Old News from Vratnica 

*** At this page you can find what was happened in Vratnica since the Spring '2002. This is the fullest/biggest Vratnica news database on the net. The freshest news are in What's New section.

***   Spring '2005   ***

* Vratnica in last week (21.6.2005):
 - Vlado Janevski, the famous Macedonian pop singer had concert in Vratnica (17.6.2005, Fri, 22:30). DJ sets at the event by: MC DJ Veki & Alex De La Force .
 - Start of the "Sewerage System" project in Vratnica.
 - Weather in Vratnica community: sunny with small wind for the weekend (Sunday); temperatures: 27*C by day, 18*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (15.6.2005):
 - Vratnica citizens elected new Local Community Council (12.6.2005, Sun, 18:00, House Of Culture).
 - Spasovden holiday (Spasoan) in Rogacevo (9-10.6.2005, Thu-Fri).
 - Many sports activities at the terrains of the primary school "Simce Nastovski".
 - Weather: sunny days in whole Vratnica community; temperatures: 25*C by day, 14*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (7.6.2005):
 - Elektricni Orgazam, famous rock group in Ex-Yugoslavia was in Vratnica (3.6.2005, Fri, 22;30). Before the concert there was a small dance party with Vratnica DJ's Alex De La Force & MC DJ Veki.
 - "St. Konstantin & Elena" (Kostanovden), main city holiday of Vratnica (3-4.6.2005, Fri-Sat). The main celebration was at monastery "St. Konstantin and Elena" in Cesto Dubje (10:00) and in the center of Vratnica (19:00).
 - Some Vratnicans that live in USA came in Vratnica to spend the summer with their relatives.
 - Rogacevo have new wonderful center with small park and basketball field.
 - Weather: sunny and rainy days; temperatures: 26*C by day, 15*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (30.5.2005):
 - Vratnica.net web site now have a new look (30.5.2005, Mon). It will be in Macedonian language, with several parts: news from Vratnica area, Vratnica related stuff, blog sites of the community members, stories from around the world...
 - Trix FX, dance/pop group from SCG, had concert in Vratnica (28.5.2005, Sat, 22:30).
 - Few boys and girls from Vratnica community were at "Skopje Sounds Good" open air music festival (28.5.2005, Sat, 20:00, Skopje Fair). Bands at the festival: Faithless (UK), Gus Gus (Iceland), X-Press 2 (UK) & Thievery Corporation (USA).
 - UNDP-Macedonia awarded Vratnica community with certificate for the successful completion of the "Safer Communities Development Initiative" (26.5.2005, Thu, 12:00, 'Anastasija-N.G.' - Vratnica). Beside the other guests at the event were: Mr. Frode Mauring (UNDP Resident Representative), Mr. Alan Le Pon (coordinator of the "Secure Community" project for Macedonia), Mr. Toni Koceski (Vratnica community mayor) and Mr. Vele Bogatinovski (coordinator of the project for Vratnica community).
 - One part of the center of Vratnica have new look. Really nice place for relaxing.
 - Weather: sunny and rainy days in Vratnica community; temperatures: 25*C by day, 16*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (24.5.2005):
 - Knez, big dance/pop singer from Serbia and Montenegro, had promotion of his new album "Vanilla" in Vratnica (21.5.2005, Sat, 22:30).
 - Great basketball games for the weekend at the sports terrains of Vratnica school yard.
 - Weather: sunny days (25*C) and cool nights (15*C) in Vratnica.

* Vratnica in last week (17.5.2005):
 - Celebration of St. Atanasij holiday (summer edition) in Lesok (15.5.2005, Sun). The event was visited by many people from Polog region and Macedonia.
 - UNDP-Macedonia together with the local citizens are realizing 'building projects' in all populated places in ex-Vratnica community. Coordinator of the project is Bogatinovski Vele.
 - Weather: sunny days in Vratnica community; temperatures: 23*C by day, 15*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (10.5.2005):
 - Football tournament in Staro Selo (8.5.2005, Sun, 9:00). Winners: 1st place - "Jazince" from Jazince, 2nd - "6th Fleet" from Rogacevo.
 - Djurdjovden holiday in Staro Selo (6-7.5.2005, Fri-Sat).
 - Weather: strong wind and rain in Friday; sunny Saturday and Sunday; new 10cm of snow at Ljuboten; temperatures: 22*C by day, 5*C by night.

* Vratnica in last 10 days (5.5.2005):
 - Cool party in "Anastasija-N.G." night club with pop group "Avantura" from Tetovo (2.5.2005, Mon, 21:00).
 - Traditional picnic at 2nd of May by the motel and Rakita river in Vratnica (2.5.2005, Mon, 10:00-19:00). Also, there were many people at the meadows of Beloviste, Staro selo and Rogacevo.
 - Zeljko Sasic, folk singer from SCG, was music guest at the opening of the summer terrace of "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica (1.5.2005, Sun, 22:30).
 - Traditional Mayday Tournament "VRATNICA '2005" (1.5.2005, Sun, 8:30-18:30). Few hundred people visited this year's Mayday tournament. Winners - football: 1st place - Tearce, 2nd - Janciste; basketball (streetball): 1st place - "eXtreme team" from Vratnica (Mire Shofer, Goran from Pechalishte, Sase Antic & Milan Shutka), 2nd - Dobroste. More about the history of the event and the tournament rules you can read at its info page.
 - Easter (Veligden) ceremony in church St. Petka in Vratnica (30.4.2005, Sat, 22:30).
 - Weather: sunny days in whole Vratnica community in last 10 days; temperatures: 26*C by day, 10*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (26.4.2005) :
 - Great basketball and football matches during the weekend in Vratnica school yard.
 - Lazarici holiday in Vratnica (23.4.2005, Sat).
 - Construction works at one part of the center of Vratnica.
 - Renovation of the motel in Vratnica.
 - Our friends Dragan M. and Tamara A. demonstrated good results in their high schools, so they'll represent the schools at the national and international educational competitions.
 - Our friend Bobi Dicka is going in the army.
 - Weather: sunny days in Vratnica; temperatures: 18*C by day, 4*C by night; new snow at Ljuboten (10cm).

