Government on edge for 'Macedonia' protest in Athens

With United Nations-mediated negotiations aimed at resolving a dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the latter's name at a sensitive juncture, the government is bracing for Sunday's Athens rally protesting the use of the term "Macedonia" in a solution amid signs that the turnout will be significant. 

Around 1,500 buses have been chartered to bring demonstrators from the provinces to the capital where the rally is to begin at Syntagma Square at 2 p.m.

Most conservative New Democracy MPs are expected to attend. 

ND leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the party respects both those who do choose to attend and those who do not. "We respect all choices," he said. Former conservative premier Antonis Samaras endorsed the demo, saying Sunday will be "a great day for the country." 

The main speaker will be veteran Greek...