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Macedonian Post-Socialist Migration

Macedonian Post-Socialist Migration DER DONAURAUM Jahrgang 52 ­ Heft 3-4/2012 Brief introduction to Macedonian migration history Macedonia is a country characterized by a centenarian history of migration. In the early 20th century, major migration flows from its territory were caused not only by the scarce living conditions throughout the last decades of the Ottoman rule, but additionally by historical and political events. Increased migration can be noticed after the Ilinden Uprising in 1903 and the Balkan Wars in 1912-1913. Intensified population movement is well-documented all over Europe during and after both World Wars. Another major migration flow of ethnic Macedonians was caused by the Greek Civil War in 1946­1949. After the creation of the People's Republic of Macedonia within the Yugoslav Federation in 1945, migration decreased. The socialist regime forbade migration until the 1960s, when Yugoslavia became the only socialist country with open borders. In the 1960s and 1970s, Macedonia faced migration of its labour force. During this period, there was a flow of temporary workers from Yugoslavia to Western Europe. The phenomenon of guest workers (gastarbeiter) is common for all nationalities and minorities in Yugoslavia and Macedonia. In the 1980s, migration from Macedonia continued in the form of family reunions http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Der Donauraum de Gruyter

Macedonian Post-Socialist Migration

Avirovic, Irena
Der Donauraum , Volume 53 – May 1, 2016
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DER DONAURAUM Jahrgang 52 ­ Heft 3-4/2012 Brief introduction to Macedonian migration history Macedonia is a country characterized by a centenarian history of migration. In the early 20th century, major migration flows from its territory were caused not only by the scarce living conditions throughout the last decades of the Ottoman rule, but additionally by historical and political events. Increased migration can be noticed after the Ilinden Uprising in 1903 and the Balkan Wars in 1912-1913. Intensified population movement is well-documented all over Europe during and after both World Wars. Another major migration flow of ethnic Macedonians was caused by the Greek Civil War in 1946­1949. After the creation of the People's Republic of Macedonia within the Yugoslav Federation in 1945, migration decreased. The socialist regime forbade migration until the 1960s, when Yugoslavia became the only socialist country with open borders. In the 1960s and 1970s, Macedonia faced migration of its labour force. During this period, there was a flow of temporary workers from Yugoslavia to Western Europe. The phenomenon of guest workers (gastarbeiter) is common for all nationalities and minorities in Yugoslavia and Macedonia. In the 1980s, migration from Macedonia continued in the form of family reunions

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Published: May 1, 2016

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