Macedonia
Diplomacy
North Macedonia Begins Renaming State Institutions, Agencies
The government in Skopje requested on Wednesday that more than 130 institutions and agencies change their signage on the entrances to their premises, as stipulated by the terms of the Prespa Agreement signed with Greece.
Government spokesman Mile Bosnjakovski also...
Diplomacy
Greece's PM Tsipras Announces Visit to Skopje
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Friday that he will be making an official visit to the recently renamed North Macedonia. He would be the first Greek PM to do so.
Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum, Tsipras said that...
Diplomacy
State Department's Palmer Lauds Greece as Attractive Investment Destination
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer sent a strong message to foreign investors, saying that, after the ratification of the Prespa Agreement, Greece has become the most attractive investment destination in the western Balkans.
At a Wednesday press...
Greece
At Least One Injured in "Macedonia" Protest in Northern Greece (video)
Police in the northern Greek town of Ptolemaida used tear gas on Wednesday to break up a demonstration in the center of the town which had been called as a protest against the Prespa Agreement.
One person was injured following...
Economy
Four Regions in Greece Named Among Europe's Poorest
Four regions in Greece were included in the list of the poorest in Europe, according to a report from Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, which was published on Tuesday.
East Macedonia-Thrace, Epirus, the North Aegean and West Macedonia all have...
Diplomacy
Greece Blasts BBC for Report on "Oppressed Macedonian Minority"
Athens responded to a BBC report on Sunday which alleged that there is a "Macedonian minority" in the country which "has been oppressed for decades," saying that this is an inaccurate and distorted view.
A high-ranking diplomatic source told the...
Diplomacy
Greece Eases Travel for FYROM Nationals
Citizens of the newly-renamed country of North Macedonia may, as of Thursday, travel to Greece only with their normal travel documents.
The extra papers used in the past as a passport replacement in order to enter Greek territory are no...
Diplomacy
Greek State Seeks Interpreters Who Speak "Macedonian"
The Greek government announced on Thursday that it is seeking to hire interpreters who have a command of the "Macedonian" language.
It is the first time that Greece has includes the "Macedonian" language among the list of skills and competences...
Diplomacy
FYROM Officially Changes Name to North Macedonia
The government in Skopje announced late on Tuesday that the Prespa Agreement, which changes the name of the country to North Macedonia, came into effect as of February 12.
Earlier on Tuesday, Athens formally notified Skopje that the Hellenic Parliament...
Diplomacy
Skopje Raises NATO Flag at Tuesday Ceremony
The nascent Republic of North Macedonia raised a NATO flag at its main government building today, as members of the military alliance continued to ratify the country’s accession agreement.
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Tuesday thanked parliamentarians in Athens and Skopje...