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Matthew Nimetz: The Patient Man Behind the 'Thankless' Talks
The longstanding mediator between Athens and Skopje, Matthew Nimetz, rarely reveals his feelings – but admits regret that the name ‘New Macedonia’ didn’t stick.
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Background
Macedonia-Greece Name Dispute: What’s in a name?
Ever since Macedonia gained independence in 1991, its name has been the subject of a bitter dispute with southern neighbor, Greece.
Key Figure
Matthew Nimetz: The Patient Man Behind the 'Thankless' Talks
The longstanding mediator between Athens and Skopje, Matthew Nimetz, rarely reveals his feelings – but admits regret that the name ‘New Macedonia’ didn’t stick.
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