The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said yesterday that he was ready to reach a settlement on a longstanding bilateral dispute with Greece regarding the Balkan country’s official name. He stated Athens was seeking too much from Skopje. “I still believe Greece’s demands are excessive,” Gruevski said.
Earlier this summer it appeared a settlement might be on the horizon. Diplomatic sources suggested names such as The Republic of Vardar Macedonia or The Republic of Macedonia (Vardar) were being considered.
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