Lake Ohrid is a Balkan treasure, nestled between mountain ranges in North Macedonia and Albania. It’s known for its ancient architecture and natural beauty. But it’s under threat by the very people ...

Lake Ohrid, the annual site of August’s FINA Open Water Grand Prix, is under ecological attack. A recent 10-year urbanization plan threatens to seriously impact the Macedonian lake’s water quality and ...

Lake Ohrid sits on the Macedonia–Albania border, and it’s one of the oldest lakes in Europe. What makes it different is the wildlife—over 200 endemic species live here, including the legendary Ohrid ...

Even in off-peak seasons, Europe's main tourist destinations see lengthy queues and sky-high hotel prices. There are alternatives on the Continent, though - eye-catching hidden gems unscathed by large ...

Birds are seen at Lake Ohrid in Ohrid, North Macedonia, on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua) A man feeds birds at Lake Ohrid in Ohrid, North Macedonia, on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by ...

A Congratulations on booking a summer trip to one of the most intriguing corners of Europe. Lake Ohrid is the deepest in the Balkans – the same size as the English county of Rutland, and even more ...

After telling my mum that I’ll treat her to dinner by the lake, I start to panic. She picks out a low-lit waterside restaurant where the tables are dressed in white ...

Europe's oldest lake is under threat from Mediterranean style-resorts and man-made sandy beaches, marine biologists have warned. Known as Europe’s Galapagos, Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is a Unesco Word ...

Often referred to as "the Jerusalem of the Balkans," the Macedonian city of Ohrid is one of just 28 locations worldwide to have been listed by the UN Education, Science, and Cultural Organization ...

As UNESCO mulls placing North Macedonia and Albania’s Lake Ohrid on its list of “world heritage in danger,” some illegal shoreline constructions are being torn down while others wait to be “legalized.