* Vratnica in last week (19.4.2005) :
 - Final meeting of Vratnica Youth about the incoming Mayday Tournament "VRATNICA '2005" (17.4.2005, Sun, 17:00, building of Vratnica community).
 - Sports activities at the terrains of the primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica (16.4.2005, Sat).
 - Weather: sunny days in Vratnica and near places (20*C); cool nights (10*C); rainy Sunday.

* Vratnica in last week (13.4.2005) :
 - Web info center of the Traditional Mayday Tournament "VRATNICA '2005" is opened (13.4.2005, Wed).
 - Basketball and football matches for the weekend in Vratnica school yard (9-10.4.2005, Sat-Sun).
 - The farmers from Vratnica started to work at their fields.
 - There are rumors that the famous motel in Vratnica will be opened again.
 - Weather: sunny days in Vratnica community; temperatures: 25*C by day, 11*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (5.4.2005) :
 - Ecological action "For Clean and Secure Community" in Vratnica area (3.4.2005, Sun). The action included cleaning of the populated places and placing trash cans in the whole Vratnica community. In realization of this project took part: the youth organizations, women organizations, local communities and UNDP- Macedonia.
 - Vratnica Youth took the advantage of the sunny weather to play football in the school yard (3.4.2005, Sun).
 - Weather: strong wind in Friday and Saturday; temperatures: 15*C by day, 0*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (29.3.2005) :
 - Mr. Toni Koceski (from VMRO-DPMNE) was elected for mayor in Jegunovce community (Vratnica community is now part of this community). According to DIK, in the second round of the "Local Elections '2005", Koceski won 4425 votes, and his rival, Mr. Abdulacim Ademi (DUI), won 3154 votes (27.3.2005, Sun).
 - Vratnica and Beloviste boys played few football games at the sport terrains of the primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica (26,3.2005, Sat).
 - Cool parties for the weekend in "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica.
 - Weather: spring in Vratnica community; temperatures: 21*C by day, 10*C by night.

***   Winter '2004/2005   ***

* Vratnica in last week (24.3.2005) :
 - Meeting of the UNDP Macedonia and members of the associations in Vratnica community (20.3.2005, Sun, 17:00, building of Vratnica community). The main subject of the meeting was "The ideas for future living and cooperation in Vratnica community after the realization of the 'Secure Community' plan". V.V.R.G. was also part of this debate.
 - Football matches of Vratnica Youth in the school yard (19.3.2005, Sat).
 - Weather: temperatures: 20*C by day, 8*C by night; 20cm of snow at mountain peak Ljuboten.

* Vratnica in last 10 days (17.3.2005) :
 - "Local elections '2005" in Macedonia (13.3.2005, Sun, 7:00-19:00). Results in Vratnica community after the first round:
     - Mayor: Toni Koceski (VMRO-DPMNE) & Abdulacim Ademi (DUI). They are going in the second round.
     - Counselors (15 members of the Community Council): SDSM - 4, VMRO-NP - 1, DUI - 4, Group of electors - 2, VMRO-DPMNE - 2, DPA & PDP - 2.
 -  "Vratnica.5u.com - 50,000th visit's Party" - this weekend, somewhere in MK.  :)
 - Weather: the snow is melting, but there are still over 30cm at Ljuboten; temperatures: 15*C by day, 3*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (8.3.2005) :
 - Mr. Toni Koceski (candidate for mayor in Jegunovce community at the incoming "Local elections '2005") and the "Associated Opposition of Macedonia" had meeting with the citizens of Vratnica community (7.3.2005, Mon, 19:00, primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica).
 - Meeting of the political Coalition "For Macedonia" with the citizens of Vratnica community (6.3.2005, Sun, 17:30, Sports Hall, House Of Culture in Vratnica).
 - Weather: more snow (40cm) in Vratnica (7.3.2005, Mon); rain (18-19.3.2005, Fri-Sat); temperatures: 12*C by day, 2*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (3.3.2005) :
 - Vratnica.5u.com achieved the 50,000-th visit in its three and a half year history (25.2.2005, Fri).
 - Start of the campaign for the "Local elections '2005" in Vratnica community (26.2.2005, Sat).
 - Traffic signs for "Secure Community" were placed in all populated places around Vratnica (26-27.2.2005, Sat-Sun).
 - UNDP organized an workshop in the primary school "Simce Nastovski" (25.2.2005, Fri, 9:00-15:00). The subject of the workshop was "Training For Non-Violent Behavior" from UNDP's "Plan For Secure Communities".
 - One year since the plane accident of Boris Trajkovski (late president of Republic of Macedonia) and Macedonian state delegation (26.2.2005, Sat).
 - Weather: new snow (15-20cm) in Vratnica community (27.2.2005, Sun); temperatures: 12*C by day, -2*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (23.2.2005) :
 - "Under Shara", Women organization from Vratnica community, have opened its office near the House of Culture in Vratnica.
 - Informatics course for women from Vratnica community was started in primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica.
 - Weather: nice winter atmosphere in Vratnica community; temperatures: 11*C by day, -3*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (15.2.2005) :
 - Vratnica.5u.com is back online (15.2.2005, Tue). In future if you have some problem to reach this web site, please try www.Vratnica.tk (our mirror site).
 - Celebration of St. Valentine and St. Trifun Day in Vratnica community (14.2.2005, Mon).
 - 10.000 visitors (since May '2002) at mysticAL's 1225-Vratnica.com, web site about Vratnica in Vratnican language (4.2.2005, Fri).
 - Weather: not so cold as the last week; temperatures: 9*C by day, -3*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (8.2.2005) :
- In last few weeks/months there were risen/redesigned several web sites related to Vratnica community: www.Vratnica.net (new site about Vratnica: with members community, forum, photo galleries, etc), www.VVRG.tk (redesigned web site of V.V.R.G.), www.VVRG.cjb.net (V.V.R.G.'s web/blog site, in Macedonian language), www.Rogacevo.5u.com (Rogacevo online), http://deejay.blog.hr (blog site of Alex De La Force) & http://eclipse-x.vvrg.cjb.net (blog of EcLipSe-X) .
- Preparations of the political parties for the upcoming local (community) elections in Macedonia.
- Weather: extremely low temperatures in Vratnica: 1*C by day, -12*C by night; sunny Sunday in Vratnica community; over 80cm of snow at Ljuboten.

