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Macedonian PM Criticised Over NATO Remarks
Macedonian opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski of damaging the national interest by unnecessarily antagonizing NATO in a recent interview.
Giant Statue of Philip of Macedon Erected in Skopje
A giant 29-metre tall bronze statue of the ancient warrior king, Philip of Macedon, was erected on Tuesday in the heart of the Macedonian capital Skopje amidst a cheering crowd of spectators.
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Macedonian PM Slams NATO, Greece over Blockade
Ahead of the NATO summit in Chicago, Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski harshly criticised the Alliance for nurturing what he described as double standards and selective respect of international law when it comes to country's accession.
Turkish Support for Macedonia's NATO Bid Riles Greece
As Turkey contemplates raising Macedonia’s NATO accession bid at the alliance's Chicago summit, Greek remains adamant that it will block any attempt to force its hand.
NATO Doors Remain Closed to Macedonia
NATO and US officials have put an end to Macedonia’s slim hopes that it may get anything more than warm words at the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago in a few days.
Brussels and Macedonia Resume Top-Level Dialogue
On Monday Brussels and Macedonia start the second round of high-level talks, intended to boost the reform process and complement future accession negotiations.
US Official Dampens Macedonia’s NATO Hopes
In a blow to Skopje's hopes of a breakthrough at the Alliance summit in Chicago, US official repeats that Macedonia will have to resolve the 'name' dispute with Greece before it receives an invitation.
Macedonia Draws up Declaration on NATO Bid
Macedonia’s ruling parties have drawn up declaration for parliament, urging NATO to keep the door open for the country's membership.
Macedonia Appeals to UN Over 'Name' Dispute
Macedonia's Foreign Minister on Tuesday is expected to urge the UN Secretary General to take more account of the World Court ruling that deemed Greece’s blockade of Macedonia’s NATO accession illegal.
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Macedonia Mulls Best Options at NATO Summit
Macedonia hopes that at the forthcoming May summit in Chicago NATO will shift its position on the country's stalled membership.
Macedonia “Name” Dispute is Security Issue, Says UN Envoy
Greek-Macedonian “name” dispute is a global and regional security issue the UN mediator, Matthew Nimetz, said on Monday during his two-day visit to Macedonia.
UN “Name” Mediator Nimetz Visits Macedonia
The UN mediator in the “name” dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Matthew Nimetz, kicks off his two-day visit to Macedonia on Monday to examine its commitment to solving the long-standing issue.
UN “Name” Mediator to Visit Macedonia, Greece
The United Nations mediator in the “name” dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Matthew Nimetz, is to visit both countries this month to examine their commitment to solving the long-standing issue.
Greece Protests Over Macedonia’s Triumphal Arch
Greece has sent a demarche to neighboring Macedonia in protest at what it says are Greek motifs and irredentist content depicted on the newly opened triumphal arch in Skopje.
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Greek and Macedonian Vice-PMs to Meet
Macedonian Vice Prime Minister Teuta Arifi and her Greek counterpart, Theodoros Pangalos, are to meet on Wednesday in Athens in a move to revive moribund talks on the 'name' dispute.
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.
Premium
Hague Ruling Won’t Help Macedonia in Chicago
The continued blockade of Macedonia’s NATO hopes - which we’re seeing once again at the Chicago summit - shows the West still prefers the principle of solidarity to obedience to international law.
Teuta Arifi: Europe is Macedonia’s Best Hope
The ICJ Ruling Does Not Worry Greece
World Court Brings Macedonia Comfort, Not Victory
Brussels Approves Macedonia Accession Talks Again
Macedonia Must End Bilateral Row to Reach Europe
Macedonia Must Recover the Spirit of Ohrid
Skopje Warrior Fails to Make Greek Headlines
Blog
A Nameless Warrior and the End of a Shameless Period
Placing the statue of Alexander the Great in the centre of Skopje is an unintentional allegory for the end of transition in Macedonia.
I’m Tired of Being ‘The Girl From Macedonia’
Macedonia Celebrates its Defeat
Artists and Politics ' A Dangerous Liaison
Dancing Alexander-style, Down Under
