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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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PoliticsForeign Policy
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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PoliticsGreek Politics
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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PoliticsForeign Policy
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.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Russia responds to expulsions but diplomatic row seen petering out Russia has expelled two Greek diplomats and has forbidden two others from entering the country in retaliation to a similar move by Athens a month ago.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Fire fallout casts doubt on Tsipras’s post-MoU strategy There is speculation that political fallout from the wildfire in Mati, where the death toll is approaching 100, may affect Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s strategy for the last stretch of the current administration’s time in office.
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High level of opposition to Macedonia name deal seems to boost New Democracy’s ratings New Democracy shows no signs of letting up in its criticism of the government over the Macedonian name deal, which has received strong backing from European officials but is proving to be highly unpopular within Greece.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens turns its attention to settling differences with Albania Athens appears to be playing a pivotal role in behind the scenes negotiations regarding the efforts of both the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Albania to join the European Union.