* Vratnica in last week (1.2.2005) :
 - Vratnica citizens were cleaning some parts of the streets from the deposited snow.
 - "Makedonija Pat" were at their duty and continuously were cleaning the road from Tetovo to Jazince.
 - Weather: big snow in Vratnica community - 55cm; temperatures: 3*C by day, -10*C by night; over 1m of snow at Ljuboten.

* Vratnica in last week (25.1.2005) :
 - Big snow started to fall in Monday in Vratnica (24.1.2005, Mon).
 - People from Vratnica community saw a big circle around the moon in Saturday evening (23.1.2005, Sun).
 - Lunch for Vasilicari in the dining hall of the primary school "Simce Nastovski" (22.1.2005, Sat).
 - Nene Nikolovski (aka Shote) won a TV 'cause he caught the wood cross at Vodici holiday in Rakita river, Vratnica (19.1.2005, Wed).
 - Milanco Mladenovski caught the cross at Vodici holiday in Beloviste (19.1.2005, Wed).
 - Weather: cold days and nights in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last week (19.1.2005) :
 - One person that lived in the house that had a fire last night, has died (17.1.2005, Mon). :(  The possible reason of the death is suffocation from lot of smoke in the lungs of the person.
 - Small fire in one house in Dlabocani street in Vratnica (16.1.2005, Sun, 22:00). Although the situation was very serious, the neighbors had extinguished the fire and nobody was injured.
 - Female pop singer Jellena from Serbia and Montenegro (together with Buco) had music concert in "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica (14.1.2005, Fri, 22:00). That was a three hours non-stop pop-folk party with our new friends from Belgrade.
 - Weather: cold January week in Vratnica community. Temperatures: 5*C by day, -5*C by night. Other: lil' snow in Vratnica (15.1.2005, Sat); strong wind from north for the weekend; Ljuboten - 35cm of snow.

* Vratnica in last week (13.1.2005) :
 - Football matches of Vratnica Youth in the school yard (7-9.1.2005, Fri-Sun).
 - Big fire in the center of Vratnica for Christmas holiday (6.1.2005, Thu). These year sponsors of the event were: Angelina Miski, Ivica Cabur and Angelina Kovac. Sponsors for the next year will be: Nadica N., Marija N. and Blagica S. .
 - There are 2 new bridegrooms in Vratnica (Kosto aka Cule & Ljubisa Dzoke aka Candy).
 - Weather: sunny week in Vratnica; cold nights; 30cm of snow at Ljuboten.

* Vratnica in last week (5.1.2005) :
 - First football match of Vratnica boys in the new year (2.1.2005, Sun, Sport terrains of primary school "Simce Nastovski"). Winner was the team of "Selo Naamo" (west side of Vratnica) with result - 4:1.
 - New Year's Eve Parties in Vratnica: 1. In FC "Hajduk" bar - many young girls and boys from Vratnica; 2. At "Anastasija-N.G." night club - young people from Vratnica community and the region.
 - Weather: cold days and nights in past 7 days; lil' snow in Vratnica (3.1.2005, Mon); Ljuboten is covered with over 40cm of snow.

* Vratnica in last week (28.12.2004) :
 - New Year's mood is everywhere in Vratnica.
 - Winter officially came in Vratnica community (with big snow (20cm) at Tuesday morning (21.12.2004)).
 - Weather for the weekend: little snow (5cm), cold days (8*C) and nights (-3*C); lot of snow at Ljuboten (over 40cm).

***   Autumn '2004   ***

* Vratnica in last week (21.12.2004) :
- Wonderful Monday in Vratnica community : sun, blue sky, fresh air, snow at Ljuboten.
- St. Nikola holiday in Beloviste and Vratnica (19.12.2004, Sun).
- Weather: foggy week, little snow in the mornings of Saturday and Sunday.

* Vratnica in last week (16.12.2004) :
 - Vratnica.5u.com wasn't accessible for browsing from 4-16.12.2004 because of hackers attack and maintenance of the servers.
 - Car accident by some boys and girls from Vratnica. Result of the accident: happy faces that survived the crush with speed over 100km/h, small damage of the car and really big hole in the wall of Dobroste bus stop house (10.12.2004, Fri).
 - St. Gjordjija holiday in Rogacevo and Vratnica (9.12.2004, Thu).
 - Talks among the members of Vratnica Youth for the New Year's Eve Party.
 - Weather: cold days and nights in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last week (8.12.2004) :
 - Announcement for opening of an "Info center" for Vratnica community. Its aim will be informing the citizens for all their administrative and other kind of needs.
 - Weather: rainy and foggy weekend.

* Vratnica in last week (1.12.2004) :
 - Meeting of Vratnica Youth. Main themes that were discussed: arrangement of the Youth Club (a.k.a. Katce), building of youth mountain house at Ljuboten, and the future activities of Vratnica Youth (28.11.2004, Sun, 15:00).
 - Weather: sunny and cold days (up to 10*C), cold nights.

* Vratnica in last week (23.11.2004) :
 - New web site from Vratnica-land is online - www.Devil-n-Driver.tk (23.11.2004, Tue). It's still under construction, but the full edition coming up very soon.
 - First snow (2cm) in the populated places of Vratnica community (19.11.2004, Fri).
 - For the weekend there was a storm (strong wind and snow) in the region.
 - Robbery at the mountain house at Ljuboten (18.11.2004, Thu).
 - Weather (temperatures) in Vratnica community: 10*C by day, -5*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (17.11.2004) :
 - The citizens of Vratnica community get ready for the incoming winter.
 - Night life destinations of Vratnica youth this weekend: club "Lopez" - Tearce, club "Anastasija-N.G." - Vratnica, clubs "Image" & "A De Vito" - Tetovo, and discotheque "Evolution" - Tetovo.
 - Traffic accident near Vratnica bridge at Rakita river without human victims.
 - Weather: rainy week, extra rainy weekend.

