13 June 2018
United Nations mediator Matthew Nimetz welcomed the announcement by Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras on finding a mutually acceptable solution to the decades-long name dispute. Mr Nimitz said it had been an honour mediating between the two countries and commended the two foreign ministers who demonstrated leadership, vision and determination in the negotiating […]
13 June 2018
In a joint statement, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission, Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn congratulated the Prime Ministers of Macedonia and Greece, Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras for their determination and leadership in reaching a historic […]
13 June 2018
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the agreement over the name dispute reached by Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras and called on both countries to finalize the agreement. “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 […]
13 June 2018
The State Department congratulated the prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia today, regarding the resolution of the name dispute, saying they demonstrated vision and courage. “The United States congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and welcomes the historic agreement to resolve the name dispute. This resolution will benefit both countries and bolster regional security […]
12 June 2018
The Greek media has already published items from the alleged agreement regarding the name, reached by Macedonian and Greek prime ministers, Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras. According to the media, the name “Republic of North Macedonia” (for overall use) was agreed upon. The use of adjectives, such as Macedonian before words like “citizenship” and “language” […]
12 June 2018
Yesterday, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in an interview for the TV programe “Contra” that Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev chose which name he preferred from the three proposals by mediator Matthew Nimetz – North, Upper and New Macedonia, but Kotzias did not say specifically which name it was. Today, Kotzias is expecting a […]
11 June 2018
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev expressed hope that a solution to the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece is getting closer and that this could happen before the EU summit scheduled for June 28 and 29. Today in Aracinovo, while marking the occasion of the start of a project for a new municipal building, Zaev stated that […]
8 June 2018
A solution to the longstanding dispute between Macedonia and Greece will be good for both countries, but also for the region and for the whole of Europe, said ambassador to the EU Delegation Samuel Žbogar during a visit to the National Park “Pelister”, in Bitola. According to ambassador Žbogar, patience and faith are needed for this […]
8 June 2018
The State Department reiterated its constant support for the talks between Macedonia and Greece, while encouraging the leaders of the two countries to reach a mutually acceptable solution, the State Department told Greek news agency “ANA-MPA”. “The United States continue to support the ongoing talks under the auspices of the United Nations to resolve the […]
8 June 2018
The next few hours will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the negotiations between Macedonia and Greece. I think it’s too early to tell what kind of outcome there will be, however, I do believe that these are the last meters in this 25-year long marathon, and in most cases, it’s the last meters that […]
7 June 2018
For a long time the United States has supported the Republic of Greece and the Republic of Macedonia regarding resolving the name dispute, Ambassador Jess Bailey said. Answering to a journalist’s question at a break at the first Macedonian Energy Forum 2018, which has being held today in Struga, organized by AD ELEM, the US […]
7 June 2018
Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, Wess Mitchell, said the United States continues to play a silent role in the process of resolving the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece. “We have recently taken a common view, not only for Serbia and Kosovo, but we also work on B andH regarding the name […]
6 June 2018
After today’s protests across northern Greece, a protest in defense of the name “Macedonia” will be held in Athens, in the central Syntagma Square, on 8th of July, just a few days before the NATO Summit. Proto Thema writes that the protest in Athens, is being organized by the Association for the Protection of the […]
6 June 2018
Tonight, at 19.30h there will be coordinated protests across 13 cities in Northern Greece, where protestors will send a message that Macedonia is one country and it is Greek. Organizers are calling for protestors to bring the Greek flag, irrelevant of any political party affiliation. In many cities, demonstrations are supported by the local government, […]
5 June 2018
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to all citizens planning to travel to Greece tomorrow. The Greek organization “The Committee for the fight for the Greek character of Macedonia” has announced protests tomorrow in fourteen major cities in Northern Greece, all protesting against the use of the word “Macedonia”. Protests begin at […]
1 June 2018
The United States continues to support the ongoing negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations concerning the name issue of Macedonia, the State Department told the Voice of America in the Macedonian language, emphasizing its support for a solution to the longstanding dispute. “We hope that the leaders of Macedonia and Greece will find […]
31 May 2018
Without adhering to legal provisions when reaching and concluding international agreements on legal provisions, the entire negotiation process with Greece resembles a personal arrangement between the two prime ministers, said President Gjorge Ivanov at today’s meeting with Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov. At the meeting Dimitrov informed the head of state about recent developments regarding […]
31 May 2018
The proposal, the Republic of Ilindenska Macedonia, was rejected by both the Greek side and the Macedonian opposition, and therefore negotiations could not be continue regarding that name, said Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, responding to a parliamentary question at parliament put forward by VMRO-DPMNE concerning the name proposal. “We are close to finding a possible […]
30 May 2018
For President Gjorge Ivanov the erga omnes name is not an acceptable solution, stated the Office of the President of the Republic of Macedonia today. “President Ivanov’s position is principled, and at the same time is consistent with the views of all previous Presidents of the Republic of Macedonia. President Ivanov’s does not accept a […]
30 May 2018
At today’s press conference, to mark the one year anniversary of the new government, near the Monument of Liberators from the National Liberation War, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev stressed that Macedonia is making steps towards the European Union and NATO, and that the name dispute is being resolved, and the country’s identity is strengthened. “We […]
