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Greek FM Kotzias: Europe Must Keep its Word to North Macedonia and Albania

“In our opinion, as long as the European Commission started and set a horizon this summer to launch formal negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, we will have to deliver…

26/06/2018

Special Prosecutor Janeva Explains Procedure Related to Skopje 2014 Project

Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva said on Monday that “until all documents are checked and it is established where budget money ended up, with which physical or legal entities they out-flew,…

26/06/2018

PS Xhaferi: Western Balkans Looking Less and Less Like Powder Keg

“The Western Balkans are looking less and less like a powder keg. We have a clear European perspective,” PS Talat Xhaferi said on Monday, within the frameworks of the annual…

26/06/2018

VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM Continue to Trade Accusations Over Name Deal

On Monday, VMRO-DPMNE once again criticised the name deal with Greece. “Once the deal becomes effective, Macedonians will stop learning Macedonian history. Instead, they will learn history approved by Greek…

26/06/2018

EC: Start of Negotiations for Macedonia Recommended

According to the EC, in this year’s reports on Macedonia and Albania, a start of EU membership negotiations is recommended. The decision is in the hands of the EU Council,…

25/06/2018

Dutch Parliament Gives Green Light for Start of EU Negotiations for Macedonia

The Dutch Parliament gave on Friday a green light for a start of EU negotiations for Macedonia. However, it blocked Albania, explaining that the country has failed when it comes…

25/06/2018

German Government Recommends Start of EU Talks for Macedonia

The German government has recommended a start of EU negotiations for Macedonia. In a letter addressed to the Bundestag, the government assesses that the Macedonian authorities’ reform balance speaks in…

25/06/2018

US State Secretary Pompeo Urges French FM to Support Macedonia

In a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged expressed support for Macedonia’s NATO and EU road. “Secretary Pompeo urged French…

25/06/2018

Minister Sekerinska Asks for Support from NATO Counterparts for Invitation

In a letter sent to her NATO counterparts, Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska asks them for support for a membership invitation for Macedonia at the July Summit. As the Defence Ministry…

25/06/2018

British PM May Congratulates Macedonian Counterpart Zaev on Name Deal

British PM Theresa May has sent a letter to her Macedonian counterpart, Zoran Zaev, congratulating him on both the name deal and the parliamentary ratification. She assesses that the deal…

22/06/2018