* Vratnica in last week (10.11.2004) :
 - First snow (10cm) fell at Ljuboten (9.11.2004, Tue). The whole Shara Mountain is under white blanket.
 - Referendum in Macedonia (7.11.2004, Sun).
 - Opening party of "Evolution" discotheque in Tetovo (5.11.2004, Fri, 22:00). Location: at the place of the old "Bratstvo" cinema. Thanks to Brko (owner of the discotheque) the dance life is back in Tetovo.
 - Weather: sunny week, but cold and rainy weekend.

* Vratnica in last week (3.11.2004) :
 - Great football matches of Vratnica boys at the school yard sports terrains (29-31.10.2004, Fri-Sun). There were two teams : "Selo Naamo" (citizens that live from the center of Vratnica to the primary school, west side of Vratnica) & "Selo Natamo" (citizens that live from the center of Vratnica to the motel, east side).
   Results : Friday   --------   Selo Naamo  8 : 5  Selo Natamo
                  Saturday  ---   Selo Naamo  10 : 7  Selo Natamo
                  Sunday  -------   Selo Naamo  2 : 4  Selo Natamo
 - Guests in "Anastasija-N.G." night club - female dance group "Moonlight" from Serbia and Montenegro (30.10.2004, Sat, 22:30).
 - Petkovden holiday in Vratnica (27-28.10.2004, Wed-Thu).
 - Weather in Vratnica community : sunny days (20*C), cold nights (10*C).

* Vratnica in last week (27.10.2004) :
 - Vratnica DJ's Alex De La Force & EcLipSe-X were presented at Internet section of "Enter", an IT program at A1 TV  (23.10.2004, Sat, 18:00). Namely, TheDJlist.com web site was analyzed, so this two DJ's were together with several others in "Macedonian section" of the site.
   Look for program repetitions : Tuesday - (26.10.2004, after 23:30) & Friday - (29.10.2004, after 13:30) at A1 TV (Macedonia).
   More info: Direct link (to the presented material), www.Enter.net.mk , www.A1.com.mk & www.TheDJlist.com .
 - Meeting of Vratnica community citizens with representatives of political party SDSM (22.10.2004, Fri, 19:00). The meeting was at the Sport Hall in the "Center of Culture" in Vratnica. Official representative of SDSM was Mr. Ivan Atanasovski. He gave his opinion about the forthcoming Referendum in Macedonia, with the main point that it will slow down the approaching of Republic of Macedonia to the European Union and NATO. After the presentation of Mr. Atanasovski, the citizens of Vratnica community gave their own viewpoints about the Referendum.
 - Weather : sunny week in Vratnica.

* Vratnica in last week (19.10.2004) :
 - Vratnica boys had a great football match at the school yard sports terrains (17.10.2004, Sun).
 - The opposition leader Mr. Nikola Gruevski (VMRO-DPMNE) together with his collaborators paid a visit to Vratnica community. The main reason for this visit was the forthcoming Referendum in Macedonia. Mr. Gruevski gave an explanation to the citizens of Vratnica community for the goal of the referendum and its importance for Macedonia. Also, he appeal the citizens to support the Referendum. Besides Mr. Gruevski, their turn to the citizens had Mr. Vlatko Djorcev (spokesman of VMRO-DPMNE) and Mr. Toni Kocevski (Mayor of Vratnica Community). The gathering was in the center of Vratnica (17.10.2004, Sun, 15:30).
 - The best Serbia and Montenegro's dance music artist - Knez (Nenad Knezevic) was in Vratnica (16.10.2004, Sat, 22:30). The party was at "Anastasija-N.G." night club and this was the second time for this year how he is visiting Vratnica. Knez had a great performance. For more info check the "Events Page".
 - Cool dance parties at "A De Vito" night club in Tetovo. Young people from Vratnica community are regular guests of this club.
 - Weather : rainy week, sunny Sunday in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last week (13.10.2004) :
 - Start of the hunting season with lunch of Hunting Society "Ljuboten" from Vratnica (11.10.2004, Mon, 14:00, primary school "Simce Nastovski" dining hall).
 - People's gathering near the obelisk in the primary school yard at the occasion of 11th of October - National Holiday in Macedonia (Day of the Uprising of Macedonian people against the fascism & Freedom Fighter's Day) (11.10.2004, Mon, 10:00). The event was organized by Veteran's Federation from "NOAVM" in Vratnica with support of Local Community of Vratnica, Vratnica Youth, Women Organization of Vratnica, SDSM & primary school "Simce Nastovski".
 - Start of the collecting chestnuts in Vratnica community.
 - Great football & basketball matches by Vratnica Youth in the school yard (evening of 8.10.2004, Fri).
 - Collecting different kinds of mushrooms : vrganj (Boletus mushroom), suncarka ("Sun" mushroom), jajcarka ("Egg" mushroom) & sampinjoni in Vratnica region.
 - Weather : sunny week, rain for the weekend.

* Vratnica in last 2 weeks (6.10.2004) :
 - "A Day Without Weapon" - an UNDP project in Vratnica community (3.10.2004, Sun, 10:00, primary school "Simce Nastovski" - Vratnica).
 - BIRTHDAY PARTY of  "www.Vratnica.5u.com"  (2.10.2004, Sat, 22:00, Anastasija-N.G. night club - Vratnica). Three years @ the internet (since 4.10.2001) with over 45.000 visitors and many friends in the world.
 - An automobile race by Vratnica boys at the school yard (1.10.2004, Fri).
 - Collecting of apples, pears, nuts and other fruits by Vratnica citizens.
 - Weather : sunny & rainy days. Temperatures : 20-25*C by day, 10-15*C by night.

***   Summer '2004   ***

* Vratnica in last week (22.9.2004) :
 - Chillin' out at the DJ set of Andrew Josh in his yard (above the primary school).
 - Night life options for Vratnica Youth these days : night clubs "Anastasija-N.G." in Vratnica & "Lopez" in Tearce, or maybe some clubs in Tetovo : "In Da Club", "Madison", "Models",...
 - A few brand new car drivers at Vratnica streets.   :(    Watch out !!!    :))
 - Weather : rainy during the last weekend.

