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New Democracy increases pressure on potential supporters of Prespes Agreement
New Democracy kept up the pressure over the Macedonia name issue on Wednesday despite attempts by Skopje to row back from comments by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev which were interpreted by some as referring to a so-called “Macedonian” minority in Greece.
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Mitsotakis on offensive over Macedonia name deal after Zaev comments
The Greek government found itself in an awkward position on Tuesday when New Democracy seized on unconfirmed comments by Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev regarding the use of the Macedonian language.
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Skopje moves ahead with name deal ratification as Athens watches closely
The process of Greece’s neighbour, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's (FYROM), rubber-stamping the Prespes Agreement on the name issue which divided the two countries for more than 25 years is moving a step closer to completion.
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Tsipras faces challenges ahead on multiple foreign policy fronts
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias’ resignation comes at a very crucial time for Greece’s foreign policy and for the region.
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Athens believes name deal still alive, waits for move from Zaev
The next 10 days or so will determine whether Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will be able to win the necessary support to reach an agreement with the conservative opposition on the constitutional changes which Parliament has to approve as part of the Prespes Agreement with Greece.
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Equivocal Macedonia name referendum leaves Athens hanging on as views differ
The low turnout in the referendum held by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the agreement with Greece to rename the Balkan country North Macedonia has triggered doubts regarding how events will unfold in the coming weeks
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Tsipras ready to stay course on Macedonia name deal despite domestic uncertainty
Ahead of the referendum this weekend in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the name deal with Greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has insisted that he has no plans of jeopardising the ratification of the so-called Prespes Agreement by calling snap elections before Greek Parliament has had its say.
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Countdown to Macedonia name deal vote has PM weighing up support
Just a few days before the crucial referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the Prespes Agreement, Greece is monitoring developments in its neighbouring country with great interest.
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PM stands by Macedonia name deal, Kammenos continues to sow confusion
Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a defence of his government and the European left, but the Macedonia name issue also featured heavily in his comments, as it did at home.
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Athens resumes contact with Ankara as interest in FYROM referendum grows
The inauguration of the renovated Greek Consulate building in Izmir was considered a good chance for the resumption of talks between Athens and Ankara following the recent improvement in bilateral relations due to the release of the two Greek servicemen by Turkish authorities in mid-August after their six-month detention.