic frames, but the transrectal ultra- might have malignant characteristics. sound-guided prostate biopsy is the unique recommended procedure (by EAU) that Who and how the procedure is confirms prostate cancer. to be performed

According to the European Association of