North Macedonia
Greek News
Court in Greece Approves Macedonian Language Classes
A court in the city of Florina in northern Greece approved the opening of a Macedonian language center in a controversial move that several Greek experts say contravenes the spirit of the Prespa Agreement signed between Greece and North...
Greek News
Greek Socialist Leader Reports Phone Tapping by Predator Spyware
On Tuesday, Greek socialist leader Nikos Androulakis filed a complaint with the Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office, reporting an attempt to tap his mobile phone using Predator spyware.
The leader of PASOK-Movement for Change had his mobile phone scanned last month...
Diplomacy
North Macedonia Approves Bulgaria Dispute Deal, Clears Way For EU Talks
The parliament of North Macedonia voted to end a long-standing dispute with Bulgaria, thus clearing its way to European Union membership talks.
Crime
North Macedonian Drug Cartel Caught on Mykonos
Members of a drug cartel from North Macedonia, including the 21-year-old daughter of a politician from the country, were arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos.
According to Greek police, members of the cartel were selling drugs, such as cocaine...
Environment
Lake Prespa: A Greek Eco Park Steeped in History
The Lake Prespa National Park is a place where nature, culture and history mix in creating a fascinating landmark for visitors of all ages
Greek News
Memo to Dating App Bumble: Macedonia is Greece
Online dating application Bumble has been using the word "Macedonia" instead of the internationally recognized term North Macedonia to geolocate its users.
Users recently complained to Bumble, which is the second-most popular dating app in the U.S. after Tinder, about...
Europe
Dozens Killed in Bulgaria Bus Crash
At least 46 people were killed in an overnight bus accident in Bulgaria, among them several children, officials said Tuesday.
"We have an enormous tragedy here," Bulgarian interim Prime Minister Stefan Yanev told reporters. Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov said: "People...
Europe
North Macedonia’s Zaev Resigns After Election Defeat
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said on Sunday that he was resigning following his party’s defeat in municipal elections over the weekend.
“I take the responsibility for the results of these elections. I resign as Prime Minister,” Zaev said...
Europe
“Chinese Digital Silk Road” Dominates the Western Balkans
China has made inroads in the Balkans by providing security cameras for personal surveillance, thus establishing its digital presence in the region
Diplomacy
Greece Wants to Be North Macedonia’s ‘Closest Ally and Best Friend’
Greece wants to be "North Macedonia's closest ally and its best friend," Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday during a meeting with his counterpart Bujar Osmani in North Macedonia.
Noting that the faithful implementation of the Prespa...