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ЕP for Birds LIFE Project - Safe powerlines for endangered birds

Full name of the project Reduction of mortality risk on globally endangered birds through retrofitting of hazardous overhead power lines in South-eastern Europe. Objectives Reduce human-induced mortality of the globally endangered Eastern Imperial Eagle and Egyptian Vulture. The project will implement cutting-edge solutions to prevent bird mortality caused by electrocution and collisions with overhead power lines, a significant threat to both species. Activities Insulating over 17,000 hazardous…

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Notification regarding Public Call No. 2/2025

We inform the public about the selection of the most favourable bidder concerning Public Call No. 2/2025 for the provision of services for the preparation of a Management Plan and an Annual Programme for the Nature Park “Ezerani”, published by the Macedonian Ecological Society on 25 September 2025. According to the report from the meeting of the Evaluation Committee held on 16 October 2025, the most favourable offer under Public Call No. 2/2025 was the one submitted by the Company for trade and…

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Public call

Public Call No. 2/2025 for the implementation of a procedure for awarding a service contract for the preparation of a Management Plan and an Annual Programme for the Nature Park “Ezerani” The Macedonian Ecological Society (MES), through the project: “Prespa Green & Blue Initiative: Empowering Conservation through Research, Education and Communication” , an EU-funded external action project implemented by the Macedonian Ecological Society in cooperation with the Municipality of Resen and…

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Annual Meeting 2025

The Macedonian Ecological Society held its Annual Meeting with its members for 2025. Last Saturday, on September 20th, the members of MES gathered at the Info Center of Pelister National Park. There, the traveling exhibition with photographs of the Balkan lynx was also opened, which had previously been displayed at Hotel “Neda” in Galičnik and at the Info Center of Mavrovo National Park. In the official part of the meeting, the Head of the Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme, Dime Melovski, gave a…

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Marking International Vulture Awareness Day in Skopje

On September 6, the Macedonian Ecological Society, in collaboration with Skopje Zoo, celebrated International Vulture Awareness Day. The educational session was led by Arta Starova and Iskra Manojloska, with the participation of scouts from the First Skopje Scout Troop. Participants first visited the Griffon Vulture enclosure at the zoo, before continuing to the Educational Center, where the scouts took part in fun, interactive games designed to teach them more about these remarkable birds. MES…

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Public Call No. 1/2025 for the implementation of a procedure for awarding a contract for procurement of services for the preparation of a Management Plan and an Annual Program for the Nature Park "Eze

The Macedonian Ecological Society (MES), through the project: “Prespa Green & Blue Initiative: Empowering Conservation through Research, Education and Communication” , an EU-funded external action project implemented by the Macedonian Ecological Society in cooperation with the Municipality of Resen and Galichica National Park, announces a Public call for the preparation of a Management Plan and an Annual Programme for the Nature Park “Ezerani.” Interested parties are required to submit the…

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Photo Exhibition on the Balkan Lynx Opens

Yesterday, at Hotel Neda in Galičnik, the Macedonian Ecological Society opened an exhibition of photographs of the Balkan lynx. The exhibition features 21 photographs of lynxes captured in the wild in North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo. At the opening, Dime Melovski, head of the Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme, addressed the audience and explained that fewer than 50 individuals of this critically endangered species remain in the wild today. The large audience also took the opportunity to…

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Photo exhibition of the Balkan lynx

The Macedonian Ecological Society is organizing a photo exhibition of the elusive Balkan lynx, on August 17 at 12:00 PM at the “Neda” Hotel in Galičnik. The selection of photographs features the most representative individuals of the Balkan lynx that have so far been captured on camera in Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo – the three countries where this animal still survives. “Galičnik is in close proximity to the lynx’s habitat, and during the summer months it is always a destination for many…

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Vardar Islands – A New Home for the Little Tern

The project "Vardar Islands – A New Home for the Little Tern" aims to restore river islands in the lower course of the Vardar River, the only nesting area of the Little Tern ( Sternula albifrons ) in Macedonia. Through controlled removal of invasive vegetation, waste cleanup, and the application of nature-based solutions, the nesting conditions for this endangered species will be improved. The project involves the engagement of at least 15 employees from MES, 10 external collaborators, and…

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PrespaNet at ICZEGAR 2025: Science, Collaboration & Capacity Building for Nature

The International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (ICZEGAR), is a long running forum for Mediterranean biodiversity research and PrespaNet was proud to have a strong presence in the 16 th congress held in Athens last week (03 – 06 July). With seven diverse presentations, our team highlighted the ecological uniqueness and conservation challenges of the transboundary Prespa basin – from herpetological research, and surveys on insects, micromammals and…

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Lynx Mural Unveiled for World Lynx Day

With a mural of a Balkan lynx and a small celebration, the Macedonian Ecological Society marked World Lynx Day today. “We finally found a home for the mural, we found an artist who painted it, and we found a person with vision who is open to collaboration—and that is the director of the Comedy Theatre, Darko Spasov. Our goal with this mural is to raise public awareness, not only in rural areas but also on an urban level. When things get tough, we need all kinds of support, from every segment of…

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Call for Procurement of GPS Devices

The Macedonian Ecological Society announces a call for the procurement of GPS devices:   Instructions for Bidders   1. Contracting Authority The contracting authority is the Macedonian Ecological Society Skopje, located at Arhimedova St. No. 5, 1000 Skopje. Contact phone: 02/2402773. Contact person: Danka Uzunova Email: uzunova@mes.org.mk   2. Subject of the Procurement Contract The subject of the contract is the procurement of GPS devices. The key evaluation criteria are: (i)…

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