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‘I Am Breaking Inside’: Balkan Leader Fears Conflict After E.U. Snub
The abrupt decision by France to postpone any discussion of North Macedonia joining the European Union is reverberating in an already unsettled region.
Macedonians Restore an Ancient Church, With an Eye on the Future
Long shrouded in scaffolding, the mysterious church of St. George stands as a monument to the conflicts that have dogged cultural politics in the country.
Visit by Pope Francis Helps Put North Macedonia on the Map
A first papal visit was a fresh sign of international recognition for the country, which recently settled a long and bitter naming dispute with Greece.
Pope Francis Urges Bulgaria to Open Its Heart to Refugees
On his first visit to the Balkan nation, the pope also spoke of mending ties to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, but he got a cool reception.
With North Macedonia’s Inclusion, NATO Gets a Boost That Sends a Message
Political analysts said the accession of the country now known as North Macedonia to NATO, which could be complete by year’s end, was a setback for Russia.
How a Name Change Opened the Door to NATO for Macedonia
On Wednesday, the Balkan nation was formally invited to join the military alliance after making a modification that was seemingly minor but followed years of confrontations with Greece.
Greeks Approve Deal to Rename Macedonia, in Victory for the West
The vote by the Greek Parliament, over impassioned opposition, clears a path for the renamed North Macedonia to join the NATO alliance.
Protests in Greece Over Macedonia Deal Turn Violent
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Athens on Sunday, days before lawmakers vote on whether to ratify an agreement to rename the country’s northern neighbor North Macedonia.
Greek Leader Calls for Vote of Confidence After Minister Quits Over Macedonia Deal
The vote is likely to be held this week, after Panos Kammenos, Greece’s defense minister, resigned from Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s governing coalition on Sunday.