* Vratnica in last 2 weeks (14.9.2004) :
 - Creating a Vratnica Community Youth Organization in Vratnica (12.9.2004, Sun, 18:00).
 - Meeting of Vratnica Youth for former and future activities (11.9.2004, Sat, 16:00).
 - Bajaga & Instruktori, one of the best ex-YU pop/rock groups were in Vratnica (10.9.2004, Fri, 23:00).
 - "Big TV/Radio KISS party" with Macedonian female singer Bojana, lot of new dance/folk music and fashion show @ "Anastasija-N.G." night club (4.9.2004, Sat, 23:00).
 - Weather : sunny by day (23*C), cold by night (10*C).

* Vratnica in last week (2.9.2004) :
 - Start of the school year for the pupils of primary and high schools in Macedonia (1.9.2004, Wed).
 - Fishing @ Golina lake by some boys from Vratnica Youth (29.8.2004, Sun).
 - Beet Street, a SCG dance group was in Vratnica last weekend (28.8.2004, Sat, 23:00).
 - Fishing at Beloviste river by few guys from Vratnica (27.8.2004, Fri). That was a great adventure for all of them.
 - Weather : plenty of sun in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last week (25.8.2004) :
- There are less people in Vratnica now since the visitors from foreign countries leave our place.
- Vesna Zmijanac, folk singer from SCG made great show in Vratnica (21.8.2004, Sat, 23:00).
- Weather : the sun is everywhere around. Temperatures : 30*C by day and 22*C by night.

* Vratnica in last week (20.8.2004) :
- Coordinative body for existence of Vratnica community send information to electronic & printing media why our community must stay as it is now. Macedonian government have all that documents, so now its their turn.
- Picking of mushrooms by the citizens of Vratnica.
- There was committed vandalism at the sports stand made by concrete elements in the school yard. The police must to work harder and find the executors.
- A few boys from Vratnica Youth were at Ljuboten.
- Jovana Tipsin, SCG folk singer was in Vratnica (14.8.2004, Sat, 23:00). Big folk party !
- More and more beautiful basketball & football games every evening at the school yard in Vratnica.
- The second wave of "people from foreign countries that come to see their relatives in Vratnica community" had land it.
- Weather : sun is shining, the weather is hot ... :))

* Vratnica in last week (12.8.2004) :
- Many Vratnicans which live in the USA and pay a visit to their native place this summer, left Vratnica this morning (10.8.2004, Tue).
- Closing day of the International Art Colony "Woman - Creator" - Vratnica (8.8.2004, Sun). The exhibit of the arts was in the primary school "Simce Nastovski" (17:00-19:00).
- Dance music group Luna was in Vratnica (7.8.2004, Sat, 23:00). Many people from Polog region, wonderful party.
- Weather : sunny days in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last week (5.8.2004) :
- Few boys from Vratnica were at fishing on the Golina lake (below Vratnica).
- Ilinden (Macedonian national holiday) was celebrated by many people from Macedonia at Ljuboten, one of the most beautiful parts of Sar Planina (Shara Mountain).
- "St. Ilinden" - village holiday in Raotince (1.8.2004, Sun). Many people from Tetovo region.
- Football Tournament in Rogacevo (1.8.2004, Sun). Winners : 1st place : Jegunovce (Seniors), 2nd - Janciste, 3rd - Jegunovce (Juniors).
- Djogani, Dance music group from Serbia & Montenegro was in Vratnica (31.7.2004, Sat, 23:00). X-TRA MEGA Party !!!
- Celebration of "60th Anniversary of ASNOM" & "60th Anniversary of crush of USA military bombing plane in Vratnica area" were at "St. Petka" church graveyard in Vratnica (31.7.2004, Sat, 10:30).
- International Art Colony "Woman - Creator" - Vratnica (30.7-8.8.2004), organized by Museum of Tetovo area. Location of the event : primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica.
- Weather : Sunny and rainy days, all mixed up.

* Vratnica in last 10 days (28.7.2004) :
- Macedonian pop music stars Dule & Koki had great concert @ "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica (25.7.2004, Fri, 23:00).
- Spectacular 2 hours concert of "Tanec" feat. Blagica Pavlovska, Naum Petrevski & Trio "Gabrovski" in the yard of Vratnica's primary school "Simce Nastovski" (25.7.2004, Sun, 20:30).
- Vratnica Youth : cleaning of the school yard.
- Zeljko Samardzic, one of the best male singers of pop/folk music in Serbia & Montenegro was in Vratnica (23.7.2004, Fri, 23:00).
- "Funky G" (SCG Dance group) with beautiful singer Anabela were in Vratnica (18.7.2004, Sun, 23:00). Great party with more than 1200 people.
- Weather : sunny days, but with lower temperatures (30*C). Last 2 days were rainy in Vratnica community.

* Vratnica in last 10 days (18.7.2004) :
- Karolina Goceva, the best Macedonian female pop music singer was in Vratnica (16.7.2004, Fri). The girl is a BOMB !!!
- Concert of Serbia & Montenegro's folk singer Dejan Matic in Vratnica (11.7.2004, Sun). Excellent performance with more than 2,5 hours of live music.
- People of Vratnica and near places had great time @ Ckalo & Rakita river, Ljuboten, Golina Lake,...
- Vratnica, Beloviste, Rogacevo & Staro selo are full with their relatives that came from USA, Germany, France,...
- Best basketball (streetball) team this summer in Vratnica so far - GLOGtrotters (SMS - Samo Mie Slavimo ("Only We Celebrate")) : Sase Cale, Mire Driver & Sase Antic. They won around 90 % of all games at Vratnica sports terrains.
- Vratnica Youth : some activities at sports terrains of the primary school "Simce Nastovski".
- Weather : it's summer people, so temperatures are high (34*C by day, 24*C by night).

* Vratnica in last week (7.7.2004) :
- Football Tournament in Beloviste. Winners : 1st place - Rogacevo, 2nd - Jegunovce, 3rd - "Majski Cvet" from Tetovo.
- Music concert of Vlado Janevski in "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica (3.7.2004, Sat). More than 900 people.
- Making a pool by Vratnica youth at Rakita river.
- Weather : sunny days (31*C), hot nights (22*C).

