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Kotzias: Irredentism obstacle to name deal
Greek FM discusses confidence building measures with FYROM counterpart
Macedonian Ban on Publishing 'Coup' Material Slated
Macedonia's Independent Journalists' Trade Union, SSNM, has slated a ban on the publication of compromising material in relation to the case involving the head of the opposition Social Democratic Party, SDSM.
Macedonia Exam Protesters to Occupy Campsuses
Students opposed to a recently adopted law, which has introduced external, state-supervised exams, on Tuesday reached a "principled agreement" to start occupying college campuses.
However, students said the final decision about which educational facilities to occupy and when would be determined later on.
Macedonian Opposition Leader Charged with Coup Attempt; EU, US and Russia Urge Transparent Probe
The leader of Macedonia's opposition Social Democrats, Zoran Zaev, has been charged by police with attempting to topple the conservative government of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski with the help of a foreign intelligence service.
Secret Videos Fuel Macedonia 'Coup' Frenzy
The opposition Social Democrats, SDSM, have condemned the publication of a video, which purports to show the opposition leader admitting that he obtained incriminating material from foreign intelligence agencies.
The fact that the "Prime Minister is recording political meetings in his cabinet is scandalous", the SDSM said on Tuesday.
Video of accused opposition leader's meeting with PM
Video of accused opposition leader's meeting with PM
SKOPJE -- Video footage has been aired showing opposition leader Zoran Zaev admit to PM Nikola Gruevski that he had received materials from foreign intelligence services.
In the video broadcast by Macedonia's TV Sitel, Zaev is heard saying he met several times with "foreigners" and that he was "sure of what he got."
Social Media Campaign Launched in Macedonia To Name Street After Zhelyu Zhelev
A petition has been launched on social media in Macedonia urging the government to name a street in the capital Skopie after the recently deceased former Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev.
Zhelev, Bulgaria's first democratically-elected President after the fall of communism in 1989, passed away on 30 January.
Opposition leader charged with conspiring to organize coup
Opposition leader charged with conspiring to organize coup
SKOPJE -- The U.S. embassy in Skopje has said that it was following the criminal proceedings against Zoran Zaev "with concern."
Zaev, leader of the Social Democrats, was charged by police on Saturday with conspiring with a foreign intelligence service to topple the government.
Macedonian 'Coup' Charges Alarm US, EU
The EU and US have urged Macedonia to follow due legal process following dramatic developments at the weekend when opposition leader Zoran Zaev was accused of attempting a coup.
Police have charged the Social Democrat leader with espionage and with making violent threats aimed at the government with the goal of undermining constitutional order.
Balkan nations receive support for NATO membership
Balkan nations receive support for NATO membership
Turkey and Hungary voice support for quicker regional NATO integration as they continue comprehensive defence reforms.
Macedonia has satisfied all conditions for NATO membership, but is kept out by Greece's veto. [AFP]
Bulgaria Holds Day of National Mourning for Ex President Zhelyu Zhelev
Bulgaria holds a day of national mourning for late Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev.
Zhelev, a dissident who served as Bulgaria's first democratically elected president (1990-1997) after the fall of communism, passed away on Friday at the age of 79.
Bulgarian national flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast.
Macedonia Opposition Leader Charged With Spying
The leader of Macedonia's main opposition Social Democratic Party, SDSM, has been ordered to remain in the country and his passport has been confiscated.
In a dramatic address carried on all main TV stations, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on Saturday accused Zoran Zaev of attempting a coup.
Bulgaria Records No Improvement in Freedom House Report
In 2014 Bulgaria has remained in the group of the free countries, but has not shown improvement for the last seven years.
The information was made available through the annual report ''Freedom In The World 2015'', published by Freedom House on Wednesday.
Freedom House Moves Kosovo up - Bosnia, Macedonia Down
In the latest report by Freedom House on global political rights and civil liberties, Macedonia and Bosnia lost ground in the ratings index while Kosovo improved its standing.
BIRN Attack 'Part of Balkan Democratic Crisis'
The orchestrated campaign against BIRN in Aleksandar Vucic's Serbia was a prime example of the new authoritarianism sweeping the Balkans, which is the rolling back the democratic gains of the 1990s, Balkan expert Florian Bieber said in London on Tuesday.