However, the Slavic tribes of Macedonia never formed their own empire or state, and the area often switched between Greek (Byzantine), Bulgarian, Serbian and temporarily even Norman control.
Siiski ei moodustanud Makedoonia slaavi hõimud kunagi oma riiki ja ala käis sageli käest kätte Kreeka (Bütsantsi), Bulgaaria, Serbia ja ajutiselt isegi normannide vahel.