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Skopje steps up campaign on Macedonian minority's recognition by Greece
SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Macedonian Parliament Speaker Trajko Veljanovski has launched a fresh effort to pressure Greece into recognising the existence of an ethnic Macedonian minority, media reported on Saturday .
US says name dispute must not hamper Macedonia's NATO accession
SKOPJE, Macedonia -- US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday that Macedonia should join NATO, regardless of its long-standing name dispute with Greece.
Bulgaria National TV Crew Arrested in Macedonia's Bitola
The three members of a crew of the Bulgarian National Television have been detained for several hours by the police authorities in Macedonia's city of Bitola on Friday.
Human rights violations persist in Macedonia
Although police beatings are declining in Macedonia, the further reduction of human rights violations will require a collective effort.
UN envoy Nimetz says name issue is essence of Greek-Macedonian dispute
NEW YORK, United States -- The name issue is the essence of the problem between Greece and Macedonia and should be the focus of talks, UN envoy Matthew Nimetz said on Wednesday after separate meetings in New ...
Wednesday marks the seven-year anniversary of the signing of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, which put an end to the 2001 armed conflict in Macedonia.
International Seminar on Macedonian Language kicks off in Ohrid
Ninety-three Slavic studies scholars from 21 countries have announced their participation at the 41.
Speaker Veljanoski urges President Crvenkovski to sign laws adopted on August 1
Parliament Speaker Trajko Veljanoski announced Monday that he had submitted 55 decrees for proclamation of the laws that the Parliament adopted at the August 1 session.
Majority of Macedonians support EU entry
SKOPJE * More than 87 percent of Macedonians want their country to become a member of the European Union, a survey presented yesterday showed.
Business: Serbia's JAT Airways heading for privatisation
Serbia's state-owned airline officially goes private. Also in news: the Italian utility Enel expanded its activities in Greece, and Istanbul ranks 23rd on Mercer's 2008 Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
Macedonia Consulate's request raises flags in Naples subcommittee
You barely know it's there. To the untrained eye, it may just look like a popular Fifth Avenue South restaurant.
Macedonia opposition ends Parliament boycott
Macedonia's opposition Social Democrats and allied parties have ended an 18-day boycott of Parliament after the president pardoned a party official accused of corruption.
Macedonia celebrates Ilinden in Krusevo
Macedonia has celebrated Saturday the two historic Ilinden days 105th anniversary of Ilinden Uprising and 64th anniversary of first ASNOM Assembly in Krusevo by fresh flower laying ceremony in front of the ...
Bulgarian troupe sweeps most every prize at theatre competition in Macedonia
The Stobi International Theatre Festival of Plays from Antiquity, held in the Macedonian city of Veles from July 28 to 31, saw four prizes of five total go to the Kazaluk, Bulgaria, theatre troupe Lyubomir ...
Gruevski seeks NATO, OSCE help on Macedonian minority issue
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has stepped up his campaign to have Athens recognise the existence of an ethnic Macedonian minority in Greece, sending letters to international bodies such as NATO and ...
EU's Fouere urges Macedonian opposition to return to parliament
SKOPJE, Macedonia -- EU Ambassador to Skopje Erwan Fouere on called on the opposition Tuesday to return to parliament as soon as possible.
Macedonian lawmakers approve new pro-EU government
Macedonia's parliament approved Saturday a new government presented by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who has promised to speed up reforms needed for the Balkan country to join the European Union.
Macedonian lawmakers approve new pro-EU government
Macedonia's parliament approved Saturday a new government presented by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who has promised to speed up reforms needed for the Balkan country to join the European Union.
Macedonian lawmakers approve new pro-EU government
Macedonia's parliament approved Saturday a new government presented by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who has promised to speed up reforms needed for the Balkan country to join the European Union.
Macedonian lawmakers approve new pro-EU government
Macedonia's parliament approved Saturday a new government presented by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who has promised to speed up reforms needed for the Balkan country to join the European Union.