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Promotional event in Gramsh, R. Albania

On October 4th, 2022, the municipality of Gramsh organized a promotional event for a presentation of the activities carried out …

Presentation of the new Mountain Hut Brežani

Last week in the village of Brežani, municipality of Debrca, the Brežani Mountain Hut was opened, which is actually a …

Panel discussion: Challenges and modern trends in mountain rescue in Europe

On the panel discussion held in Ohrid last week, for the first time in front of the senior state institution …

Second intervention in Kaneo

This morning, at 9:25 a.m. a colleague from MRS who lives in Kaneo, asked for assistance, for immobilization and transport …

Ohridnews video interview with the President of the ICAR Territorial Rescue Commission, Mr. Gebhard Barbisch from Austria

On May 4, the President of the ICAR Territorial Rescue Commission, Mr. Gebhard Barbish from Austria, visited the MRS Operational …

Promotional snow adventure on Galichica

Although late spring, the great snow conditions on Galichica enabled excellent snowy association with young Ohrid Red Cross volunteers, athletic …

Rescue training on non-technical mountainous terrain in Gramsh, R. Albania

Within the Project “New opportunities for safe winter adventures”, financed by EU, IPA Program for cross-border cooperation with Albania, members …

Working visit to the village of Brezani, municipality of Debrca

Yesterday, together with Mr. Elvis Ali, Program Manager for the IPA II program for cross-border cooperation with Albania, Mr. Marin …

Great success achieved by the lifeguards from Pogradec

Last weekend in Albania, the first national water rescue championship was held, where the team from Pogradec won first place …

Promo video for the winter rescue equipment

Video presentation of the rescue equipment for operating in winter conditions, intended for the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service. …

New specialized equipment for helicopter rescue

After the establishment of the cooperation with the Army Air Force WING and the realization of intensive joint training last …

New Year’s Eve party for the youngest climbers and rescuers

Just before the end of the year, in the training center of MRS, we had a unique opportunity to hang …

The renowned portal OHRID NEWS awarded recognition to the Mountain Rescue Service

Yesterday, at the annual event show 2021, which the Ohrid news portal traditionally organizes at the end of each year, …

New mountain hut in the village of Brezani, Debrca Municipality

Reconstruction of the old school building in the village of Brezani, Debrca Municipality is nearing its end. The municipality of …

Video presentation of the search and rescue exercise for injured in a plane crash

As a part of the NATO-EADRCC disaster response exercise, in September 2021, held in Ohrid, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain …

Cross-border event in Korҫa, Albania

To mark the European Territorial Cooperation Day, a cross-border event was held yesterday in Korca, Albania, under the slogan “Past, …

MRS – part of the nineteenth major international NATO – EADRCC exercise

From 19 to 24 September 2021, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service took an active part in the disaster …

Open day and joint promotion with the Army Air Force WING

Yesterday, from 4:00 till 7:00 pm, an open day in the Army Water Training Center in Ohrid was organized, where …

Established cooperation with the Army Air Force WING

With the approval of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Army, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain …

Final planning conference of NATO – EADRCC exercise

After nine working days, the final planning conference for the NATO exercise – EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Center), which …

Another ATV accident in Ohrid

Today at 6:05 p.m., the Ohrid Emergency Medical Service alerted the Operational center of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue …

A short but very important meeting with Mr. Vlatko Jovanovski, Head of the Secretariat of DPPI SEE

Mr. Vlatko Jovanovski, Head of the Secretariat of DPPI SEE – Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South-Eastern Europe, visited …

NATO – EADRCC DISASTER RESPONSE EXERCISE Ohrid 2021

An International disaster response exercise organized by NATO – EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Center) will be held in Ohrid …

Answer to the views expressed by the coordinators of the councilors groups of Ohrid Municipality

Dear fellow citizens and media, We cannot but react to yesterday’s statements of the Mayor and the coordinators of the …

Councilors of the ruling party and the opposition united for the first time, against Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service

Despite hundreds of successful interventions in the past 19 years, despite the huge sacrifices of volunteers who risk their own …

Rescue intervention for a lost berry picker

According to our statistics, the MRS receives several SOS calls for lost or injured berry pickers, in the period of …

“Agenda 35”, about the utilization of EU funds and our success story

European donors recognized the successful story of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service. By joint implementation of cross-border projects, …

Assistance to support sailing in Ohrid and to raise environmental awareness for sustainable use of natural resources

Today, in the early morning hours, we assisted the Ohrid sailing community in lowering vessels in the Ohrid Lake. For …

