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Calls mount for NATO enlargement
Calls mount for NATO enlargement
Faster accession to NATO would insulate Balkan states from Russian influence, experts say.
US Secretary of State John Kerry, seen at a NATO meeting on Ukraine, aims to refocus attention on Balkan security, a Skopje analyst says. [AFP]
Macedonia's Embattled Govt May Boost Ranks
The Democratic Union for Integration, DUI, which is part of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski's ruling coalition, said on Monday that its leader had not discussed with the Macedonian premier the possibility of its rival, the opposition Democratic Party of Albanians, DPA, joining the government which is currently under fire over mass wiretapping allegations.
Balkan nations contribute to anti-ISIL coalition
Balkan nations contribute to anti-ISIL coalition
Macedonia PM Rallies Supporters After Wiretap Scandal
Speaking in front of thousands of supporters of his main ruling centre-right VMRO DPMNE party in Skopje on Sunday, the embattled Gruevski repeated his claims that criminal allegations made against him by the country's opposition have been "created" by unnamed foreign intelligence services and their domestic collaborators in order to destabilize Macedonia.
Macedonia's Embattled PM to Rally Party Faithful
Macedonia's embattled Prime Minister has called a rally of the ruling VMRO DPMNE party in Skopje's Boris Trajkovski sports arena on Sunday when he and other speakers will address opposition demands for the government to resign.
New Tapes Highlight Chicanery in Macedonian Local Poll
Top officials from Macedonia's ruling VMRO-DPMNE party did every unlawful activity they could think of in order to win the local election in 2013 in the municipality of Centar in Skopje, the mayor of the municipality, Andrej Zernovski, claimed on Thursday.
EU, NATO Officials Raise Concerns over Macedonia's Political Tensions
A number of Western officials have voiced their concern over the recent developments in Macedonia which include a tense political battle between the government and the opposition.
Hahn Tells Macedonia to Investigate Opposition Claims
Speaking at the European Parliament's debate in Strasbourg on Macedonia's progress in 2014 on Tuesday, Commissioner Hahn said that the allegations contained in the tapes produced by the opposition must be examined.
Macedonia Investigating Opposition Leader amid Calls for Gov't Resignation
A probe has been launched into Macedonian opposition leader Zoran Zaev's alleged involvement in a bribery scheme, the country's Interior Ministry has said.
'Outrageous' Proof of Election Fraud Promised in Macedonia
Zoran Zaev, head of the opposition Social Democratic Party, SDSM, has called on people to join the party when it reveals what it promises will be the "most significant, most insolent and most outrageous examples" of electoral fraud committed by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and his ruling VMRO DPMNE party.
Bulgaria Marks 72 Years from Rescue of Its Jews
Bulgarian authorities are commemorating on Tuesday the 72nd anniversary of Sofia's move to save thousands of Jews living on its territory from deportation during World War Two.
Macedonia revamps military
Macedonia revamps military
A recruitment drive started what Macedonian officials call the "rejuvenation of the army."
Macedonia is engaged in an effort to grow and modernise its military. [AFP]
Macedonia promises to have a fully modernised military in 2015.
Macedonia Tapes Reveal Blatant Election Trickery
The ruling VMRO DPMNE party has orchestrated massive electoral fraud during the past elections, using fictive voters, fake ID cards, pressure on individuals and firms and misuse of police and administration, the opposition Social Democrats claimed on Friday.
Greece eyeing series of foreign policy initiatives
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is mulling a series of foreign policy moves that could potentially affect the country?s strategic relations with its neighbors and beyond, Kathimerini understands.
Among the measures, diplomatic sources told the newspaper, is the introduction of confidence-building measures between Greece and Turkey on the basis of bilateral talks.
Groups from three countries to celebrate Nevruz in Turkey
Groups from three countries will come to Turkey to celebrate the annual Nevruz festival on March 21 to mark the beginning of spring, Turkey's ulture and tourism director in I?d?r province said on March 5.
Azerbaijanis, Iranians, Georgians and Turks will hold festivals, local dances and conferences, according to Osman Engindeniz, the head of I?d?r's Culture and Tourism Directorate.