* Vratnica in last 10 days (1.7.2004) :
- Marina Perazic (ex- Denis & Denis) had her music show in Vratnica (26.6.2004, Sat). Over 800 people at the event.
- Start of Summer '2004 at Rakita river (river of Vratnica).
- Many Vratnican Americans came to Vratnica this week. There are also visitors in the other places of the community (DJ Tiho came to Beloviste :)) ).
- Weather : real summer with lot of sun at last in Vratnica.

* Vratnica in last week (22.6.2004) :
- Nightlife in Vratnica region : full house @ "Lopez" night club in Tearce (19.6.2004, Sat); music guests from Skopje ("Element" band) and Brvenica in "Anastasija-N.G." night club; new club with electronic music in Tetovo ("In Da Club").
- More and more young people from Vratnica community come to the school yard to play some sport (football, basketball, volleyball, rugby,...).
- Vratnicans are busy with lot of works at the fields.
- A few boys from Vratnica were at Ljuboten, Shara Mountain (Sar Planina), and spent two wonderful days at this magnificent place.
- Weather : more sun, less rainy days.

***   Spring '2004   ***

* VRATNICA in last week (15.6.2004) :
- Sladja (ex-Djogani) had great show for people of Vratnica community (12.6.2004, Sat, 23:00). Over 1000 music lovers came to sing and dance with Sladja and his dance group.
- Vratnica Youth had meeting about some actual things (the youth newspaper, school yard sports terrains,...).
- Weather : sunny. Temperatures : +30*C by day, and +14*C by night.
- First Vratnican Americans came to Vratnica.

* VRATNICA in last week (8.6.2004) :
- Serbia & Montenegro's Dance music star - Knez had his first performance in Vratnica (5.6.2004, Sat, 23:00). He sang for three hours. Many, many people (around 800), WONDERFUL party !!!
- "Kostanovden" holiday in Vratnica (3-4.6.2004 Thu-Fri). Two days night parties with music and cocktails at Sports Hall (Center of Culture).
- Opening of the summer terrace at "Anastasija-N.G." night club.
- Football matches of Vratnica Youth at sports terrains of primary school "Simce Nastovski".
- First week of June was rainy in Vratnica community.

* VRATNICA in last week (1.6.2004) :
- Incoming event : "Kostanovden" holiday in Vratnica (3-4.6.2004, Thu-Fri).
- Football match between older & younger members of Vratnica Youth (30.5.2004, Sun). Result : older members win the game (2:1).
- Few members of Vratnica Youth had cleaning action around the new "St. Konstantin & Elena" monastery in Cesto Dubje (29.5.2004, Sat).
- Meeting between Vratnica Youth Organization and Women Association of Vratnica Community.

* VRATNICA in last 2 weeks (25.5.2004) :
- Comin' up music event : Knez in Vratnica (5th of June, 2004, Saturday). Location : "Anastasija-N.G." night club. Be there ! Watch & listen to one of the best Serbia & Montenegro's dance music stars !
- Football tournament in Odri organized by Odri Youth. (23.5.2004, Sun)
- Many young & older people had fun for the "St. Nikola" holiday in the center of Dobroste.
- "Spasovden" holiday in Rogacevo (20-21.5.2004, Thu-Fri). Lot of people in the center of Rogacevo and near clubs.
- Football tournament in Odri (16.5.2004, Sun). Organization by : FK "Drita" from Odri.
- Weather in Vratnica community : changeable (sun, rain, hot, cold). New snow at Ljuboten (3-5 cm).

* VRATNICA in last 10 days (11.5.2004) :
- Football tournament in Staro selo (9.5.2004, Sun). Winners : 1st place - Ratae, 2nd - "Majski Cvet" from Tetovo.
- Djurdjovden holiday in Vratnica community (village holiday in Staro selo).
- 2nd of May picnic in Vratnica community : near Rakita river, the motel, Stareselski trla, Rogacevo area.
- Traditional Mayday Sports Tournament "VRATNICA '2004" - sports terrains of primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica (1.5.2004, Sat). Organizer : Vratnica Youth. Competitions in football & streetball. Football winners : 1st place - Vratnica, 2nd - Kopance. Streetball : 1st place - "Veterani" - Tetovo, 2nd - "Alki Sport" - Tetovo. Many sports fans, nice weather. DJ Team : Alex De La Force & EcLipSe-X.
- Night life for the holiday : lot of young girls and boys had fun in "Anastasija-N.G." night club.
- Weather during last 10 days : sun & rain (mixed up).

* VRATNICA in last 10 days (30.4.2004) :
- Final preparations of Vratnica Youth for Traditional Mayday Sports Tournament "Vratnica '2004" & Vuklevo event.
- President Elections '2004 in Macedonia - second round. (28.4.2004, Wed)
- Members of Vratnica Youth were in the village of Orasje to prepare their young people for forming of together Vratnica Community Youth Organization.
- "Anastasija-N.G." night club is ready for the new season.

 * VRATNICA in last 14 days (20.4.2004) :
- A few of Vratnica boys & girls visited the concert of UK dance music attraction "Faithless" in Skopje. (17.4.2004, Sat)
- Weather : it's spring, but it's still cold. There's also some snow at Ljuboten, but green color is dominating for sure. Temperature : 10-18 *C by day.
- President Elections '2004 in Macedonia. (14.4.2004, Wed)
- Veligden holiday (Easter) in Vratnica community. (11.4.2004, Sun)
- Wild parties @ "Lopez" night club in Tearce.

* VRATNICA in last 14 days (6.4.2004) :
- Opening of the spawning-place in fish-pond at Golina lake. There were official guests of the donator "USA Aid" & representatives of IGM "Vratnica". Tournament in fishing was also organized, and the winners were rewarded with fishing gear and other interesting prizes. (3.4.2004, Saturday, Vratnica)
- Lazarici holiday in Vratnica.
- Vratnica Youth - cleaning in area around St. Petka church.
- "Anastasija-N.G." night club - covering of the external terrace.
- Branko Crvenkovski, a candidate for president in the President Elections '2004 in Macedonia, had meeting with the citizens of Vratnica community.

* VRATNICA in last 20 days (23.3.2004) :
- Spring time in Vratnica community. Wonderful weather during the last weekend. Temperature : over 22*C by day.
- Vratnica Youth : first preparations for the traditional "1st of May Tournament" in football and basketball.
- Full range signal for mobile phones of two of MAK mobile operators (Mobimak & Cosmofon) in Vratnica area.

***   Winter '2003/2004   ***

* VRATNICA in last 3 weeks (5.3.2004) :
- More than 15cm of fresh snow at mountains over Vratnica community.
- Two new brides in Vratnica. :)
- Vratnica citizens are sad about president Trajkovski's airplane accident. :(
- A little chillout party for the sympathizers of down-beat electronic music.
- MAK pop singers Dule & Koki again in Vratnica (20.2.2004, Fri).
- Our friend Elena (from Pecaliste) leave Vratnica. She'll live in France now.

* VRATNICA in last 3 weeks (12.2.2004) :
- Wonderful weather last weekend in Vratnica (6-8.2.2004, Fri-Sun). Temperature : +17*C.
- We have new president of Vratnica Youth Organization. That is Miroslav Pavlovski aka Driver.
- Our friend Andreas aka Andrew Josh (Exun Records, Munich, Germany) had his DJ set (deep-tech-funky-house) in "Process" night club in Skopje. His web site - www.andrija-music.com .
- Opened first computer cafe in Beloviste.
- Preparation works for No.2 of Vratnica Youth newspaper. The new chief editor is Saso Pavlovski aka Sase Cale.
- Vratnica Youth organized humanitarian help for ten-members family of Trpe Apostolovski from Staro selo.
- More and more persons addicted to computers. The new ones : 2 in Rogacevo, 1 in Vratnica & 1 in Beloviste. Just go ahead ! :)
- Most visited cafe bars in Vratnica region : "Lopez" - Tearce, "Led Zeppelin" - Raotince, "Anastasija-N.G." - Vratnica & "Trio" - Tearce.
- Shara Mountain & Ljuboten are covered with lot of snow ~ 30cm.

* VRATNICA in last 10 days (26.1.2004) :
- Marjan Stojanovski - MAK pop singer, was music guest @ 24th of January in "Anastasija-N.G." night club in Vratnica.
- Very cold weather in Vratnica community. Temperatures : 0 to +3*C by day, -11 to -6*C by night. Snow - 20cm + cold wind.
- Vodici holiday in Beloviste (19.1.2004, Mon).
- Vasilica lunch for Vratnica citizens (17.1.2004, Sat) in St. Petka church.

* VRATNICA in last 2 weeks (16.1.2004) :
- Vratnica Youth celebrated New Year '2004 in cafe bars & discothèques in Vratnica (there was big New Year's tree in the center of Vratnica), Tearce, Tetovo & other Macedonian cities.
- Big Christmas celebration in the evening of 6th of January, in the center of Vratnica.
- Christmas party under masks in "Lopez" night club in Tearce.
- At 13th of February Vasilica people collected donations from Vratnica citizens (Vasilica holiday).

* VRATNICA in last 2 weeks (31.12.2003) :
- Vratnica Youth are ready to celebrate for the New Year 2004. Main destinations : cafe bars & discothèques in Vratnica, Tearce, Tetovo & Skopje.
- MAK Pop singer Maja Vukicevic was music guest in cafe bar "Trio"-Tearce (27.12.2003, Saturday).
- At 28th of December was publicized the first number of notorious newspaper of Vratnica Youth.

***   Autumn '2003   ***

* VRATNICA in last 4 weeks (17.12.2003) :
- Vratnica Youth activities : final steps in publishing of youth newspaper "Mladinski Poteg", preparations for New Year youth Party, Youth inquiry among Vratnica citizens.
- Evening Show of "Association of Serbs, Macedonians & Motenegros" from Tetovo, at Center of Culture in Vratnica (13th of December, 2003). Event organized by Vratnica Community Women Organization.
- Arci & Ugro were last two Pop Music singers from Macedonia that visit us in "Anastasija-N.G." night club.
- First real snow in Vratnica.
- Cold weather in Vratnica community.

* VRATNICA in last 5 week (18.11.2003) :
- Meeting of Vratnica Youth with the associations in Vratnica area.
- Weather : it's really cold. Temperatures by day are up to 10*C, and under 0*C by night.
- MAK Pop music artists Dule & Koki were guests at 1st of November & 19th of October in "Anastasija-N.G." night club.
- Last activities of Vratnica Youth Organization : drawing of caricatures and preparations for publishing of the youth newspaper.
- Wonderful many-colored nature of Vratnica community. So, it's autumn, isn't it ?! :)
- Restart of "Lopez" night club in Tearce.

*VRATNICA in last week (10.10.2003) :
- More activities of Vratnica Youth Organization.
- First snow at Sara Mountain this autumn. There are 5cm snow at Ljuboten.
- This weekend in Vratnica café - music guests : MAK pop group "Dule & Koki".

*VRATNICA in last 10 days (2.10.2003) :
- Youth Organization of Vratnica have a new president. That's Vele, also known as MC DJ Veki.
- Vratnica café bar is bigger now and can receive more guests.
- Sunny weather last 2 weeks in Vratnica community.
- Start of a new school year for the students at faculties in Macedonia.

***   Summer '2003   ***

* VRATNICA in last 3 weeks (22.9.2003) :
- Actual stuff in Vratnica : stealing maize from the fields & their roasting.
- Renovating works in Vratnica café bar.
- Colder weather in September in whole Vratnica community.
- Start of a new school year for the pupils from primary & high schools.
- Zorana - pop singer from Serbia and Montenegro was in Vratnica.
- Zeljko Samardzic (folk singer) in Vratnica. Over 1200 people sing his most famous songs.