Accident in the village Konjsko area

Today at 11:15 a.m. a group of domestic tourists, having an adventurous off-road tour with ATVs, alerted the Mountain Rescue …

Turbulent trimester for the Mountain Rescue Service

Between January 01 and March 31, 2021, the Operational Center of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service, registered a …

Food and medicine delivery in the area of v. Svinjishta

Yesterday, the Operational center of the Ohrid Red Cross MRS received a call for help in delivering food and medicine …

Two interventions in one day

On February 21, 2021 (Sunday), at 4:35 pm, MRS received a call for assistance from the Emergency Medical Service Ohrid, …

Promotion of the New Specialized Equipment and Vehicles for Winter Rescue Operations (Video and Photo)

New specialized equipment and vehicles for rescue in winter conditions, intended for the Mountain Rescue Service, Alpine Club PATAGONIA, and …

New intervention of the Mountain Rescue Service and Appeal to the public

Tonight at 5:35 pm, the Mountain Rescue Service operational center received a call for retrieving a stuck vehicle driven by …

Part of the new specialized equipment for mountain rescue in winter conditions has arrived

Finally, after a long period, another part of our strategic determinations is realized, to serve the citizens in all seasons …

A tragic accident on Galichica mountain

At 01:45 pm today, the operational center of the Mountain Rescue Service received a call for a tractor accident, which …

MRS intervention in the Struga region

At 01:25 pm today, the operational center of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service was alerted by the Crisis …

An attempt of the Mountain Rescue Service to save the Macedonian dignity

This morning, at the initiative of the volunteers of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service, and in cooperation with …

Another MRS intervention this month

At 9:39 am today, the operational center of the Mountain Rescue Service received a call from a citizen who reported …

Sixth MRS intervention since the beginning of the year

At 9:00 am, the Operational Center of the Mountain Rescue Service received a call from a citizen about an accident …

Intervention for rescuing an injured person in a car accident

Today, at 11:45 am, the operational center of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service received a call from the …

Earth Day

Today, April 22, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries. The purpose of the celebration is to raise …

Mountain Rescue Service intervention

At 12:15 pm today, the Mountain Rescue Service received a call from a group Off-Road drivers, who asked help for …

APPEAL to all mountain lovers

Distinguished fellow citizens, climbers, hikers, skiers, mountain bikers, nature and mountain sports lovers We believe that you, the people who …

MRS puts its capacities at disposal in efforts for alleviating the consequences caused by Corona crisis

At the initiative of the Mayor of Ohrid, Mr. Konstantin Georgievski, and in accordance with the measures and recommendations of …

Meeting with the Director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue

Today, at the Mountain Rescue Service Operational Center, a meeting was held with Mr. Adnan Dzaferoski, Director of the Directorate …

Promotion of the new project that will be implemented by the MRS and the partners from the region

On February 12, 2020, on the border crossing Saint Naum a promotion of the project “New Opportunities for Safe Winter …

Mountain Rescue Service intervention on the Baba pass, mount Galicica

The Mountain Rescue Service, in the evening hours, was pulling out a car stuck on the Baba pass on Mount …

Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service intervention

At 13:46 pm today, the Mountain Rescue Service received a notification from the Ministry of Interior Ohrid about an accident …

Mountain Safety Day

The Red Cross celebrates January 15 as a “Mountain Safety Day”. On this occasion, the Red Cross Ohrid Mountain Rescue …

The first rescue intervention for the Mountain Rescue Service in 2020

On 13th of December, 2020 at 13:50, Red Cross Ohrid Mountain Rescue Service received a call for assistance by SVR …

ST. CLEMENT’S CHARTER for the Mountain Rescue Service

At the solemn academy held on December 12, 2019, on the occasion of St. Clement of Ohrid, at the Grigor …

Significant Acknowledgment for the Successful Cooperation with the Ministry of Defense

Yesterday, a delegation of the Ministry of Defense visited our operational center and presented us a gratitude plaque for effective …

Promotional video for the Mountain Rescue Service – Red Cross Ohrid

Promotional video for Ohrid Red Cross – Mountain Rescue Service created within the Project “Ohrid Lake Region – Safe Destination …

A stormy week for the Mountain Rescue Service

The Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service, from August 12th to August 18th, 2019, had extensive engagement, once again emphasizing …

Another intervention, seventh in a row

Today at 1:11 pm, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service received a call from a group of mountain bikers …

Opening ceremony of the MRS Operational and Training Center

Finally, another significant segment of our two-decade mission to develop the Mountain Rescue Service in the region around Lake Ohrid …

The new emblem of the MRS

On the eve of the official opening of the new Operational and Training Center of the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain …