Erol Rizaov Macedonia has secured its European future, Greece has protected its past. This is the main framework in which the image of the future relations between Greece and Macedonia is situated. Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev demonstrated state courage and self-sacrifice to resolve the decades-long dispute that blocked Macedonia from becoming a …
Ivo Vajgl, special rapporteur for Macedonia in the European Parliament, welcomed Tuesday the agreement reached by Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras, saying that it opens Macedonia’s road to the EU, NATO membership. ‘The agreement reached by the Prime Ministers of the two neighboring countries, Greece and Macedonia, creates conditions for better, more productive relations, contributing …
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Alexis Tsipras spoke of a “good deal” that “covers all conditions we had set” during his meeting with the President of Greece, Prokopis Pavlopoulos whom he visited at the Presidential Mansion. He met the President joined by the Minister of State & Government Spokesperson, Dimitris Tzanakopoulos and the General Secretary of the PM, Ioanna Pepe. “I am …
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The United Nations mediator in Greece-Macedonia name negotiations, Matthew Nimetz, welcomed Tuesday a deal reached between the Prime Ministers of both countries, calling it a mutually beneficial solution for the broader region. ‘I would like to congratulate the parties for reaching a successful conclusion to the talks and for resolving the difference between them. I am …
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European Council President Donald Tusk extended congratulations Tuesday to the Prime Ministers of Macedonia and Greece over reaching an agreement on the name dispute. ‘Sincere congratulations to PMs (Alexis) Tsipras and (Zoran) Zaev. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks to you the impossible is becoming possible,’ he tweeted.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Tuesday the agreement on Athens-Skopje name dispute. ‘I warmly welcome the agreement reached between Prime Ministers Tsipras and Zaev on a solution to the name dispute between Athens and Skopje. This historic agreement is testament to many years of patient diplomacy, and to the willingness of these two leaders to solve a …
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High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini commended Tuesday the premiers of Macedonia and Greece ‘for their determination and leadership in reaching the historic agreement.’ “This achievement belongs to the leaders of the two countries and their teams, but first and foremost it belongs to all the citizens of both …
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Republic of North Macedonia, used both internationally and bilaterally, which will be further regulated in line with an amendment to the Constitution, is the deal reached by Macedonia and Greece in the process of negotiations aimed to solve the name dispute. This was announced Tuesday evening by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, flanked by his ministers, while speaking …
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Greece and Macedonia have reached a historic accord to resolve a decades-old dispute over the name of the tiny Balkan nation, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday. “I have good news .. a while ago we reached an agreement with the Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on an issue …
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will hold a press conference at 18:30h regarding an agreement on the name dispute with Greece, the Government said in a press release. The government ministers will also be present at the press conference. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is also set to brief President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on his phone conversation …
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U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged at a historic summit on Tuesday to move toward complete denuclearisation, while the United States promised its old foe security guarantees. The start of negotiations aimed at banishing what Trump described as North Korea’s “very substantial” nuclear arsenal could have far-reaching ramifications for …
Republic of North Macedonia, erga omnes, Macedonian language and Macedonian identity is contained in the agreement set to be signed by Macedonia and Greece, according to reports of a Greek radio station and journalists reveling details of the resolutions. Greek journalists have reported the agreement ensures that: – Provisions in the Constitution ‘to protect the …
The citizens are those who will make their decision by voting in a referendum. Myself, as Prime Minister, and Mr. Gjorge Ivanov, as President, should be helping the citizens rather than obstructing them, Zoran Zaev said Tuesday. Answering a journalist question about a statement issued by President Ivanov’s office regarding the name negotiations with remarks …
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“There’s still no deal, but today I am hopeful that I will come to an agreement with PM Alexis Tsipras”, said PM Zoran Zaev after his participation in a business forum held in Skopje. “Today we’re going to discuss essential things regarding the final solution of this issue. If we come to an agreement, then …
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“We have one name, we carry it in our soul, we would give our lives for you, Oh Macedonia!” That’s what the song says! Macedonia is, therefore, a soul – someone’s. Macedonia is an idea for something and for someone. And ideas are the guides to action, including the willingness to sacrifice the life for …
Republic of Northern Macedonia is the name that has been agreed by two prime ministers, while the agreement between the two countries will be signed by Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras over the weekend, probably on Saturday (June 16) in Prespa, on the Greek territory, Greek media report. However, everything will become clearer after today’s …
President Gjorge Ivanov’s cabinet assessed that Monday’s statement by PM Zoran Zaev given in political show “Top Tema” on TV Telma that possible rejection of agreement with Greece would jeopardize Macedonia’s perspectives to join EU and NATO and increase internal dangers, “represents a desperate attempt to manipulate the public and mislead Macedonian citizens ahead of …
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One of the suspects in the “Bloody Thursday” case, Aleksandar Vasilevski – Ninja, surrendered himself yesterday to the Criminal Court before a judge in a previous procedure, and was immediately transferred to the Sutka Investigation Prison. Ninja was at large for seven months, although he was detained for participating in the attack on MPs and …
Orient Express While we are waiting for the prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev to talk on the phone or meet in person, and to inform the world that the 30-year debate, more tangled than the Gordian knot, has been untangled, one story from the neighborhood came to my mind, …
The long-awaited telephone conversation between the prime ministers of Macedonia and Greece, Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras, finally took place yesterday, and the continuation of the talks is announced for this morning. The two prime ministers, as it was announced, talked for an hour between 14:00 and 15:00h, and talks were held in “positive mood”. …
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