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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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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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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.
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Concerns prompt Athens to dampen optimism as Macedonia name talks begin
PoliticsForeign PolicyOfficial talks aiming to find a solution on the Macedonia name issue are due to begin this week under the United Nations’ auspices after much speculation in Greece over the past few weeks.
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Athens gears up for name talks as coalition and opposition try to define their positions
PoliticsForeign PolicyMomentum is building towards a new round of negotiations between Athens and Skopje, mediated by United Nations envoy Matthew Nimetz, amid much political discussion about the matter in Greece.
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Differences over Macedonia name issue put coalition unity under scrutiny
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe coalition has come under pressure from the opposition to clarify its stance on negotiations with Skopje over the Macedonia name issue after junior coalition partner Panos Kammenos reaffirmed his hardline position on the matter.
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Talks on Macedonia name issue to be ramped up but Kammenos unmoved
PoliticsForeign PolicyA new effort aiming to solve the longstanding dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) began last week in Brussels.
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Greece and Albania hold private talks to tackle longstanding differences
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe foreign ministers of Greece and Albania held a first round of talks on the longstanding issues between the two countries in a two-day meeting on the island of Crete over the weekend.
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Athens aiming to step up diplomatic contact with neighbours
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is seeking ways to keep open the channels of communication with neighbouring countries with which bilateral relations are strained due to unresolved diplomatic issues.