Ilinden and the Ilinden Uprising identify with Macedonian irredentism, says New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis said during a visit to the island of Corfu that his party would never accept the name Republic of Ilinden Macedonia. “We have been briefed that name ‘Ilinden Macedonia’ is on the table. Let’s put some things straight for […]
Republic of Ilinden Macedonia is a name that contains a chronological qualifier with ties to concrete historical dates and constitutes a realistic opportunity for reaching a compromise deemed acceptable by the two sides. We expect the proposal to be met with wide support in Athens, the government said Sunday. “This name makes clear distinction from […]
In accordance with Nimetz’s proposal, a name solution should be reached containing either a geographical or chronological qualifier, reads a statement of the Greek PM’s office apparently dismissing the latest proposal ‘Republic of Ilinden Macedonia’. The press release of Alexis Tsipras’ office, issued on Saturday evening, comments on the statement of Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev. “We welcome […]
VMRO-DPMNE does not accept the Constitution to be amended in order the constitutional name to be changed, said opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski after Saturday’s leaders’ meeting in which PM Zoran Zaev briefed state and party leaders about the name talks. “We were informed about the proposal for the first time today, it will be presented […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has initiated a leaders’ meeting, set to take place Saturday in Skopje, to brief President Gjorge Ivanov and the party leaders about the details of his talks with the Greek PM and to discuss the possibility for a name solution acceptable for both countries. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Zaev said he would respect […]
“Republika Ilindenska Makedonija” is circulating as a proposal for the country’s name by media in Macedonia, stating that this was the name which was agreed yesterday in the meeting between PM Zoran Zaev and the Greek one, Alexis Tsipras during the summit of Sofia. The government has neither confirmed, nor dismissed this information, which has […]
At the first meeting under the ‘Jean Monnet’ initiative, representatives of Macedonia’s parliamentary parties agreed Friday in Ohrid to promote, advance the country’s EU accession process and contribute to implementing institutional reforms, including those that refer to the highest legislative body. MPs are ready to nourish the spirit of dialogue and compromise, as well as to strengthening the […]
President Gjorge Ivanov has accepted the invitation of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to attend a leaders’ meeting, slated for tomorrow. “Taking into consideration the importance of the name issue and the state interests of the Republic of Macedonia, President Gjorge Ivanov accepts the invitation to an informative meeting, initiated by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, scheduled on 19 […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said Friday he convened a leaders’ meeting on the pace of Skopje-Athens name negotiations, for tomorrow. At the meeting, Zaev is set to brief the leaders of parliamentary political parties about the details of his yesterday’s talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the possibility for a name solution that would be acceptable […]
The talks on any name are pointless without meeting the Greek government’s demands – erga omnes (name for overall use) and constitutional revision, the Prime Minister’s Office said in regard to local media reports on Athens-Skopje name negotiations. In a press release on Friday, the PM’s Office reiterates Alexis Tsipras’ statement, given after a meeting with […]
This afternoon, the British Prime Minister, Theresa May arrived in Skopje where she expressed her powerful support for the integration of the country in Euro-Atlantic structures and the solution of the name dispute. After the meeting with PM Zaev, May said that with the right political will, the country could secure a prosperous future. “You […]
European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn voiced optimism in Sofia on Thursday that Macedonia and Greece will reach a solution to the name dispute. He did not want to discuss any time frames, however. “I’ve always been optimistic. And I’ll stay optimistic. The two PMs are on the right track,” […]
Delegation of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, pays an official visit to Macedonia on Thursday. The welcoming ceremony will take place in front of the Government building, followed by a meeting between Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and British counterpart May. A meeting […]
The head of the Macedonian Academy of Science and Art, Taki Fiti says that despite the negotiations taking place about the issue of the name, the Macedonian language should remain as it has been recognized by the UN, “Macedonian language”. “We cannot accept the term ‘makedonski’ in Latin when our language is mentioned. We ask […]
Anita Angelovska-Bezoska, incumbent vice governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia (NBRM), has been nominated by President Gjorge Ivanov to be appointed as the new governor of the central bank, stated the President’s cabinet. Ivanov’s nomination comes after he received a written statement by the outgoing governor, Dimitar Bogov, informing the President […]
The EU-integration is the best instrument at Brussels’ disposal for assisting those countries that wish for changes and reforms, Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov said Wednesday in Sofia at a conference on Western Balkan European prospect. The European Commission’s positive report and recommendation justifies Macedonia’s expectation to get a date for commencing the EU accession […]
The two issues that remain for an agreement are the erga omnes application of the name decided and a revision of that country’s Constitution, stated Alternate Foreign Minister responsible for European Affairs George Katrougalos, talking to the Greek News Agency radio station “Praktoreio,” ANA-MPA reports. “These are issues that are not minor, which FYROM has […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has accepted challenge from VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski to a television debate, according to government sources. “One of the fundamental principles of the government is the openness. We constantly communicate with the public in an open manner as well as through debates and duels. PM Zoran Zaev is ready for a […]
Following talks between Greek and Macedonian Foreign Ministers over the weekend, negotiations are proceeding based on three documents: one submitted by each of the ministers and one by the office of United Nation mediator Matthew Nimetz, Greek daily Kathimerini reads. A flurry of diplomacy is under way amid reports of a new push to resolve […]
Macedonia’s President Gjorge Ivanov has not been briefed about the outcome of the last meeting of the Macedonian and Greek Foreign Ministers, Nikola Dimitrov and Nikos Kotzias respectively, with the UN mediator Matthew Nimetz, the President’s Office said Monday in a press release. The President Office has thus far asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
