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ND Criticises Government's 'Unclear Position' on Name Dispute with FYROM
Main opposition party New Democracy's spokeswoman Maria Spyraki on Wednesday, criticised the government for what she said was a dangerous lack of clarity regarding the name dispute with Greece's northern neighbour, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
"In the new...
Diplomacy
Report: 'New Macedonia' the Name Proposed by FYROM, Athens to Agree
"New Macedonia" is the name that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has proposed, and Greece is said to agree, in order to end the decades-long name dispute, according to a Star television report on Wednesday.
The report - claiming...
Europe
It is Unacceptable For Some EU Countries to Refuse to Accept Refugees, Says Europarliament President Tajani
The austerity can't reduce the public debt, said European parliament president Antonio Tajani in an interview with the Saturday edition of Nea newspaper.
"Greece needs a growth strategy with a restart plan for the economy and the creation of new...
Greece
FYROM Premier Zaev: We Were Provoking Greece for Years
The admission that his country has been provoking Greece for many years was made by new Prime Minister of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Zoran Zaev.
Zaev gave an interview to Austrian newspaper Wiener Zeitung, where, inter alia, he said...
Europe
European Commission President Mistakenly Calls FYROM, ‘Macedonia’ (video)
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker accidentally called the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, "Macedonia", before he showed his embarrassment with a goofy grimace.
Juncker's slip of the tongue came during a press briefing after a meeting with FYROM Prime Minister...
Europe
Bulgarian Orthodox to Consult on FYROM Church Split
A long-standing split between Bulgaria and FYROM’s Orthodox churches may be heading for a resolution, despite concerns it could fuel more disagreement among Europe’s Orthodox communities.
Reuters reported on Monday that Bulgaria’s Orthodox leadership was reviewing a request from their...
Europe
FYROM Foreign Minister: We will Negotiate with Greece in Good Faith
"We will enter negotiations with Greece with good faith and without fear, in an effort to overcome our differences," said FYROM Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Sunday.
In an interview with Radio Free Europe, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia official...
Europe
FYROM Considers Taking Down Greek Statues
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia government is considering taking down Greek statues along with some others as they belong to "Skopje 2014", a project of the previous administration.
According to a Sofia Globe report, a special committee at FYROM's...
Diplomacy
Mayor of Thessaloniki Calls FYROM "Macedonia" During Skopje Visit
The mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris, referred to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) with its constitutional name "Macedonia," during his visit to Skopje.
Boutaris met with FYROM’s President Georgi Ivanov and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.
In comments to the assembled...
Diplomacy
FYROM's PM Hopes for Quick Solution to Name Dispute with Greece
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prime minister said on Monday he hoped Skopje and Athens could soon reach a solution to a decades-long dispute over the former Yugoslav republic’s name.
According to Reuters, Zoran Zaev said he expected the...