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Athens, Skopje edge closer to name solution, but much ground still left to cover
PoliticsForeign PolicyAfter talks in Skopje last week, the foreign ministers of Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) are due to meet in Vienna with United Nations special envoy Matthew Nimetz this Friday to take stock of where negotiations stand.
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Kotzias prepares for significant Skopje visit after making treaty proposal
PoliticsForeign PolicyΤhe two-day visit of Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias to Skopje, due to begin this Thursday, has historic and symbolic dimensions since he will be the first Greek official to land at the city’s international airport in 12 years.
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Name talks enter crucial phase as Athens prepares to share draft "pact"
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe next 10 days are expected to be the most crucial for the Macedonia name talks between Athens and Skopje.
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Macedonia name talks move along but key issues still to be addressed
PoliticsForeign PolicyNegotiations between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the name issue have progressed over the last couple of weeks.
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Diplomatic exchanges over name issue intensify
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens and Skopje are engaging in intensive talks aimed at reaching a compromise over the longstanding name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).
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After Zaev gestures, Athens tries to formulate pact with Skopje
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens welcomed the announcement made by Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Tuesday that his government is ready to accept a composite name with a geographical qualifier.
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Large rally over name issue ramps up pressure on Tsipras
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government has vowed to continue negotiating with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) despite another large protest on this issue.
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Edgy atmosphere ahead of new protest over Macedonia name issue
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA frenzied atmosphere is developing ahead of Sunday’s protest over the Macedonia issue as talks between Skopje and Athens continue despite apparent disagreements between the two sides.
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Coalition braces for Sunday demo, ponders impact on cooperation
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is bracing itself for Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia name issue but does not seem to be deterred in its efforts to reach a settlement with Skopje.
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Athens seeks new approach as Nimetz visit marks more intensive name talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe machinations on Greece’s domestic political scene regarding the Macedonia issue show no sign of abating but this does not look like it will prevent negotiations between Athens and Skopje moving to the next level.