* VRATNICA in last 10 days (26.8.2003) :
- At last - DJOGANI in Vratnica !!! In 2 days (22. & 23.8.2003 Fri-Sat) more than 2000 people in "Anastasija-N.G." café. EXCELLENT DANCE PARTY !!! Djogani team [cool Djole, beautiful singer Vesna, and 2 dancers Tijana & Natasa] made really GREAT PARTY ! They promiced to come back soon in Vratnica, but 'till than listen the songs from their wonderful new album "Dok Ja Ljubim ..." + other Djogani's great hits. A lot of photos from this music event will be posted in the Photo Gallery.
- Our friends Zorana & Bobo from Becej (Vojvodina, Srbija & Crna Gora) leave Vratnica.
- Dule & Koki again in Vratnica : "Anastasija-N.G." café - 20.8.2003 (Wednesday). More than 800 people & cool music party.
- Verica Pandilovska was music guest in "Anastasija-N.G." café in Vratnica at 17.8.2003 (Sunday). EXCELLENT PARTY with over 500 people. Come again to Vratnica dear Verica !!! Incoming music guests : Dule & Koki (20.8.2003 - Wed) & Djogani Fantastiko (22. & 23.8.2003 Fri-Sat).
- Football Tournament in Beloviste at 17.8.2003 (Sunday), organized by Dobroste Youth. Winner - "4 Brothers" team (Beloviste team), 2nd place - Raotince, 3rd - Rogacevo.
- Our friends from Germany - Verko & Sase, came in Vratnica.

***   Spring '2003   ***

* VRATNICA (18.6.2003) :
- Opening of the Sports Hall in Centre of Culture, in Vratnica. Official guests : donators of the building & Ilinka Mitreva (minister of foreign affairs in Macedonian government).
- Good rock party in "Anastasija-N.G." café.
- Unofficial presentation of music single "Zurka" ("The Party") by MC DJ Veki & Alex De La Force.

***   Winter '2002/2003   ***

* Vratnica (5.3.2003) :
- More sunny days in Vratnica. The spring is over the hill.
- Last "Vratnica.5u.com Party" was wonderful.
- Check this out ! Bush learn how to speak in Macedonian. Listen what he have to say : ----------------> ......... Bush & Majmunat - by EcLipSe-X (Vratnica Boy Wonder). Unzip and listen !
- New web site from Vratnica people is on the net. They live in USA & their name is "Vratnica Social Club". Location : www.VratnicaSC.com .

***   Autumn '2002   ***

* Autumn is in front of the door, so its getting a little bit cold & rainy in Vratnica Community.

* A lot of people from Vratnica Community celebrate BIG victory of the United Coalition " For Macedonia together " at parliamentary elections this days in Macedonia.

* Many young people from Beloviste, Vratnica, Rogacevo & Staro selo celebrated the Gold Medal of Yugoslavian Basketball Team @ last World Basketball Championship in Indianapolis, USA.

* The most popular game this 2 last week of August in Vratnica school yard is "KOMPIRCINJA" (some kind of danger volleyball).

* In Monday's & Tuestay's is full with people in "Melkovo meance" in Rogacevo. Many cool girls & music.

* Vratnica Youth had big party with mushrooms & fish on a menu. It was a wild one !

* Football Tournament in Beloviste organized by Odri Youth @ 18.8.2002 - Sunday. Winner was Rogacevo team.

* The Brand NEW Site about VRATNICA is created & uploaded to internet. Check it out at this address www.1225-vratnica.com !
REALLY COOL stuff about Vratnica !!! Webmaster is - mysticAL.

* " Fishing tournament " at Vratnican Lake in Golina, sponsored by IGM "Vratnica". Date : 10th of August 2002.

* Football tournament in Rogacevo at 1st of August. Winner was team from Beloviste, and 2nd - Rogacevo.

* Many young & older people celebrate the national holyday of Macedonia - 2nd of August at Ljubotan on Sar Planina.

* Many young people with their relatives come this days to Vratnica, Beloviste, Rogacevo & Staro selo.

* Last few weeks is very hot in Vratnica, so boys & girls goes to Rakita river, and have fun during swimming and lying at the sun.

***   Spring '2002   ***

* Macedonian Championship in Fishing was happen last Saturday (15.6.2002) at Vratnica's lake in Golina. There were many great sportists.

* Starting from 15.5.2002 you can take part in * Nagradnata Igra - "Kolku ja poznavame Vratnica?!"*. Maybe you'll be the lucky winner, so why not to try it. Click Here !

* Last week in Vratnica (3-9.6.2002) :
1. Big football tournament at Saturday in Duba-Belojste, organized by OSCE : 13 teams (Beloviste, Vratnica, Rogacevo, Staro selo, Jazince, Gorno & Dolno Orasje, OSCE, ARM - Karaula Rogacevo, Tetovo, Vratnica - Police Station, + 2 others), many people, cool girls. :)) Wonderful games, a lot of sun, and the winners at the end : 1st place = Rogacevo, 2nd place = ARM & 3rd place = Vratnica.
2. End of the school year
3. Weather : sunny, but sometimes with rain
4. School-yard of O.U. "Simce Nastovski" : full with young girls & boys
- Best basketball team this week : Mire Driver, Toni Angar & Sase Antic
5. Many people in cafe bar "Jack Daniels" in evenings

* Dear visitors. WWW.VRATNICA.COM is in stadium of final cuts. It will be publish at July 1st 2002. I can only promise you that this site will be better than many leading web sites on the net.
And if U have any suggestions or materials about this new site, please contact - dj_alex_tm[AT]yahoo.com .

* Driver & Devil's new Home is Ljubotan ! Visit them @ www.ljubotan.com .

* There were so many things happened in Community of Vratnica (26.4-7.5.2002). I'll be short. News :
- Vratnica Youth had organized "VRATNICA Tournament 2002". It was so excited.
- Picnic at 2nd of May near Vratnica river Rakita
- Many people for Easter in Vratnica's Church "St. Petka"
- Tournament in football & "Djurdjoan holiday" in Staro selo
- Weather : sunny almost thru the whole 10 days
- Temperatures : from +12 to +26 *C
- Snow at Ljuboten at some valleys (2-5cm)

* There was so many people in the center of Beloviste last 2 weekends.
"Restaurant of Ace Krtalja", "Restaurant of Zare Zeljka", and "Bube Grk's House of Games" were full.

* There was another donation for people of Community of Vratnica - small pigs. :-) ...(they are so cute)

* The primary school "Simce Nastovski" in Vratnica had donations in about 35.000 $ from German government. At 8.4.2002 German ambassador in Macedonia was in Vratnica to see the new look of our primary school.

* Vratnica.Com Designer's Team made some graphites about their site (www.Vratnica.com) at few walls in the school yard. You can see it, if you come this summer to Vratnica.  :-)