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Europe
Merkel Says ‘Macedonia’ Solution Closer than Ever
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said she thought an end to the long-running name dispute between FYROM and Greece was in sight.
During an inaugural visit by FYROM premier Zoran Zaev to Berlin, Merkel said:
"I'm very happy and relieved...
Diplomacy
FYROM Leader Sees 'Macedonia' Issue Resolved by Summer
Leader of the government in Skopje, Zoran Zaev, has reportedly said he expects the protracted name dispute with Greece to be resolved in the summer.
The two countries have been locked in talks about use of the term 'Macedonia' by...
Diplomacy
FYROM Leader: 3 of 7 Issues on Name Dispute Now Closed
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has said three of seven outstanding issues negotiated regarding the country's name have been closed.
According to the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA), Zaev talked to reporters in his country...
Greece
Turkey Backs Skopje in 'Macedonia' Dispute with Greece
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Monday said that Ankara supports the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in its name dispute with Greece.
Yildirim spoke at a joint news conference with FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in the Turkish capital...
Europe
FYROM PM Zaev to Visit Turkey on Saturday
Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev will travel to Turkey on Sunday for a two-day visit.
Zaev will visit Turkey after an invitation by his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim, it was announced on Friday....
Diplomacy
FYROM PM Zaev: No Need to Change Our Constitution
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said on Wednesday that there is no need for his country to change its constitution for the name to be decided.
The statement came after the Balkan country decided to rename...
Diplomacy
Skopje PM Talks Up 'Macedonia' Name Deal Referendum
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) premier Zoran Zaev reiterated his party's position that a referendum over the country's UN-sanctioned name resolution is necessary, adding it would provide additional guarantees for Greece.
"I don’t look at this issue as an obstacle....
Diplomacy
Greek PM Playing Politics with FYROM Issue
The timing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras brought to the issue of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia name looks suspiciously like it has been chosen to serve himself and his party, not necessarily for the benefit of Greek...
Diplomacy
Greek, FYROM Leaders Prepare for Crunch Summit
The Greek and FYROM prime ministers are meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the latest round of negotiations on the name dispute.
A meeting between Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev is...
Diplomacy
FYROM Leader Confirms Tsipras Meeting
After mounting speculation, it was confirmed Friday that Greek PM Alexis Tsipras will have a formal meeting with his FYROM counterpart Zoran Zaev in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 24 to discuss the two countries' name dispute.
Official confirmation of the meeting...