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.
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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.
Macedonia Votes to Change Its Name, Taking Step to End Dispute With Greece
Macedonia’s Parliament voted to officially change the country’s name to the Republic of North Macedonia. Its door to NATO and the European Union could open — if Greece recognizes the change.
Hungary Sheltered a Fugitive Prime Minister. Did It Help Him Escape?
After a former Macedonian prime minister jumped bail and ended up in Hungary, the far-right Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, was accused of helping him escape.
Macedonian Ex-Leader, Facing Prison, Claims to Receive Asylum in Hungary
The trial of Nikola Gruevski on corruption charges had been viewed as a step forward in a region plagued by corruption and ethnic divisions.
Former Macedonian Leader Seeks Asylum in Hungary to Avoid Prison
The flight of Nikola Gruevski stoked outrage and threw up another challenge to the European Union.