Environmental awareness is only just beginning. As with anywhere, it depends on the employer and the people you meet. Macedonians do tend to keep to themselves, unless they have had some kind of previous contact with Western Influence. Summer is very warm. Humidity is low because Macedonia is landlocked and mountainous.
Winter is grey and misty.
Food is very much like Greek food and there are many preserves made in the fall to eat through the winter. Produce in winter is limited but plentiful in summer. You can buy many groceries to cook your own Western style meals. There are some imported American or Greek products available, but they are costly. There are also movies available in English but they are about 6 months behind what is on in theaters in North America and have Macedonian subtitles.