Greeks nervous: Stoltenberg said “Macedonia” four times
Referring to Macedonia under its constitutional name by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg caused reactions in Greece.
At the joint meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and EU defense, Greek officials reacted once Stoltenberg began referring to us as "Macedonia".
Greece plans to send a protest...
Macedonians in Albania dissatisfied with the new territorial division
"BIRN Albania", supported by the US Embassy in the Republic of Albania, organized a round table dedicated to the issues of the new territorial division of the country in the town of Burrel.
The representative of the Macedonian minority, president of the Macedonian association "Ilinden"...
Rama claims that relations with Serbia have never been better
The statement for unification of Albania and Kosovo was taken out of context, said Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in an interview with "Al Jazeera Balkans".
Rama assessed that relations between Albania and Serbia have never been better, adding that "the process of integration must...
Head of “Actor” Bobolas arrested for tax evasion
Greek financial police this morning arrested business giant Leonidas Bobolas, owner of large construction company "Actor" and the newspaper "Ethnos". Bobolas was arrested for tax evasion and debt to the state at the order of the Greek State Prosecution.
"Actor" in Macedonia builds highway Demir...
Kerry and Kodzias discussed Greek-Macedonian relations
Name dispute and the idea of confidence building measures were part of the discussions between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kodzias. As Kodzias emphasized after yesterday’s meeting in Washington, they discussed the new initiatives of Greece on national...
Kodzias to meet with Kerry, Nimitz and Ki-moon next week
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kodzias on Sunday goes on a week-long visit to the US, where he will have numerous meetings associated with the Macedonian-Greek relations and the name dispute.
Kodzias’ first stop will be Washington, where he will meet with US Secretary of State...
Forests around the Macedonian-Greek border are filled with immigrants
The wave of immigrants and political refugees from the Greek islands are redirected to the Macedonian-Greek border. Through Macedonia and Serbia, thousands of new immigrants will seek their fortune in Northern and Western Europe, which are their main goal after arriving in Greece.
According to...
Kosovo President sees unification of Albanians only through EU
Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga sees the unification of Albanians seen in the European Union.
According to her, joining the EU means unity not only of Albanians, but of all Balkan nations aspiring to European integration.
- Integrating the EU will mark the unification with the idea...
15 people accused of stealing the identity of the brother of the Prime Minister arrested in Serbia
In several cities in Serbia, more than 15 people were arrested this morning, as part of an investigation into identity theft of Andrej Vuchik, brother of Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vuchik.
It is an investigation of the case in which the ID card with data...
Tsipras: We want Balkans without nationalism and irredentism
Greece wants to remain a factor of stability and security in the Balkan region and to put an end to nationalism and nationalist policies on the Balkans. This, from the floor of the Institute of International Relations in Moscow, was recommended by Greek Prime...
EU condemns Rama’s statement for unification of Albania and Kosovo
European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijanchik sharply reacted to the interview of the Albanian Prime Minister for "TV Clan" on Tuesday, in which he stated that Albania and Kosovo will one day unite within the EU.
In the interview for "TV Clan", Edi Rama stated that...
Ivanov – Nishani: Both countries have a common future
Presidents of Macedonia and Albania, Gjorgje Ivanov and Bujar Nishani, agreed that the two countries have a common future. After today’s meeting in Tirana, they agreed that more intensive economic cooperation is required, and by fostering good neighborly relations and mutual trust, European future...
Meeting between VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM in Brussels starts
In Brussels began the first direct meeting between representatives of VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM to overcome the political crisis in the country with the mediation of the European Parliament. According to the announcement, the meeting takes place behind closed doors, reports MTV.
The meeting of representatives...
Kodzias informed Steinmeier on proposal for measures of confidence
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kodzias, a day before the Tsipras’ visit to Berlin, had a three-hour long meeting with his German counterpart Frank Walter Steinmeier in the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on which they also discussed the name dispute.
According to information in Greece,...
Athens: Measures of confidence scheduled for April, will begin with opening crossing near Prespa
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kodzias sees an opportunity to correct cracks in ties and establish a good foundation for better communication, trust and the possibility of more constructive talks to resolve the name dispute in the confidence building measures with Macedonia.
In his address to...
Rama: The opening of the files is not for electoral purposes
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that opening the files of the former secret service Sigurimi is not for electoral purposes, but because it is an obligation for all those who suffered during the communist regime.
Rama said that the process for the project "Opening...
Merkel invited Tsipras to tete-a-tete meeting
Alexis Tsipras will have a tete-a-tete meeting with Angela Merkel. Greek Prime Minister and the German Chancellor will meet next Monday in Berlin on Merkel's proposal.
Iron Lady of the EU yesterday called Tsipras and proposed tete-a-tete meeting to discuss Greece's financial situation.
The meeting comes...
Varoufakis shows middle finger to Germany
The main topic this morning in Germany is Greek Finance Minister Yannis Varoufakis, who showed his middle finger to the Germans during the festival "Subverzive" in Zagreb.
Yesterday evening, Varoufakis had his first appearance on a German TV in the popular show of the host...
Six passengers and a baby died in a helicopter crash in Belgrade
In a helicopter crash that occurred last night near the airport "Nikola Tesla" in Belgrade, seven passengers, including a baby, were killed.
The aircraft went from Rashka, where it was engaged in the rescue of a baby born five days ago. The crew of the...
Avramopoulos withdrew from the leadership of New Democracy
Dimitris Avramopoulos resigned from his position as vice-president of New Democracy. Greek Commissioner, who was considered as right hand man and a close associate of Antonis Samaras, noted that he is withdrawing due to the amount of the obligations it has as EU Commissioner.
Avramopoulos...
