midnightingale
German expat in Macedonia
Forum posts
6
About me
German
Lives in Skopje
Speaks German, English, Croatian, Macedonian
Registration: 19 July 2009
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5 good reasons for living in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Macedonia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I follow Arioch in 1. climate - summers last entire six months 2. food - the local produce is wonderful 3. incredibly beautiful landscapes once you leave Skopje, great for hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking. Skiing areas nearby in Mavrovo ... Read More
Healthcare in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Macedonia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Macedonia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
How does the healthcare system work in Macedonia? On paper, Macedonia is a welfare state. By law, every employer pays health insurance for their employees. The employee receives a number of blue paper coupons each month. The coupons are used to ... Read More
Pregnancy in Macedonia by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Macedonia? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Macedonia? Thanks a lot for your advice ...
Generally, the pre-, peri- and postnatal care in Macedonia is not on a comparable level with any Western country. A national alliance of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood was founded last year and even granted EU funding - this speaks ... Read More
Find a job in Macedonia by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Macedonia? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Macedonia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Macedonia. Recruitment ...
Jobs??? Macedonia has an official unemployment rate of 35% and rising. This number is probably falsely low. Those who do work make 250 €/month on average. As in any developing country, hiring is not based on qualification but personal connections. ... Read More
Do and don't in Macedonia by expat.com
Are you living in Macedonia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Macedonia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Macedonia? Thanks!
Yes, Arioch13 is right. Without a residency permit, you must leave the country after 3 months for at least 3 months. And in no case are you allowed to work without a work visa. I´ve been living and working in Mk for almost 4 years. I exit and ... Read More